I have been researching what obstacles brands face when trying to succeed online and in-store through my contacts on LinkedIn. It has been very enlightening and has confirmed some of what I already suspected and opened my eyes to other barriers. Most of the conversations started out with my contact saying either, "how long do you have to talk" or "you sure have opened a can of … [Read more...]
How Can Your Brand Stand Out On E-Commerce Sites? SYNQY.
Brands are getting lost in-store while online e-commerce sites are even worse for the brands. An online shopper can pull up product comparisons or go to the brand page, but when scrolling through pages of product listings and product detail pages how can the brand stand out? SYNQY technology can make your CE product stand apart from the competition. Typical Product Detail … [Read more...]
The Death of the Brand at Retail For CE Products
In a market where there are many similar products, such as in consumer electronics, how important is the brand? I want to say it is VERY important. However, it is difficult for any brand to stand out in-store or online in this ever-evolving retail world. This blog explores how online shopping has changed how brands present themselves and the retailer's role in downplaying the … [Read more...]
How Not To P!#$ Off Your Dealer Network If…
So what are some of those things that can cause conflict between a dealer network and the CE manufacturer? ...you both want to drive traffic to your website. A marketing director for a manufacturer of high performance car audio equipment, shared with me his frustration that he needs to raise awareness for products outside of their own core competency. After 45 years in … [Read more...]