June, 2013 // Posts published in June, 2013
Falling Flash Pricing, Midmarket Competition Challenge Fusion-IO
Research Question: Will management changes, increased competition and industry standardization take market share from Fusion-IO and hurt its pricing power? By: David Franklin Companies: CSCO, DELL, EMC, FIO, HPQ, IBM, INTC, KRX:005930, LSI, MU, NTAP, OCZ, ORCL, SNDK, STX, TYO:6502, WDC Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Rapidly falling prices for PCIeflash/SSD storage […]
Adoption of Gentherm Seats Warms Up, Expected to Move to Midmarket
Research Question: Will new initiatives and expansion into new markets help Gentherm achieve its expected 8% to 10% growth rate in 2013? By: Reverdy Johnson Companies: ETR:BMW, ETR:NSU, ETR:VOW, F, GM, JCI, LEA, MFRM, MGA, SCSS, THRM, TPX, TYO:7203, TYO:7267 Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Eleven of 13 auto industry sources said […]
ResMed, Respironics to Lose Share But Retain CPAP Lead
Research Question: Are ResMed’s product innovation, market expansion, and cost-containment initiatives enough to overcome increasing competition and reimbursement cuts? By: David Franklin Companies: AMS:PHIA/PHG, BX, CFN, COV, FRA:LIN, NZE:FPH, RMD Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings This report confirms sources’ expectations from our March 8 findings that ResMed Inc. (RMD) and Philips Respironics […]
Yelp Will Continue to Dominate Online Review Market
Research Question: Will a focus on mobile advertising, nontraditional review areas, and international expansion allow Yelp to continue its growth through the remainder of 2013 despite a rise in competition? By: Susan Jennings Kantari Companies: ANGI, FB, GOOG, GRPN, IACI, OPEN, RLOC, TRIP, YELP, YHOO Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Yelp Inc. […]
Upfront Advertisers Bank on Scatter Market
Research Question: Will the 2013/14 Upfront mirror previous years with networks garnering high single digit rate (CPM) increases? By: Rachel Dangermond Companies: CBS, CMCSA, DIS, DISCA, NWS, SNI, TWX, VIA Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings In previous Blueshift Upfront notes (5/21, 6/3, 6/7), Upfront spending was coming in weaker than expected due […]
Li & Fung’s Advantages Outweigh Higher Fees; Clients Stay Loyal
Research Question: How much pressure are Li & Fung’s two revenue streams under? By: Reverdy Johnson Companies: COH, CRI, GPS, HKG:0494, HKG:1913, LON:BRBY, NKE, TGT, VFC, WMT Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings According to all nine sources, Li & Fung Ltd.’s (HKG:0494) two revenue streams are not under significant pressure, given the […]
TPX to Gain From Name Recognition in Growing Foam Market
Research Question: Will Tempur-Pedic’s focus on high-end mattresses prevail in a competitive bedding market? By: Susan Jennings Kantari Companies: SCSS, TPX Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Coil mattresses are losing market share to foam mattresses at a greater rate than we have seen in our previous Tempur-Pedic reports (10/4/12; 6/14/12; 12/8/11). Tempur […]
GNC’s Member Price Program Strengthens Sales for Existing, New Customers
Research Question: Will GNC’s new Member Price Program lead to increased sales and an extended customer reach in 2013? By: Reverdy Johnson Companies: AMZN, CVS, GNC, RAD, VSI, WAG, WMT Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings GNC Holdings Inc.’s (GNC) Member Price Program is increasing sales, driving memberships, and growing the frequency and […]
After Fox and Viacom Deals, Market Slows
Research Question: Will lower total dollars for Upfront push CPM rates lower? By: Rachel Dangermond Companies: CBS, CMCSA, DIS, DISCA, NWS, TWX, VIA Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings The Upfront market has stalled with the top agencies as the gulf between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers want is […]
Expansion Will Grow Liquidity Services’ Market Share
Research Question: Will new initiatives in its IT platform and products help Liquidity Services grow market share and stand out from competitors? By: David Franklin Companies: CPRT, EBAY, LQDT, OMC, OSTK, RBA Click here to download the report (.pdf) Summary of Findings Liquidity Services Inc. (LQDT), orLSI, is expected to grow its market share through acquisitions, expansion […]
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