Study Group: Musical Instrument Retailers Experts
Council Members in this Study Group: 38
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.
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Leading Experts in this Study Group
- Alan Cohen
Vice President- Strategic Business Development
GUITAR CENTER, INC.
Alan Cohen is the Vice President, Strategic Business Development at Guitar Center, a multi-channel music retailer specializing in musical instruments, digital music distribution, and social communities. He is responsible for identifying and managing a...
- Michael Schwindle
Vice President / CFO
MUSICIAN'S FRIEND, INC.Michael Schwindle is the Chief Financial Officer at Musician's Friend, Inc., an online retailer. Prior to that, Mr. Schwindle was a former subsidiary CFO for The Home Depot, a GA-based home-improvement retailer. He has over 18 years of experience as accounting...
GLG NewsSM Analyses by this Study Group's Leading Experts(?)
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You Tube: A dominant role in the movie ecosystem? Not Likely...
October 14, 2009
YouTube Explores Renting Movies Online | www.businessweek.com
You Tube might capture some of the movie distribution market if and only if they are able to work closely with the studios to develop a model that is beneficial to both the studios and consumer. Stiff competition awaits You Tube from multiple angles, not all movie industry related. The consumer, and their behavior, is a key component that must not be overlooked.
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August 25, 2009
New Zune Undercuts Apple's iPod Prices | online.wsj.com
In my opinion, Zune has an uphill battle to try and capture the digital music market from Apple. Zune has significant challenges that will be very hard to over come. The primary challenge is a powerful thing called "brand" that drives every mass market trend and wallet.
Members in this Study Group include these company types:
- Musical Instrument & Supply Retailer
- Musical Instrument & Supply Manufacturer
- Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant
- For-Profit Education Services
- Music Distributor
- Retail Merchandising Consultant
Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:
- Owner
- Sales
- Chief Executive Officer
- General Manager
- Director
- Principal
- National Sales Manager