Building New Foundations
The theme from this year’s meeting of global thought-leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, “resilient dynamism,” encompasses imperatives for ensuring growth in an era of accelerating change: Recognition that a new status quo is emerging, and leaders must realize that today’s challenges such as adversity, complexity and disruption are here to stay. Innovative...
Two CE Trends to Watch
As we begin the New Year, the top question is where are the opportunities? The key picks for 2013 are investment in innovation and the new role of mobile devices. Investment in Innovation As the market environment becomes increasingly competitive, the need to innovate is the lifeblood for change and prosperity. The good news is...
Hot for the Holidays
Wondering what are considered cool gifts for the holidays? Wonder what to gift? It seems as if a theme that we’ve been observing this year is that people want their food to be special, but with minimal fuss. Everyone seems to be rushed and particularly overwhelmed this time of year. 63 percent of consumers are...
Change & Innovation: Big Ideas
I am fascinated by innovations that solve “big” problems. Recently I was at MIT’s EmTech Conference as well as several health-focused events. A common thread throughout these conferences was that technology can be part of the solution to many of our greatest problems — from the threat of global warming and the energy crisis to...
Susan Schreiner Selected as 2013 CES Innovations Awards Judge
We are pleased to announce that Susan Schreiner was selected as a judge for the 2013 CES Innovations Awards. The Innovation Awards, unveiled yearly at the International CES, showcases the best new technologies and products the consumer electronics industry has to offer. Susan Schreiner was selected based on her experience, tremendous level of...
Big Data: The 800 Pound Gorilla
“Big data” has quickly moved from buzzword to disrupting how companies do business. Loosely-defined, it describes the exponential growth, availability and use of information in a data-rich landscape. It’s about analyzing the ever-growing volume, variety and velocity of consumer information that allows companies to discover new insights to help them compete. Personalized big data has...
Top 5 Trends for 2012: Smart Medtech
Smart Medtech: Health and Wellness While fitness is increasingly associated with health, we see Smart Medtech as emerging as a major megatrend. Given skyrocketing health costs, the need for expanding and improved patient care given the deluge of 77 million aging boomers, forecasted shortages of doctors and other professionals, – companies across sectors are looking...
Top 5 Trends for 2012: Fitness & Staying in Shape
FITNESS AND STAYING IN SHAPE The converging of personal fitness awareness and in-home exercise and training opportunities — along with growing momentum on a corporate basis is moving tech fitness from just a ‘game’ into the trend category. With economic challenges and increasing costs of insuring one’s workforce – more companies are introducing corporate wellness...
5 Digital Technology Trends to Watch in 2012
While we follow trends as it relates to consumer technology on a year ‘round basis – we thought that we would kick-off the New Year with our top five ‘hot emerging trends and new business opportunities.’ Technology is changing the world. It is profoundly shaping who we are and what we do, and we are...
New Supplement to Dealerscope Launched: Housewares Retailing
A new resource for dealers and distributors that focuses on turning home appliances, home environment and home-care products into a new profit center was launched within the January 2012 issue of Dealerscope Magazine: Housewares Retailing (HR). HR is about delivering the latest insights, strategies, information and knowledge focused on home appliances (i.e., mixing, brewing and...
News out of IFA
Samsung Introduces Three Products to Its Mobile Line-Up at IFA 2011…And One Opens a New Category Berlin, Germany – Samsung made news at IFA in Berlin – Europe’s leading consumer electronics and appliance show – with its introduction of three mobile devices two of which are expected to land at retail in the US in...
Childhood Obesity: Any Relief for Fat in the Playground?
With school beginning just a few short weeks away – childhood obesity is one of those topics that has caught our attention. While the news headlines are concentrating on the economy – other coverage is centering on the tripling of childhood obesity over the past 30 years. The prevalence of obesity among children aged 6...
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