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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

Onkyo Expands Headphone Line with Two New iOS Compatible Models

November 6, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

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Onkyo USA announced today two new high-performance headphone models that feature full iOS compatibility for user convenience. Both the on-ear ES-CT1300 and in-ear IE-CT1300 include incline controls and microphones to help Apple product users both adjust their sound levels and take calls while using either of these new models.

Learn more about these two new headphones from premium manufacturer Onkyo… [Read more…] about Onkyo Expands Headphone Line with Two New iOS Compatible Models

Filed Under: Manufacturers, News Tagged With: headphones, in-ear headphonesphones, Onkyo, Onkyo USA

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

Two Great Lakes State Reps Are Now One

November 5, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Boyle Davis Sales LogoTwo well-known and established sales representative firms in the state of Michigan have merged their companies into one larger and better resourced entity. Both firms, Boyle Sales and TWC Michigan, have substantial dealer networks throughout the state and represent and support respected lines of top manufacturers in the consumer electronics industry. The new merged organization promises to be one of the top specialty electronics reps in the state.

See more details on this dramatic new development… [Read more…] about Two Great Lakes State Reps Are Now One

Filed Under: Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Sales, Strategy Tagged With: Bob Boyle, Boyle Davis Sales, Boyle Sales, Chet Davis, Core Brands, Nortek, TWC Michigan

Strata-gee’s Editor Appears in Latest Edition of AV Week Webcast

November 5, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

Graphic of AVWeek logoNot having learned their lesson last time, AV Nation once again invited me to participate in the latest edition of their AV Week webcast to discuss the hot A/V topics of the day. Also appearing in this week’s episode of AV Week was Sam Malik of ASK Proxima and Kevin Iselli of Crestron Electronics. And, of course, AV Week is hosted by the incomparable Tim Albright, founder of AV Nation.

What topics did the guests on AV Week ponder? See more below… [Read more…] about Strata-gee’s Editor Appears in Latest Edition of AV Week Webcast

Filed Under: Industry Trends, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Shows & Events, Strategy Tagged With: 4K, ASK Proxima, AVNation, AVWeek, Crestron, Dell, Kevin Iselli, Sam Malik, Samsung, Sony, Tim Albright, UHDTV

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

Hey Sales VPs, Think You Know Everything About Your Sales Team’s Performance? Think Again!

October 30, 2013 by Ted Leave a Comment

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New research from Salesforce.com in conjunction with The TAS Group has recently uncovered some surprising data about the sales process. Having conducted a survey from a wide variety of industries, the company has created a report and infographic called 10 Things Every Sales Manager Should Know About Sales Performance. Suffice it to say that they have discovered some surprising truths about sales in today’s economy.

Think you know everything about your sales team performance? Think again… [Read more…] about Hey Sales VPs, Think You Know Everything About Your Sales Team’s Performance? Think Again!

Filed Under: News, Sales, Sales Reps, Statistics, Survey Tagged With: sales managers, Salesforce.com, TAS Group

NY Integrator Makes Unusual Expansion into Retail

October 30, 2013 by Ted 4 Comments

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Jak Daragjati
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JD Pro, an integrator based in Staten Island, New York, has made what many would consider an unusual step – taking their successful, primarily commercial integration business and expanding it into the consumer retail market space. This step, which many would consider suicidal in the brutal New York Metro consumer electronics retail market, makes perfect sense to JD Pro’s owner – especially when you consider the unique position that their company has held from the day it was founded.

Why would a commercial integrator expand into retail? See more below… [Read more…] about NY Integrator Makes Unusual Expansion into Retail

Filed Under: News, Retailers, Strategy Tagged With: Best Buy, Jak Daragjati, JD Systems, Pro-Sho, The Sound Attitude

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