October 16, 2012, CEA Industry Counsel, San Francisco—A panel reviewed the issues associated with health and fitness CE products. Rob McCray from Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance was the moderator. Panel members included Igor Gershfang from Walgreen, David Inns from Great Call, Clint McClellen from Qualcomm, and Brad Thomsen from Epstein, Becker & Green Law firm. This…
October 15, 2012, CEA Industry Forum, San Francisco—John Gerzema from Brand Asset Consulting talked about changes in values in consumer space since the great recession, and how these changes affect the way we buy, sell, and live. Through studies crossing brands, values, and behaviors, we are saying significant changes in consumer behavior. Consumers are now…
October 15, 2012, CEA Industry Forum, San Francisco—Dean Kamen, inventor, entrepreneur, and director of the F.I.R.S.T ( For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) presented the need for a louder voice to influence change in non-technical areas. Currently, less than half of all high school students in the US graduate. We have a major…