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April 24, 2007

Vol. 9 : Belinda Hobbs (Harlequin K.K.)

Terri MacMillan interviews Belinda Hobbs, President and Representative Director of Harlequin K.K; plus this week's headlines.

Fantasy. Escape. Rich, gorgeous men. Strong women who can be conquered by love. Harlequin K.K. has brought all of this, and more to the dreams of women all over the world. We talk with the delightful Ms. Hobbs about the challenges and opportunities of creating succes in this unique business in Japan. We cover digital marketing and distribution, the ubiquitous alpha male, Harlequin’s Japanese romance author contest, what it takes to be successful in the retail book business, and much, much more.

The Nikkei Weekly Interview podcast series: Broadcaster Peter Barakan, eigoTown.com President Russell Wills, or Producer Terri MacMillan interview prominent foreign business people in Japan about business and the economy, along with the weekly headlines - in English.

April 18, 2007

Vol. 8 : Dr. David Nunan (Anaheim University)

Russell Willis interviews Dr. David Nunan, President of Anaheim University; plus this week's headlines.

The need and hunger for online higher education is growing around the world. David gives us an inside view of the process, including aninteresting take on the inaccuracy of stereotypes about Asian learners. Dr. Nunan is the author of the world’s best-selling textbook, with tens of millions sold worldwide.

The Nikkei Weekly Interview podcast series: Broadcaster Peter Barakan, eigoTown.com President Russell Wills, or Producer Terri MacMillan interview prominent foreign business people in Japan about business and the economy, along with the weekly headlines - in English.

April 11, 2007

Vol. 7: Nicolas Menat (President & Representative Director of beacon communications k.k.)/News from the Nikkei Weekly dated 4.9.07

Peter Barakan interviews Nicolas Menat, President and Representative Director of beacon communications k.k.); plus this week's headlines.

Nicolas and Peter discuss the complex differences between doing effective advertising for large corporations in Japan’s TV-driven, conservative market and outside of Japan. Consumer-driven, online, and on-demand marketing are growing in influence even in Japan, and Nicolas expects that the market will change in the near future.

The Nikkei Weekly Interview podcast series: Broadcaster Peter Barakan, eigoTown.com President Russell Wills, or Producer Terri MacMillan interview prominent foreign business people in Japan about business and the economy, along with the weekly headlines - in English.

April 04, 2007

Vol. 6: Glen S. Fukushima (President and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Japan K.K.)/News from the Nikkei Weekly dated 4.2.07

Terri MacMillan interviews Glen S. Fukushima, President and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Japan K.K. Flying is a basic part of our lives, and it’s fascinating to hear the behind-the-scenes story of a very unique aircraft manufacturer: Airbus Japan. Airbus’ ownership spans four countries: France, Germany, the U.K. and Spain. What are the company’s challenges…and opportunities? Find out, when you check out this week’s Nikkei Weekly podcast: www.eigotown.com/nikkei

The Nikkei Weekly Interview podcast series: Broadcaster Peter Barakan, eigoTown.com President Russell Wills, or Producer Terri MacMillan interview prominent foreign business people in Japan about business and the economy, along with the weekly headlines - in English.