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Consumer Reports: "Best Products of the year" Issue - November 2010

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Consumer Reports
Issue - November 2010

VIZIO ranked among the best in several categories

LCD 52 to 55 inches, VF550M
LCD 46 to 47 inches, SV472XVT
LCD 40 to 42 inches SV422XVT
Best "Home Theater in a box" VSB210WS Sundbar

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Amtran Logistics, Inc has been selected for the 2010 Best of Irvine Award in the Television Sets category

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:13:25 +0000

Congratulations

The US Commerce Association Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses that serve the market. Each year, we identify companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

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Southern California Edison Hosts 5th Annual Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

Mon, 10 May 2010 23:07:59 +0000

Southern California Edison

IRWINDALE, Calif., May 10, 2010 —Southern California Edison (SCE) hosted its fifth annual Asian- American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Friday, May 7 at the utility’s Customer Technology Application Center in Irwindale.

More than 500 people attended this year’s program, including community members, business leaders, elected officials, and SCE employees and executives. With the theme, “Asian Fusion: Energy & Entrepreneurship,” SCE highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders and the company’s commitment to helping its business and residential customers save energy, money, and the environment.

“SCE is proud to share more than a century of growth and partnership with the diverse customers we serve,” said Lynda Ziegler, senior vice president, SCE Customer Service. “We are pleased to honor the accomplishments of a noteworthy corporate leader, a family-owned business, and a community leader from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.”

SCE presented the Leadership Award to William Wang, CEO of VIZIO, Inc., a Taiwanese-American businessman and visionary who built a digital television empire. The Corporate Award was given to Huy Fong Foods, a successful family-owned business that produces a popular line of sauces with broad cultural appeal. The United Cambodian Community received the Community Service Award for its commitment and dedication to serving the Cambodian-American community in Southern California.

To highlight SCE’s commitment to maximizing opportunities for women, minorities, and disabled-veteran business enterprises, the company also gave awards to diverse suppliers DT Graphics and APR Consulting. The event also addressed SCE’s dedication to partnering with Asian-American community organizations to better serve the needs of this diverse group.

In addition, SCE CEO Al Fohrer spoke about the importance of supplier diversity, and U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew delivered the keynote address. Special guest Yakout Mansour, president and CEO of California Independent System Operator Corporation (California ISO), also made remarks. Ted Chen, NBC4 television news anchor, served as master of ceremonies.

About Southern California Edison
An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of nearly 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

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Corner Office: VIZIO's William Wang

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:34:48 +0000

Sucess Magazine
By: Steven Strauss
April 2010

A Big Risk for a Big Payoff

It’s the hope of many an entrepreneur: Get your product not only into one of the big-box stores, but into the epitome of the big-box store, Costco. The murmurs of the crowd begin. “If we could get our stuff in Costco,” they dream, “just about everything would be well in the world.”

Meet William Wang, the slayer of Costco, the titan of TV, the visionary of Vizio. His company is the maker of what has become one of Costco’s most popular products: flat-screen televisions. That alone is a remarkable feat when you consider that not only is his company less than a decade old, but televisions were barely even on Costco’s radar when they started selling Vizio TVs in 2003.

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Top 10 By Industry: Consumer Electronics

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:51:20 +0000

Fast Company
February 19, 2010
By Mark Borden and Paul Hochman

6. Vizio

Founded in Irvine, Califonia in 2002, Vizio became the largest seller of LCD TVs in 2007. You have to hand it to a company whose monomania for cost savings has almost single-handedly plunged LG, Sony, Panasonic, Pioneer, and Samsung into corporate despair.

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ROCK YOUR WALLS

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:41:25 +0000

Men's Health
December 1, 2009

2010 BEST HDTV
Vizio SV472XVT MEN'S HEALTH TOP PICK
That's no mistake. Vizio clawed its way out of the bargain bin to become the number one manufacturer of LCD TVs in the world, and sets like this one are why. It's packing all the style and functionality of rigs costing three times as much: 240 Hz-effect refresh rate, local LED dimming, 802.11(n) wireless Yahoo widgets, streaming movies (Netflix, Amazon On Demand, Vudu, Blockbuster On Demand), music (Pandora, Rhapsody), photos (Flickr), and even Facebook and Twitter. Heck, the remote is teeming with features, including a full QWERTY keyboard and Bluetooth. It's the most wellrounded HDTV you can find. $1,700.

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VIZIO Takes Top spot in US TV Shipments

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:17:37 +0000

I4U News
By: Shane McGlaun
November 18, 2009

Vizio has announced that it has continued sticking it to the big name brands
and has again grabbed the top spot on the list of LCD TV shippers in
America. In Q3 2009 Vizio grew its LCD sales 87% compared to Q3 2008. Vizio
also grew 200% in full 1080p HDTVs and premium features like 120Hz and 240Hz
refresh rates.

According to iSuppli, Vizio shipped about 4,075,000 TVs for the year so far
while Samsung took second place with 3,894,000 units shipped. Sony was in
third with 2,362,000 units shipped, LG was fourth with 1,739,000, and
Toshiba took the fifth spot with 1,686,000 units shipped.

Vizio shipped 1,234,667 TVs in q3 alone according to the numbers. Vizio also
had two of the top 5 most popular TVs with its VO320E in second place and
its VA26LHDTV in fifth. "According DisplaySearch's North American shipment
information, VIZIO has the highest year-over-year unit growth for 2009’s
first 3 quarters of any TV brand in the region at 70% YoY, far surpassing
the industry average of 9% growth," stated analyst Paul Gagnon of
DisplaySearch.

VIZIO Again Ranked #1 in Cumulative U.S. LCD HDTV Shipments Through Q3 2009

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:39:38 +0000

- VIZIO Q3 U.S. LCD Sales Grow 87% Year Over Year

- VIZIO Brand Shows Impressive 200% Growth in Full 1080p HDTVs and Premium Features such as 120/240Hz Refresh Rates

- Strong YoY Growth in High Performance Large Size 42”+ HDTVs

Irvine, CA – November 17, 2009 -- VIZIO, America’s #1 LCD HDTV Company, announced today that it remains the #1 shipper of LCD HDTVs to the U.S. through the 3rd quarter of 2009 according to iSuppli’s Q3 2009 U.S. TV unit shipments*.

iSuppli’s 2009 YTD U.S. LCD Unit Shipments (thousands of units)
VIZIO	4,075
Samsung	3,894
Sony	2,362
LG Electronics	1,739
Toshiba	1,686

Source – *iSuppli Corporation Q4 2009 U.S. TV Market Tracker

“For 2009, VIZIO is currently leading the U.S. for LCD-TV market based on cumulative quarterly unit shipments and continues to gain consumer attention in part because of its aggressive marketing efforts and its strategy of providing newer technologies at value prices,” said Riddhi Patel, Principal Analyst, Television Systems iSuppli Corporation.

“We are thrilled to have achieved 87% YoY growth, far surpassing the industry average of 11%,” stated Laynie Newsome, VIZIO Co-Founder and VP Sales & Marketing Communications. “To achieve such strong growth during a tough economy, especially on our high performance offerings like TruLED and 120/240 Hz LCD TVs, shows that Americans have chosen VIZIO for its unique offering of the latest technology at a great value.”
VIZIO HDTVs are merchandised with the strongest and most efficient retail partners in the industry like Costco Wholesale, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Target stores who all offer HDTVs at incredible values. With this strong retail presence VIZIO’s LCD TV unit shipments grew 87% from 658,997 in the third quarter of 2008 to 1,234,667 in Q3 2009.

"According DisplaySearch's North American shipment information, VIZIO has the highest year-over-year unit growth for 2009’s first 3 quarters of any TV brand in the region at 70% YoY, far surpassing the industry average of 9% growth," stated analyst Paul Gagnon of DisplaySearch.

VIZIO’s strength in the 3rd quarter was driven in part by two of the top five best selling TVs in the U.S. - the VO320E and VA320E.

QUIXEL Q3 2009 Best Sellers
Manufacturer	Product	Size	Resolution	Aspect Ratio	List Price
Samsung	LN32B360	32	1366x768	16x9	$549.99
VIZIO	VO320E	32	1366x768	16x9	$499.99
Philips	19PFL3504D/F7	19	1366x768	16x9	$299.00
RCA	L32HD31R	32	1366x768	16x9	$379.00
VIZIO	VA26LHDTV	26	1366x768	16x9	$499.99

“VIZIO had 2 out of 5 of Quixel's Top 5 Best Sellers by Units in Q3 2009 and more models that any other manufacturer for the quarter,” stated Tamaryn Pratt of Quixel Research. “When looking at VIZIO's YoY U.S. LCD TV sales that were up 87%, it appears that economic conditions remain especially favorable for the brand. VIZIO is well positioned as they are now a trusted brand that offers products that are both full featured as well as affordable.”

About VIZIO
VIZIO, Inc., "Where Vision Meets Value," headquartered in Irvine, California, is America’s HDTV and Consumer Electronics Company. In 2007, VIZIO skyrocketed to the top by becoming the #1 selling brand of flat panel HDTVs in North America and became the first American brand in over a decade to lead major categories in U.S. TV sales. Since 2007 VIZIO HDTV shipments remain in the TOP ranks in the U.S. and were again #1 in Q1, 2009 with over 20% market share. VIZIO is committed to bringing feature-rich flat panel televisions to market at a value through practical innovation. VIZIO offers a broad range of award winning LCD HDTVs including the new XVT series. VIZIO’s products are found at Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club, Sears, Walmart, Target, BJ's Wholesale, and other retailers nationwide along with authorized online partners. VIZIO has won numerous awards including a #1 ranking in the Inc. 500 for Top Companies in Computers and Electronics, Good Housekeeping's Best Big-Screens, CNET's Top 10 Holiday Gifts and PC World's Best Buy among others. For more information, please call 888-VIZIOCE or visit on the web at www.VIZIO.com.

The V, VIZIO, TruLED, Extreme VIZIO Technology XVT, VIZIO Internet Application VIA, 240Hz SPS, Thin Line, Smooth Motion, Razor LED, Smart Dimming, Where Vision Meets Value names, phrase and symbols are trademarks or registered trademarks of VIZIO, Inc. All other trademarks may be the property of their respective holders.

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Source: VIZIO, Inc.

Press Contacts for VIZIO:
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Noyd Communications Inc.
T: 310-951-3768
E: jim.noyd@noydcom.com

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Leader Enterprises
T: 949-579-0405
E: cfitzwilliam@leaderenterprises.com

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Best of CEDIA 2009

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:03:00 +0000

Digital Trends
By: Stewart Wolpin
Award | September 19, 2009

Connected Devices
Vizio VIA VF552XVT ($2,199)

A milestone HDTV, this 55-inch LED backlit LCD set includes a number of choice enhancements. For instance: Built-in WiFi b/g/n (a first); a remote that has a slide-out horizontal QWERTY (a first); a USB jack through which you can play video, music and photos from a USB drive (rare); and connectivity to Yahoo widget-powered Vizio Internet Apps. Better yet, it’s likely to cost less than $2000 when it hits Costco and Sam’s Club in December.

Skymira Ranks #265 in Elite Inc 500 & is Named a CTC Innovation Pipeline Award Finalist

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:55:28 +0000

Business Wire
Award | August 12, 2009

MILFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skymira LLC, a leading provider of state-of-the-art satellite and cellular technology solutions for the seamless management of remote operations, today announced that it has garnered two awards acknowledging the company’s rapid expansion and growth into a range of vertical industries with tailored remote management and communication requirements.

“We are very pleased with both accolades as they are a testament to the effectiveness of our Skymira TailorFitTM suite of solutions and the tremendous commitment of the entire Skymira team,” said Robert Landsfield, CEO, Skymira, LLC. “I anticipate Skymira’s upward growth will translate into additional momentum as well as more customer success stories with a common theme of us delivering substantial costs savings to corporate clients who experience increased productivity levels by embracing highly efficient remote management operations,” added Landsfield.

“If you want to know which companies are going to change the world, look at the Inc. 500,” said Inc. editor Jane Berentson. “These are the most dynamic, fast-growth companies in the nation, the ones finding innovative solutions to problems, creating smart systems, and inventing products we soon discover we can't live without. The Inc. 500 list is Inc. magazine’s tribute to American business ingenuity and ambition.”

The 2009 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. magazine (available on newsstands August 17 to November 15) and on Inc.com, reported aggregate revenue of $18.4 billion—up significantly from last year’s $13.7 billion—and a median three-year growth rate of 880.5 percent. The companies on this year’s list are also responsible for creating more than 55,000 jobs since their founding, making the Inc. 500 perhaps the best example of the impact private, fast-growing companies can have on the overall U.S. economy. The largest company on the list, flat-panel-TV maker Vizio, broke the $2 billion revenue mark. Complete results of the Inc. 500, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found on Inc.com.

The Connecticut Technology Council’s 2009 Cantor Colburn Innovation Pipeline Awards recognize emerging technology companies that are judged to have an outstanding technology product or service which is either in beta or is already being sold in the marketplace. The Connecticut Technology Council is a statewide association of technology oriented companies and institutions, providing leadership in areas of policy advocacy, community building and assistance for growing companies.

About Skymira

Skymira delivers the industry’s first truly tailored remote information solutions for seamless management of remote operations through a complete set of state-of-the-art satellite and cellular technologies. Designed to unlock the value in corporate remote information, Skymira TailorFitTM solutions are the perfect combination of technology, services and client-insight, tailored to the exact fit each business requires.

Providing proven cost-savings through timely access to a company’s remote assets and information, Skymira supports a variety of functions, from streamlining paperwork to GPS fleet tracking and remote equipment monitoring, in the transportation, maritime, oil/ gas, construction, utilities, mining and forestry industries. Its partners are leading manufacturers and network operators including: Inmarsat, SkyTerra, Skywave, Iridium, EMS Satcom, Hughes, Thrane & Thrane, Wideye, and Sierra Wireless, among others.

Skymira was founded in 1998, and is based in Milford, Connecticut. Information about the company can be found at www.skymira.com.

Methodology

The 2009 Inc. 500 measures revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2008. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2005 is $200,000; the minimum for 2008 is $2 million.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today’s innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing, and technology. Visit us online at Inc.com.