Yes, this is what companies do. They sell products that customers want. Of course my specific want is not relevant unless it’s shared by tons of thousands or maybe millions of others. This is why there’s not an iPhone at the exact shade of blue that I would want available.
That’s reasonable. But the other poster was actually criticizing grammar and language, not really making a Ted talk speech. Grammar and language goes to culture, so I think it’s important.
But in actuality, neither he, you, nor I really know for sure what Apple “should do”. That’s up to Apple to decide.
I’m aware of this, but I suspect many who buy a red iPhone just want a red iPhone. I wouldn’t mind supporting a cause, but I’m not going to carry around an iPhone that I dislike the color. I’d rather donate to whatever organization and be helpful. Maybe this is reflected in the sales of red iPhones and other devices.
I would rather choose my own cause to celebrate. I’ve been donating to charities for YEARS, and there are only a couple that continue to get my donations after 3-5 years. They ALL need to be checked-up on.
That’s because you opened your eyes to see it. It was never about being a rebel child. Do you really think the “think different” advertisements were more than just to get you to buy something? Even Steve Jobs was all about the money and that’s what businesses do. They provide your product that works in exchange for money. Even all of the charity and social causes corporations support are only to make themselves look good so people buy their products. If customers have to choose between buying the Google pixel and the Apple iPhone when Apple is supporting their favorite charity or cause what one will they buy?
Some 15+ years ago, the CEO (or somebody from the C-Suite) of Stride Rite shoes once gave a big dog-and-pony show to investors about Stride Rite’s charitable efforts. He insisted that charitable giving at the corporate level made a business successful. Today, the company has closed (or will soon). It was in operation for a century.
I never invested in their stock. There’s no ticker symbol for it.
If Tim Cook doesn’t want to be affiliated with Product Red, I’m okay with that. I DO own AAPL stock from time to time.
They could afford doing this with Product Red donating money when business is good. Nowadays every penny counts.
This may not be a fallacy.
Somehow doubt that Cook would turn his back on a HIV charity. Maybe the red promotion just doesn't have the same impact it used to because we are all so used to it now, so there's not much motivation on either side to keep it going.
It’s not about “turning one’s back on a charity”, not even for a charity that might be somewhat related to one’s self. It’s a business decision. And we don’t know all the inner workings of Apple, no matter what everybody on MR likes to say.
Can’t let it burn into profit margins
It’s possible that Red is no longer a well-run charity. No matter what you and I think, Tim Cook can’t win for losing.
If he maintains the relationship, then he gets accused of having, being, or cow-towing to a special interest.
If he severs the relationship, he gets accused of being greedy.
Donating money to cancer treatment or AIDS research is always good though
Except if the charity is poorly managed, or is mishandling donations. We don’t know if Red is or isn’t, but who knows; maybe Apple had some reservations, and decided to quietly back away.
The ultimate subscription product
Tim is probably considering an “Apple Pharma” product offering
Pharmas are in trouble right now.
I believe this collaboration begin in like 2004. It's been 20 years--an entire generation. Could be things have changed and the relationship is being re-evaluated.
We are long past the days of U2 themed iPod Classics.
I always thought “a generation” was 30 years. But yes, you’re being reasonable. Maybe things have changed. Every charity should occasionally be re-evaluated.
That would be cheap move on Apple. It’s actually nice that it’s associated to a noble cause.
Except if things have gone sour. We just don’t know.
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