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The Importance of Industry Wide Collaboration in AV
Hail, hail, the gang’s all here. Greg Harper, President of Harpervision Associates; Cory Schaeffer, Director of Alliances & Ecosystem at QSC; Michael Reilly, Director of National Accounts at Barco; and Charlie Jones, Global Alliance & Partnership Manager at Sennheiser, joined Ben Thomas for an engaging roundtable discussion on the state of collaboration in AV. There…
Analysis: Lessons for CEOs from the Schultz & Starbucks Union Avoidance Campaign
Summary: In this report, corporate executives will get a full analysis of Starbucks’ union avoidance saga since the return of Howard Schultz, detailing his strategies over the years, how he’s putting them to work now, and how the consequences of taking an aggressive stance against Starbucks Workers United have impacted the company’s brand and financials….
Connecting Athletes Directly with Their Fans
Who is the human being behind the media-hyped athlete? How can athletes connect with fans in a safe, positive environment? Attempting to close these gaps is REVEL Moments, a live, unscripted, and safe two-way storytelling platform that helps transform the lives of athletes and fans. Zenobia Godschalk, host of Gossip About Gossip, welcomed REVEL’s Chief…
Leveraging Smart Displays to Drive A Better Customer Experience
Smart displays in malls and retail stores offer a variety of information to guide consumer decision-making and behavior. But are today’s brick & mortar retail establishments taking full advantage of all the technological capabilities smart displays offer? meldCX’s Luke Foad and Intel IoT Group’s Stevan Dragas offer some insights and smart display trends retailers…
Digging into the Exertis Almo Merger and What it Means for the Future of AV
The Pro AV industry has experienced exponential growth as venues and public spaces reopened due to the waning threat of COVID within the United States. With technology driving innovative advances within the industry, companies are working to find ways to meet customer needs while tackling business challenges and turning visions into reality. Pro AV Today…
Experiential Experts: Why Representation Matters in the Workforce -Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Representation is vital in championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. It ensures diverse voices are heard and valued in all settings, particularly the workplace. By enabling individuals to contribute their unique experiences and perspectives, it fosters an inclusive environment, challenges biases, and promotes equal opportunities for all. While the pandemic may have put a pause on…
Online Resale is Paramount to the Future Success of Retailers and Brands
Sustainability is top of mind across the globe with the covid pandemic creating an even greater interest and need. Disruptions to supply chains, the inability to shop in person and the unavailability of products brought increased the significance of businesses and individuals adopting a sustainability mindset. Nowhere is this more evident than in the massive…
The Road Map for the Future
With the return to in-person trade shows comes the excitement of witnessing technological advances firsthand. Aurora Multimedia, a company dedicated to changing the topology of AV, participates in many of these events, like the Integrated Systems Europe show in Spain on May 10–13. In this episode of Cutting Through, host Tyler Kern spoke with Aurora’s…
Understanding the Increase in Cybersecurity Risks and How To Protect AV Networks
Digital transformations are taking industries by storm within the United States. This is no different for the AV industry which relies heavily on digital and network connectivity to support advancing technologies. Mark Lynd, Head of Digital Business at NETSYNC spoke with Pro AV podcast host Ben Thomas about cybersecurity challenges faced by the private and…
Beyond the Numbers: The Oil Spill Liability Tax
For this discussion on motor fuels taxation issues, Beyond the Numbers sits with two of Weaver’s industry leaders, Emilda Santiesteban and Leanne Sobel, J.D., both Directors of Motor Fuels and Excise Tax Services. They join host, Tyler Kern, to explore motor fuel taxation dynamics and offer their insights on a constitutional challenge to the federal…
The Return of the Projector
There is a renaissance occurring in the projector market. To break down the causes and possible challenges of this renewed interest in projector technology, Ben Thomas turned to Richard Hutton, VP of Demand Generation for Sharp/NEC Displays. For several years the K-12 segment, which drove projector sales moved towards display technology. Hutton said there are…
The (Literal) Supporting Cast Behind Digital Signage
For Pro AV Today’s second look at digital signage, the spotlight was on the unsung heroes that make digital signage a reality: the mounts and support systems. After all, digital signs don’t hang up by themselves. Megan Zeller, Senior Director of Business Development at Peerless-AV, joined Ben Thomas to provide her perspective. Peerless-AV has been…
Understanding MiCA: EU’s Next Steps Toward a Greener Cryptomining Market
The cryptocurrency industry is preparing to welcome its newest set of regulations from the largest ruling body to date, as 27 countries adopt a “uniform legal framework for crypto-assets.” The EU passed its Markets in Crypto-assets (MiCA) bill on March 14, a first draft of rules covering previously unregulated aspects of the crypto market in…
Creating Your Own ESG Assets Using the Open Source Guardian
With technology like blockchain and other innovative ideas rapidly entering the marketplace, companies need help building upon these initiatives. Daniel Norkin, co-founder of Envision Blockchain, discussed the solutions that Envision Blockchain offers and the future of the industry. With consumers focusing more and more on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards in their investments and…
Maintaining Whole Margins and Good Relationships During Inflation
Key Insights: Inflation means rising prices, but your customer relationship should come first. Collaborate with your vendor partnerships to combat price changes on supplies. Determine if price changes are short-term blips or long-term realities. The annual inflation rate for the United States is 8.5% for the 12 months ended March 2022 — the highest since…
The Future of Telehealth and Home Health Care
Telehealth became the norm overnight because of the pandemic. In actuality, telehealth has existed in some parts of the country–like Nebraska–for over 20 years. In fact, many professionals believe that the demand for video and audio calls in the health market will continue to rise into 2023. Kevin Stevenson, the Host of the I…
How to Visualize Token Trust Chain, with Meeco
In an episode of “Gossip about Gossip,” podcast host and Senior Vice President of Hedera, Zenobia Godschalk chatted with Katryna Dow, CEO and founder at Meeco, an Australian-based technology company, about token trust. As the growth and popularity of digital tokens increase, so do privacy and environmental concerns. Dow was inspired to create Meeco many…
Not Your Father’s Data Center Podcast: Data Centers in Space Pt. 2
Rick Ward, CTO, and Founder of Orbits Edge, described how space is becoming increasingly accessible to laypeople. “We’re getting more and more to the place where I can see myself there. And that is a big deal. You don’t have a space-bearing civilization when the only people who go up there are less numerous than…
Mixed Reality is Helping to Make Flight Simulation Training a Truly Immersive Experience
Technology continues to evolve to meet the demanding needs of various industries to improve processes, save money, and advance business objectives. Grant Harrell, host of Are We There Yet?, spoke with Marek Polčák, CEO and Founder of VRgineers, about the fascinating world of next-generation flight simulator technologies for military forces and professional pilots. The virtual and…
Crown Jewels Data: Managing Essential Company Data Within Organizations
An organization’s intellectual property, trade secrets, and any proprietary information that requires protection are considered crown jewel data. Managing this data can be as crucial to the organization as the data itself. Trip Hillman, Director of Cybersecurity Services at Weaver, and Hunter Sundbeck, a Privacy Lead for IT Advisory Services at Weaver, checked in with…
The Technologies on Display at NAB 2022
On April 23-27, 2022, the NAB Show – Where Content Comes to Life, will be in-person at the Las Vegas Convention Center for the 1st time since 2019! This renowned industry event produced by the National Association of Broadcasters is the most anticipated annual convention for the media, entertainment, and technology industry. Convention-goers can enjoy…
How COVID-19 Changed the Marketing Game
COVID-19 reshaped the landscape for every industry and every area of business. And while logistics and supply-chain issues may grab all the headlines, marketing changed a lot during the pandemic. Shockoe’s Dan Cui, VP of Sales & Business Development, and Dexter Williams, Digital Marketing Strategist, came together to share their insights on the shifts COVID-19…
Recruiting for a Sustainable Future
Innovative companies know it’s possible to do well by doing good. Many firms have reaped financial benefits by committing to sustainable business practices. Trillium initiated environmental, social, and governance changes by recruiting employees into a specialized team in 2019. Trillium Flow Technologies Senior Vice President Mehgan Wichuk said, “When I was able to start…
Why Fairness Opinions Are Needed In SPAC Transactions
Special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) are growing in popularity, and Bloomberg reported that between 2020 and 2021, the capital raised by SPACs more than doubled. SPACs, commonly referred to as “blank check companies,” are designed to take a company public without going through the traditional and lengthy initial public offering (IPO) process. The first step…
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