by admin | Apr 8, 2014 | Market dynamics
Leading memory products manufacturer Micron Technology reported a strong Q2 2014, driven by favorable structural changes in the industry, as well as positive market conditions and solid operational execution. At $4.1 billion Micron’s revenue grew by 1.6% sequentially and 97.6% annually (last year did not include Elpida earnings), and its net income more than doubled sequentially. DRAM revenues were flat sequentially as both sales volumes and average selling prices remained stable. NAND Flash revenue grew by 11% sequentially on account of a 35% increase in sales volume which was partially offset by an 18% decline in average selling price. Read more about these Micron market dynamics...
by admin | Mar 12, 2014 | Market dynamics
Traditional reinsurers must remain relevant and be mindful of areas into which they are looking to diversify in the face of increased competition from the influx of capital markets capacity, Willis Re president Paddy Jago cautions in a video blog on WillisWire. Those traditional property catastrophe reinsurers that are responding to increased competition from the influx of capital markets capacity by diversifying into other lines of business should proceed with caution, Jago recommends. Read more about their need to survive challenging market dynamics...
by admin | Dec 13, 2013 | Brand strategy, Communication strategy, Innovation, Market dynamics
Marketing is not commonly considered part of the mergers and acquisitions process. Everyone emphasizes preparing the company for sale, identifying potential buyers, due diligence, legal reviews, and so on. These are important aspects of the process, but to secure a premium price for any company you need to do a bit of marketing. Even in mergers and acquisitions. Read...
by admin | Dec 11, 2013 | Innovation, Market dynamics
CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants Facebook to become a “highbrow” digital newspaper, while users want a land of viral videos. But which version is better for advertisers? Read...
by admin | Dec 5, 2013 | Brand identity, Brand strategy, Communication strategy, Concept development, Market dynamics
While LinkedIn is often used by job-seekers or employers looking to fill open spots, hiring isn’t LinkedIn’s only function. The social network, which reports more than 259 million members in more than 200 countries, also provides a great opportunity to connect with customers and identify new leads, says DJ Muller, president of WebLink International. Read...
by admin | Dec 3, 2013 | Communication development/evaluation, Communication strategy, Market dynamics
Search engine optimization–the canny use of keywords and other techniques designed to shoot a website to the top of a search–is the make-or-break factor for many new businesses. Read...
