RIAC Hires Marketing Manager

bossa · 08-16-2013, 08:23 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I love the self-written self-descriptions of those in the business community. Most people would blush to write such things about themselves. Ah well, I hope he can actually help with Pentax's marketing in a positive way. I know what I'd tell him he ought to do first, but then I bet some here could guess.

Tell him to stick his dignitas up his gravitas?

noser · 08-17-2013, 07:38 AM

I haven't seen it in the previous 6 pages, so....

Pentax is dooooomed!

...sigh...

RockvilleBob · 08-17-2013, 02:00 PM

Originally posted by noser

I haven't seen it in the previous 6 pages, so....

Pentax is dooooomed!

...sigh...

Why are you here?

**woodywesty** · 08-20-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

If they do drop the K mount that means I will be able to pickup K5iis a dime a dozen and so many lovely K mount lenses I don't have yet, at rock bottom prices.
That'll hold me till I die.

C'mon Ricoh - drop the K!

JK

Well, I've got to believe that the Pentax brand won't be dropped, however if they did I'd do the same thing.. buy a couple K5ii bodies and some more lenses at discount prices and that would hold me the rest of my life. I'm a Pentax guy and have been so for more than 40 years and if I lived long enough to need a bunch more gear I wouldn't buy from the company that killed Pentax.... guess I'd have to look at Nikon or Canon...

Bob

Transit · 08-20-2013, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

I love the self-written self-descriptions of those in the business community. Most people would blush to write such things about themselves. .....

yeah

I want to be a 'thought leader' too

Kunzite · 08-20-2013, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by woodywesty

Well, I've got to believe that the Pentax brand won't be dropped, however if they did I'd do the same thing.. buy a couple K5ii bodies and some more lenses at discount prices and that would hold me the rest of my life. I'm a Pentax guy and have been so for more than 40 years and if I lived long enough to need a bunch more gear I wouldn't buy from the company that killed Pentax.... guess I'd have to look at Nikon or Canon...

Bob

Blame Hoya, Sparx and Mr. Fumio Urano for Pentax' lost independence. And, of course, blame Pentax own weakness which, betrayal aside, made it possible.
Ricoh simply bought a camera division which was for sale.

**monochrome** · 08-20-2013, 03:28 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Blame Hoya, Sparx and Mr. Fumio Urano for Pentax' lost independence. And, of course, blame Pentax own weakness which, betrayal aside, made it possible.
Ricoh simply bought a camera division which was for sale.

Well you could blame Phillips for not delivering the promised sensor for the MX-D. Or 80's management for the ME-F instead of Minolta. Or 70's management for allowing Olympus to sandbag them. Or 60's management for sticking to screwmount - goodness, that let Canon and Nikon in the game!

The only thing that matters is, "What are you gonna do about it?".

Kunzite · 08-20-2013, 03:35 PM

I forgot to say that I would rather use a more constructive approach than looking for someone to blame

Docrwm · 08-20-2013, 04:17 PM

In light of the recent 35 & 50 fiasco with the Official Pentax webstore and the letter from the new "thought leader" for online, leading edge, marketing - how has he handled this first official issue since his announced assumption of his duties?

**monochrome** · 08-20-2013, 04:53 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

In light of the recent 35 & 50 fiasco with the Official Pentax webstore and the letter from the new "thought leader" for online, leading edge, marketing - how has he handled this first official issue since his announced assumption of his duties?

Not sure the process of "handling" is complete yet. Note the letter was sent to PENTAX Forums members, not RIAC customers. At this point it appears we were early in the outreach and correction process, which is meaningful. At the very least we were singled out for a direct apology.

Kunzite · 08-20-2013, 11:15 PM

Originally posted by Docrwm

In light of the recent 35 & 50 fiasco with the Official Pentax webstore and the letter from the new "thought leader" for online, leading edge, marketing - how has he handled this first official issue since his announced assumption of his duties?

I missed that - what fiasco? Could you please give me any detail about it, and a link to the letter as well? Thanks.

jamarley · 08-21-2013, 06:29 AM

See this: (the letter is on the last page of the thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/234196-pentax-35mm-150...enses-too.html
And this:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/234815-penta...ml#post2484865

And don't forget the popcorn and antacids.

gazonk · 08-22-2013, 01:42 AM

Originally posted by jamarley

See this: (the letter is on the last page of the thread
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/234196-pentax-35mm-150...enses-too.html
And this:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/234815-penta...ml#post2484865

And don't forget the popcorn and antacids.

Whoops :-)

(I don't quite understand why the 50/1.8 is more expensive than the 35/2.4, though!)

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08-16-2013, 08:23 PM	#76
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Originally posted by Docrwm I love the self-written self-descriptions of those in the business community. Most people would blush to write such things about themselves. Ah well, I hope he can actually help with Pentax's marketing in a positive way. I know what I'd tell him he ought to do first, but then I bet some here could guess. Tell him to stick his dignitas up his gravitas?

08-17-2013, 07:38 AM	#77
noser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Calgary, AB CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 292	I haven't seen it in the previous 6 pages, so.... *Pentax is dooooomed!* ...sigh...

08-17-2013, 02:00 PM	#78
RockvilleBob Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Lewes DE USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,780	Originally posted by noser I haven't seen it in the previous 6 pages, so.... *Pentax is dooooomed!* ...sigh... Why are you here?

08-20-2013, 02:18 PM	#79
woodywesty Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Northern Wisconsin Posts: 725	Originally posted by crewl1 If they do drop the K mount that means I will be able to pickup K5iis a dime a dozen and so many lovely K mount lenses I don't have yet, at rock bottom prices. That'll hold me till I die. C'mon Ricoh - drop the K! JK Well, I've got to believe that the Pentax brand won't be dropped, however if they did I'd do the same thing.. buy a couple K5ii bodies and some more lenses at discount prices and that would hold me the rest of my life. I'm a Pentax guy and have been so for more than 40 years and if I lived long enough to need a bunch more gear I wouldn't buy from the company that killed Pentax.... guess I'd have to look at Nikon or Canon... Bob

08-20-2013, 02:23 PM	#80
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Docrwm I love the self-written self-descriptions of those in the business community. Most people would blush to write such things about themselves. ..... yeah I want to be a 'thought leader' too

08-20-2013, 02:42 PM	#81
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by woodywesty Well, I've got to believe that the Pentax brand won't be dropped, however if they did I'd do the same thing.. buy a couple K5ii bodies and some more lenses at discount prices and that would hold me the rest of my life. I'm a Pentax guy and have been so for more than 40 years and if I lived long enough to need a bunch more gear I wouldn't buy from the company that killed Pentax.... guess I'd have to look at Nikon or Canon... Bob Blame Hoya, Sparx and Mr. Fumio Urano for Pentax' lost independence. And, of course, blame Pentax own weakness which, betrayal aside, made it possible. Ricoh simply bought a camera division which was for sale.

08-20-2013, 03:28 PM	#82
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Kunzite Blame Hoya, Sparx and Mr. Fumio Urano for Pentax' lost independence. And, of course, blame Pentax own weakness which, betrayal aside, made it possible. Ricoh simply bought a camera division which was for sale. Well you could blame Phillips for not delivering the promised sensor for the MX-D. Or 80's management for the ME-F instead of Minolta. Or 70's management for allowing Olympus to sandbag them. Or 60's management for sticking to screwmount - goodness, that let Canon and Nikon in the game! The only thing that matters is, "What are you gonna do about it?".

08-20-2013, 03:35 PM	#83
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	I forgot to say that I would rather use a more constructive approach than looking for someone to blame

08-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#84
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	In light of the recent 35 & 50 fiasco with the Official Pentax webstore and the letter from the new "thought leader" for online, leading edge, marketing - how has he handled this first official issue since his announced assumption of his duties?

08-20-2013, 04:53 PM	#85
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Docrwm In light of the recent 35 & 50 fiasco with the Official Pentax webstore and the letter from the new "thought leader" for online, leading edge, marketing - how has he handled this first official issue since his announced assumption of his duties? Not sure the process of "handling" is complete yet. Note the letter was sent to PENTAX Forums members, not RIAC customers. At this point it appears we were early in the outreach and correction process, which is meaningful. At the very least we were singled out for a direct apology.

08-20-2013, 11:15 PM	#86
Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Originally posted by Docrwm In light of the recent 35 & 50 fiasco with the Official Pentax webstore and the letter from the new "thought leader" for online, leading edge, marketing - how has he handled this first official issue since his announced assumption of his duties? I missed that - what fiasco? Could you please give me any detail about it, and a link to the letter as well? Thanks.

08-21-2013, 06:29 AM	#87
jamarley Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Jersey Photos: Gallery Posts: 409	See this: (the letter is on the last page of the thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/234196-pentax-35mm-150...enses-too.html And this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/234815-penta...ml#post2484865 And don't forget the popcorn and antacids.

08-22-2013, 01:42 AM	#88
gazonk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oslo area, Norway Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,746	Originally posted by jamarley See this: (the letter is on the last page of the thread https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-price-watch/234196-pentax-35mm-150...enses-too.html And this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/general-photography-industry/234815-penta...ml#post2484865 And don't forget the popcorn and antacids. Whoops :-) (I don't quite understand why the 50/1.8 is more expensive than the 35/2.4, though!)