Five Critical Attributes of a Successful Partnership
…That very few people execute well There are lots of different types of #partnerships, #alliances, and cooperative relationships in the business world. And like with most relationships, some work better than others. From my many years of learning through successes and failures – which is where we tend to learn our most valuable lessons…the hard…
Read MoreFour bluesalve partners named as judges for CE Pro 2019 Best Awards.
Ended soon We’re pleased to announce that Avi Rosenthal, Robert Heiblim, Lew Brown and David Kaplan have been named as CE Pro Best Award judges for CEDIA Expo 2019. Read more here.
Read MoreFractional Executives Create More Than the Sum of the Parts
In today’s unpredictable economic climate, tech companies can often be seen scaling back their workforce. Naturally that makes it challenging to achieve existing business goals, much less undertake new ones. Whether it’s testing a new business model, launching a new service, opening a new channel or developing a new product, the objectives keep piling up,…
Read MoreGeneration Thrive: A Partnership Between the Warriors Community Foundation and Kaiser Permanente
Ended soon Register Online We are excited to announce that Urban Ed Academy is co-hosting the upcoming Generation Thrive programming, United for Black Educators: Black Health and Resilience on February 4, 2021 at 4:00pm PST. Join us and Kingmakers of Oakland for this FREE virtual workshop. The Golden State Warriors and Kaiser Permanente partnered in…
Read MoreGetting a Handle on OTC Hearing Aids
Ended soon If you haven’t heard that over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids finally hit the market last month, you might be one of the 37 million Americans with hearing loss. On the other hand, if you’ve been watching this category as closely as we have, you already know the huge possibilities for makers and sellers. Winning…
Read MoreGoing to Market
Ended soon May-June, 2020 – Consumer Technology Association magazine article, written by Robert Heiblim Our industry introduces many amazing, evolutionary, revolutionary and sometimes, odd or even outlandish products and services each year. Sadly, a large portion of these new offerings, well over 60%, will not survive. That is a poor batting average considering how much…
Read MoreGoing to Market at CES
Ended soon Having just been at CES2020, I find it interesting to reflect on the 4500 plus exhibitors and all their new amazing, evolutionary, revolutionary and occasionally odd products and service introductions. Sadly, a very large portion of these new ideas, products and services, well over 60% and often as high as 90% will not…
Read MoreHearing Loss and Audio: Not a Conflict; a Path to a Better Experience
Ended soon This article was prompted by a comment Robert made to last issue’s article, “Hearing Loss and the Need for High-End Audio.” I asked Robert to expand on his comment here. – Ed. Hearing loss is a part of life for so many. It is not a curse, but a condition that affects people…
Read MoreHome Smart Locks: Trends and Challenges
Ended soon Partner, Lew Brown, was consulted for an A&S International article about smart locks. Read pages 32-36 here:
Read MoreHow AI Will Extend the Security Business
Ended soon Some of the most interesting trends we’re following in the smart security sector involve the use cases for artificial intelligence and machine learning. Because we’re still in the early days of these technologies, there’s misunderstanding about what AI and ML will mean for these applications. We see four important opportunities taking shape. For…
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