4 March 2010 Comments Off

Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Timeshare, Resorts and Condominiums

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Gutter Protection Installation Companies. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* More places are offering points, which allows vacationers to be more flexible with their vacation days.
* Some resorts are “going green” to save energy, as well as to appeal to eco-conscious vacationers.
* Retiring Baby Boomers are poised to be a very lucrative market.

3 March 2010 Comments Off

Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Gutter Protection Installation Companies

Companies. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Recent winter storms are expected to boost business.
* More businesses are offering add-on services to increase revenue.
* Aging homes represent a big opportunity for these companies.

2 March 2010 Comments Off

Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Tutoring Services

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Tutoring Services. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Mandated state-competency testing is influencing more parents to get tutoring for their children.
* Due to more overloaded classes, students are getting tutors for more tailored teaching.
* Tutor and learning centers are increasingly in demand by community college students who want to transition to a four-year college.

25 February 2010 Comments Off

Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Fence and Gate Contractors

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Fence and Gate Contractors. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Many residential neighborhood associations are banning chain-link fences.
* Consumers are increasingly interested in eco-friendly materials.
* Decorative wrought-iron gates and fences are a popular trend.
* The do-it-yourself market is growing, which is challenge to this industry.

24 February 2010 Comments Off

Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Racetracks

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Racetracks. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Some tracks are adding slot machines to attract gamblers.
* Synthetic tracks (rather than the traditional dirt) are gaining interest.
* Horse racing still raises concerns about animal safety among many Americans.

23 February 2010 Comments Off

Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges Ahead for Sports Teams and Clubs

Ad-ology Research recently updated their Industry Marketing Insights report for Sports Teams and Clubs. The following are the predicted Top 5 Opportunities/Challenges from the report for this industry for the upcoming 12 months:

* Consumers seeking to save money may choose to go to games as opposed to taking expensive vacations.
* Minor leagues are marketing games as a family- and budget-friendly form of entertainment to appeal to consumers seeking to cut back on spending.
* Costs to attend professional sports games have increased.