The Evolution of HVAC Media Through the Eyes of Kyle Gargaro
The HVAC industry has evolved well beyond its core products, and trade media like ACHR News has adapted accordingly over more than a century of publishing. Kyle Gargaro, Editorial Director of ACHR News, offers perspective on how technological advances, regulatory shifts, and workforce dynamics have reshaped HVAC media. The conversation highlights the growing complexity of covering an industry at the intersection of energy, construction, and policy.
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Key takeaways
HVAC media has evolved alongside the industry, expanding coverage beyond equipment to include technology, regulation, and workforce issues.
Publications like ACHR News have more than a century of history tracking the HVAC sector's transformation.
Regulatory changes and shifting workforce dynamics are among the key forces reshaping both the industry and its media coverage.
The HVAC industry is no longer just about furnaces and air conditioners, and neither is HVAC media. It’s an ever-evolving ecosystem, shaped by technological advances, regulatory changes, and shifting workforce dynamics. With more than a century of history, publications catering to HVAC-related news, such as ACHR News, have played a crucial role in keeping contractors, manufacturers, and service providers informed on industry trends and changes. But ultimately, retaining relevance in an industry so deeply rooted in tradition yet constantly adapting to modern challenges can be an uphill task.
HVAC media has evolved alongside the industry, but what’s next for those responsible for keeping professionals informed and inspired?
This question is explored in the latest episode of “Straight Outta Crumpton,” as host Greg Crumpton leads a chat about the subject with Kyle Gargaro, the Editorial Director of HVACR Group at BNP Media. The two had a conversation about Kyle’s journey in journalism, his transition into the HVAC world, and the symbiotic relationship between contractors and the media.
A few other points they talked about included:
- How Kyle Gargaro transitioned from local newspaper journalism to becoming a key voice in HVAC media.
- The multifaceted roles within HVACR, from residential systems to cryogenics and pharmaceutical applications.
- How generational diversity in the workforce is influencing HVAC media delivery, from print to digital and beyond.
Kyle Gargaro is the Editorial Director of HVACR Group at BNP Media. He is an alum of Central Michigan University and began his career in local newspapers before joining BNP Media in 2004 as an associate editor for ACHR News. Over the years, he moved up the ranks to become Editorial Director, overseeing content that informs and connects HVAC professionals. With nearly two decades of experience in the field, Gargaro is a respected voice in industry journalism and HVAC media.
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