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Think Apple’s Watch is Doomed to Fail? Better Think Again

March 19, 2015 by Ted 8 Comments

Drawing from Apple Watch patent
This is a drawing from the patent application by Apple.

Apple, Inc. announced the coming availability of the Watch, its first major product in years, at a presentation earlier this month. Since that announcement, we’ve been struck by the lack of enthusiasm for the product amongst members of the TECH press. In conversations with colleagues, we heard many predict that the Watch is doomed to failure, in part because of this tepid response.

Now, results from a new survey suggests TECH wonks may be wrong… [Read more…] about Think Apple’s Watch is Doomed to Fail? Better Think Again

Filed Under: Brands, News, Research, Statistics, Strategy, Tech Trends Tagged With: Apple, smart watches, Tim Cook, wearables

Interesting Twist: Autonomic Passes Savings On to Dealers, Consumers

March 18, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Autonomic logoIn an announcement that is a bit unusual for a manufacturer, Autonomic announced on Tuesday that it is reducing the MSRP on its popular Mirage Audio System (MAS). Not only that, but the company says it will actually increase the dealer margin at the same time. Normally, a price reduction is a sign of a slow selling product – but Autonomic says that is not the case here.

See why Autonomic says it is cutting the price of its MAS… [Read more…] about Interesting Twist: Autonomic Passes Savings On to Dealers, Consumers

Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Sales, Strategy Tagged With: Autonomic, Michael de Nigris

Sony’s Tightened Partnership with Best Buy Credited for Biz Turnaround

March 18, 2015 by Ted 4 Comments

Newly Spun-Off TV Division May Show a Profit for 1st Time in 10 Years

Photo of Sony Experience Store at Best Buy
Sony Experience Store at Best Buy

In a new report out of Japan, Sony’s TV business is said to be expected to report an operating profit this fiscal year – its first after ten years of losing money. Due to an improved situation in the U.S. market, the report credits the turnaround in Sony’s U.S. results largely as a function of its tightened partnership with retailer Best Buy.

But the report featured the subheading ‘Outlook Remains Unclear’… [Read more…] about Sony’s Tightened Partnership with Best Buy Credited for Biz Turnaround

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Brands, Financial, Industry Trends, Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Kazuo Hirai, LG, Samsung, Sony, Sony Electronics

With 60% Growth in Users in 2014, Instagram Blows by Twitter

March 11, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Now the 2nd Largest Social Media Site

From our friends at The Stratecon Group

Instagram logoHey TECH SMBs…get out your cameras and start snapping! Those bright graphics and dramatic displays in your booth at a trade show…that dazzling product unveiling at a major corporate launch event…a sophisticated setup for an all-new training event – all captured with your smartphone or digital camera and ready to share. You’ll want to consider posting those company & business-appropriate images on Instagram…now the second largest social media network in the U.S., according to new data released by eMarketer.

Not only that, but the researcher says more is to come from Instagram… [Read more…] about With 60% Growth in Users in 2014, Instagram Blows by Twitter

Filed Under: Marketing, News, Pivot Point, Research, Social Media, Statistics, Strategy Tagged With: Instagram, The Stratecon Group, Twitter

Bloomberg Reporter Asks ‘Why is Sharp Still With Us?’

March 10, 2015 by Ted 2 Comments

Photo of Sharp solar panelWe’ve been reporting for a while now on the epic survival struggles of some of this industry’s biggest brand names in Japan…most recently Sharp Corp. Some of the changes we’re seeing now were unforeseeable even 24-36 months ago – Sony spinning off divisions, JVC Kenwood pulling out of the consumer business, Pioneer first shutting down A/V, then selling that division to Onkyo, Toshiba pulling out of TV biz, Panasonic dropping consumer business, and on and on…

Now a reporter for the respected Bloomberg View asks, “…why Sharp should still be in business?”

See more on this surprising declaration and criticism of the practices of Japan, Inc… [Read more…] about Bloomberg Reporter Asks ‘Why is Sharp Still With Us?’

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Financial, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: JVC Kenwood, Onkyo, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sharp, Sharp Corp., Sony, Toshiba

With AVC Sales Declining & Losses Increasing, Did Nortek’s CEO Signal a Change?

March 5, 2015 by Ted 1 Comment

BREAKING NEWS

Nortek LogoNortek, Inc. on Tuesday released their fourth quarter and full year results for fiscal year 2014. The company showed sales & profit growth for the quarter – although they booked a net loss for the year. But in a conference call with analysts to discuss the Q4 results, Nortek President and CEO Michael Clarke was questioned specifically about the Audio, Video & Control Solutions (AVC) segment – and he struggled to explain why the company stays committed to the business.

See more on Nortek’s results…and on AVC’s struggles… [Read more…] about With AVC Sales Declining & Losses Increasing, Did Nortek’s CEO Signal a Change?

Filed Under: Brands, Financial, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Nortek

Sharp to Launch Major, and Painful, Restructuring

March 4, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of Sharp facility in JapanOut of Osaka, Japan we learn that Sharp Corp. is about to embark on a major restructuring of its business that will likely change the company in fundamental ways. Plans call for closing domestic factories – a first for Sharp – staff cuts, and a possible exit from a major business segment for the company. Sharp is also seeking to raise capital, something that is not easy for a struggling company.

See more on this new announcement from Sharp… [Read more…] about Sharp to Launch Major, and Painful, Restructuring

Filed Under: Asian Connection, Economic Trends, Financial, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Kozo Takahashi, restructuring, Sharp

AudioControl Unveils Completely Redesigned Website

March 4, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

AudioControl website home sectionSeattle, WA-based AudioControl announced this week that it has completely redesigned its website seen at www.audiocontrol.com. Much more than just a new color scheme or updated fonts – AudioControl rebuilt the entire site from the ground up with all new graphics, navigation, and in-depth information.

See more on the AudioControl website upgrade… [Read more…] about AudioControl Unveils Completely Redesigned Website

Filed Under: Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Strategy Tagged With: Alex Camara, AudioControl, website

Sonos/D&M Lawsuit Takes a Surprising & Slightly Dark Turn

February 26, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

BREAKING NEWS

Sonos logoEarlier this month, we reported that D&M Holdings U.S., Inc. (D&M) [and Denon Electronics] had responded to the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Sonos, Inc. (Sonos) this past October by asking the judge to dismiss or throw out the case. Now, in a surprising twist of events, D&M has followed this initial left jab with a right uppercut that may result in Sonos’ attorneys getting knocked out of the case altogether – whether the judge dismisses it or not.

See more on this surprising – and slightly unusual – turn of events… [Read more…] about Sonos/D&M Lawsuit Takes a Surprising & Slightly Dark Turn

Filed Under: Brands, Law, News, Strategy Tagged With: D&M, D&M Holdings, D&M Holdings US, Denon Electronics, Sonos

Major Changes at Tivoli Audio – DeVesto’s Out; Interim CEO Announced

February 26, 2015 by Ted Leave a Comment

Tivoli logoBig changes are afoot at Tivoli, the quirky audio products manufacturer that had a goal of providing nicely designed, easy-to-use, high quality audio products sold largely direct-to-consumers at reasonable prices. Founded by well-known industry personality Tom DeVesto, Tivoli had, for some time, remarkable success selling an almost retro-designed table radio…at a time when most companies had abandoned that category.

Now, big changes are at play – with DeVesto out and a new Interim CEO appointed by the Tivoli board.

See more on these dramatic changes at niche-player Tivoli… [Read more…] about Major Changes at Tivoli Audio – DeVesto’s Out; Interim CEO Announced

Filed Under: Brands, Financial, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Daniel Atanasov, Lisa Kaufman, Stephen DeFuria, Tivoli Audio, Tom DeVesto

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