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    <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VIZIO XVT473SV Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/VIZIOXVT473SVReview</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>HDTV Solutions<br />September 2, 2010 <br />By Dick De Jong</p>
<p>Performance: 5.0 Stars<br />Features: 4.5 Stars<br />Ease of Use: 4.5 Stars<br />Value: 5.0 Stars</p>
<p>With the XVT473SV, VIZIO earns our Highly Recommended rating by combining state of the art video technology with a long list of must-have features. And the bow on this winning package is a highly competitive price.</p>
<p>To read more of this review please <a href="http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/VIZIO_XVT473SV_LCD_HDTV_Review.htm" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Engadget 2010 Back to School Guide: HDTV’s – VIZIO XVT423SV]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/Engadget2010BacktoSchoolGuideHDTVsVIZIOXVT423SV</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Engadget<br />August 31, 2010 <br />By Richard Lawler <br /><br />Money&rsquo;s no object:&nbsp; VIZIO XVT 423SV - Don't have a rich relative funding your education? You'll feel like you do watching VIZIO's latest LED-backlit HDTV, complete with WiFi, Bluetooth and integrated apps that bring Netflix, Amazon and more directly to the screen, and with 5 HDMI inputs, you can plug in as many extra set-top boxes as you'd like -- all for less than a grand.<br /><br />To read more of this review please <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/31/engadgets-back-to-school-guide-televisions/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[ Director of Sales, U.S. Mass Merchants Division – Bentonville, Ark. ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/DirectorofSalesUSMassMerchantsDivisionBentonvilleArk</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>VIZIO is seeking a results oriented Director of Sales for its Mass Merchants division. The ideal candidate will have senior level relationships with major retailers and have a proven record of excellence in sales, account management, people development, and operations. The Director of Sales, in Bentonville, Ark.,&nbsp; will report to the Chief Procurement Officer who is located in Irvine, Calif.</p>
<p>Essential Responsibilities<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Set the strategy to grow sales in multiple consumer electronics categories<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Establish sales goals, strategies and budgets by quarter and product category<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify opportunities for VIZIO to become an even more valuable supplier within key accounts<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage senior level relationships with all major accounts to ensure VIZIO&rsquo;s business objectives are sound and aligned <br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Outline key requirements for the retailers, including reset implementation, retail strategy and implementation&nbsp; as well as retail merchandising<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage this division&rsquo;s Sales team through mentoring and customer conflict resolution <br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluate and implement consistent communication channels internally to optimize our business<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead cross functional feedback efforts from Sales to Logistics, Business Planning, Product Development, Accounting and Product Marketing<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Work with the Product Development and Product Marketing leaders to identify areas within our existing business where we can grow<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify areas of inefficiency and create tools to optimize our business<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Evaluate our current business process and contracts with existing accounts and identify areas needed for improvement<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collaborate with Business Planning on pricing, promotions and forecasting<br />&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate shipments with Logistics department leaders and define the most efficient way to ship product on time</p>
<p>Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience<br />Required Experience:<br />Minimum of 10 years experience in Consumer Electronics Sales<br />Minimum of 10 years experience with leading retailers<br />Minimum of 5 years experience in managing a team <br />Minimum of 5 years experience in strategy development</p>
<p>Knowledge:<br />In depth knowledge of consumer electronics retail business<br />Solid knowledge of retail marketing and pricing<br />Understanding of how to effectively manage, motivate and grow a team<br />Understanding of how to work with cross functional departments to get business results</p>
<p>Skills:<br />Excellent Powerpoint presentation skills<br />Ability to communicate and present to key leaders</p>
<p>Attributes:<br />Team leader, creative and strategic thinker, adaptable, assertive, passionate, professional, ethical.</p>
<p>Required Education:<br />Bachelor&rsquo;s degree</p>
<p>Travel: <br />A minimum of 25% travel.</p>
<p>Benefits: <br />VIZIO offers medical, dental and vision benefits in addition to a 401K program and company performance-based bonus.<br /><br />Application Process:<br />To be considered for a position, applicants need to submit an online VIZIO careers form and post a resume at: http://int.vizio.com/live/careers. Due to the volume of resumes received, we only follow up with the most qualified candidates.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:20:40 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VIZIO 22” LED TV: VIZIO M220NV with Internet Content]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/VIZIO22LEDTVVIZIOM220NVwithInternetContent</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Web500.us - The Gadget Guide<br />August 28, 2010 <br />By Admin <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.vizio.com/m220nv.html" target="_blank">Vizio M220NV LED TV</a> is a 22-inch&nbsp; LED HDTV featuring 1080p resolution, VIA&trade; &ndash; VIZIO Internet Apps&trade;,&nbsp; built-in WiFi,&nbsp; and Razor LED-Direct Type LED Backlight Technology.&nbsp; The M220NV is one of very few 22-inch 1080p LED HDTVs on the market and can be used as a PC monitor as well.&nbsp; Connectivity includes 2 HDMI inputs.</p>
<p>Vizio Internet Apps and built-in WiFi allow the easy access of some of the best internet content to your HDTV without mess wires.&nbsp; Vizio streaming media include Netflix, Amazon video on demand and Vudu video; music services such as Rhapsody&nbsp; and Pandora.<br /><br />To read more of this review please <a href="http://web500.us/vizio-22-led-tv-vizio-m220nv-with-internet-content/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VIZIO E420VO 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/VIZIOE420VO42Inch1080pLCDHDTVReview</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>TheTVReview.com<br />August 31, 2010 <br />By The TV Review <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.vizio.com/e420vo.html" target="_blank">VIZIO E420VO LCD TV</a> provides excellent 1080p full High Definition (HD) quality video at an affordable price.&nbsp; This midrange TV offers superior video quality, with its Dynamic Contrast ratio that rates at 100000:1, and an above average audio performance, with its SRS TruSurround and SRS TruVolume features.&nbsp; This TV also has several key VIZIO elements, like the Ambient Lighting Sensor and ECO HD features, that will surely provide convenience and efficiency in its operation.<br /><br />To read more of this review please <a href="http://thetvreview.com/vizio-e420vo-42-inch-1080p-lcd-hdtv-review/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VIZIO TV Reviews Help You To Select the Best VIZIO HDTV Model ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/VIZIOTVReviewsHelpYouToSelecttheBestVIZIOHDTVModel</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Super Tech News<br />August 31, 2010 <br />By thehdtvset <br /><br />When it comes to purchasing an HDTV for your entertainment, you can&rsquo;t go wrong with your decision when you choose a Vizio HDTV. If you go through the Vizio reviews available online or in the magazines, you will discover that Vizio HDTVs delivers outstanding performance in terms of picture and sound quality. In fact, the HDTVs from Vizio are recognized in the HDTV market for producing the sharpest picture quality.</p>
<p>To read more of this article please <a href="http://supertechnews.com/technology-news/vizio-tv-reviews-help-you-to-select-the-best-vizio-hdtv-model/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:52:54 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VIZIO E420VL 42-Inch Full HD 1080P 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Black ]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/VIZIOE420VL42InchFullHD1080P120HzLCDHDTVBlack</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Home Theater<br />August 30, 2010 <br /><br />VIZIO&rsquo;s E420VL 42&Prime; LCD HDTV delivers full 1080p HD picture quality and superior audio quality at an amazing value. This flat screen LCD HDTV Includes 120Hz refresh rate, SRS TruVolumeTM and SRS TruSurround HDTM audio for advanced virtual surround sound and three HDMI ports to connect up to three HDMI devices to your TV. Exceeds Energy StarTM 4.0 guidelines to reduce energy consumption<br /><br />To read more of this article please <a href="http://www.zdnet.com/blog/home-theater/samsung-still-leads-in-lcd-hdtv-shipments-with-vizio-close-behind-lg-moves-up-while-sharp-dips-further/3920" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Samsung Joins Field Seeking to Bring ‘Apps’ to TVs]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/SamsungJoinsFieldSeekingtoBringAppstoTVs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>The Wall Street Journal<br />August 30, 2010<br />By Nick Wingfield <br /><br />Ken Lowe, vice president and co-founder of Irvine, Calif., television Vizio Inc., which offers apps through Yahoo's Connected TV service on its sets, says television is "morphing into an entertainment portal." He believes Internet video apps on televisions will be especially appealing to younger viewers, who are habituated to watching video over the Internet<br /><br />To read more of this article please <a href="http://boomstyles.com/vizio-unveils-new-line-hdtvs-full-array-truled-lcd-tech" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amtran Logistics, Inc has been selected for the 2010 Best of Irvine Award in the Television Sets category]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/AmtranLogisticsInchasbeenselectedforthe2010BestofIrvineAwardintheTelevisionSetscategory</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations<br /> <br /> 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. <br /> <br /> To read more about this award please <a href="https://www.uscaaward.com/Winner.aspx?cc=CV3-LNPK-3V3&amp;utm_source=UC-RE&amp;utm_medium=Email&amp;utm_content=633&amp;utm_term=U-V1&amp;utm_campaign=N-R" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:13:25 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[VIZIO TruLED 55” XVT553SV HDTV Review]]></title>
      <link>http://www.vizio.com/news/VizioTruLED55XVT553SVHDTVReview</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>G4<br />August 24, 2010 <br />By Moye Ishimoto <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.vizio.com/led-lcd-hdtvs/xvt553sv.html" target="_blank">4 Seals of Approval (Out of 5!)</a><br />-&ldquo;The features and picture quality are really good, and it&rsquo;s one of the best buys we&rsquo;ve seen on an LED TV.&rdquo;<br />-&ldquo;This is the sleekest Vizio we&rsquo;ve ever reviewed.&rdquo;<br />-&ldquo;All of the inputs are underneath or on the side so wall-mounting this TV should be no problem.&rdquo;<br />-&ldquo;It has built-in Wi-fi, access to Internet apps and a remote control with a slide out keyboard, all of which work well.&rdquo;<br />-&ldquo;Vizio&rsquo;s Internet apps are second to none with Flickr, Twitter, Netflix, Facebook, Pandora and access to a ton of online videos.&rdquo;<br />-&ldquo;Using the interface was fast, easy and pretty much exactly what we want.&rdquo;<br />-&ldquo;The blacks are very deep because this TV has 120 zones of local dimming LEDs.&rdquo;</p>
<p>To read more of this review please <a href="http://g4tv.com/attackoftheshow/gadgetpr0n/71908/Vizio-TruLED-55-XVT553SV-HDTV-Review.html" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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