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May 16, 2008
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- Ottawa Citizen (Friday May 9, 2008, Shannon Proudfoot, Page A1)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
generational differences in the workplace.
- Victoria Times-Colonist (Friday May 9, 2008, Page A10) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding generational
differences in the workplace.
- Vancouver Sun (Friday May 9, 2008, Page A5) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding generational differences
in the workplace.
- Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (Friday May 9, 2008, Page C6) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding generational
differences in the workplace.
- Pique News Magazine (Whistler, BC) (Wednesday April 16, 2008,
Andrew Mitchell) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted
regarding competition and failures.
- Ottawa Citizen (Saturday April 12, 2008, Page J1) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding online privacy
issues.
- Toronto Star (Thursday April 10, 2008, Chris Sorensen) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding proactive
responses in regulated environments.
- Globe and Mail (Thursday April 10, 2008, Brent Jang and Wendy
Stueck) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
premium market competition.
- Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (Tuesday April 1, 2008, Page B8)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding online
privacy issues.
- Vancouver Sun (Friday March 14, 2008, Chantal Eustace) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding online
privacy issues.
- Business Edge (Friday March 7, 2008, Tess van Straaten) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the impact
of foreign competition on hiring practices.
- Vancouver Sun (Tuesday January 15, 2008, Bruce Constantineau,
Page C4) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
the impact of foreign competition on domestic duopolies.
- Washington Post (Wednesday January 2, 2008, Rob Pegoraro) -
"Forget the advertised specials; the most expensive long-distance service
will usually be whatever comes bundled with your landline service. The
simplest way to avoid those charges is to place long-distance calls only
from a cell phone. But you can also find cheaper landline options at a
site called ABTolls (abtolls.com), which will let you sort through
third-party plans by a variety of criteria."
- Toronto Star (Thursday December 27, 2007, Chris Sorensen) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
regulation in creating weaker competitors on the international competitive
landscape.
- St. Petersburg Times (Sunday October 21, 2007, Laura T. Coffey)
- "Do some quick comparison shopping online. Check ABTolls.com..."
- Prince Rupert Daily News (Thursday September 13, 2007, Andrew
Petrozzi, Page 3) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted
regarding the role of foreign competition on pricing.
- Toronto Star (Saturday September 1, 2007, Chris Sorensen, Page
B1) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
relation between price and quality of service.
- Calgary Herald (Tuesday July 25, 2007, Tamara Gignac) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
strong culture as a competitive advantage.
- The Tyee (Monday Jun 4, 2007, Bryan Zandberg) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the future role of
teleconferencing in business.
- Vancouver Metro (Wednesday April 25, 2007) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the use of information
made available on the internet.
- South China Morning Post (Sunday April 22, 2007) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding business failures caused
by lack of strategic focus.
- Vancouver Sun (Friday April 6, 2007, Derrick Penner, Page F2) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
monopoly power in corporate sponsorships of the Olympics.
- Financial Post (Wednesday March 28, 2007, Nathan Vanderklippe)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding critical
business failures.
- Vancouver Sun (Wednesday March 28, 2007, Bruce Constantineau) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding matching
service with the proper customer base.
- Vancouver Province (Wednesday March 28, 2007, Jim Jamieson) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding mixed
business strategies and the importance of strategic focus.
- Globe and Mail (Wednesday March 28, 2007, Wendy Stueck) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
decreased competition on service levels and pricing.
- Vancouver Sun (Friday March 23, 2007, Derrick Penner, Page F3)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
evolutionary strategy and pulling back from test markets.
- Richmond Review (Thursday March 1, 2007, Martin van den Hemel)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role
of social networks in the success of affirmative actions programs.
- Canadian Business (Monday January 15, 2007, Page 66) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
social networks in business.
- Montreal Gazette (Monday December 11, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the evolution of
low-cost industry alliances.
- Vancouver Sun (Monday December 11, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the evolution of
low-cost industry alliances.
- Ottawa Citizen (Saturday December 9, 2006, Page L5) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
evolution of low-cost industry alliances.
- Regina Leader Post (Friday December 8, 2006, Page F2) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
evolution of low-cost industry alliances.
- National Post (Saturday December 2, 2006, Chris Sorensen) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
evolution of low-cost industry alliances.
- Business Edge (Friday October 27, 2006, Sharon Adams) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted extensively regarding
careers.
- Victoria Times-Colonist (Wednesday October 25, 2006, Page C6) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding social
networks in hiring.
- Vancouver Province (Tuesday October 24, 2006, Paul Luke) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding social
networks in hiring.
- Windsor Star (Tuesday October 24, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding social networks in
hiring.
- Nanaimo Daily News (Tuesday October 24, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding social networks in
hiring.
- NBC News: Saturday Today (Saturday, September 30, 2006) -
ABTolls.com recommended by Vera Gibbons of Kiplinger's Personal Finance
magazine. "...I would go online, hit some of the sites that are out
there...ABTolls. You can compare plans side by side on some of these to
see who's got the best deal."
- Edmonton Journal (Wednesday, September 13, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding duopoly competition.
- Nanaimo Daily News (Tuesday, September 12, 2006, Page B5) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
international competition in industry evolution.
- Halifax Daily News (Tuesday, September 12, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
international competition in industry evolution.
- Calgary Herald (Sunday, September 10, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
international competition after bankruptcies.
- Calgary Herald (Wednesday, September 6, 2006, Tamara Gignac) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding long term
competition and industry evolution.
- Vancouver Province (Thursday, August 24, 2006, Glenda Lumes) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding long term
competitive employment trends.
- 24 Hours (Thursday, August 24, 2006, Robyn Stubbs) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding long term
employment trends.
- Globe and Mail (Wednesday, August 23, 2006, Randy Ray) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
reputation in business.
- Canada Stockwatch (Monday, July 17, 2006) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the differing risk for
companies in changing environments based upon their level of
specialization.
- The Morning Call (Sunday, July 16, 2006, Gregory Karp) - "Web
sites to compare prices on telecommunications services
include...ABTolls.com."
- National Post (Saturday, July 15, 2006, Page FP3) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the risk for companies
that have non-diversified strategies caused by changing economics
conditions.
- National Post (Saturday, June 10, 2006, Page FW3) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the negative impact of
politics on organizations.
- Calgary Herald (Wednesday, June 7, 2006, Tamara Gignac, Page
FP1) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David seidel quoted regarding
cross-border competition.
- National Post (Saturday June 3, 2006, Chris Sorensen) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
post-bankruptcy re-organization efforts.
- Globe and Mail (Tuesday May 30, 2006, Richard Blackwell, Page
B1) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding how to
identify the need for more competition in a regulated industry.
- Calgary Herald (Tuesday May 30, 2006, Charles Frank, Page D1) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding long term
impact of unethical acts by management on employee morale.
- Calgary Herald (Tuesday May 30, 2006, Tamara Gignac, Page D1) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
unethical behaviour by top management on employee morale at a strong
culture organization.
- Edmonton Journal (Tuesday May 30, 2006, Tamara Gignac, Page F1)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role
of unethical behaviour by top management on employee morale at a strong
culture organization.
- National Post (Tuesday May 30, 2006, Chris Sorensen, Page FP1)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the impact
of management's unethical acts on employee morale.
- Global National (Monday May 29, 2006) - ABTolls.com co-founder
Dr. Marc-David Seidel interviewed regarding the impact of management's
unethical acts on employee morale.
- BC Business Magazine (March 2006, Jessica Werb) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding discrimination in hiring
practices based upon appearance.
- National Post (Saturday March 4, 2006, Chris Sorensen, Page
FP1) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
competition between established companies and new start-ups.
- San Antonio Express-News (Wednesday February 22, 2006, Sanford
Nowlin) - "...ABTolls.com, an Internet site that helps consumers lower
their phone bills." ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel also
quoted regarding the potential drawbacks of telecom bundles for the
average consumer.
- Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Saturday February 11, 2006, Page F-9) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding competition
for hiring top talent and the divide between skilled workers and
low-skilled workers.
- Medical Economics (Friday January 20, 2006, Marcy Tolkoff, Page
40) - "If the bulk of your bill is long-distance calling, consider an
independent, or stand-alone, carrier...Major phone companies resell the
exact same quality phone service to discounters. You probably don't know
their names, but these companies charge as little as 2.7 cents a minute
with no fees. Compare providers at ABTolls.com."
- Wall Street Journal (Monday January 16, 2006, Amy Chozick and
Paola Singer, Page R1) - "The traditional land-line phone sometimes seems
like an indispensable part of the household, as much as heat and
electricity. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't give your service a long,
hard look...If you're shopping for phone services, ABTolls.com has a
useful price-comparison tool."
- CBC 690 AM (Sunday January 15, 2006) - ABTolls.com co-founder
Dr. Marc-David Seidel interviewed regarding long term industry
evolutionary trends.
- Globe and Mail (Friday November 25, 2005, Brent Jang, Page B3)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the threat
to corporate culture from rapid growth.
- National Post (Thursday November 3, 2005, Chris Sorensen, Page
FP3) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
importance of maintaining a company culture in the face of company
growth.
- Time Magazine (Monday October 24, 2005, Jeremy Caplan) - "Shop
for a new provider...Sites like ABTolls.com...can help identify the most
competitive offerings."
- Globe and Mail (Wednesday October 12, 2005, Randy Ray, Page C1)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding executives
temporarily leaving the workplace to enhance training and upgrade
skills.
- Vancouver Sun (Saturday September 17, 2005, Gillian Shaw) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding competition
for hiring top talent and the divide between skilled workers and
low-skilled workers.
- SmartMoney (September, 2005, Page 75, Anne Kadet) - "Check out
ABTolls.com, which recommends long-distance plans based on a detailed
analysis of your location and current usage."
- Montreal Gazette (Saturday August 27, 2005, Page B6) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding hiring
practices and their impact on creativity.
- Sudbury Star (Saturday August 27, 2005, Page C1) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding hiring practices and
creativity.
- Vancouver Province (Sunday August 21, 2005, Wendy Mclellan)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding hiring
practices and their impact on creativity.
- Financial Post (Saturday August 13, 2005) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding competition between
start-ups and old established corporations.
- Ohio Consumers' Counsel This Week News (Thursday August 11,
2005, Janine Migden-Ostrander) - "Several national organizations also
provide comparison tools and news about rate increases. Those
organizations include ABTolls..."
- Richmond Review (Saturday July 2, 2005, Matthew Hoekstra) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the role of
executive development in retaining top employees.
- CKNW 950 AM (Thursday June 16, 2005) - ABTolls.com co-founder
Dr. Marc-David Seidel interviewed regarding anticipatory strategic moves
in the Canadian and U.S. markets.
- 24 Hours (Thursday June 16, 2005, Irwin Loy) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the impact of VoIP on
legacy telecommunications carriers.
- Vancouver Sun (Thursday June 16, 2005, Derrick Penner, Page
F03) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding
anticipatory strategic moves in the Canadian and U.S. markets.
- Globe and Mail (Friday June 10, 2005, Brent Jang, Page B4) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
potential of international markets.
- Globe and Mail (Wednesday June 8, 2005, Brent Jang, Page B5) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding competition
in Canada.
- Boston Globe (Saturday May 21, 2005, Bruce Mohl) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding mergers.
- Financial Post (Saturday May 21, 2005, Chris Sorensen) -
ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding recent
merger activity.
- Vancouver Sun (Tuesday May 10, 2005, Page F5) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding changes in the North
American competitive landscape spurred by recent regulatory changes.
- Edmonton Journal (Saturday April 23, 2005, Paul Marck, Page H1)
- ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding the
ongoing labour dispute at Telus.
- Vancouver Sun (Friday April 22, 2005, Derrick Penner and Darah
Hansen, Page H1) - ABTolls.com co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted
regarding the labour dispute at Telus.
- Vancouver Sun (Friday April 22, 2005, Page A1) - ABTolls.com
co-founder Dr. Marc-David Seidel quoted regarding management tactics at
Telus.
- Fort Lauderdale Sun Sentinel (Monday April 4, 2005, Gregory
Karp) - "Where choice and competition exist in a marketplace, bargains
abound...compare that best offer with other long-distance prices and
service. That's easiest to do at such Web sites as...ABTolls.com."
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