Like a beacon, the Internet flashes a bright signal to telephone, cable, common carrier, wireless, and computer software, and hardware companies. The signal reads, “This way to the Future-Profits Ahead.”
Predictor: Eager, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future: ”Like a beacon, the Internet flashes a bright signal to telephone, cable, common carrier, wireless, and computer software, and hardware companies. The signal reads, ‘This way to the Future-Profits Ahead.’ The Internet clearly illustrates both the viability and the demand for widespread use of electronic communications.”
Biography:Bill Eager, an Internet marketing pioneer, wrote many books about the field, including the best-sellers “The Information Payoff” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Marketing.” He was also known for his presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences. (Entrepreneur/Business Leader.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Economic structures
Subtopic: General
Name of publication: The Information Superhighway Illustrated
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 12: Digital Convergence on the Data Highway
Quote Type: Direct quote
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