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Nortek Q3 Results: The Road to Success Remains Really, Really Bumpy

November 14, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Troubling TidbitsOn Thursday last week, Nortek, Inc. released the financial results for its third quarter (ending September 28, 2013) as well as their nine-month YTD results – and on the following Friday convened a conference call with analysts to discuss them. While management put a positive spin on these results, one didn’t have to look very hard to see some glaring bumps Nortek is experiencing on their challenging road to success through restructuring and reorganization.

You can almost hear it in Michael J. Clarke’s voice when he said: “Nortek’s net sales and underlying operating performance for the third quarter were consistent with our expectations.” Not exactly the rousing proclamation of success we typically hear on their conference call for industry analysts.

What are the “bumps” Nortek’s hitting on the road to success?… [Read more…] about Nortek Q3 Results: The Road to Success Remains Really, Really Bumpy

Filed Under: Brands, Financial, Management, Manufacturers, News, Strategy Tagged With: 2GIG, Core Brands, Linear, Michael J. Clarke, Nortek

Wren Sound Systems – This Bird’s Ready to Fly

November 13, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of girl bird watchingGovernment data makes a strong case for a sustainable recovery under way – but most people in the consumer electronics industry tell me that this recovery is, at best, mediocre and, at worst, not happening. And as challenging as most are finding the economy, start-up companies tell me the headwinds are more like those of a Category 1 hurricane as they try to launch new products and services – hoping to get traction – in a very hostile start-up environment.

But one new start-up that has caught our attention – Wren Sound Systems – seems to be gaining ground with its new wireless speaker system…a product we find unique and interesting.

See what interests us about Wren below… [Read more…] about Wren Sound Systems – This Bird’s Ready to Fly

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Specialty, Strategy Tagged With: AirPlay, Bluetooth, Mike Giffen, Play-Fi, wireless speakers, Wren

JVC Kenwood Dramatically Revises Fiscal Forecast – Now Says It Will Lose Money This Year

November 12, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

JVC Kenwood logoIn documents released today but dated November 6th, JVC Kenwood Corp. announced both their results for the first half of the current fiscal year (the period of April 1, 2013 to September 30, 2013) and a radically revised forecast for their entire fiscal year (ending March 2014). Both these documents combine to reveal a company undergoing a surprising change of fortunes with sales and profits declining dramatically as compared to the same period last year…and a downward revision to their annual forecast.

JVC Kenwood now says – in contravention to their last forecast in May – that they will lose money this year.

What has caused such a turnaround in JVC Kenwood’s fortunes? See more below…

[Read more…] about JVC Kenwood Dramatically Revises Fiscal Forecast – Now Says It Will Lose Money This Year

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: JVC Kenwood

Saying Demand is for Digital Distribution, Dish Drops Blockbuster Stores

November 6, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Blockbuster video storeDish Network Corporation said today it will close all remaining Blockbuster video store locations and also dismantle the DVD-by-mail service by early-January 2014. According to the company, consumer demand is clearly for digital distribution of media and physical DVDs just don’t make sense anymore.

See more on this unexpected announcement… [Read more…] about Saying Demand is for Digital Distribution, Dish Drops Blockbuster Stores

Filed Under: Brands, News, Pivot Point, Retailers, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Blockbuster, DISH Networks, Joseph P. Clayton, Netflix, Redbox

Monster Launches a Shaq Attack; Sports Star to Help Market Monster Products

November 6, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Shaquille O'Neal with Monster Products

Monster Products Inc. announced today that it has cut a deal with basketball superstar Shaquille O’Neal to endorse and otherwise market select Monster-branded products. The company says that O’Neal will aid in the marketing of Monster products in multiple categories “from personal audio to headphones and beyond.”

See more on this new celebrity endorsement deal from Monster below… [Read more…] about Monster Launches a Shaq Attack; Sports Star to Help Market Monster Products

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Beats by Dr. Dre, Beats Iovine, Head Monster, Jimmy Iovine, Monster, Noel Lee, Shaquille O'Neal, Wal-Mart, Walmart.com

HTSA Announces Their Top Vendors for 2013

October 30, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

HTSAlogoThe Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) on Tuesday announced their top vendor awards for 2013. These awards were handed out at their Fall 2013 dealer conference held last week and included a special Lifetime Achievement Award.

See who earned top honors from the national dealer group below… [Read more…] about HTSA Announces Their Top Vendors for 2013

Filed Under: Associations, Brands, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Retailers, Shows & Events, Specialty Tagged With: Ari Supran, Bluesound, Bob Hana, Control4, Dana Innovations, Home Technology Specialists of America, HTSA, Lenbrook, Leon Speakers, Lutron, Noah Kaplan, Paradigm, Savant Systems, Sony, URC

Lenbrook Hopes This Line Will Make You Blue

October 24, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of John Banks at press presentation
Bluesound’s John Banks makes a point

Lenbrook America held a media event last week in Manhattan where they announced the birth of a new brand of multi-room wireless (and wired) music streaming systems called Bluesound. Bluesound is designed to be positioned above brands like Sonos in terms of price and performance…but tuck underneath some of the higher-end solutions such as those offered by NAD and others. The company hopes to create a profitable step-up market for higher priced, better performing solutions in the digital domain – as once existed in the analog realm years back.

Is Bluesound the new holy grail of quality digital music systems? Or will it miss the mark?… [Read more…] about Lenbrook Hopes This Line Will Make You Blue

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Android, Bluesound, Dean Miller, iOS, John Banks, Lenbrook America, MP3, NAD, PSB, wireless

The Miracle of…Birth – The Birth of the Bluesound Brand

October 24, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Bluesound LogoLast week, I witnessed a miracle. The miracle was…a birth. It was a birth like no other, as every proud parent believes is the case with THEIR child. There was a proud Papa…and a large assembled family…brought together to celebrate the event.

This birth, like any birth, was wondrous. And…for the parents…this was an event full of hopes and dreams of what their “bundle of joy” will become. At this joyous event was a group of observers, like me. But not like me.

Was this birth – the birth of Bluesound – truly “miraculous”???… [Read more…] about The Miracle of…Birth – The Birth of the Bluesound Brand

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Specialty, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Bluesound, Dean Miller, John Banks, The Lenbrook Group

Restructuring Causes Yet Another D+M Executive to Become Available

October 16, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

D&M Group logoAs D+M Group (formerly D&M Holdings) continues to work on improving their efficiencies through restructuring and consolidation, well-known industry executive Stephen Shenefield leaves the company to pursue new opportunities. Shenefield originally joined the company to help with the re-invigoration of their Boston Acoustics brand, but went on to see his involvement expanded into related products under the Denon nameplate as well.

See more on this new development… [Read more…] about Restructuring Causes Yet Another D+M Executive to Become Available

Filed Under: Brands, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: Boston Acoustics, D+M Group, Denon, Lucasfilm THX, Marantz, Stephen Shenefield, Worldspace Satellite Radio

Promising Newcomer AudioXperts Abruptly Ceases Operations

October 15, 2013 by Ted 1 Comment

BREAKING NEWSPhoto of Eli Harary of AudioXperts

After only a little more than one year in operation, AudioXperts – a new specialty brand of audio electronics targeted at the luxury consumer market – has closed down operations. According to AudioXperts President Eli Harary, the company was forced to shut down last Friday after a key investor stopped all funding.

See more details on this startling development from a new and innovative company… [Read more…] about Promising Newcomer AudioXperts Abruptly Ceases Operations

Filed Under: Associations, Brands, Management, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Shows & Events Tagged With: AudioXperts, CEDIA Expo, Eli Harary

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