Whether they opt to crowdsource, outsource, collaborate with friends, work with new online contacts, or go it alone, the goal is clear --- maintain the same level
of quality consumers have come to expect from the industry giants.
If publishers can learn one thing from other forms of digital media, it is the importance
of a quality consumer experience.
Not exact matches
I think there are
consumers looking for good
quality, specialty products rather than just your generic run -
of - the - mill weed.»
«
Consumers have a huge demand for better service yet the
quality and the spread
of teachers is very uneven in China,» Tung said.
That is likely to be good news for carriers, who will be able to sell that specialized
quality of service to application providers — and potentially beneficial to
consumers, who won't see their important services slowed when networks are otherwise congested.
Rather than go stale, A&W has in recent years targeted millennial
consumers instead
of its traditional Baby Boomer crowd, undertaken an ambitious urban expansion and noisily advertised its efforts to improve food
quality.
Once 5G becomes sufficiently commonplace, Hudak said, console makers might begin to re-examine the mobility
of their consoles, with Nintendo's Switch already showing there's
consumer demand for a high -
quality gaming experience on the go.
That's why with Glossier we're making use
of extremely high
quality «luxury products» going direct to
consumers so that we can both have a better connection with that
consumer and make it accessible for them in price and distribution, hopefully alleviating all those stressers that come with the beauty shop experience right now.
While minor - league and
consumer replica jerseys are made in Asia, Reebok manufactures the NHL gear in Quebec to take advantage
of skilled technicians, rapid turnaround and an intensive
quality - control process.
Though automakers often complain that U.S. regulations have grown too stringent, history shows that compliance typically comes due to the discovery
of defects and problems that are reported by
consumer testing and quality organizations such as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, J.D. Power & Associates and Consumer
consumer testing and
quality organizations such as the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, J.D. Power & Associates and
Consumer Consumer Reports.
For most
consumer products, there is some degree
of correlation between price and
quality, but
of course exceptions exist to every rule: There are cheap products that work perfectly well, and expensive products that are overpriced garbage.
«They did a lot
of research with
consumers and found out that Marriott stood for certain level
of quality,» Schiffenbauer says.»
Today, Nintendo chief executive Satoru Iwata shed some light on the company's formerly announced foray into
Quality of Life (QOL) devices, or non-wearable tech products aimed to help
consumers monitor their health.
The overwhelming number
of consumers just want safe, affordable, good -
quality food.»
Today, patient experience is measured by a survey called the Hospital
Consumer Assessment
of Healthcare Providers and Systems (H.C.A.H.P.S.) The embattled survey asks multiple choice questions and aims to establish the
quality of the care provided.
Four out
of five
consumers surveyed believe store brands are just as high -
quality as a brand name.
It also had the lowest rank in food
quality of all rated hamburger chains in the Nation's Restaurant News 2014
Consumer Picks survey.
With the rise
of third wave / boutique type coffee shops serving ultra-expensive coffee, Thomas saw the opportunity to deliver that same great
quality but for an increasingly mobile
consumer, maintaining a traditional coffee shop setting.
Though tech geeks praised the Zune for offering the best media experience on the market,
consumers were more concerned with quantity over
quality of features.
The average age
of a U.S. vehicle is nearly 12 years old, a reflection
of car
quality but also swelling
consumer debt, an expert tells CNBC.
A new study by consultancies BBMG and GlobeScan has found there are four
consumer categories around sustainability retail decisions: the die - hard «yes» sustainability - conscious shoppers, whom they call «Advocates,» the «no» shoppers (there are two categories here, the «Practicals,» who prioritize price and
quality of a product and look at sustainability last, and the «Indifferents»), and a fourth category: the «Aspirationals.»
But we've passed some important milestones, including super-fast internet access for a critical mass
of consumers; PCs and handhelds with enough graphics and computing power to deliver
quality video and audio; and big, high - resolution TV / PC flat panels available at commodity prices.
It's this seemingly contradictory
quality that Raj Date, a Circle investor and erstwhile architect
of the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, dubs «paradoxical conservatism» — as demonstrated by Circle's tightness with regulators.
Now that the HomePod is finally for sale, newer versions
of smart speakers sold by Google and Sonos are also offering better sound
quality compared to older models, noted
Consumer Reports.
They listened to
consumer feedback, and put that feedback into action, creating a pair
of wireless sport earbuds to address five common pain points: comfort and fit, durability, sound
quality, battery life, and style.
Consumers have a huge demand for better service yet the
quality and the spread
of teachers is very uneven in China.
Reputation Institute's survey
of Canada's largest companies reinforces the power
of this emotional appeal, which proved almost twice as important as rational considerations like product
quality and innovation in determining
consumers» opinion.
Sujan Patel, co-founder
of Web Profits US argues that as well as influencing
consumers» future purchase decisions, high -
quality blogs develop more inbound links, drive qualified leads and nurture those leads into sales.
Tree — who said the policy change restored a price support for growers by reintroducing a «federal risk premium» — told Business Insider that while
consumers in states were marijuana was legal were probably used to a high -
quality and tested product, he suspected cracking down on legal marijuana production and sales would incentivize trafficking
of lower -
quality marijuana to states where the drug is still illegal.
«As the airline industry introduces new fare products and a widening array
of in - flight offerings,
consumers continue to seek out the carriers that deliver value and a
quality experience.
Authenticity means «high
quality» to 60 percent and «social responsibility» to 57 percent
of consumers, but delivering on promises?
It's a sentiment echoed in a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group, which found that 80 percent
of domestic
consumers are willing to pay a premium for products made in the U.S. America's luxe, high -
quality image also extends overseas.
The Home Mini and Echo Dot do not match the sound
quality of the HomePod, but
consumers may see less need for a superior, pricier speaker from Apple once they have a rival one.
Charlie Chen
of Credit Suisse says demand patterns by Chinese
consumers are evolving from safety concerns to seeking high -
quality goods.
Increase Prices An undercurrent
of Patagonia's message is that
consumers should buy high -
quality apparel that will last a very long time.
Kelly wrote an op - ed in The New York Times last year arguing for the labeling
of genetically modified organisms, so that
consumers can better understanding the benefits
of genetically engineering a product or plant to give it certain
qualities.
This can work for the
consumer if it delivers on the promise
of facilitating access to high -
quality primary care in more ways than currently delivered in the rather bare bones CVS Minute Clinics.
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 burrito chain failed to disclose that its «
quality controls were inadequate to safeguard
consumer and employee health,» according to a civil lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District
of New York.
All three use swaths
of data to perfect their respective search, retail and creative outlets, giving
consumers high -
quality platforms to replace newspaper - browsing and window - shopping.
Since it is more expensive than the rest
of the direct - to -
consumer mattresses (though promising higher
quality sleep for that premium price) Sapira has semi-frequent sales like this one to help close the gap.
Apple's iPhone and Google's Android operating system have proven to be immensely popular with
consumers, and Nokia is still struggling to produce smartphones
of a similar
quality, and to attract developers to create applications for its platform.
High -
quality content remains one
of the top ways to reach
consumers in 2015, improving search rankings and bringing customers back to read more.
Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market
quality — we will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market's long - held commitment to the highest standards,» Jeff Wilke, CEO
of Amazon Worldwide
Consumer, said in a statement Thursday.
No matter how the federal health care debate turns out, developing more reliable health care guides for
consumers has the potential improve care
quality, saving lives and eliminating billions
of dollars in needless costs.
In the past, 15 years ago, you used to make a
quality product, put it on the get it onto the shelf, get it onto retail points
of sale, and have good advertising, in other words create positive
consumer impressions
of those products and essentially that was how business worked.
«We are trying to solve the problem
of consumer access to
quality apparel and start a revolution in domestic manufacturing by building a scalable company,» he says.
Earlier reviews
of the HomePod noted the smart speaker's impressive sound when compared to the Google Home and Amazon Echo speakers, although
Consumer Reports said the HomePod's sound
quality trails the Sonos One and the Google Home Max.
She's the co-founder
of Away, the startup that sells high -
quality, high - tech luggage directly to
consumers at affordable prices.
Given all the chatter about «cord cutting» —
consumers» shift to digital technology — plus the fiercely competitive U.S. market and rising cost
of quality content, why would anyone want to invest in U.S. cable?