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Let the Chips (Supply Chain) Fall Where They May

February 17, 2021 by Ted Leave a Comment

An earthquake in Fukushima, Japan will cause further supply chain problems
Boulders dislodged by the quake blocked a road in Soma, a city in the Japanese prefecture of Fukushima, on Sunday morning. Credit…NY Times via Hironori Asakawa/Kyodo News, via Associated Press [Click to enlarge]

Earthquakes & Snowstorms Hit an Already Stressed Supply Chain

Since Strata-gee began tracking the story of our stressed-to-the-brink supply chain last year, the situation has only become more dire. Not only has the pandemic caused a once-in-a-hundred-years impact on the supply chain, but adding to that whipsaw from the collapse of demand to then off-the-charts demand, we can now add fires, earthquakes, and snowstorms to the mix.

It all adds up to a concerning level of stress to our supply chain that will impact product availability in multiple product segments, including residential and commercial technology.

Mother Nature mauls the supply chain…

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Filed Under: Asian Connection, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, News, supply chain, Tech Trends Tagged With: manufacturing, Renesas, Samsung, semiconductor

The Dizzying Drop of Traditional TV in 2020 Cord Cutting

January 28, 2021 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of man cutting cord

New data shows that consumer content consumption trends are changing dramatically…and at a quickening pace. Fresh reports from eMarketer and separately from Axios show that people are unplugging from traditional cable and satellite TV in huge numbers. If traditional pay TV is losing, who is winning? And what does this mean for the Tech industry?

See the latest data on consumers cord cutting…

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Filed Under: Consumer Trends, Industry Trends, Media, News, Statistics, Tech Trends Tagged With: cord cutters, pay TV, streaming, streaming video

Global Chip Shortage Auto-Brakes Automakers Hard

January 27, 2021 by Ted Leave a Comment

GM designer shows new all-electric Cadillac vehicle
GM designer shows new all-electric Cadillac [Click to enlarge]

A global supply chain shortage of key semiconductors has hit automakers around the world hard, like the automatic braking solution on self-driving cars. The shortage is so severe that auto makers are literally being forced to close factories for weeks as they wait for their supply of chips. As the industry is trying to rebound from a tough 2020, this situation has become so painful, some manufacturers are turning to politicians – asking them to pressure chip manufacturers to prioritize shipments to the auto industry.

Can car makers force more supply to address the chip shortage?

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Filed Under: Industry Trends, Management, Manufacturers, News, supply chain, Tech Trends Tagged With: chips, GM, Mary Barra, semiconductors

Strata-gee’s Top Ten Most Read Stories of 2020

December 30, 2020 by Ted Leave a Comment

With 2020 rapidly disappearing into our rearview mirror, it’s always good to take a moment during the holidays and reflect on the year that just transpired. A year is a long time and a lot happens.

Also, as a content creator it is good to look back at those stories that seemed to resonate with most readers as I seek to constantly refine my editorial targets to better match the interests of readers. One way I do that is to put together an end of year list of the Top Ten Most Read Stories. Let’s look at those together – were these your favorites as well?

See 2020’s Top Ten Most Read Strata-gee Stories…

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Filed Under: Brands, Financial, Industry Trends, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: Strata-gee, strata-GEE.com, Top 10

Theme Song for 2021 Audio Shows? Maybe ‘The Sound of Silence’

November 19, 2020 by Ted 1 Comment

photo from a previous AXPONA

A Bill Leebens Guest Post

We may have been aware of every agonizing second of Plague Year 2020 as they slowly ticked by, but as far as audio shows go—2020 was literally a no-show. In the US, February’s Florida Audio Expo in Tampa was the first and last audio-only show of the year. Since then, show after show has been delayed or cancelled—in several instances, delayed, and THEN cancelled.

What does 2021 Hold for Audio Shows?…

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Filed Under: Associations, Industry Trends, Manufacturers, Marketing, News, Shows & Events Tagged With: Audio Expo of North America, AXPONA, Bill Leebens, Florida Audio Expo, Munich High End Show, RMAF, Rocky Mountain Audio Fest

Crestron Invites You to Leave the Now, and Head to What’s Next: Crestron NEXT

September 10, 2020 by Ted Leave a Comment

Crestron NEXT logo and banner

Creston, one of the industry’s largest and most respected brands of control and automation solutions for the residential and commercial channels, is holding their Crestron NEXT virtual event next week – and it looks extremely interesting. Taking place over two days – September 15 & 16 (yes, during CEDIA’s virtual show), there are two versions: residential and commercial.

See more on why you should plan on attending Crestron NEXT…

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Filed Under: Industry Trends, Integrators, Manufacturers, News, Products, Promotions, Shows & Events, Strategy, Tech Trends, Technology Tagged With: Crestron, Crestron Home

B&W Shows Signs of Its Resurgence as an Innovative Audio Leader

September 2, 2020 by Ted 2 Comments

New 600 Series Anniversary Edition from B&W
New B&W 600 Series Anniversary Edition

In probably one of the most meaningful media presentations I’ve attended, executives at B&W presented the industry media with their forward-looking product roadmap for the remainder of 2020 – most of it under embargo. So while I can’t tell you much about the products they revealed, what I can say is that they made a strong case for the resurgence of B&W as a leading audio power.

Learn more about my thoughts on the B&W presentation…

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Filed Under: Brands, Industry Trends, Management, Manufacturers, News, Strategy Tagged With: Andy Kerr, B&W, Bowers & Wilkins, Bowers and Wilkins, EVA, EVA Automation, James Krakowski

New Research Shows Home Control System Adoption Jumps 38% in Just One Year

June 4, 2020 by Ted Leave a Comment

Wow, surprising numbers from a new research report from Parks Associates shows that control system adoption jumped a full 38% in 2019 as compared to 2018. That’s a really big jump in a really short period of time.

See more from this latest Parks Associates research…

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Filed Under: Consumer Trends, Industry Trends, News, Research, Statistics, Tech Trends Tagged With: consumer purchase intent, home automation, home security, Parks Associates, security systems, smart home

Finding Purpose in Life During Wartime

April 16, 2020 by Ted 6 Comments

A Guest Post

Guest Post by Bill Leebens talks about life during wartime

My parents were newlyweds at the outbreak of World War II. As the war progressed, Dad became an officer in the Navy, and Mom worked as a newspaper ad copywriter (until “the boys” came home – but that’s a story for another time).

I grew up with their stories of the constant tension of that time, the uncertainty, the loneliness and despair, the shortages, the rationing, the periodic outbursts of anger and insanity— alongside acts of selflessness, kindness, and a strong sense of community.

Sound familiar?

Stuck at home feeling gloomy? Our Guest Post suggests you take a fresh look at your role…

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Filed Under: Industry Trends, People Tagged With: Bill Leebens, entertainment, guest post

Fear Factor: Consumers’ Fear Suggests a Slow Recovery from Recession

April 16, 2020 by Ted 2 Comments

Photo from Manhattan showing stores closed due to recession and very few people on the street
[Photo: Juan Arredondo, New York Times]

COVID-19 Recession: Will Rebound be a V…U…or W?

The Coronavirus pandemic has hit America big time. With a head-spinning swiftness, the epidemic swept across the country with ruthless efficiency – first impacting densely populated urban areas (NYC, LA, Chicago), then spreading its tentacles throughout more sparsely populated regions of the country. It has extracted a devastating human toll, striking fear in the hearts of consumers, and brought a once bustling economy to a screeching halt…plunging it into recession.

We have never seen anything quite like this and for business owners and managers…we are truly in uncharted territory. With almost 85% of all Americans now subject to some form of Shelter-In-Place or Stay-At-Home order, everything except essential services, such as grocery stores and pharmacies, has been closed down – and most companies have seen their sales disappear. Will a fearful consumer complicate our recovery from this recession?

See more on what kind of rebound to expect…

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Filed Under: Consumer Trends, Economic Trends, Financial, Industry Trends, Management, News, Research, Strategy Tagged With: Coronavirus, COVID-19, recession

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