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Ronak Patel
Stealth • 20h
What happens when India's leading wearable brand teams up with Audio's royalty? I'll tell you why this partnership is really brilliant. Did you read the news that Noise, which shipped over 4.2 million smartwatches last year, just tied up with Bose - The audio giant with 60+ years of audio engineering excellence, and this collaboration isn't just about creating a product. As I uncover the details, you realize that this is a masterstroke in strategic marketing. But before that, did you know India's wearables market hit $4.9 billion in 2023 and is expected to go to $9.4 billion by 2028? THAT'S GROWTH. But just 18% of this market is premium, and that's where Noise has made some real big noise. They launched the Noise Masterbuds just days ago, featuring Bose's signature active noise cancelling, an impressive 44-hour battery life. All this at very affordable price point of Rs.7999 Why is this so smart? 1] Noise gets Bose's world-beating audio technology. Here we are talking about a company whose noise cancellation technology is even used in NASA's space shuttles. 2] Noise already has distribution channels reaching over 26,000 pin codes across India. They can now deliver premium products to places where international brands struggle to reach. 3] The timing is just perfect. Indian consumers are now spending 35% more on premium tech products compared to just three years ago. This partnership isn't just about products, its about positioning. Noise is leveraging Bose's esteemed reputation to reposition itself in the premium segment while still retaining its affordability. A combination that's poised to resonate with India's humongous middle class. To business leaders reading this, this is how you leverage partnerships to enter new market segments without starting from scratch. Smart business don't just grow, they evolve. Do you know of any such partnerships which have been leveraged for the benefit of both the partners? Mention in the replies below, and do share it with someone who might use it.
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