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Rethinking Baseball: Saving America’s Pastime
A study published by Gallup found that only 9% of Americans list baseball as their favorite sport to watch. That’s the lowest total since Gallup first started conducting this study back in 1937. However, a recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that overall participation in America’s pastime is surging, indicating a rekindled…
LEDTalk: The Definitive Top 4 Trends for Digital Signage in 2019 with David Venus of PixelFLEX
Corporate facilities are putting displays in conference rooms, front lobbies and green rooms more and more these days, and strategy for entertaining clients is big business. How can business owners make their display stand out above the competition and attract the sales, and how can AV integrators and suppliers play into those client trends?…
Experts Weigh In on KBIS 2019 Trends
In the design world, it seems as soon as a trend comes to the forefront it is already on the verge of being replaced. That is why it is so important for design professionals to constantly know what is rising in popularity at any given moment. KBIS 2019 gave designers and experts that opportunity last…
Three Exploding Markets for Pro AV Products
The market for pro AV products and services has been booming of late. With companies from many different industries looking to utilize pro AV to create memorable and one of a kind experiences, advancements in the world of LED boards and interactive technologies have opened doors to new possibilities. Today’s show focuses on three…
Equipment, Innovation and Beyond! | Magnum Venus Products
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Reconnecting the Core of the Broadcast Industry with Keyur Parikh of GatesAir
Over the past several years, commercial audio codec products have improved and expanded their reach, especially within the radio broadcasting industry. As many radio broadcasting stations continue their transition from T1 links to IP networking, taking advantage of connections that are more reliable and lower cost, the consensus has been positive on IP networks’…
ARE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS ON THE EDGE?
Edge computing is becoming more prevalent and with its growth comes impact. Various types of edge computing affect communications and their deployment. There are lots of factors involved in edge computing and to be able to optimize it in communications, you must understand how its deployed, used and what security concerns it may bring. Edge…
Why Crushing Your Soil May Be Crushing Your Harvest
Coming to Terms with the Issue To learn how to deal with soil compaction, it’s important to understand what it is and why it happens. Normally, almost 50% of soil is made up of pore spaces that allow water, air and nutrients to circulate; but when those gaps begin to diminish, water and air can’t…
Dallas Love Field Stays on the Cutting Edge
Technology is evolving and opening the world to places we couldn’t previously experience. On this front, Dallas Love Field is employing a new app to help visually impaired travelers experience their facilities in a new way. On today’s podcast, we talk to Chris Perry, Communications Manager for the Department of Aviation at Dallas Love…
KBIS 2019 In Review: What You Had to See
The kitchen is one of the most important parts of any home. Fundamentally, it functions as a place to cook and dine, but often also represents the heart and soul of the home. At KBIS 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada this week, professionals and brands gathered to display and discuss the latest kitchenware and bath…
Backstage Pass: How are Digital Audio Networks Transforming AV Today? with Jonathan Lieurance & Matt Dietzler of Alford Media
Running a live AV event seamlessly is the bare minimum in today’s event technology world, and nothing is making that a more confusing mix of simple and complicated than digital audio networks. It may be easy to think that these types of live event configurations are second nature to professionals who live and breath…
Diversified Job Opportunity: Crafting the Nation’s Best AV as Senior Design Engineer, with Cory Crawford
Imagine working for one of the most renowned and influential AV companies in the industry, leading design projects for American icons like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty. It’s not a pipe dream; it’s the Senior Audio Visual Design Engineer’s. On today’s Careers Podcast, we explore Diversified’s open position of Senior…
LED WALLS, LED SCREENS, VIDEO WALLS, AND DIRECT VIEW LED: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Shopping around for a new display can be confusing. At first glance, it may seem as though there are tons of different kinds of video wall displays, let alone brands. How are you supposed to choose between Direct View LED, LED Wall, LED Screen, or a standard Video Wall? Well the truth is, these are…
Southwest Airlines Hit With Mechanical and Baggage Issues
Mechanical Issues for Southwest Airlines Continue to Mount Since last week, the airline has cancelled hundreds of flights and delayed many more. A spokesperson says that the amount of planes that usually go in for repairs has doubled recently. Southwest adds that the planes have been affected for a variety of reasons. The issues come…
Is Your Windows 10 ATM Migration Plan Ready? Don’t Wait—Plan Now with Tech Data Systems
The use of ATMs by consumers continues to be the number one touchpoint for a financial institution to engage with a customer. Because of this, the ATM experience for the consumer must be exceptional and convenient. As part of a multi-channel strategy, banks must keep in mind that ATMs have to continue to evolve to…
4K LED VIDEO DISPLAYS OFFER ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER DISPLAY SCREENS
With countless displays types available on the market today, finding the right one for your unique application can be challenging, to say the least. From LEDs to LCDs to plasma, the choice in technology options can leave your head spinning. And now, there’s a new player on the field garnering much attention—4K. To help you…
Are Brands Too Late to the Recycling Party?
Brands are jumping on the trend of adopting recyclable plastic, but are they too late? On this week’s episode of the MarketScale Retail Podcast, we spoke to Michigan State University professor Ramani Narayan about the impact that plastic waste has had on the environment up to this point and the effect that this change…
Backstage Pass: How Alford Access is Setting a Standard for AV Communications with Dave Pooser
Communicating with your AV team during a live event is crucial for success. Communicating effectively with your clients during the development of an install often makes or breaks client retention. In essence, communication is critical for the AV industry. However, does the platform for that communication always get the love and attention it deserves?…
MarketScale Industrial IoT 02/15/19: Connecting Daytona
When a sporting event is taking place, very few people stop to consider everything going on behind the scenes to allow the event to go off without a hitch. On today’s episode of the Industrial IoT Podcast, we talk to a company that is responsible for providing wifi for some of the largest events…
MarketScale Pro AV 02/14/19: Putting a Bow on ISE
MarketScale recently traveled to Amsterdam to cover Integrated Systems Europe 2019. This episode of the MarketScale Pro AV Podcast recaps that trip and looks back at the themes that developed over the course of the four day show. On the Floor at ISE The first feature on this week’s episode of the show includes…
Capturing the Deep Ocean on Film with Ed McNichol of Ocean Exploration Trust
Considering that our oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet’s surface and contain more than 97 percent of the Earth’s water, it’s surprising to realize that only about 5 percent of the world’s seafloor has been mapped in detail, leaving approximately 65 percent of the Earth (excluding dry land) unexplored. With so…
Make Your Home Pop with the Pantone Color of the Year 2019
Every year, the Pantone Color Institute scours the fashion runway, films in production, trending art and design, and more to forecast the hues that will dominate the following year. Partnering with global brands to leverage the power of color psychology, everything from relevant social media platforms, high-coverage sporting events, new technologies, innovative textiles and textures…
MarketScale at the Chicago Auto Show
The world’s roadways will look very different in the near future if the 2019 Chicago Auto Show is any indication. Every major car manufacturer attended the event, one of the largest automotive expos on the calendar each year. MarketScale spoke with several of the most recognizable companies in the industry to see what they are…
ISE 2019 in 60 Seconds
The labyrinth that was the ISE 2019 show floor had something for everyone. Business relationships were formed, discoveries were made and as our own Tyler Kern found out, much fun was had. Tyler spoke with people across all aspects of the Pro AV profession and some who were just there to take in all the…
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