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The Counterpoint PodcastWill 5G Offset Macroeconomic Weakness in SEA Smartphone Market?Southeast Asia, one of the world’s most promising markets, saw its smartphone shipments decline in Q2 2022. But despite this, Thailand’s premium smartphone market grew 22% YoY, confirming a key trend in the overall Southeast Asian market. Other key trends in the region include the growth of gaming and 5G smartphones. Rising inflation and reduced consumer spending are resulting in a lengthening smartphone replacement cycle. So, how are OEMs navigating this trend with different financial schemes, easy upgrades, cashbacks and more? 5G smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia markets are also growing, so how are operators geared up for rol...
2022-09-0525 min
The Counterpoint PodcastHow Trade-Ins, Sustainability & Awareness are Driving Refurbished Smartphone GrowthRefurbished smartphones are cost-effective alternatives for consumers looking to save money when buying a smartphone. Apple and Samsung are the top brands in this secondary smartphone market, allowing users to purchase a flagship smartphone at a much lower cost. Shipments for the global refurbished smartphone market grew 4.5% YoY in 2021.Volumes also witnessed 15% growth according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Refurb Smartphone Tracker. Factors such as attractive trade-in programs, consumer awareness of sustainability, and certified pre-owned smartphones have led to this growth.In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by Resear...
2022-04-1420 min
The Counterpoint PodcastOnline Channels Help SEA Beat COVID Blues, Attract OEMsThe South East Asia (SEA) smartphone market declined in the first half of 2020 due to COVID-19 lockdowns. But as the restrictions started to ease, OEMs were quick enough to focus on online channels to meet the pent-up demand. Online channels in Indonesia reached their highest point in Q4 2020, with brands like Xiaomi and realme leading online sales. Thailand’s smartphone market also saw online channels registering strong growth, leading to only a marginal overall annual decline. In the latest episode of ‘The Counterpoint Podcast’, host Maurice Klaehne is joined by Senior Research Analyst Glen Cardoza to talk about the dy...
2021-04-0121 min
It’s Just A ShowAs Remote and Still as Possible. [MST3K 619. Red Zone Cuba.]Red Zone Cuba lures Adam and Chris to an endless montage of Coleman
Francis, Cuban history, Night Train, bad posture, and old jalopies.
With the short: Speech: Platform Posture and Appearance!
Show Notes.
Red Zone Cuba: IMDB. MST3K
Wiki. Watch on
ShoutFactoryTV.
Speech: Platform Posture and Appearance:
IMDB.
UnMSTed.
The Mads live! riffing Glen or
Glenda, Thursday, June 21st!
(EDIT: It is too late to get free tickets.)
Take Your Pick on video game soundtracks, with
Chris and Adam and lots of cool people.
2020-07-1656 min