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Get Holiday-Inspired With These Fall Home Decor Ideas
Generally, Americans can agree on at least one thing… we prefer the fall months over spring, summer and winter, according to a YouGov survey. Fall means back-to-school, football season and the eve of a new string of fun and festive holidays. Don’t forget that the cinnamon/nutmeg goodness of pumpkin spice is in the air, and who doesn’t love the…
The MVP Single-Component Unit Offers a Better Way to Dispense Adhesives and Sealants
Magnus Venus Products (MVP) is proud to announce a new product to their Adhesive and Putty Line: The Single-Component Unit. The Single-Component Unit is a bulk material unloader which takes highly viscous adhesive and sealant materials and dispenses them onto areas manufacturers wish to bond or seal. Before developing the Single-Component Unit, MVP surveyed manufacturers…
10 KEYS TO RUNNING THE ULTIMATE SALES KICKOFF
The annual sales kickoff meeting is a major event that can make a big difference to your company’s bottom line, so you want to make sure it is a success. In fact, a poorly executed event can actually alienate your sales staff and negatively impact their productivity. A well-organized and high-quality event, on the other…
AI: THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enabling organizations to create a more personalized digital communications experience. So it is no surprise that the AI market is predicted to rise to nearly $60 billion by 2025. AI WILL PROVIDE TREMENDOUS GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AI permits machines to learn from data in much the same way as the brain does and then…
Why Smart Cities Begin With Smart Lighting with Anil Agrawal of CIMCON Lighting
As technology has continued to grow, it’s started to touch every aspect of our lives. Not only do we have smart TVs on our walls and smartphones in our pockets, but now the cities where we live are getting smarter, too. As migration from rural to urban living has steadily increased, the need to…
MarketScale Pro AV, 11/22/18: A Thanksgiving “Best Of”
It’s the holiday season! With Thanksgiving putting a little pressure on everyone’s schedule, we figured this was the perfect time to give you, our audience, a charcuterie board of previous MarketScale Pro AV content. Plenty of one-time podcasts on our Pro AV publication haven’t gotten the love they deserve, so we wanted to infuse…
The Kitchen: The Heart and Hub of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s all about food, fun, and family. As a result, much of the festivities and fellowship happen in the kitchen. As you welcome your guests and start simmering and baking, having a kitchen that is both functional and festive matters. How can your kitchen serve double-duty? Here are some inspiring ideas….
How Businesses Are Adapting to An Increasingly Connected World
The Internet of Things (IoT) has experienced phenomenal growth over the past few years and is not expected to slow down soon. With its current progressive trend in mind, IoT is predicted to soon occupy the top spot in the device market worldwide. While its advantages have been plentiful, the primary benefits occur in the…
Pro AV in the Modern Workplace: Episode One
The AV needs in the workplace are changing drastically. Gone are the days when workplace AV was synonymous with clunky media carts and huge projectors. AV is now being seen as a tool for creating and fostering office culture. Joining the Pro AV podcast today to discuss workplace AV is Scott Schoeneberger of Bluewater Technologies….
SUPPLEMENT DELIVERY FORMS CAN BE AS IMPORTANT AS THE SUPPLEMENT ITSELF
Now that you have the perfect formula to add to your product line, what dosage form should you choose for delivery? Capsules, tablets, softgels, powder or liquid? During the development process for a new dietary supplement, besides the choice of active ingredients, it’s important to consider the final dosage form. The dosage form is not…
MarketScale Pro AV Episode Three: Inspiration in Every Pixel
This is The MarketScale Pro AV Show, hosted by Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B. Your weekly B2B kick-back for the best thought leadership in the industry, bringing you education, information and inspiration. Today’s episode explores how Pro AV installs are stimulating knowledge and the imagination, taking people to new worlds or guiding them…
A Digital World Brings New Security Concerns to Building Managers
The previous two decades have seen an increase in building management security threats. Historically, building security systems were far too complex for most criminals to crack, but that has changed with the growth of knowledge among hackers. Today, the most important role of the building manager is security, and these tasks continue to evolve in…
AV in the House of Worship with Duke DeJong of CCI Solutions
The house of worship has been a place of constant evolution and growth over the past several decades in terms of pro AV technology. The demands presented by congregations, both big and small, have been instrumental in moving the industry forward. Our guest on this episode of the Pro AV podcast, Duke DeJong, is…
MYTHS, MISCONCEPTIONS AND TOYS VS. TOOLS
The growth of the drone market has led to a number of myths and misconceptions that perpetuate the commercial UAV industry. In an effort to help better understand the platforms, payloads and workflows behind Microdrones integrated systems, Microdrones just released a new video with comments from industry experts, team leaders and distribution partners. DRONE EXPANSION…
Amazon Selects New York City and Northern Virginia for HQ2
Amazon Selects New York City and Northern Virginia for HQ2. The company confirmed plans to split the new headquarters. Amazon said each neighborhood will receive $2.5 billion in economic investment and see 25,000 new jobs. The e-commerce giant selected the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens and the National Landing neighborhood of Arlington. “These two…
Why Manufacturing Jobs Are So Good for the Economy—and Good for the Employee!
Since 2008 and the Great Recession, the United States has been a global leader in job growth—thanks, in large part, to manufacturing.[1] And the U.S. is still the second largest exporter of manufactured goods in the world, ahead of South Korea, France, and even Germany.[2] Manufacturing continues to fuel the success of the United States economy and…
MarketScale Pro AV Episode Two: Powerful Connections
This is The MarketScale Pro AV Show, hosted by Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B. Your weekly B2B kick-back for the best thought leadership in the industry, bringing you education, information and inspiration. On today’s episode, we’re focusing on powerful connections of all kinds: between mentors and mentees, prisoners and court rooms, and AV…
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Kicks Off in Denver
The Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show opened Thursday, Nov. 8 to a slew of excited vendors and businesspeople alike. Outdoor Retailer, taking place in Denver, Colo. is the largest premier business event and trade show in its industry in the United States. This year, hundreds of brands and speakers will be onsite showcasing the latest outdoor…
Electric Scooters: The Perfect Bicycle Replacement
The “wave of the future” – that’s a pretty bold statement. However, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh described the electric scooter in this manner as she rode outside of City Hall. Pugh having just recently canceled a bike-share program which cost the city $3.2 million in the form of vanishing bikes, frustrating maintenance issues, and problems…
The Century of Photonics with Glenn Jackling of Applied Image
The 20th century was the century of the electron. But that’s old news. The 21st century is the century of the photon, and photonics technology is revolutionizing every industry from Pro AV to IoT to AEC, powering fiber-optics, improved homeland security and topographical scanning. The evolution of the products themselves has also been tremendous….
5 TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR RESUME
In today’s job market, finding ways to gain your competitive advantage as a job-seeker can make a huge difference in a successful employment search. A resume with instant impact, and that tells your story should be at the top of that list, so here are 5 tips for a resume that stands out from the…
HOW IS HOLOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY CHANGING THE PRO AV INDUSTRY WITH SHAWN LUNSFORD OF ALFORD MEDIA
On May 18th, 2014 at the Billboard Music Awards, we witnessed the miracle of resurrection. Ok, maybe not a real miracle, but we did see an artist digitally rise from the grave and perform: Michael Jackson. Besides the legal and ethical conversations around this, the holographic technology that made it possible was eye-grabbing and…
ITEMS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER BEFORE RENTING AN LED VIDEO WALL OR SCREEN
When it comes time to selecting an LED video wall or screen rental for your event, if you’re not an AV expert, the options can be overwhelming. Although understanding and interpreting industry jargon can be a challenge, educating yourself on the specifications and configurations of different display technologies will help you make the best decision…
AV in Airports Makes for Soaring Revenue and Happy Fliers with David Venus of PixelFLEX LED
For something as ubiquitous as air travel, the stress of the airport process is inescapable. Delayed flights, long wait times, luggage fees– they’re part of the flying experience that don’t seem to be going anywhere, and it’s leaving travelers unhappy. A 2017 Kelton Global survey claimed 97 percent of passengers had some issue with…
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