Kevin Hillstrom: MineThatData: Abt

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April 15, 2010

Point of View: Abt Electronics

Abt Electronics has a page featuring items that you can pre-order, items that are not yet available.

This is yet another e-commerce tactic that is under-utilized ... there's nothing wrong with "priming the pump", if you will.

What are examples of brands that you think do a good job of building anticipation for new merchandise?

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Kevin Hillstrom, President, MineThatData

Kevin is President of MineThatData, a consultancy that helps CEOs understand the complex relationship between Customers, Advertising, Products, Brands, and Channels. Kevin supports a diverse set of clients, including internet startups, thirty million dollar catalog merchants, international brands, and billion dollar multichannel retailers. Kevin is frequently quoted in the mainstream media, including the New York Times, Boston Globe, and Forbes Magazine.

Prior to founding MineThatData, Kevin held various roles at leading multichannel brands, including Vice President of Database Marketing at Nordstrom, Director of Circulation at Eddie Bauer, and Manager of Analytical Services at Lands' End.

You may contact kevin at kevinh@minethatdata.com.

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April 15, 2010

Point of View: Abt Electronics

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