Sentences with phrase «marketing venture which»

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Peter Johnson is a vice president at Jump Capital, the venture arm of Jump Trading, which is known to trade in crypto markets.

Mahaney said the move to «heavy» brick - and - mortar assets in the grocery market was a «big acceleration» for Amazon, which had dipped into ventures such as bookstores in recent years.

«They likely knew they were coming below their last private round, based on the price at which they marketed the IPO,» says David Erickson, a senior fellow and lecturer in the finance department at Wharton, and a former operating partner at Bessemer Venture Partners.

Running a business was a blast, Newman found, and three years later, he launched a new venture — Niche Marketing, which advertised and distributed products for progressive companies and nonprofit groups, such as a militant left - wing T - shirt maker and a manufacturer of water - saving showerheads.

With that deal, Molson Coors will get full control of roughly 26 % of the U.S. beer market — which it partly controlled through a joint venture with SABMiller.

The CEO of the joint venture between Starbucks and Tata Group, Davda is bringing iced Frappuccinos to India — a critical region for the coffee giant, which wants the country to become one of its top five global markets.

In June, Smith announced a bold expansion plan that will see Vice launch new TV, mobile and digital services in 50 countries, including markets in Africa, the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, many of which will be run as joint ventures with established media players.

Peter Drucker, arguably the leading management thinker of the twentieth century, observed, «If a new venture does succeed, more often than not it is n a market other than the one it was originally intended to serve, with products and services not quite those with which it had set out that are bought in large part by customers it did not even think of when it started and used for a host of purposes besides the ones for which the products were first designed.»

Plunkett cautions that low barriers to entry make this market highly competitive, which could make starting a venture here risky business.

In a mass e-mail to people she had met through networking groups and a previous venture, she introduced Small Biz Booster, which provides marketing advice to small companies.

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

The IPO market has swung back and forth since the dot - com boom in the late 1990s through the bust a few years later and on up to the most recent economic downturn, during which there were six venture capital - backed IPOs in 2008 and 12 in 2009 — compared with 86 in 2007, according to the Exit Poll report by Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital Assocventure capital - backed IPOs in 2008 and 12 in 2009 — compared with 86 in 2007, according to the Exit Poll report by Thomson Reuters and the National Venture Capital AssocVenture Capital Association.

Besides the Toronto Stock Exchange, which primarily handles equities of some of Canada's biggest companies, the company also operates the TSX Venture Exchange, the TSX Alpha Exchange and the Montreal Exchange, which is Canada's largest market for trading derivatives.

Participants soon will have another reason to love Circular Board: In March, Rodz will launch a Virtual Demo Day, in which participants who are ready to take their companies to market can upload their presentation to a section of the company's website that is open for investors and venture capitalists to peruse at their leisure.

These theatrics, which go well beyond the usual angst at a new venture, have contributed to a growing perception that innovation has stalled and management is in turmoil at one of Silicon Valley's most promising startups, which some 20 million active users rely on each month for updates on everything from subway delays to election results — and which a growing number of companies, big and small, seek to use to market themselves and track customers.

«We've responded to the competitive environment by focusing on industries that are currently out of favor with the public - equity market, like biotech, medical devices, and early - stage information - technology companies,» says Patrick Boroian, a general partner at Sprout, which is the New York City - based venture - capital affiliate of financial - services giant Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette.

In a hilarious blog entry today, the billionaire describes his best dress - up moments over the years — many of which have served as marketing stunts for burgeoning business ventures.

TSX Venture - listed Africa Oil, which is exploring for and producing oil in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, has seen its market capitalization shoot up to $ 1.8 billion in the past year.

Companies use corporate venture capital as a compelling means to drive outside - in («open») innovation for: access to new and disruptive technologies, the development of new business models and participation in emerging markets, all of which may provide meaningful contributions to corporate growth.

Investors were positive about the new venture, but said the platform may not be enough to drive long - term sales growth for Kraft Heinz, which has a market value of about $ 82.6 billion.

One company that has been helping in that area is Ahalogy, a Pinterest marketing platform which is today announcing $ 3.1 million in Series A funding, co-led by Hyde Park Venture Partners and Origin Ventures.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the Company; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; disruptions in information technology networks and systems; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's dividend payments on its Series A Preferred Stock; tax law changes or interpretations; pricing actions; and other factors.

Grab has cleared the way to be the single dominant force in all other markets in the region — which has a cumulative population of over 600 million people — so if Go - Jek is going to venture overseas, now is definitely the time.

True, this has led to an explosion in new companies far beyond the levels seen previously, which is entirely expected — lower barriers to entry to any market means more total entries — but this has actually made it even more difficult for venture capitalists to invest in seed rounds: most aren't capable of writing massive numbers of seed checks; the amounts are just too small to justify the effort.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, operating in a highly competitive industry; changes in the retail landscape or the loss of key retail customers; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the impacts of the Company's international operations; the Company's ability to leverage its brand value; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share, or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's ability to realize the anticipated benefits from its cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; the execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; tax law changes or interpretations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the United States and in various other nations in which we operate; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives we use; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's ability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which we or the Company's customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; the Company's ownership structure; the impact of future sales of its common stock in the public markets; the Company's ability to continue to pay a regular dividend; changes in laws and regulations; restatements of the Company's consolidated financial statements; and other factors.

Important factors that may affect the Company's business and operations and that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward - looking statements include, but are not limited to, increased competition; the Company's ability to maintain, extend and expand its reputation and brand image; the Company's ability to differentiate its products from other brands; the consolidation of retail customers; the Company's ability to predict, identify and interpret changes in consumer preferences and demand; the Company's ability to drive revenue growth in its key product categories, increase its market share or add products; an impairment of the carrying value of goodwill or other indefinite - lived intangible assets; volatility in commodity, energy and other input costs; changes in the Company's management team or other key personnel; the Company's inability to realize the anticipated benefits from the Company's cost savings initiatives; changes in relationships with significant customers and suppliers; execution of the Company's international expansion strategy; changes in laws and regulations; legal claims or other regulatory enforcement actions; product recalls or product liability claims; unanticipated business disruptions; failure to successfully integrate the business and operations of the Company in the expected time frame; the Company's ability to complete or realize the benefits from potential and completed acquisitions, alliances, divestitures or joint ventures; economic and political conditions in the nations in which the Company operates; the volatility of capital markets; increased pension, labor and people - related expenses; volatility in the market value of all or a portion of the derivatives that the Company uses; exchange rate fluctuations; risks associated with information technology and systems, including service interruptions, misappropriation of data or breaches of security; the Company's inability to protect intellectual property rights; impacts of natural events in the locations in which the Company or its customers, suppliers or regulators operate; the Company's indebtedness and ability to pay such indebtedness; tax law changes or interpretations; and other factors.

This venture has since blossomed into a full - service digital marketing agency, Ember Dragon, and Moonlighting on the Internet, both of which Shelby is the owner and founder.

Furthermore, of the recent class of digital health companies that debuted in the public market since March 2014, only one is trading above its IPO price: IMS Health, which was not a typical venture backed IPO.

For Casper, the new money gives it the funds to continue to expand into new products and invest in marketing as it tries to become known for more than just mattresses and break away from a pack of competitors like Leesa and Tuft & Needle, which have raised little to no venture capital but are still growing.

Apply began developing, marketing, distributing, and monetizing applications on mobile networks in 2013, and focused most of its resources in 2014 - 2015 on the development and distribution of a branded smart keyboard application for sports clubs and brands through the Kibo venture, which it owned jointly with WhiteSmoke Software Ltd. (TASE: WSMK).

The chart posted below is the «new» bull market in the TSX Venture, which began around the time the Gold Miners bottomed in January 2016 and at a time when sentiment was almost as bleak as it is today.

While we typically invest 65 - 75 % of our funds of funds portfolios in early stage venture capital, we inevitably have exposure to the public markets through venture - backed companies that have gone public and late stage companies which are marked to public comparables by our underlying fund managers.

We are seeing a powerful convergence, as the costs of launching new ventures and applying new technologies have dropped enormously, while the speed and scalability with which they can be brought to market have increased dramatically.»

The company has a presence within the Lloyds of London market, as well as various subsidiaries and joint ventures in which its policies are written.

Hawaiian coffee company KonaRed has closed a «significant capital raise» from venture capital fund Venice Brands, which will be directed towards supporting sales, marketing and distribution of the brand's range of coffee products.

Plastics Technology magazine recently published an article about OPTICA ™ 3D, LINDAR's new joint venture with Jade Photech, in which we produce the most consistent micro optical material on the market -LSB-...]

«On the fringes of Warrington is Daresbury science park, which is a brilliant place that takes some of the best ideas produced in universities in the north - west and combines them with marketing skills and venture capital.

We'll ask Tom about venture fund investment and the role of Middle Market companies which were featured in both the State of the State and State of the Union this week.

When Natalie isn't busy booking celebrities for Windy City LIVE, she's writing articles for The Huffington Post and blogging at Entry Level Escapades, which Natalie founded as a resource for soon - to - be graduates and post-grads venturing into the job market.

But in October 2015, two years after launch, The RealReal ended its licensing agreement with The RealReal Japan, shuttering the venture and pointing to a potential flaw in the company's business model, which focused on facilitating transactions between buyers and sellers based in Japan, a market that is already well served, especially in densely - populated areas like the Kantō region, which includes Tokyo, rather than between Japanese vintage sellers and international buyers, like Farfetch.

As the online dating market grows, smaller ventures like speed dating, which is expected to rake in $ 42.1 million this year, are being propelled upward, too.

NEWS FACTOR — Nov 5 — Microsoft has announced its BizSpark program, which helps startups by providing software and server products as well as marketing, tech support and access to venture capitalists.

While the market is maturing in the United States, venture capitalist experts see the field as crowded, which means that winners have yet to be firmly established, and when a field is crowded, mergers and acquisitions can't be far behind.

But this should not stop BMW from venturing into Z2 territory with a Superleggera sibling, which is exactly what marketing is evaluating right now.

This venture led to GM marketing the Hummer H2, which was based on a GMC chassis.

Continuing their expansion into more areas of the auto market, BMW has ventured into the seven seat minivan segment with the 2 Series Tourer models which offer the size and functionality of a seven - seat hatch and all - wheel drive — a first for BMW.

Its mainstay products, like the Accord and Civic (with the exception of its USA - market 1993 — 97 Passport which was part of a vehicle exchange program with Isuzu (part of the Subaru - Isuzu joint venture)-RRB-, have always employed front - wheel - drive powertrain implementation, which is currently a long held Honda tradition.

They may approach market dynamics in an aggregate form, but in that case all the boycott will succeed in doing is giving the publisher the impression that this Kindle thing is a high risk venture (more so than hard copy which is already a risky proposition).

The key trends of the past and the current times among the players have also been given in the report, which will prove to be favorable for companies looking to venture in this market.

Denver, and its 2.5 million residents, is only about a 40 - minute drive away, though, which certainly makes it a potential market for new ventures.