Ruslan Kogan

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News and interviews on Ruslan Kogan including trends, features, blogs and community conversations from an Australian business perspective.

Thursday, 28 June 2012

WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK: Gen Y can’t recall brands – so stay consistent

New research shows Gen Y shoppers can’t recall brands as well as they used to. The answer isn’t being louder – it’s being smarter about how you market.

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Hotel booking site does a Kogan, starts showing Mac users more expensive options

First it was tech entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan telling shoppers they’d be charged more for using outdated technology, and now an American company has followed suit – offering Mac users more shopping options.

Thursday, 21 June 2012

WHAT WE LEARNED THIS WEEK: There’s no excuse for outdated software

Ruslan Kogan caused a stir last week when he started taxing IE7 users. But it raises a good point – there’s no excuse for using outdated software.

Friday, 15 June 2012

Could Kogan be right? How using Internet Explorer is costing businesses

The Kogan tax might have a degree of merit, according to some web developers.

Kogan provocateur

Ruslan Kogan is an expert at stirring the pot, but he’s also got some innovative ideas.

Monday, 19 March 2012

The Retail Leaders Forum - Part 2: The elephant in the room

How much we pay, compared to our cousins overseas, is now a major issue for retailers due to the strong Aussie dollar.

Wednesday, 16 March 2011

Why the hard sell is dead: Kogan

There are hundreds of thousands of conferences, seminars and books all focused on the supposed 'art of selling'. But this is 'old-school' thinking.

Monday, 07 March 2011

Cars, Apple & tech bubbles

There’s plenty happening today – a big chunk of Carsales has been sold, Google’s still hunting acquisitions and Kogan’s made another big claim.

Wednesday, 02 March 2011

JB Hi-Fi chief denies Ruslan Kogan claim that 30% of sales come from Apple products

JB Hi-Fi chief executive Terry Smart has defended his company, saying tech entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan’s description of JB Hi-Fi as “Apple’s bitch” is “way off”.

Friday, 04 February 2011

Pricing innovation

Whatever you think of Ruslan Kogan – in Gerry Harvey’s case, not much – his new pricing model is nothing if not innovative.

Thursday, 02 December 2010

Kogan launches new business model to let users buy gadgets at cheaper prices during manufacturing cycle

Online tech retailer Kogan has unveiled a new pricing model which allows shoppers to buy certain products at a cheaper price early in the manufacturing cycle.

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Kogan goes international with launch of UK site

Kogan, the online consumer electronics retailer, has expanded to the UK, beginning operations in the country last night Australian time.

Wednesday, 27 October 2010

Telstra unveils $299 Android tablet, but experts warn market is becoming too competitive

Telstra’s T-Tab, aimed at price-conscious users, includes web access and SMS and telephone capabilities

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Retail giants Harvey Norman and JB HiFi worry as high dollar deflates prices

Retail giants Harvey Norman and JB HiFi complain the high value of the Australian dollar is exacerbating price deflation on gadgets such as LCD televisions.

Wednesday, 25 August 2010

Gerry Harvey vs. Ruslan Kogan – will frugal customers look for brand names or discounts?

Gerry Harvey launches attack against online tech entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan, calling him a “con” and saying customers will always choose well-established brands over cheap, discounted products.

Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Kogan Technologies to release eBook Reader

Kogan Electronics, founded by entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan, set to launch eBook reader in order to take advantage of the massive hype surrounding the Amazon Kindle and Apple iPad.