AV+ from Commercial Integrator: Recent Episodes
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AV+, the new podcast from Commercial Integrator magazine, tackles all things commercial tech & pro AV integration.
CTI acquiring Vistacom — news that broke Feb. 13 — is arguably the biggest pro AV merger and acquisition news in months. That's why Commercial Integrator brought together John Laughlin, CEO and president of CTI, as well as Angela Nolan, formerly the CEO of Vistacom, to give AV+ the inside scoop.
Here, they touch on how the deal came together and, more importantly, why each company chose the other. In this candid discussion, Laughlin and Nolan go into detail on the timeline for the acquisition, why this was the right time for Vistacom to become part of a larger organization, how the move affects existing Vistacom team members, what it means for the future of the command-and-control segment, and how existing Vistacom customers will benefit from leveraging CTI's infrastructure.
This half-hour conversation addresses all the things you're dying to know about CTI's acquisition of Vistacom, with the answers coming straight from the principals in the deal.
Check it out!
On this special edition of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, group editor, commercial and security, Emerald,talks with Todd Bouman, EVP, proAV display business, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. Together, they discuss the latest on the company's Sharp/NEC joint venture and how the company has gained brand clarity under the Sharp name. In addition, the duo discusses Sharp's sustainable solutions, key product launches and updates at ISE 2024.
The duo touches on all of the following:
- Sharp's business strategy, product roadmap and brand clarity as it relates to the joint venture (5:02)
- Vendor-integrator partnerships and customer satisfaction (10:04)
- Sharp's sustainable solutions, product launches and updates at ISE 2024 (13:17)
- and much more!
This special edition of the AV+ podcast is brought to you by Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America.
On this episode of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security at Emerald,talks with Frederick Loucks, consultant to manufacturers, integrators and end-user organization, about the need for integrators to have a value-based, proactive approach rather than a conventional reactive approach. He emphasizes the significance of technology integration and the concept of outcome assurance.
The duo discusses the following:
- the importance of invisible technology that supports the performance without distracting from it (1:47)
- how technology should serve a purpose and bring value, not be an end in instead (6:31)
- managing AV at scale (1:53)
- delivering value to customer through technology solution, rather than price (6:03)
- building sticky relationships with customers (6:05)
- monitoring and managed services (9:57)
- monitoring and asset management in enterprise AV systems (14:26)
- and much more!
This content is brought to you by SnapOne.
On this episode of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, talks with Shane Vega, VP of marketing at Userful, about the trends shaping control rooms and operations centers.
The duo discusses the following:
- the importance of operator fatigue and attention to detail (4:24)
- digital transformation in control room environments (6:31)
- the role of human machine interfaces in improving industrial control processes (13:53)
- videoconferencing and real-time data sharing impacts on how operators respond to emergencies (15:41)
- the importance of cross-functional workflows (22:34)
- and much more!
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On this episode of AV+ host, Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, talks with two industry luminaries, Jennifer Goodyer, sales manager at RTSales and Erica Carroll, sales manager, product training and adoption at Mersive Technologies, about about the Rosie Riveter foundation.
They discuss the following:
- What is Rosie the Riveter campaign and how to get involved? (13:10)
- Fundraising efforts in conjunction with AVIXA Women's Council (15:24)
- Nurturing interest in AV at a young age (17:36)
- The importance of diversity on panels (22:37)
- and much more!
This podcast is brought to you with the support of ViewSonic. With 35 years of display expertise, ViewSonic offers a wide range of workplace solutions, including DVLED videowalls for lobbies and auditoriums, large-format displays for conference rooms and training rooms, interactive displays for small meeting spaces, and executive monitors for homes and offices. Check out https://vsfinch.es/Commercial-Integrator to learn more.
As we celebrate International Women's Day (#IWD2023), AV+ is honored to be joined by four inspiring women in the commercial AV industry. From VPs, managers, thought-leaders, to engineers and advocates, these women are changing the landscape in the audiovisual industry and making their mark on the world. Hear stories from these industry luminaries:
- Tammy Fuqua, developer partner manager for Q-SYS; co-chair AVIXA Women's Council; LAOC co-leader for the AVIXA Women's Council
- Althea Ricketts, VP of corporate initiatives as Shure; AVIXA leadership search committee & AVIXA foundation board member; WAVIT board member
- Susan Whilhite, business development manager for Enterprise at SnapOne; founding director of WAVIT; LAOC co-leader for the AVIXA Women's Council
- Ericka Shumpert, event marketing manager at AVI-SPL; lead for AVIXA Women's Council Tampa Group
Joined by host, Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, the group discusses the following:
- What does it mean to embrace equity? How, as an industry, can we do this? (2:12)
- How can we, as an industry, intentionally welcome more women in the industry? (12:13)
- The importance of getting more women into the industry and having great allies in it (22:19)
- How can we move the needle for those who are just joining the industry? (29:22)
- and much more!
Listen to the full discussion above. For additional, #IWD2023 coverage, visit CommercialIntegrator.com.
In this edition of AV+, the podcast for the commercial AV integration industry, thought leaders from Sharp/NEC help to disambiguate classes and categories of displays, while also delving deeply into an exciting new offering: the 4P-B AQUOS commercial TV series.
Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief ofCommercial Integrator and host of AV+, is joined by Sharp/NEC's Gary Bailer, director of product management, display products, and Ben Hardy, senior product manager, large-format displays, for this incredibly illuminating half-hour conversation.
This content is brought to you by Sharp NEC Display Solutions.
On this episode of the AV+ Podcast, AV industry veteran Jeff Singer discusses how manufacturers and others in our industry can aspire to "own the room" with end-to-end solutions. Singer provides insights on how manufacturers can "own the room," what kind of pivots manufacturers, integrators and the industry, as a whole, need to make, and the skill sets needed to broaden.
Joined by host, Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, the duo discusses the following:
- the drive to "own the room" with end-to-end solutions, fully integrated solutions (1:45)
- how manufacturers are trying to solve the problem of interoperability (5:03)
- the need for better industry software development (8:15)
- …and much more!
This episode is sponsored by ViewSonic. ViewSonic's CDE30 series, 4k high brightness displays, range from 43-to-98 inches, and are the company's most connected displays yet with HDMI 2.1 input, HDMI 2.0 output, USB-C direct connectivity, local and remote display management and certified AV control system interoperability. Check out ViewSonic's complete line of commercial displays to learn more.
Listen to the full discussion with Singer above.
On the heels of returning from ISE 2023 in Barcelona, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Control Concepts' Steve Greenblatt and Brittany DiCesare on their takeaways from this year's show.
The trio discusses the following:
- ISE 2023 in comparison to other trade shows (2:33)
- Diversification and interoperability in the industry (13:21)
- AV industry's shift toward experiential (17:57)
- …and much more!
Watch or listen to the discussion in full above. Visit CommercialIntegrator.com for more exclusive coverage of the ISE show in Barcelona.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Paul Dexter, founder and CEO of Jetbuilt. Dexter provides insight and data into our annual State of the Industry report.
The duo discusses the following:
- the ebbs and flows of the economy that make or break your business (1:57)
- the impact of a recession on the AV industry (3:52)
- how interest rates are affecting the integration ecosystem (6:23)
- the chip shortage and its impact (14:14)
- selling software (26:53)
- …and much more!
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Ron Berty, business development manager at Matrox, about some common misconceptions when it comes to video-over-IP transmission and AVoIP implementation. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply when it comes to IP transmission of AV content, and Berty explains why.
In addition to tackling the misconceptions around AVoIP transmission, the duo discusses the following:
- What an interframe codec is, and how it differs from a high compression codec (4:23)
- Latency and network topology (11:10)
- How to synchronize real-time data in the control room with the cloud (15:54)
- …and much, much more!
This AV+ podcast is brought to you by ViewSonic. Visit vsfinch.es/Commercial-Integrator to learn more about the company's remarkable lineup of commercial displays, interactive flatpanels for K-12 school districts and much more.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with founding board members of the newly created Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) organization. Hear from Gina Sansivero, VP of marketing & corporate communications at AtlasIED and industry-legend Cory Schaeffer, who serves as an advisor to WAVIT.
In this week's podcast, the group discusses WAVIT's origins and mission to empower women in commercial AV and IT industries:
- WAVIT's origins (2:27)
- WAVIT's tagline & mission (8:58)
- DEI in industry (18:26)
- How to get involved (24:52)
- Mentorship (26:50)
- …and much more!
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On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Dan Gundry, VP & managing director of VuWall, USA and Angela Nolan, CEO of Vistacom. Gundry shares his personal great reset after working at Vistacom for 20 years. Vistacom was recently named Commercial Integrator's 2022 Integrator of the Year.
Here, the duo discusses the following:
- The importance of both employers and employees not taking each other for granted (8:44)
- Aligning the long-range and short-term goals of employees with the goals of the company (10:42)
- How to have a difficult conversation with your boss (15:24)
- How to keep reputation intact after leaving a company (21:20)
- Separation agreements (27:30)
- ..and much more!
Listen to the discussion in full above. For more exclusive interviews, visit CommercialIntegrator.com.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Iowa State's Mike Pederson, on the fever for 4K and 8K video resolutions.
Here, the duo discusses the following:
- Why 4K and 8K specs are a buzz in the display world than others (1:36)
- What are the limits of human visual acuity? (3:53))
- Applications where 4K and 8K add value (6:00)
- High Dynamic Range vs. Standard Dynamic Range (7:46)
- Is Content King (13:30)
- Best practices for being a consultative strategic partner (16:20)
- ..and much more!
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On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Mike Casper, CEO at Azumo, on the supply-chain and potential solutions for vendors in this podcast.
The duo discusses the following:
- The prospects of a recession coming into 2023 and beyond (2:28)
- Brand equity in sourcing (9:21)
- The most critical decisions business leaders are going to have to make in the supply-chain (13:16)
- Partnering with large-scale manufacturers (19:11)
- Navigating the supply-chain crunch (23:58)
- ..and much more!
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On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Jay Phillips, chief revenue officer at Userful. Phillips, an expert on disruptive innovations, platform-based approaches and software-as-a-service models delves deeper into these topics in this podcast.
In the video above, the duo discusses the following:
What is a platform approach and why it's important (2:27)
Software-as-a-Service and the future (4:55)
What's happening in the cloud and how it's disrupting the industry (6:16)
How to be more of thought leader and embrace disruption (14:29)
Open Standards and the AV industry landscape (16:48)
Supply Chain (24:44)
How integrators can modernize their approach to attract enterprise organizations (27:12)
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On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Alan Brawn, principal of Brawn Consulting and CI's very own monthly Brains & Brawn contributor. With 70% of purchasing decisions happening before a salesperson gets involved, the role of a salesperson is changing and the marketing goes hand-in-hand with the product itself. The duo discuss the following:
- the ideal customer profile (4:42)
- the difference between sales and marketing (8:14)
- methodologies marketing and sales people in the commercial AV industry and integration companies should be implementing (13:54)
- and much more!
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On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with industry luminary Hal Truax, VP of sales and marketing at Hall Technologies. The duo discuss some of the challenges with unified communications and collaboration (UC&C), such as video quality and bandwidth; compatibility and interoperability between devices and much more.
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On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, continues our series of 40 under 40 honorees with two of TD SYNNEX's honorees: Anna Wrice, senior partner business manager of collaboration and Graham Kelly, senior manager, North American field sales. They discuss their career trajectories and the lessons they've learned that have shaped them to where they are today.
For more 40 under 40, Class of 2022 coverage, visit CommercialIntegrator.com.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with AV industry veteran Mike White on digital signage and how integrators can leverage the opportunities available to them. They discuss some of the challenges that have manifested from digital signage in the last few years and ways integrators can overcome those challenges to realize recurring monthly revenue and actionable ROI.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with superstar from CI's 40 Influencers Under 40, the class of 2022: Frank Padikkala, technical sales engineer at Audinate and chair of AVIXA's Diversity Council, on how to embrace one's own individuality.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with three more honorees from CI's 40 Influencers Under 40, Class of 2022: Steffan Ramage, vice president of sales and marketing, Pro-Tech Management, Alex Fortin, president, NDS Integration, Joe Dunbar, visual sales specialist at Starin. They discuss what ignites their passion for the industry, how they got into it, and recruiting for the next generation of AV professionals.
For more 40 Influencers Under 40, exclusive interviews, visit CommercialIntegrator.com.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with two more of the AV industry's leading superstars from CI's 40 Influencers Under 40, the class of 2022: Mike Slamer, executive AV engineer at Warner Bros Discovery and Xzavia Killikelly, audiovisual design consultant, Conference Technologies, Inc. (CTI). They discuss their backgrounds, how they got into the AV industry, what they love about it and the importance of leveraging diverse backgrounds.
For further 40 Influencers Under 40 content, visit CommercialIntegrator.com.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with three more of the AV industry's leading superstars from CI's 40 influencers under 40, Class of 2022: Andrew Gross, VP of Sales, Xyte; Cassie Wells, corporate sales manager, CCS Presentation Systems and Jenny Hicks, group head of technology, Midwich Group PLC. They discuss their backgrounds, how they got into the industry, what they love about it and the importance of recognizing in-house superstars.
For more 40 Influencers under 40, Class of 2022 content, visit CommercialIntegrator.com
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with four more of the AV industry's leading superstars from CI's 40 influencers under 40, Class of 2022: Cory Allen, director of services at Exertis Almo, Monique Rezaei, director of NA Channels, Teams Rooms at Microsoft, Britton Gates, associate partner and audiovisual consultant at Newcomb & Boyd; Katelyn Kazanowski, director of sales at PTG. They discuss their backgrounds, how they got into the industry and how they are following their passions.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Al Ayulo, senior vice president and general manager at AVI-SPL's west region. The duo discusses how to build high performing teams and how to make sure you're attracting the right team members and be on the lookout for the right team member at all times.
On this AV+ Podcast, Commercial Integrator continues its celebration of 40 under 40, Class of 2022 honorees. This episode features Alli Gritt, UCC practice program coordinator, AVI-SPL; Anthony Magarelli, director of engineering at AudioVisual, USIS AudioVisual Systems; and Samantha Potter, manager of commercial and install audio at Allen & Heath USA. The trio talk about their experiences working in commercial AV and how to make it better and more intentional.
Commercial Integrator continues its celebration of 40 Influencers under 40, Class of 2022. On this AV+ podcast episode, host and editor-in-chief, Dan Ferrisi is joined by 40 under 40 honorees: Kate Adkins, UX engineering manager, Root Integrated Systems; Eric Jingst, enterprise architect, AVI Systems; Kaylie Shaffer, senior manager of public relations, Crestron Electronics; and Annie Foster, associate director of classroom technologies, Washington and Lee University. They discuss how to avoid stagnancy and embrace new challenges.
Commercial Integrator continues it's celebration of 40 Influencers under 40, Class of 2022. On this AV+ podcast episode, host and editor-in-chief, Dan Ferrisi is joined by 40 under 40 honorees: Chanan Averbuch, EVP of the Americas, Primeview Displays; Brittany DiCesare, client success manager, Control Concepts, Thomas Hauser, software engineer, AVI-SPL, David Pequeno, regional account manager, Sony. They discuss pushing beyond boundaries in the AV industry.
This AV+ podcast continues our series of discussions with our 40 Influencers Under 40, Class of 2022. CI's editor-in-chief, Dan Ferrisi, welcomes Joe Dolce, senior territory account manager at Panasonic Connect; Shannon Shamoon, global PR lead at Poly; and Jeffrey Franck, systems design engineer, Conference Technologies, Inc. (CTI), to the podcast. They chat about building skills sets and continuing growth.
For more coverage of Commercial Integrator's #40under40 visit CommercialIntegrator.com.
This AV+ podcast kicks off a series of discussions with our 40 influencers under 40, Class of 2022. CI's editor-in-chief, Dan Ferrisi, welcomes Steven Mason, Global Account Manager at AVI-SPL, Jennifer Goodyer, Sales Manager at RTSales, Inc, Jenn Steinhardt, AV Design Consultant at Shen Milsom & Wilke (SM&W), and Will DeWitt, Learning Environments Manager at The University of Southern California, to the podcast. They chat about diversifying AV and retaining young talent.
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Back by popular demand, Jeff Singer, a 20+ year veteran of the AV industry with expertise in marketing joins this week's AV+ podcast. The duo discuss the changes in the commercial AV industry, including consolidation among integrators, as well as the shift to service-based models. For more exclusive interviews, visit Commercial Integrator.com.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Vicky Sanville, national sales manager for public sector business at LG Business Solutions. The duo discusses learning environments and how technology integrators with them. They also touch on the LG Business Solutions that can help outfit K-12 and higher ed learning environments for greater educational outcomes.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with Jeff Singer, a 20-year industry veteran on the how marketing has moved away from product-spec driven to more solutions driven marketing.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with members of the Sharp NEC Display Solutions brain trust, including Jody Baines, manger, strategic partnership development and Sonia Lobo, product marketing specialist. They delve into NaViSense, exciting developments in computer vision and data centric AV.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, chats with members of the Control Concepts brain trust, including president and CEO Steve Greenblatt, account manager Brittney DiCesare and marketing specialist Emily Rocha, about InfoComm ’22. Each offers their unique perspective of the show.
On this episode of the Commercial Integrator AV+ podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, announces the winners of CI's BEST Awards at InfoComm in Las Vegas, NV.
Each award highlights products and services that have been genuine difference-makers in the commercial AV industry, helping integrators sustain and grow their businesses.
View the complete list and slideshow here. Listen as Ferrisi chats with the teams behind the award-winning products.
On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, and Amala Reddie, associate editor of CI, welcome David Danto form IMCCA and Poly, and David Maldo, founder/CEO of Let's do Video, to discuss the key takeaways from this year's InfoComm show.
On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes AVIXA's Sean Wargo, senior director of market intelligence, and economist Peter Hansen to discuss the state of the commercial AV industry.
The trio will discuss the macroeconomic effects of the commercial AV industry as a whole; how vertical markets and technology solutions are performing; how integrators can optimize their business positioning to take advantage or respond to economy as it exists today.
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On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Alan Brawn, columnist and principal of Brawn Consulting to discuss how the sales function in commercial AV has changed, evolved and how one can be an effective salesperson today.
On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes David Danto, the IMCCA's director of emerging technologies and Poly's director of UC strategy and research.
Danto, on the heels of returning from the NAB Show 2022, offers insights, analysis and trends of what he saw while walking the show floor.
On this episode of Commercial Integrator's AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Jeff Shelby, director of North American sales at Senseon to discuss Senseon access control solutions and expertise.
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On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Nancy Knowlton, president and CEO of Nureva Inc to discuss building, sustaining and evolving company culture.
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On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Chris Miller, executive director of PSNI Global Alliance to discuss key takeaways from PSNI Summersummit and how integrators can operate their businesses more effectively.
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On this episode of Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes David Danto, the IMCCA's director of emerging technologies and Poly's director of UC strategy and research.
Danto, on the heels of returning from Enterprise Connect 2022, discusses what the show tells us about how commercial AV will adapt to the ongoing changes in the enterprise, particularly when it comes the work from home (WFH) movement, the great resignation and how the technologies will impact integrators.
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On this week's Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Mark Coxon, Business Development Director XTG, AVI-SPL Experience Technology Group. The duo discusses embracing experiential AV and the opportunities it provides.
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On this week's Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Steve Greenblatt, president and founder of Control Concepts, Inc. The duo discusses pivoting your integration business to sell specialized, niche service and knowledge.
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Editor-in-Chief, Dan Ferrisi welcomes Stephen Heywood of PTZOptics to this week's AV+ podcast. The duo discuss the opportunities for integrators to sell services, expertise and consultation to esports clients.
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On this week's Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief, welcomes Bradford Benn, chief advisist at experiential design firm Advisist Group. The duo discuss if AV is really IT and the technology convergence.
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Dan Gundry, Managing Director, Control Room Solutions, Vistacom joins this week's podcast to discuss tips for integration businesses struggling to attract, hire and retain talent.
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Chris Neto, marketing development manager at Starin, a Midwich Group company, joins this week's AV+ podcast to discuss how AV integrators can better market/brand themselves.
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On this week’s Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief of CI, welcomes Sandi Stambaugh, senior vice president, endpoint solutions, at TD SYNNEX.
The two discuss the coming together of TD SYNNEX and how the organization can help commercial AV integrators and their businesses.
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On this week's Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, Dan Ferrisi, host and editor-in-chief of CI, welcomes Dan Maloney, technical marketing manager and Ron Berty, business development manager at Matrox Video.
The trio discuss the convergence of the commercial and broadcast market; as well as the trend toward open standards and presence of IPMX.
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Listen Technologies joins this week's #AVPlusPod to discuss assistive listening technologies and ways to make inclusive commercial AV environments for those who suffer from hearing loss. For more information, visit commercialintegrator.com.
On this week's Commercial Integrator AV+ Podcast, host, Dan Ferrisi, welcomes Mark Loftus of AV-IQ to explain how the online product database can help integrators with product research. To learn more visit commercialintegrator.com.
Henning Kaltheuner, head of market intelligence at d&b audiotechnik and Richard Bugg, digital product solutions architect at Meyer Sound join this week's AV+ podcast to talk about the latest Avnu Alliance and Milan certification updates. Find out more on commercialintegrator.com.
Hello everyone and welcome to AV+ your weekly source for integration industry news. I’m you’re host Jonathan Blackwood, editorial director of Commercial Integrator, and this is the news for the week of August 20th, 2021. Today’s guest is Richard McPherson of Sharp NEC Display solutions to discuss ActiveScene.
Welcome to AV+ your weekly source for integration industry news. For this week, June 25th, 2021, we bring you the latest news including InfoComm 2021 registration, new acquisitions, partnerships, and products from manufacturers, and more. What’s happening at CI this week include awards programs and new websites from Emerald. Our guest this week is Ryna Pitterle of Sharp NEC Display Solutions on to discuss non-traditional projection.
In this episode of AV+ for June 4, 2021, we cover the news from the past week including new Google updates, studies on remote work and customer habits, and more.
In this week’s episode of AV+ for May 21, 2021, we say goodbye to John Greene of New Era Technology, we discuss the recent cyberattacks in 2021 and the amount of money amassed for hackers, we go over the latest industry news, and we welcome John Hall of Leon Speakers as our guest.
In this episode of AV+ for May 14, 2021, we discuss language processing in meeting spaces, Nureva and Almo, Zoom Rooms, Teams, and more.
In this episode of AV+ for May 7, 2021, our guest is Ed Gibbons of Almo on to discuss the company’s new solar panel installation in their Wisconsin warehouse. Headlines include new Alexa capabilities from Poly, Basecamp CEO banning political talk in the company, a shortage of semiconductors affecting the Pro AV industry, and more.
In this episode of AV+ we have Alan Brawn on to discuss Digital Signage Certification Week. We have headlines from the latest news of the week including Digital Signage Expo being purchased by Questex, VetsinTech Academy offering military veterans tech training, a Solutionz digital signage project at a cannabis dispensary, and more. We also discuss our recent profiles of CEC, ArtMedia Corp., and our recent Distance Learning Deep Dive.
NEC joins the show to discuss the issues that retail, entertainment, and corporate markets are facing right now and what AV can do to help.
Today on AV+, we’re speaking with Lionel Felix from Felix Media Solutions all about some new ways integrators can transition towards signage content.
We’re speaking with Mark Knox at NEC & Brad Thomas at Diversified all about visual solution trends in education spaces right now.
We speak with the owner of DMI Technologies, who does things a little differently when it comes to bidding on AV projects.
Today on AV+ we speak with Frank Padikkala of Diversified about how to avoid cybersecurity breaches in AV projects.
Conversation with Craig Bonner of Kinly is the 2nd part of a series where we examine what it’s like to start a career in Pro AV.
This is part one of a series where we interview AVTweeps all about how they found their careers in the AV integration industry.
CEO of Singlewire Software breaks down how selling MNEC WITH collaboration benefits integrators and their clients.
COO of an integration company talks about his firm’s first experience in the legal cannabis market & how other integrators can follow up.
We roundup a few of the 2021 pro AV predictions from fellow AVTweeps and hear from a couple of them directly.
On episode 134 of AV+, we review some of the most prescient numbers found in our yearly State of the Industry research.
Roundup of pro AV industry news definitely touches on…well, what you’d expect it would. But it also has a few other important footnotes.
On today’s episode of AV+, we speak with a live entertainment expert about what integrators can do to keep the live events industry going.
Lencore breaks down 3 misconceptions many IT directors have about sound masking & how integrators can sell the true value these systems pose.
We hear from two millennials who are starting their tech careers at MSE Audio about what drew each of them to the tech solutions industry.
On this episode of AV+, we learn about a school safety tech affiliate program for installers & some new guidelines that affect them.
This week on AV+ we’re focusing on how classroom AV solutions have changed this year & making the case for projection in distance learning.
On this spooky episode of AV+, installers share their AV job site horror stories and when they felt most scared on the job.
We hear more about AVIXA Diversity Council chairwoman’s thoughts on finding a diverse set of perspectives to speak at the next big industry events.
On this episode of AV+, I’m speaking with Chris Feldman of NEC about why now is the best time to offer system on a chip signage solutions.
On this episode of AV+, our editor Craig MacCormack talks to Taft about what he does to help out and what other integrators can do if they’re interested.
On this episode of AV+, editor Zach Comeau speaks with Mark Winner of TierPM Workforce Solutions all about what AV employees & employers are looking for.
Mobile workforce security is a headache for IT departments — meaning it’s also an opportunity for integrators & MSPs to build relationships and trust.
Our editors come together to learn more about the ISE schedule changes and what we’d all like to see from trade shows this year.
We hear from Scott Lucas of Wilson Electronics about how several large organizations saved their face by investing in cell signal boosters.
AVIXA Pro-AV Business Index for July shows both sales and employment are in growth mode across the landscape—and that’s a good first step toward recovery.
Power management: it’s not the most exciting topic in pro AV. At best, it’s treated as an add-on. But that needs to change.
What’s unique about this year’s 40 AVTweeps Under 40 list? Find out on this episode of AV+.
Yes, Zoom might be taking some of integrators’ share in UCC with their new HaaS offering. But is that really a bad thing?
What is the state of Pro AV hiring right now? We sit down with HireSparks to learn more about what kinds of brands should consider hiring a “go.”
Craig speaks with Bradford Benn about why he decided to create a 5-figure endowment to a museum that honors achievements that made many AV technologies possible.
On episode 113 of AV+, we examine some trends and product highlights in the increasingly important world of outdoor audio visual equipment.
Sound masking systems are technically complex, but it doesn’t have to be a scary system to sell & install. We break it down on ep. 112 of AV+.
On episode 111 of AV+, we chat with one of the co-hosts of the upcoming Presence Summit to find out what integrators can gain from attending.
For the first time, InfoComm went virtual this year. How did the transition go, and what were the highlights of this year’s show? Find out on ep. 110 of AV+
CI editors discuss what sessions they are most looking forward to at the upcoming InfoComm 2020 connected virtual AV trade show.
We are given an inside look at InfoComm 2020 Connected, the virtual trade show that’s now just a little under two weeks away.
This week, we’re taking another break from Coronavirus-related stories to check in on a category we’ve seen grow every year: sound masking.
On episode 106 of AV+, we speak with the founder of AV Hero, an on-demand AV services app bringing the gig economy to the audiovisual industry.
Editor Zach talks with Ed Sharib of integration firm Inspired Technology, about how to sell work from home kits to clients.AV Product Packages That Help Integrators Solve COVID-19-Related Problems
The best thing integrators can do right now is expand their revenue – so here’s a guide to what H.O.W. & fast food needs from technology during COVID-19.
CI editors chat about what working from home problems they think integration firms could help solve on episode 102 of AV+.
If you’re looking for more technicians — either immediately or when COVID blows over — here are some great tips for interviewing candidates.
TBH: this isn’t what we thought our 100th episode would be, but thanks to the NSCA, this ep. of AV+ is probably our most important yet.Connect with NSCA here: https://www.nsca.org/tag/business-continuity/
On episode 99 of Commercial Integrator’s podcast, AV+: Ari Fuchs comes through with some business stability advice for the long term. Ari’s full piece: https://www.commercialintegrator.com/business_resources/operations/av-businesses-long-term-coronavirus/All of this week’s pro AV news: https://www.commercialintegrator.com/av/av-news-to-know-april-3-2020/
Do your employees — or even your clients! — need some Microsoft Teams tips? We’ve got you covered on episode 98 of AV+. More NSCA webinars here: https://www.nsca.org/essentials-library/what-every-integrator-needs-to-know/
We’re not going to lie, this is a serious time for many AV integration firms — but there are things they can do to stay afloat in this economy.
A project of this scale, for such a small space, required smart distribution… and then selling the client on IP over a matrix. On Episode 96 of AV+… The story behind this sports bar with 22 screens and counting is a fascinating example of good salesmanship, openness with the customer, and wisely futureproofing a system […]
These are some NSCA Business and Leadership Conference 2020 lessons Pro AV leaders can bring to their own integration firms.
One of the most important talks at NSCA BLC 2020 centered around the future of work and why humans – not tech – are at the center of it.
On episode 93 of AV+, we run through some tips integrators can reach more potential clients through a better marketing approach.
We scoured the ISE 2020 show floors. Here are the trends in technology we’re taking away from the show this year on episode 92 of AV+. See all our coverage here.
On ep. 91 of AV+, industry journalist Craig MacCormack tells us about how the biggest merger deals in pro AV history happened within 24 hours of each other. Link to the full story: AVI-SPL and Whitlock Mega-Merger Surprised Both Companies’ Execs Too
What are some must-sees on the ISE 2020 show floor? Where should you eat? What Amsterdam attractions should you visit? All this & more on AV+.
On ep. 89 of AV+, we chat with an installer who was able to tackle two of the most common challenges an integrator faces: timing and scope creep. Project article link: AV Integrator Delivers Clear Audio for Cardiovascular Center Despite Being Brought in Late
Facial detection can strike the right balance between security and data collection, and we think it’s about time systems integrators considered it. On this episode of AV+, Adam covers the differences between facial recognition and facial detection and why it’s important to distinguish between them. Find us online: https://www.commercialintegrator.com/
HB Communications’ started working with a charitable agency, who they eventually hired from. Hear the unconventional hiring story on ep. 87 of AV+. Sound masking survey link: https://bit.ly/2Tix75D Video wall control survey link: https://bit.ly/35DllFf
Our editors reflect on pro AV news highlights & themes in 2019 and look into the crystal ball for the year to come.
Integrators, you should be thirsty for craft beer clients. These independant businesses could be a big opportunity for pro AV partners.
Installing 300+ Avocor displays in several global offices is daunting enough. But doing it smoothly? That’s more of a challenge. The manufacturer made it easy.
Just this past summer, there were a number of major internet outages that affected almost everyone that uses the internet. A Google Cloud outage occurred on June 2 which knocked service for most on the U.S. east coast, affecting third-party sites like Discord, Snap and Vimeo, as well as Google’s Gmail and Nest. On July […]
Solutionz exec explains their aim is the to be #1 in the industry. It’s a lofty goal, but one which helped earn them the title of Integrator of the Year.
The ITDRC is trying to help communities struck by disasters get their connections back. Can you do anything to help? The answer is probably “yes.”
If you’re transitioning to AV as a Service, you should be prepared to face strange stories like the IT MSPs in this episode faced.
Creative AV industry personality Phil Cordell, AKA HiPhi, dives into the writing process behind his new TV show, Prince of Pools.
On this haunted episode of AV+, we hear our editor’s most scary job stories, & challenge a new editor to suss out which spooky AV jobsite story is real.
We hear from a leader of the Disney tech team to learn how they designed the latest nighttime show, “Wonderful World of Animation.”
Want to keep customers buying video walls? Hear some advice from Sensory Technology’s EMBRACE Strategist, who has a PhD in Cognitive Development.
Vistacom is led by brother & sister, but they’re not the only family in the business. What is it like to run an integration firm with with your family?
AV as a service contracts begin with your sales reps! What to tell them to have better crucial conversations on episode 74 of pro AV podcast, AV+.
Residential technology products can sometimes be just as applicable to commercial spaces as they are to the home. Here are a few you should know.
Editor-At-Large Craig MacCormack asks Bobby Swartz, President of Starin Marketing what the keys to success are in fostering more service revenue.
The creator of #AVaaSMustDie speaks with us and challenges savvy integrators to create a better AV as a Service model overall.
Could internet outages across the board actually be an opportunity for integrators and managed services? Episode 70 of AV+.
Our new boss gives his initial impressions on working in and around the AV industry thus far on episode 69 of pro AV podcast, AV+.
Dan Schmidtendorff of Communication Company & Ray Bailey of Lone Star are great examples of when AV competition can help, not hinder, each other.
Tom LeBlanc will be greatly missed here at the Commercial Integrator HQ – we send him off to his next venture with this episode of AV+.
On episode 66 of AV+, we examine some trends and product highlights in the increasingly important world of outdoor audio visual equipment.
On episode 65 of AV+ we speak with a leader of the Disney tech team to learn how they designed the latest nighttime show, “Wonderful World of Animation.”
AV industry insights from someone who spoke with many integrators at InfoComm, Brandon Breznick of Premier Mounts. Episode 64 of AV+.
Recent research in the AVIXA IOTA Global Summary says the AV industry will hit $325 billion by 2024. Promisingly, our own research tracks with that.
CI editors run through what InfoComm trends they noticed at this year’s show: from eSports to the actual makeup of attendees.
This audio preview of InfoComm 2019 booths lets you learn more about what Platinum Tools, Mersive, Peerless AV, Premier Mounts, Audinate & more will show.
InfoComm 2019 show is upon us! Are you prepared? Find out (just about) everything you need to know before heading to InfoComm Orlando.
Brandon Breznick of Premier Mounts explains what an eSports venue is, what eSports technology projects look like, and much more.
The average rate of audio visual acquisitions is increasing rapidly. We examine some of the most interesting M&A’s in 2019 thus far on episode 58 of AV+.
AV over IP solutions are more prevalent than ever before. So how do savvy integrators choose between them? More on episode 57 of AV+.
Architect and host of ‘Build It Bigger’ Danny Forster reminds integrators that they have much in common & provides great audio visual sales advice.
Adam asks editors, ‘what do you spend your extra money on?’ as they explore how AV business owners can spend better; news roundup from April. Ep. 55 of AV+.
Why does Crestron Masters matter, and how did the company get 1,200 people to come to rural Connecticut? Episode 54 of AV+.
There’s one need integrators don’t always meet in corporate & higher ed technology jobs: the need for simple, says Nancy Knowlton on episode 53 of AV+.
Tigerpaw Software CEO James Foxall gets gritty on how to best handle your inventory, managed services, and much more on episode 52 of AV+.
AV sales and proposals software company WeSuite has some tips for integrators to avoid leaving money on the table from the very first cold call.
How to keep customers buying video walls? Hear some advice from Sensory Technology’s EMBRACE Strategist on episode 50 of pro AV podcast, AV+.
CI editors recapitulate the best AV business advice they learned from going to NSCA BLC 2019 (Business and Leadership Conference).
At NSCA BLC 2019, our editor-in-chief Tom LeBlanc gathers key AV business advice from some well-respected names in the industry.
On episode 47 of AV+, NSCA director tells us what percentage of their revenue they should have under managed AV services contracts.
On episode 46 of pro AV podcast AV+ we hear from Chuck Wilson on the most popular AV products; plus why the Christie CEO is retiring in April.
In this special episode of AV+ podcast, we offer our Integrated Systems Europe 2019 review: Crestron NVX, Christie MicroTiles LED, companies you probably don't know, Indonesian food and much more.
In this special edition of AV+ podcast, we’re sharing audio from some of our interviews leading up to Integrated Systems Europe because we think it might influence how you decide to take in the trade show — whether you’re in Amsterdam while the RAI Amsterdam show floor is open from February 5-8 or you’re digging […]
On this monthly feature episode of AV+, an ISE guide for beginners; a response to anti-diversity comments; monthly news roundup and editor’s desk.
Where did Michael Bridwell go, and why is he keeping quiet now? These answers – plus a look into Dana Innovations’ dip into commercial – on AV+ episode 44.
It’s no secret that IT decision makers are the new “big bosses” of pro AV — but do you know just how much they’re involved as of 2019?
The biggest disappointment in the pro AV industry this year? The continued lack of diversity and young people coming in. Tune in to ep. 42 of AV+
The AV industry may take a hit to bottom lines in 2019 due to lack of renewable profitability. How to avoid that on episode 41 of AV+.
We run through some of the key challenges integrators can expect to experience in 2019 with episode 40 of pro AV podcast, AV+.
On episode 39 of AV+, CI editors Tom, Craig and Adam talk about the construction of our annual laundry list for the AV integration industry: the State of the Industry 2019.
AV as a service contracts begin with your sales reps! What to tell them to have better crucial conversations on episode 38 of pro AV podcast, AV+.
Episode 37 of AV+ features Jeff Perri of ProdataKey giving his two cents on what integrators can expect from clould-based access control going forward.
On this monthly feature episode of AV podcast, AV+ — Total Tech Summit & integrator of the year Ford AV teaches us key lessons. Plus a holiday surprise.
On episode 35 of AV+, founder of AV Job Finder, a new source for finding and hiring for work in pro AV integration, tells us of his job seeking struggles.
Better meeting room audio is often seen as a bonus, or worse, as barely-important. But it isn’t, and on ep. 34 of AV+, we explain why.
AVI-SPL acquisition of Interactive Solutions sees latter company’s founder now working under his son (but it’s all good). Why it happened and more on AV+.
On this monthly feature episode of pro AV podcast, AV+, Alan Brawn shreds your thinking on classroom technology; ET Group shreds your thinking on CEOs.
We hear from Johnson Controls on where savvy security integrators should turn to stay current with access control tech. Tune in to episode 32 of AV+.
On episode 31 of pro AV podcast, AV+, learn why Lone Star Communications acquired ArCom, and why those reasons are more than just money-related.
On episode 30 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we learn why Unified AV became Unified Technology and wonder if those two letters are appropriate for the industry.
On this monthly feature episode of pro AV podcast, AV+, hear why VR might be the future of AV design, plus the CI project of the month and news roundup.Stories featured in this episode:4 Consumer Technology Trends from CEDIA 2018 That Mean Something to Commercial, TooYour AV Sales Could Be Multidimensional with VR Design (And More Profitable, Too)Curved LED Display Helps UNLV Communicate with Students Amid Vegas Distractions
Alan Brawn, with over 30 years of industry experience, is our newest columnist. Find out what he’s itching to write about on ep. 28 of pro AV podcast, AV+.
On episode 27 of AV+, we hear from the HDBaseT Alliance and why they think it’s silly to pit them against the various forms of AVoIP for AV networking.Stories mentioned in this episode:HDBaseT vs. AV-over-IP: Let’s Call Off the Battle Royale
CEDIA 2018, a consumer/resi show, also features commercially-relevent trends. Here are some CEDIA technology highlights we think will spill over.
Blip blip! Here’s a new vertical market for integrators to conquer: eSports! More on that and industry news in our monthly longer episode of this pro AV podcast.Stories Mentioned in this Episode:Cenero, Diversified, Agema Technology and Starlite Productions on 2018 Inc. 500018 Fast-Growing AV Integration Firms and What You Should Learn from ThemCI 40 Under 40 Has Exceeded All Expectations in its First Five YearsWhy Watching People Play Video Games is Great for AV Integration
Now that Commercial Integrator, TechDecisions, CE Pro and other formerly-EH Media brands have been acquired by Emerald Expositions, will they change? In a word: no!Listen to episode 25 of the pro AV podcast, AV+
On episode 24 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we hear from InFocus and Crestron on the viability of ‘single-ecosystem’ collaboration solutions.
Why do you call it “digital signage”? It’s probably the worst thing you could call it from an AV marketing perspective. And “sound masking”? Do you really think customers know to search for that?On this episode, editors Craig, Tom and Adam run through a list of the most popular search terms end users type into Google to find AV integrators, and one thing is certain: they aren’t what integrators call themselves.Stories Mentioned in this EpisodeYou’re Calling Everything by the Wrong Names: How to Use Better AV Keywords to Target CustomersThe Way You Talk Is Costing Your Tech Integration Business18 Fast-Growing AV Integration Firms and What You Should Learn from Them
Does artificial intelligence integration have a place in pro AV? David Danto and Chris Maione, two AV consultants with differing opinions on AI, duke it out verbally on this episode of pro AV podcast, AV+ from Commercial Integrator.Stories mentioned:18 Fast-Growing AV Integration Firms and What You Should Learn from ThemHB Communications HQ Overhaul Benefits Customers, Employees
You should not pass on more revenue (and opportunities to scale up!) from video wall and signage jobs. Hear from Almo Pro AV and Insteo on a solution that makes video wall content creation simpler (and why it does not have to be in-house).Learn more on our website, commercialintegrator.com
You should be making more money on digital signage. Consider how IVCi uses managed services and content creation to boost business.Nominate a rising star in the integration community for CIs 40 Under 40 here.
On ep. 19 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we wonder about the future of diversity in the AV industry and celebrate makers of American made audio visual products.Stories mentioned in this episode:Its No Surprise AVIXA Diversity Council Triggered Strong Feelings, But Its SadAVIXA Diversity Council Has a Plan to Address the AV Industry's Lack of ItMade in the U.S.A. – 16 Companies That Manufacture in America
On ep. 18 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we hear from AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel, who was recently named one of the 100 Glassdoor Top CEOs.Stories mentioned in this episode:- AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel Among Glassdoor Top CEOs for 2018- AVI-SPL: How They Remain on Top of the AV Integration Market- What’s Next for the Largest AV Integrator, AVI-SPL?
Our editors, plus end-user-focused editor of TechDecisions, run through what they think are the most important takeaways from InfoComm 2018.Tune in episode 17 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator.Stories mentioned in this episode:Too Many End Users at InfoComm? AVIXA's Labuskes Says There's Still an Important Place for IntegratorsThe Future of AV: Why End Users Will Still Need AV IntegratorsWhy AVIXA’s InfoComm 2018 Broke Its Las Vegas Show Attendance Record
Give your InfoComm 2018 agenda a refresh, because you WON'T want to miss these activities.Tune in episode 16 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator.Stories mentioned in this episode:- All the InfoComm 2018 Training and Education Opportunities for Integrators- Wow, There Are More than 200 Seminars and Workshops at InfoComm 2018- Why ‘Design Thinking for AV’ Is a Must-Take 3-Day Class at InfoComm 2018
Integrators tell us what they're most excited about heading into InfoComm 2018.Tune in episode 15 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator.Stories mentioned in this episode:- AV-over-IP No Longer Taboo, Acceptance Emerges at InfoComm 2017- AVIXA, Parks Associates Partner to Host Integrated Life Program at InfoComm 2018- Why You Should Bring Your Best Customers to InfoComm
AVIXA says InfoComm 2018 will once again break attendance records. So you'd better have a plan going in.Tune in ep. 14 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator.Stories mentioned in this episode:- Wow, There Are More than 200 Seminars and Workshops at InfoComm 2018- Center Stage at InfoComm 2018: An 'Utterly Insane' AV Professionals' 'Playground'- C2 Experiences at InfoComm 2018 Are … Well, You'll Have to See Them- AV Tech Tours at InfoComm 2018 Sound Awesome, So You'd Better Sign Up Quickly
Unlike other mega integrators, Whitlock uses AV business practices which are not as focused on large acquisitions. Tune in ep. 13 of AV+, the podcast from Commercial Integrator. Stories mentioned in this episode are Whitlock: Clever Quips and an Aggressive Organic Growth Strategy and Whitlocks Acquisition Strategy Is to Acquire AVI-SPL … One Customer at a Time
Episode 12 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator, takes a trip down memory lane and dives into one of the most comprehensive school installs.
Many AV integrators aren't aware of Almo Pro AV's audio capabilities. We hear from two of their thought leaders and how they got to be in their current positions.Stories mentioned on this episode of AV+ from Commercial Integrator:With New Sound Options Group, Almo Pro A/V Showcases Audiophile ExpertiseAlmo’s E4 AV Tour Won a 2017 BEST Award – Here’s Why
If you only use AV keywords like digital signage and collaboration tech to describe your business, it's time to rethink your marketing. Tune in ep. 11 of AV+
The IntraLogic Solutions one-button lock-down solution was developed in the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings. Six years later, America still faces gun violence in schools, and integrators are deciding the best ways to install school lock-down technology.Listen to this episode of pro AV podcast AV+ to learn more about one of the most widely-adopted options.Stories mentioned on this episode of AV+ from Commercial Integrator:One-Button System for Schools Can Save Lives in Active Shooter ScenarioHow to Help Schools, Colleges Step Up Campus Security in Wake of the Parkland Shooting
Why are sports venues struggling to get fans into (and entertained in) their seats? In honor of MLB opening weekend, we present to you Commercial Integrator's ultimate sports fan explaining why he thinks AV and commercial tech is in important to the future of sports venues.Stories mentioned on this episode of AV+ from Commercial Integrator:On Episode 6 of the Pro AV Podcast, AV+, CI Investigates the Technology Enhancing March Madness 2018The Best March Madness 2018 Matchup: Sports Venues vs. Couches
Do you think that AV integrators should refer to themselves as "Experience Designers?" Craig MacCormack, the editor at large for Commercial Integrator, does, and he defends his position against a few fellow AVTweeps.Stories mentioned on this episode of AV+ from Commercial Integrator:How to Help Schools, Colleges Step Up Campus Security in Wake of Parkland ShootingBeyond the AV Experience: How to Create Engaging Digital SignageAlan Brawn Discusses Fine-Pitch, Direct-View LED and ‘Wild West” LED Marketing ClaimsThe State of the Digital Signage Market in 2018‘Pro AV Experiences’ are the Future (Not a Scary Concept Or Another AV Industry Buzzword)
On this episode of the new Pro AV podcast, AV+ from Commercial Integrator: Digital Signage vet Alan Brawn has one critical piece of advice for those attending DSE 2018 next week in Las Vegas.Stories mentioned in this episode:8 Reasons to be Pumped for This Year’s Digital Signage ExpoAlan Brawn Introduces Lighthouse Direct View LED Displays for Digital Signage
On this episode of new Pro AV podcast, AV+ from Commercial Integrator: Adam makes a fool of himself with his lack of sports insight.Then, the three CI editors discuss the struggle to keep fans coming to sporting events and what AV technology keeps attendees engaged during games.Stories mentioned in this episode: The Best March Madness 2018 Matchup: Sports Venues vs. Couches
On this episode of new Pro AV podcast, AV+ from Commercial Integrator: three important AV business boosters emerge from NSCA BLC 2018.Tom and Craig highlight the most important takeaways from the Business and Leadership Conference.Adam drops a Star Wars reference.Stories mentioned in this episode: The NSCA BLC is Trying to ‘Elevate the Pro AV Profession’ by Offering the Best AV Business Education Why AV Integrators Need to Be Better Storytellers
On Episode 4 of AV+, Adam raves about the most impressive pro AV project he's ever seen. We also hear more about why Guitar Center acquired AVDG in 2017.
Episode 3 of AV+, the Commercial Integrator podcast, asks, “what’s the big deal with end users at trade shows?” ISE 2018 attendees respond.
This final ISE 2018 episode of AV+, the new podcast from Commercial Integrator, features highlights from Day 3 on the show floor. Where and how does AR/VR have a place in AV integration? Hall 8 had some promising solutions...
ISE 2018 day 2 observations from CI web editor Adam Forziati feature what he calls "a new way to look at smart technology." Learn more about Biamp's growth strategy in the next few years and other highlights from the show floor.
The first day at ISE 2018 was full of surprises. What's not surprising? How focused manufacturers are on increasing resolution sizes of their visual solutions. 8K? 16K? The new standart in display technology is here.
The second episode of AV+ examines why some integrators from the USA didn't include ISE 2018 in their pro AV trade show plans this year. Manager of ISE talks about how to get around the RAI in Amsterdam.
Welcome to AV+, the new Commercial Integrator podcast on all things AV, commercial technology, digital signage, security tech, unified communication and collaboration technology and so, so much more!