Sentences with phrase «recent changes in the industry»

It has always been difficult to land a publishing contract, but the recent changes in the industry have led to decreasing revenue which in turn has led to a change in the way that publishing houses approach perspective authors.

They discussed many of the recent changes in the industry, along with how manufacturers and distributors were incorporating the internet into their growth strategy.

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Is there anything relevant happening in your industry — policy changes, tech developments or recent reports — that could affect your customers?

Jim Koch said attitudes are changing, at least among beer industry insiders, and he believes American craft brewers can bring something new to a market that hasn't seen much innovation in recent years, limited in part by the Reinheitsgebot.

In a recent research note, he pointed to the possibility, based on Apple's reported hiring of a large number of auto industry veterans, of Apple changing gears entirely and building a car.

And respondents to a recent survey by the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) cited changes in the industry's dynamics as a top risk, and feared an inability to adapt quickly enough.

The book's purpose is twofold: to explain how notions of leadership have changed in recent decades (with flat organizations, a more democratic world and individual - empowering technology, leaders — surprise — are not as powerful as they used to be), and to expose the faults — and propose some fixes — for her own industry.

Recent shifts in regulations are one of the major forces driving changes in the the asset management industry in China.

Based on the best evidence I can find, the genesis of this trend and the advantages come from several evolutionary changes in the startup investment industry, and some innovations driven by the recent recession:

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Much like the technology industry experienced in recent years, telecommunications companies are enduring a hurried period of change.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry (R) World (TM); risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information;

BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.

Recent industry changes have diminished traditional marketing strategies and industry expectations, creating questions in their wake.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

The additional factors considered when determining any changes in fair value between the most recent valuation report and the grant dates included, when available, the prices paid in recent transactions involving our equity securities, as well as our operating and financial performance, current industry conditions and the market performance of comparable publicly traded companies.

The laser industry has seen a lot of innovation in recent years, and IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) has worked hard to keep its edge in a rapidly changing market.

Cision: Influencer Content As the PR industry has been changing in recent years, Cision saw the opportunity to partner with an influencer to co-create content that benefited both parties.

As we have seen in the recent past, this is not good enough; the changes resulting from deregulation caught many in the industry napping, and there was a tendency to hold collectively to various nostrums that proved to be unwise.

British Columbia has enormous potential for LNG exports to Japan, though the recent change in government at the provincial level makes the future of this industry unclear.

Phil Wild, CEO at James Cropper, said: «The paper manufacturing industry has seen a lot of changes in recent years, so the need to innovate, develop and improve is more important than ever.

The industry has changed significantly in recent years and, with increasing regulations placed on commercial fishing, companies face a number of challenges.

In light of the recent regulatory changes across the industry, those in the know including Deputy CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council Geoffrey Annison, General Manager of FSANZ, Glen Neal: and Chair of the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee, Dr Kevin Buckett will discuss what these changes mean for both individuals and companies across the industrIn light of the recent regulatory changes across the industry, those in the know including Deputy CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council Geoffrey Annison, General Manager of FSANZ, Glen Neal: and Chair of the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee, Dr Kevin Buckett will discuss what these changes mean for both individuals and companies across the industrin the know including Deputy CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council Geoffrey Annison, General Manager of FSANZ, Glen Neal: and Chair of the Health Star Rating Advisory Committee, Dr Kevin Buckett will discuss what these changes mean for both individuals and companies across the industry.

Recent structural changes within China's food agencies and ministries have resulted in the creation of a new State Administration of Market Supervision (SAMS) agency, that will absorb the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), while assuming the domestic industry controls previously overseen by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine (GAQSIQ).

In recent years, due to the changing consumer profile, the frozen food industry has changed significantly.

In recommending opposition to changes to a recent state recycling law advanced by the Senate and supported by the beverage industry, for example, administration aides recommend no compromise.

Dina Kruger, former director of EPA's Climate Change Division, said in a recent interview that industries like the greenhouse gas inventory.

Of those that did manage to find jobs, the biggest change in employment for math Ph.D. s came in industry, which boosted its hiring by 18.1 % from last year to take in more than 26.8 % of the recent graduates.

One of the most recent changes in the online dating industry has been the change towards more niche style dating sites.

iDate expects that this event will assist dating operators in gaining a better understanding of the rapid changes and recent disruptions in the dating industry.

Recent changes in the business and the financial markets have affected many online dating industry CEO's decision making process.

In addition, older members who have not worked in the film industry in recent times — after an analysis is conducted of a 10 - year period — have been expelled from the Academy, prompted by a significant change in 201In addition, older members who have not worked in the film industry in recent times — after an analysis is conducted of a 10 - year period — have been expelled from the Academy, prompted by a significant change in 201in the film industry in recent times — after an analysis is conducted of a 10 - year period — have been expelled from the Academy, prompted by a significant change in 201in recent times — after an analysis is conducted of a 10 - year period — have been expelled from the Academy, prompted by a significant change in 201in 2016.

In a segment dedicated to the recent online movements to call out sexual harassment, the likes of Ava DuVernay, Lee Daniels, Geena Davis and other «trailblazers» highlighted the necessary steps to make changes within the entertainment industry.

And it's also full of life — in a recent survey, 72 % of companies included said that e-Learning keeps them up - to - date with changes in their industry, which helps them remain competitive within their niche.

In recent times, the eLearning industry has undergone rapid improvements owing to the changes in the organizations to match to the needs and expectations of the learnerIn recent times, the eLearning industry has undergone rapid improvements owing to the changes in the organizations to match to the needs and expectations of the learnerin the organizations to match to the needs and expectations of the learners.

The new SUV is also 2.4 inches longer and 1.2 inches wider, while VW has shaved 1.3 inches off the roofline — exterior dimensions aren't changing as much as industry observers were predicting, given the range of concepts that the company has fielded in recent months.

The rise of digital distribution in the recent years has brought a major change in the publishing industry all around the world.

Recent changes in the publishing industry, for example, have created enormous opportunities for self - published authors.

Just as the typewriter, a basic tool for writing a book, has evolved into your personal computer or even your tablet, the publishing industry has changed even faster, and quite drastically in recent years.

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Toward the end of his career, Poynter published a sequel to his Self - Publishing Manual entitled Self - Publishing Manual, Volume 2 to reflect recent changes and innovations in the publishing industry, such as online eBook publishing services and online marketing using social media.

In an industry that has seen tremendous change in recent years, it is necessary that publishers innovate or diIn an industry that has seen tremendous change in recent years, it is necessary that publishers innovate or diin recent years, it is necessary that publishers innovate or die.

She knows the kind of books Christian publishers are looking for today and understands the dramatic change the industry has undergone in recent years — and continues to undergo.

With some dramatic changes in recent years, the audiobook industry has revolutionized its content - delivery systems.

As Kindle bestselling author Elisa Lorell says in a recent blog post «Amazon Kindle has changed the reading landscape and rattled the publishing industry.

Changes in the publishing industry in recent years have created enormous opportunities, but that's come at the cost of a deepening divide between how traditionally published and self - published authors are treated.

Since she's been pretty good at predicting the big changes in the publishing industry in recent years, I asked her to look into her crystal ball and tell us -LSB-...]

There is a lot of attention on consumer credit scores especially since the recent changes made in the credit card industry.

These industry stakeholders would prefer to watch the impact of recent reforms in the U.K. and Australia before making any changes.

However, in the recent few years, the dynamics of stockbroking industry have changed with the introduction of discount brokers.