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That's not a mark of respect though, that's "they want to get a load of press and think they're going to be held off the tech pages". EDIT: I think worth also

That's not a mark of respect though, that's "they want to get a load of press and think they're going to be held off the tech pages". EDIT: I think worth also noting that it's supposition that it's being delayed as a mark of respect, rather than anything Google or Samsung have said.

buro9 15y ago
Yeah, I'm from the UK. We're used to seeing our politicians do just that so it taints my view of the world. They also do the reverse and use major news to bury things. Sucks to be us.
- robgough 15y ago
  in fairness, the popular TV show "The West Wing" is practically a crash course in how to do this... so it's not unique to our government :)
  - gmac 15y ago
    Yes, see in particular http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_out_the_Trash_Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_out_the_Trash_Day
hack_edu 15y ago
With all due respect, Google IS an advising and marketing company.
joebadmo 15y ago
Strategy doesn't preclude tact. I.e. press hits doesn't have to be only reason not to launch a product on the day of the funeral. [Edit: Being tactful can also be strategic, because it will be seen as, well, tactful. The problem, as you demonstrate, is that it can also be seen as strategic. But what's wrong with being tactfully strategic or strategically tactful?] I also imagine there will be at least a few top level Google executives attending.