Franklin will lead global marketing across Ampetronic and Listen Technologies and advance the brands’ shared mission to make audio accessible for everyone everywhere
Listen Technologies, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 27 years, and Ampetronic, a global leader in hearing loop systems, have promoted Kim Franklin to Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Franklin will define and drive global marketing strategy across Ampetronic and Listen Technologies. The brands create assistive listening solutions that make clear audio accessible in any environment or setting.
Franklin joined Listen Technologies in 2014 and most recently was global vice president of marketing. Franklin has formulated and implemented strategic marketing initiatives that have helped Listen Technologies increase brand awareness and revenue.
Strategic partnership brings the first Auracast™ based assistive listening system
Franklin has played a key role in communicating Listen Technologies’ and Ampetronic’s strategic partnership under Allvida. Franklin also led the launch of Auri™, the world’s first Auracast™ broadcast audio-based assistive listening system that Listen Technologies and Ampetronic co-developed.
“Kim has been instrumental in helping align Listen Technologies and Ampetronic, integrate processes, and foster synergies so the two brands operate as one company with one voice,” said Maile Keone, president and CEO of Ampetronic | Listen Technologies. “Kim connects marketing performance to business growth. Under her leadership, Ampetronic | Listen Technologies will continue to emphasize product innovation, meeting customer needs, and advancing audio accessibility across industries and settings.”
Innovative assistive listening solutions increase accessibility
Listen Technologies and Ampetronic represent inclusive innovation. Their products and solutions create equal access to audio for everyone, regardless of environment, hearing ability, or device. The brands have deep channel relationships and vertical expertise. They also have a history of industry firsts, from ListenIR and ListenWIFI to Auri™, the first Auracast™ ready professional assistive listening system.
“It’s an honor to work with Ampetronic | Listen Technologies and exciting to be advancing audio accessibility for everyone,” said Franklin. “We are passionate about our commitment to quality, service, and accessibility, and bringing faster innovation and more targeted support to our customers and partners around the globe.”
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