Hammacher and Schlemmer Eliminate Boring Airtime Fluff
Andrew Robichaud — July 15, 2009 — Tech
References: hammacher & newlaunches
Imagine you could eliminate all the commercials from your favourite radio station. NOW YOU CAN!
Hammacher and Schlemmer have designed a commercial free radio that allows you to skip those boring ads or typical DJ jargon so that you can continue to enjoy your music (which is why radios exist…kind of).
The radio will learn the pattern of advertisements (wow) on your favourite station in a couple of days and begin saving songs to a detachable MP3 player. When an expected commercial begins, the commercial-free radio will switch to the player and continue the listening!
Hammacher and Schlemmer have designed a commercial free radio that allows you to skip those boring ads or typical DJ jargon so that you can continue to enjoy your music (which is why radios exist…kind of).
The radio will learn the pattern of advertisements (wow) on your favourite station in a couple of days and begin saving songs to a detachable MP3 player. When an expected commercial begins, the commercial-free radio will switch to the player and continue the listening!
Trend Themes
1. Commercial-free Radio - Disruptive innovation opportunity: The development of new technologies to create commercial-free radio experiences, eliminating ads and increasing user satisfaction.
2. Personalized Listening - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating personalized listening experiences by allowing users to skip commercials and listen to their favorite songs on demand.
3. Ad Recognition Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancements in ad recognition technology that can identify and skip commercials in real-time.
Industry Implications
1. Broadcasting - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Broadcasting companies can explore the commercial-free radio trend by offering ad-free subscription services to their listeners.
2. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Consumer electronics manufacturers can develop commercial-free radio devices that enhance user experiences and offer customizable features.
3. Streaming Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Streaming services can leverage the commercial-free radio trend by creating ad-free radio streaming platforms that cater to users' preferences and provide uninterrupted listening.
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