Sentences with phrase «it fall flat»

But again, Kinect, which could also be used to send voice commands to the console in addition to controlling on - screen games, fell flat among most Xbox users.

However, innovations that sound like the next million - dollar idea during a one - minute elevator pitch may fall flat when their creators get grilled by a panel of investors.

But you got ta search within you, you got ta find that inner strength and just pull that s * it out of you and get that motivation to not give up and not be a quitter, no matter how bad you wan na just fall flat on your face and collapse.»

The next falls flat.

Home Capital's attempts at messaging fell flat, too.

The study doesn't provide a definitive answer, but the researchers speculate that the ability to rapidly assess a situation, call funny associations to mind, or course correct when a response falls flat may account for the association between a quick mind and exceptional charisma.

If Apple's iPhone sales are starting to fall flat — something we'll learn for sure when its next earnings report is released Thursday — its challenge will be to retain that user base and further capitalize on the promise of the App Store and other digital services like Apple Pay and Apple Music.

But run your joke (s) but some friends beforehand to make sure they don't fall flat.

But, if you don't take time off, more of your sales will likely fall flat.

Having sat through countless pitches, I can attest that many of them fall flat — and it's not always because of the idea or product.

If you've made a joke and it's fallen flat, follow up by showing your serious side.

We won't be tackling corporate rebranding projects that fell flat.

However, for whatever reason, your numbers are falling flat.

Tucked into Denver's tony Cherry Creek North shopping district since 1997, SOL (Store of Lingerie) has seen plenty of bigger businesses — including national brands — open in the area, only to fall flat.

But while Straight Outta Compton held up well in its second weekend, the trio of newcomers fell flat, and all three performed under expectations.

There's nothing like falling flat on your face for teaching you humility.

Do you ever wonder why some products, brands, or designs seem to blow up overnight, while others fall flat instantly?

In a startup or any company that employs young adults, those direct commands from on high, usually from the bossiest or angriest person, fall flatter than a pancake.

Because I don't want to fall flat on my face.»

If it doesn't, and even one section falls flat, the entire story can be called into question.

The best talk in the world will land flat if it's introduced at a moment when the audience isn't ready to hear it (just as, entrepreneur readers will note, even excellent, groundbreaking products fall flat if they're out of the sync with the market).

When you start thinking about EQ as some magical sixth sense and that's it, the entire concept falls flat because it's value is diminished.

Did Apple deliver, or fall flat?

Attempts to connect on a basis of something that's ultimately subjective can fall flat if they don't ring true.

Against the playoff - bound Broncos, Baltimore fell flat.

Why is it that companies can spend hours upon hours investing in content creation, only to have their efforts fall flat with the audiences they're trying to reach?

So many Facebook campaigns fall flat due to boring and lackluster ad content.

Will sarcasm in humor resonate or fall flat?

Not surprisingly, Trump joked earlier in the week that the Democratic debate would fall flat with television audiences while he promised to live - tweet what he predicted would be a «boring» event.

As a customer champion over at Wistia, Dave Cole understands how happiness metrics can fall flat when used incorrectly.

As an observer, mentor and judge, I have seen numerous pitches fall flat because the entrepreneur failed to deliver even an ounce of passion through their pitch.

The key here, of course, is a willingness to go out on a limb, make yourself feel uncomfortable, and fall flat on your face — what Barrett calls an «improvisational mindset:»

It could have easily fallen flat and been a huge waste of time and money.

With Fox selling ad space at more than $ 5 million for each 30 - second spot, companies seeking brand visibility on the world's largest stage are risking an expensive disappointment if their commercials fall flat.

Whether your small business marketing is thriving or falling flat, it's still important to perform a marketing audit of 2015 to see what's working and what's not.

Just prior to that, she replaced her head of beverages, whose rebranding of some major products had fallen flat, with Al Carey, the well - regarded head of Frito - Lay.

Its new line of smartphones fell flat, and earlier this month the company announced 4,500 job cuts and a nearly $ 1 - billion writedown on unsold inventory.

When incentive systems fall flat, poor communication is sometimes the culprit.

For example, for retailers with customers who seek low prices above all else, a high - touch exclusive value proposition may fall flat.

A great display that is improperly lighted will fall flat.

Sometimes, your first offer will fall flat.

So if the emotion of the score isn't matching what's happening on screen, or playing against it if necessary, then it kind of falls flat.»

I'm a TED Talk junkie, and I've often wondered why some talks generate enormous traffic, and some fall flat, even if the talks themselves are equally interesting.

How many times have you tried to give feedback that totally falls flat?

The main reason Apple Pay may survive (in the U.S.) when others have fallen flat is due to the partnerships they have already lined up.

You can describe the logical benefits of your product, compare your price to your competitors, and demonstrate expert salesmanship when pitching it to new potential clients, but if it's missing that «extra ingredient» to compel new users, even the best product on the market can fall flat.

While Buffett admits a home is a great place to create «terrific memories with more to come,» he believes it falls flat as an investment vehicle.

Some were successful, while others fell flat.

As hard as it is to admit, I've had countless link building projects fall flat on their face.

Disappointing third - quarter results released Thursday evening confirmed that Boston Beer, the $ 2 billion owner of Sam Adams and Angry Orchard and one of the country's largest independent craft brewers, is falling flat.