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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE OF INFORMATION AND IT LOOK LIKE IN 2019?
Since the late 90s, when internet adoption became mainstream, there have been extensive predictions for the future of information and IT. While many seemed fantastical, space-aged imaginings of a technological culture gone too far, countless of these insights have indeed materialized, providing for a complex, yet connected world most could never have imagined. So, what…
Explore the Nickelodeon PAW Patrol Play Experience at Mall of America
The Mall of America is much more than a retail space. It houses its very own amusement park, Nickelodeon Universe. The park is a favorite for families; however, most of the attractions cater to children age 5 and up. For those families under 5, the park was missing an important piece. That’s why Mall of…
Mercer University Assistant Sports Marketing Professor Lane Wakefield, Ph.D. Explains the Five Goals of Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing has come a long way from simple Facebook posts and static content. Nowadays, marketers are exploring two distinct forms of social communication: archived and ephemeral communication, and how to vary their marketing message accordingly. What is ephemeral content, you ask? Today on the Digital Marketing Professor Series brought to you by…
4 Major Areas of Preventative Maintenance
Preventive maintenance is critical to keeping commercial vehicles safely on the road, and there are four major areas that must be addressed regularly to avoid major repairs later. Click here to learn more.
What Amazon HQ2 Neighbors, Including Schoolteachers, Should be Excited For
With 20 cities competing for Amazon’s second headquarters, experts have to wonder what benefits, if any, will accrue to the two cities—Long Island City, New York and Crystal City, Virginia—which won. Given that billions of dollars of tax incentives helped each city win, you would think that there would be nothing but benefits, but as…
Why the Lighting At Your Favorite Trade Show Makes it Your Favorite with Kurt Wunsch of Alford Media
How important is lighting design to the feel and success of a corporate event? Kurt Wunsch, Lighting Designer at Alford Media, tells us it’s everything. With over 20 years in the industry, working in many aspects of lighting design from theater to concert touring, to corporate and special event designs, Wunsch has seen first…
Sports & Entertainment, 12/7: New Experiences & Better Content
The world of sports and entertainment has been undergoing a major paradigm shift in how we consume content. Consumers are more frequently looking to their mobile devices and to social media to keep them informed and entertained. Platforms like Netflix and YouTube have a massive impact on the viewing habits of public. On this…
Top 4 Holiday Table Decorating Ideas
The best holidays provide the perfect combination of good food and good company, with a little bit of magic thrown in. Good tablescape design will set the mood for any seasonal event. Here are a few holiday table decorating ideas to help set the tone for an enjoyable and memorable dinner party. If you feel…
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MarketScale Pro AV 12/06/18: Adapting on the Front Lines
Today’s episode of the MarketScale Pro AV Show is focused on the integrator; the people living the industry every day. What Pro AV professionals see every day in the field changes at light-speed. We wanted to ask; how does the life-blood of the industry adapt? First, we hear from Jesse Miller, CTO of Midtown…
Is the Design of Your Favorite Restaurant Affecting Your Taste Buds?
Restaurants have long been a shared social experience, with the table acting as a central core that people gather around to enjoy a meal together and connect both visually and verbally. However, today, more and more restaurants are implementing minimalist design into their establishments, favoring sparse, contemporary décor and high, open ceilings, while eschewing the…
HOW THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COLOR HAS A MAJOR INFLUENCE AT EVENTS
The psychological aspect of color is critical to understanding how lighting and design influence events and their attendees. Using certain shades of blue, for example, can instill feelings of loyalty, calm and serenity among guests. Employing yellow in the right way meanwhile conveys a sense of creativity, happiness, and intellect. Colors impact audience perceptions and…
Digital Signage Plays Key Role in City “Smart” Evolution
Most major cities have a strategic vision to become smart cities. As a smart city, technology fuels growth and plays a role in managing the flow of people. Cities are becoming very aware that they need to use technology to impart information to both tourists and locals alike. Smart technology is already part of many…
Top 5 Reasons to Visit Fiberguide on Amazon!
Want your products quick, safely secured, and at a press of a button? Watch and find out why you should visit Fiberguide Industries on Amazon! Take a look at our extensive inventory of standard products which you can order and have delivered with confidence!
How A Booming Economy Is Coming to Texas By Rail
Public transportation in the United States has been an essential part of millions of workers’ daily commutes. While criticism of big-city metros, like in New York City, has turned buses and trains into the ire of the area’s workers, many cities stateside are looking overseas for a solution to the problem. Bullet trains have been…
Solving Post-Production Problems with Mike Nuget & Matt Schneider
Each innovation to the ways that we consume television and film creates new problems for the people in that industry to creatively solve. For freelance colorist and finishing editor Mike Nuget and Director of Technology for PostWorks Matt Schneider, that means the workflow for every project looks slightly different. Mike and Matt joined the…
During California Wildfires, Drones Join First Responders
From the Carr Fire to the Camp Fire, California firefighters have had an unfortunately busy year in 2018. As one of the most important public professions, these brave men and women are sent into the field to combat dangerous flames and continuously provide support and protection to local communities. Technological improvements to equipment such as…
WHEN IT’S TIME TO CHANGE TRANSFORMERS, SEEK THE BUS SYSTEMS EXPERTS
Step-up transformers at power plants are costly to change out, and it can be incredibly expensive if not done efficiently and effectively, and with the best possible equipment. It is no secret that damage from premature failure can far exceed replacement costs; you can lose production time, your credibility can be damaged, and you can even…
The New Frontiers of Pro AV with Larry O’Hagan of NanoLumens
With the ubiquity of digital signage on the rise, new frontiers like the convergence of AV and IT and the explosion of VoT are on the horizon. Larry O’Hagan, Inside Sales Associate for NanoLumens, joined us this episode to talk about why AV and IT need to learn from each other, why he thinks…
Sports & Entertainment 11/30: Smarter Social Media & Sports Science
Sports teams have thousands and in some cases millions of followers across their social media channels. The question that many of these teams face is, what do we do now? How do they leverage these followers in a way that benefits the organization while still providing engaging content for their fans? News Analysis: Look…
NEW PODCAST: FINDING A CAREER IN DRONES WITH EVA SPEXARD OF MICRODRONES
FINDING A CAREER IN DRONES WITH EVA SPEXARD OF MICRODRONES Often times, when people think about drones, they think about taking a toy, like a remote controlled airplane, out to a field and having a fun time. However, the technology in drones has become incredibly more advanced and the applications and uses for a…
NEW PODCAST: SAMUEL FLICK ON FLYING BEYOND VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT
OUR LATEST PROPELLING PODCAST: OUT OF SIGHT, NOT OUT OF MIND, WITH SAMUEL FLICK OF MICRODRONES Please note: The podcast player below will behave differently depending on your device and/or browser. If you click “PLAY” or click on the waveform visualization within the player, and it does not start, simply click this link for the…
Making Holiday Transportation Work For Everyone
Transportation is something that affects our lives on a daily basis. At one point or another, we’ve all fumed about getting stuck in traffic or experienced the frustration of a train running behind schedule. It can often feel like we’re fighting with our methods of transportation rather than harnessing them to work in our…
NOW IS THE TIME TO REPLACE LCD TV WALLS WITH LED VIDEO WALL DISPLAYS
LCD video walls were once the only way to create a large video display. With the advent of large format LED displays, LCD video walls now look like a bunch of TVs in a grid that distract from the content they are intended to promote. On the other hand, LED displays present a seamless digital…
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