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Simplicity At Home CES 2009 July 16, 2015 Agenda • Current State – “Connect It” • Market Trends relating to Opportunity/Issue • Docking Solutions • Select Kensington Skus • Marketing Strategy July 16, 2015 1 Retailer Perspective on Connect-It I don’t get it right away If I don’t get it, the consumer won’t get it July 16, 2015 Where do I merchandize these products? How do I merchandize these products? 2 Consumer Perspective on Connect It Connectivity? What is “Connect It?” Where do I find “Connect It” products? What am I connecting? July 16, 2015 3 Connect-It currently is… Docks & Stands Hubs and Switches Bluetooth Adapters “More” How do we better organize and message this category? July 16, 2015 4 Competitive Landscape “Expand your connectivity” “Smart made simple” “Leader in connectivity solutions” Docks/stands/hubs mobile acc Wireless hubs/docks/card readers/video cards/cables “SOHO” design: (S)mall (O)ffice (H)ome (O)ffice “Making your mobile life easier” “Designed to move” “Connectivity” “Around the Home” Hubs /docks /ethernet cables Webcams / risers (Alto) / speakers July 16, 2015 5 Competitive Landscape & Market Opportunity Shared “multiple users, multiple computers” Future Technology Driven Activity Driven Current Dedicated July 16, 2015 “ single user, one or multiple computers” 6 Market Trends July 16, 2015 7 Market Trends Notebooks continue to dominate PC sales, so Connect-it products are in demand. 2008 3rd Quarter Personal Computer Sales Desktop Computers 45% Notebook Computers 55% Source: IDC 3Q 2008; http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27556783/ July 16, 2015 8 Market Trends The Connect It! Market is $300+MM. However, sales are still mostly dominated by Distribution and OEM. This is because the typical retail consumer is unaware and uneducated on these products. * These figures only represent sales captured by NPD, understated as Direct to Customer not captured US Connect It Category Dollar Sales * $350,000,000 $300,000,000 $250,000,000 Sept’06 Sept’07 $200,000,000 Sept’08 All Other $150,000,000 $100,000,000 Retail $50,000,000 $0 Source: NPD 12MM September 2008 – Docking Stations & Port Replicators only. Does not include Bluetooth adapters and other sharing devices July 16, 2015 9 Docking Stations July 16, 2015 10 Market Trends The docking station market is dominated by OEM (90%+ market share) = Huge Opportunity for Universal Docking Stations Docking Station Dollar Share Targus, 1.0% All Other, 4.4% Sony, 1.2% Motion Computing, 1.3% Kensington, 1.5% * Hewlett Packard, 32.4% Lenovo, 58.2% * Includes Kensington OEM port replicator = $2MM sales Source: NPD YTD September 2008 (Does not include OEM direct to customer sales) July 16, 2015 11 Market Trends Within non-OEM Universal docking stations, Kensington dominates the market Universal Docking Station Dollar Share All Other, 11.4% Belkin, 10.3% Kensington, 47.2% Targus, 31.1% Source: NPD YTD September 2008 July 16, 2015 12 What is the big deal about docking solutions? July 16, 2015 13 Increasing notebook users = increasing needs for productivity and comfort. That is where the docking station comes in. • Productivit Docking Stations allow yconsumers to be more productive by enabling multiple screens Comfort • Docking Stations allow the use of full-sized keyboards and mice to enable users to work comfortably for longer periods of time July 16, 2015 14 But why Universal docking solutions? July 16, 2015 15 Problem: OEM Docking Stations are brand-specific, and sometimes model-specific • • • Many homes have multiple laptop models – Laptop transition management – User-driven needs OEM docking stations become obsolete when consumers switch to new/alternative laptops – Money wasted – Restricts the brand/models that consumers can switch to OEM docking stations sometimes do not offer a seamless undocking/docking experience July 16, 2015 16 Solution: Universal Docking Stations work with a broad variety of laptops Lenovo • • • Dell HP Toshiba Fujitsu …etc. Will work with any Windows-based systems with a USB connection USB connection is seamless AND reliable As retailers, you can carry just 1 or 2 dock skus to work with all laptop computers July 16, 2015 17 The Kensington Universal Docking Station Lineup K33367US-A $179.99 Notebook Expansion Dock with Video K33415US $139.99 sd200v Notebook Docking Station with Video MAC Driver available • • • • • • Convenient and seamless 1 USB-plug solution Ethernet support Video/Audio: VGA out (1280 x 1024), stereo out, mic-in Universal – works with any PC notebook with USB connection 4-port USB hub With Mac Beta Driver, works with OSX as well! MAC Driver available • CES Award-winning form factor saves desk space and hides wire-clutter • Convenient and seamless 1 USB-plug solution • Video/Audio: VGA out (1280 x 1024), stereo out, mic-in • Universal – works with any PC notebook with USB connection • 4-port USB hub • With Mac Beta Driver, works with OSX as well! K60721US $119.99 sd100s Notebook Docking Station with Stand • • • • Convenient and seamless 1 USB-plug solution Ethernet support Universal – works with any PC notebook with USB connection 4-port USB hub July 16, 2015 K33419US $79.99 sd100 Notebook Docking Station • • • • Convenient and seamless 1 USB-plug solution Ethernet support Universal – works with any PC notebook with USB connection 4-port USB hub 18 Kensington`s newest skus for Simplicity at Home July 16, 2015 19 USB Mini Dock w/ Ethernet idea: One Step Connection to your peripherals and the internet. • Finally, a docking station at a entry-level price point • Save time by connecting to your peripherals and the internet with just one plug • Ethernet port for rock-solid broadband internet connection SKU - K33929US Street Price: $39.99 Available: March ‘09 July 16, 2015 • Three rotating USB ports keep your peripherals connected and your cables organized • Compatible with Windows, Mac OSX and Linux 20 ShareCentral 1, 2 & 5 Idea: Finally, an easy solution for sharing USB devices. ShareCentral 1 ShareCentral 2 ShareCentral 5 Share a USB printer between two computers Share two USB devices between two computers. Share five USB devices between two computers. - Auto print sharing - Auto print sharing & File Corruption Protection -File Corruption Protection July 16, 2015 - Keyboard & Mouse single button sharing K33903US K33900US K33901US $39 $59 $79 21 Who is our target audience & how do we market to them? July 16, 2015 22 Target Audience Multiple - PC households – Average 3- 4 computers per household – Computing in various locations in home • 70% of users have dedicated home office • Living room ~ 41% of users polled (primary nb) • home office ~ 23% of users polled (primary nb) • Bedroom ~ 20% of users polled (primary nb) – Sharing multiple peripherals/digital devices • Printer/ monitor/ external hard drive / scanner/ speakers – Unhappy with current home workspace • Organization / ease of use / reliability Source:zTelligence Home Computers Product Usage Survey, 8/07 July 16, 2015 23 Screaming Needs of the Target Audience 1. The Home Office Is Not the Workplace. Office work may be done in the home office but it is part of the home and needs to aesthetically reflect this. 2. Make Accessories Invisible. Why are there so many cords, cables, and boxes in view? 3. Everyone Hates Cord Management Power cords are the worst offenders. 4. Help Me Share Help me share my music, photos, and data within the family. 5. Help me Store. Help me store my family’s music, photos, and data. 6. The Reliable Method Wins Every Time. No matter how crude, if it’s a sure thing, people bet on it. Source: One & CO Connect It Research & Positioning, 3/07 July 16, 2015 24 Q: July 16, 2015 What is the proper merchandising approach to effectively educate the consumer on Connect-It products? 25 A: Position the Connect-It category as… Category: Simplicity at Home Subcategory: Connect – Share – Expand July 16, 2015 26 Simplicity at Home - Kensington Connect Idea: The easiest connections you`ll ever make Connect Share Idea: Sharing`s never been easier Share smart alternatives to complex “networks”. share devices, share content, share space Expand Expand Idea: Expanding your capabilities, the easy way July 16, 2015 27 Communicating Simplicity at Home… at the shelf TELL & SELL the STORY… • Lifestyle graphics & messaging • less copy, more images • End caps or in-line • products merchandised by Connect/Share/Expand • Free-standing displays • Flyers/booklets July July16, 16,2015 2015 28 28 Communicating the Message… at the shelf July 16, 2015 29 Communicating the Message… at the shelf July 16, 2015 30 Communicating the Message… at the shelf July 16, 2015 31 July 16, 2015 32 Share Central™: The Details… In-Line Display • Compact design fits seamlessly into existing POG – Does not require additional space than what is required currently for packaged product – Custom design can be altered to a vertical orientation if preferable – Attaches to existing grid wall for easy installation – Rigid construction (metal) to hold up against wear & tear • Allows for needed POP messaging & education, supporting unassisted sales – Updateable graphics • Conveys newness, excitement and importance to consumers – draws attention to new products and to category as a whole July 16, 2015 33 Share Central Merchandising Wing Panel Display – Front Graphic Area • Environment/lifestyle – Side Panel Graphic • Awareness messaging • Features & Benefits – Multiple Relevant Locations • Printer aisle • Notebook Accessories • Desktop & Notebook aisle • Simplicity at Home July 16, 2015 34 Communicating Simplicity at Home… On-line Landing Page • Lifestyle graphics & messaging • flash demos • Share Central • sd200v •virtual home workspace tour • web banners July July16, 16,2015 2015 35 35 Where does Kensington fit into Simplicity at Home? + Idea: Home Computing Made Simple It shouldn`t take an IT department to get your home computers and peripherals connected. That`s why Kensington delivers home computing solutions with onetouch simplicity and reliability you can count on. July 16, 2015 36 Thank You! July 16, 2015 37