Sentences with phrase «follow the industry closely»

Most people that follow the industry closely would say the same thing.

And yet if you keep your ear to the ground and follow the industry closely, it is abundantly clear that there isn't enough money filtering in to comfortably sustain development studios.

I have the benefit of following the industry closely enough that I am far better equipped to navigate the waters of DRM, online passes, and packed - in DLC.

Not exact matches

In a domain devoid of industry titans such as Taylor Swift and Adele, the Canadian rapper has just been named Spotify's most - streamed artist of 2015, with more than 1.8 billion spins — followed closely behind by Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Maroon 5 and Kanye West.

Sculley has been closely following the ways social media has shaped the marketing industry by allowing customers to communicate with one another and share honest opinions about brands and products.

With most of the energy world focused on the upcoming OPEC meeting and whether oil ministers will agree on production cuts in order to help boost oil prices, it's a good time to review why the LNG industry also closely follows the price of oil.

(Washington, D.C.: Committee on Education and the Workforce, February, 13, 2002), http://archives.republicans.edlabor.house.gov/archive/hearings/107th/eer/enronthree21302/kruse.htm Another study comparing a matched sample of ESOP versus non-ESOP firms in with similar industries and workforce sizes among closely held companies, again, using population data on all available US DOL data followed the ESOP firms before and after their adoption of the ESOP from 1988 to 1998 along with the matched firms and found that 20 % of the ESOP firms had a defined benefit plan before adopting their ESOP, and 10 years later, after adopting their ESOP, they had defined benefit plans five times more than non-ESOP firms), 33.3 % of ESOP firms had a 401 (k) plan before adopting their ESOP with 52.4 % 10 years later (five times more than non-ESOP firms), and 35.7 % of ESOP firms had a deferred profit - sharing plan before adopting their ESOP with 51.2 % 10 years later (five times more than non-ESOP firms).

Looking at the sector - wide performance of Corporate America in the second quarter of this year, more than 80 percent of the companies in information technology, healthcare and the financial - services space reported higher than estimated EPS growth, closely followed by the consumer staples industry producing food, beverages, household articles, while about 60 - 70 percent of the companies listed under the energy, utilities and materials sectors reported better than expected EPS numbers.

Four U.S. industry sources who follow China policy closely said they were unsettled by any suggestion of abandoning the «one China» policy, which they said had served the business community well for several decades.

Politics could weigh heavily on how closely the IT industry follows Gartner's forecast.

The Firm has also been closely following the legal developments since inception and is actively advising industry members on the proposed regulations.

These trends bear out in the results of 2011 DuPont global survey of packaging professionals which found sustainability as the top challenge facing the industry, closely followed by cost concerns.

That's not news for those who follow the wine industry closely at the production level, but for those of us who concentrate on consumption, the matter - of - factness of the change is rather startling.

Meanwhile, the Seneca Nation of Indians is taking a more reserved approach, issuing the following statement: «We closely monitor all developments in the gaming industry that could potentially impact the experiences that we are able to offer to our millions of visitors.

That review, launched last year by a 27 - member CASAC review panel, is being closely followed by industry and environmental groups in light of mounting research that fine particulates pose health risks at levels below the current limits.

Most industry groups are closely following U.S. EPA's efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, Hackney said, but even agencies historically uninvolved with environmental issues have started assuming environmental oversight responsibilities.

And since the pets market closely follows the human market, probiotics and digestive health supplements for pets will be the next big boom for an industry that's expected to approach $ 1 billion by 2017 (fastcompany.com).

Disappointed now that you don't work in the financial service industry, used to follow you closely on how to pair clothes, with a new career in marketing, your outfits became more relaxed and doesn't fit the traditional work outfit.

Tourism is the largest income producer for the region, followed closely by the sugar industry.

The film's grosses aren't cataclysmically distant, but in an industry with little capacity to surprise those who follow it closely, these defied expectations will go down as one of 2013's bigger shocks.

Closely following the auto industry's downsizing trend, the Expedition recently gained a turbocharged 3.5 - liter V6 engine that replaces the outgoing model's 5.4 - liter V8.

I haven't been following the industry quite as closely as I used to the past couple years.

For some time now, I've closely followed a lot of very informative sites about media and about the publishing industry.

Everyone from industry analysts to retail executives are claiming that the Amazon Kindle will take the lions share of the market, followed closely by the Sony digital reader.

No one who closely follows the mortgage industry is expecting HARP 2.0 to generate much in the way of additional refinance opportunities in the real world over the existing HARP program — but HARP IS STILL AN AWESOME PROGRAM for those who qualify.

«We've been closely following the trend of increased humanization in the pet industry, and today's pet consumer is looking for the following trends in their pet's food: made in the USA, natural and grain free,» said Rashell Cooper, marketing director for Redbarn Pet Products in Long Beach, Calif..

«The pet industry is following very closely to human food trends and in both treats and chews, naturals and organics have seen the largest growth,» Clemens says.

Only people working in the industry bother to follow product development closely.

«They know what is going on in the fashion industry, their products are really well made and typically follow the human fashion trends very closely.»

The game industry will be stuck trying to push the wall it hit but even if it moves, the lack of major advancements will lead to staleness, followed closely by mediocrity.

«Closely following the trend for more inclusiveness, XPO will feature transgender restrooms and open discussions on any and all topics related to the game industry and gaming culture.»

Many subtle jabs and the range of somewhat obscure topics they discuss show that they've been following the industry quite closely.

During the downturn, the Durkans had closely followed developments in the only corner of the building industry that showed any signs of life — the refurb market.

Oregon DEQ is following the proposed China ban of post-consumer plastics and unsorted paper closely and is engaged in ongoing conversations with local governments, collectors, processors and industry representatives.

I am involved int he insurance industry and follow this fairly closely.

McDermott's corporate advisory group housed the largest percentage of second and third - year juniors (23 %), followed closely by the firm's trial and health industry advisory groups.

Reliance is closely followed by Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance that sold 22.3 lakh policies in the same period, according to industry sources.

Another big contributor to the growth engine has been a willingness to invest in new tech like Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, Brent Leary, a partner at CRM Essentials, who follows the CRM industry closely told TechCrunch.

Buterin also prioritized a discussion of privacy, a topic that has emerged as a hotly debated issue following public musings of those working closely to the financial industry.

The trade, transportation and utilities industry dominates employment in Colorado, followed closely by the government sector, which has notably continued expanding in Colorado while contracting in most other states.

If you closely follow the news in your industry, you may be able to predict when new job openings will become available within the companies that interest you most.

Top salaries appear to be in construction, architecturing and engineeering, followed closely by the mining industry and next financial services.

• Exceptionally well - versed in measuring and feeding batches of raw materials into production machines by following set production procedures • Demonstrated expertise in operating production line equipment such as conveyor belts in accordance to predefined safety and operational rules • Deep insight into monitoring production processes closely and carrying out basic quality checks • Qualified to operate lifting equipment such as forklifts to maneuver materials to and from the production area • Special talent for ensuring end product conformance to specified industry standards • Adept at regulating the flow of liquids or gas to meet the dynamic specifications of each production haul • Proficient in effectively determining damaged end products and isolating them before the beginning of the packaging process • Competent in scraping waste from production machineries and ensuring that appropriate waste disposal activities are performed • Skilled in reading and interpreting gauges and adjusting them to meet the specific needs of each production cycle • Effectively able to inspect end products to ensure that they meet quality and quantity standards detailed in the work order • Well - versed with the structure and function of production equipment, with special focus on performing preventative maintenance on all assigned machinery

Sales and Business Management — Duties & Responsibilities Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, while assisting in and performing sales presentations, collaborating in business development functions, and both managing and leveraging key business relationships Perform and aid in the execution of needs - based analyses and situational assessments for clients to position most appropriate products and services, generating increased revenue through improved close ratios Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with management and other sales professionals, including cost budgeting, pricing strategies, vendor negotiations, revenue projections, and industry competition Provide continuous assessment of key markets and potential clients, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective business acquisition strategies, prospecting techniques, client service, pricing, and market trends Apply talent among team members with focused communications and the promotion of a performance - based entrepreneurial environment that leverages individual talents for group benefit Utilize and work closely with support staff to aid in effective sales, marketing, and client service operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow - up to ensure task completion Address key client queries and resolve them in an expedited manner, promoting sustained revenue growth through client retention, word - of - mouth marketing, and the leveraging of cross-sales opportunities Create and implement marketing and sales strategies and promotional programs, while tracking progress versus established internal and external industry benchmarks with a focus on revenue generation and cost control Develop and maintain a strong working knowledge of respective products, services, and related marketplaces, including pricing and regulatory trends, customer demands, competitor strategies, and industry developments Collaborate effectively with all relevant parties, conveying information in a clear and concise manner while listening effectively to critical input, critiques, suggestions, and guidance Act as a liaison between clients, vendors, sales and support staff, and executive management

The Affordable Care Act, health care reform in general and other medical industry trends are spurring development of medical space, with an influx of interest and capital in the sector closely following the increase in patient numbers.

Regional Spotlight — MLSListings, a full spectrum MLS service organization that provides industry leading MLS services and technology to real estate professionals in California, has announced that Silicon Valley single family inventory continues its drop from December 2011 levels with Santa Clara County down 57 percent and San Mateo County following closely down 52 percent.

Given the importance of this case, there is no question both industry insiders and the general public will be following it closely.