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Companies to Watch 2025
Looking back at the year that was, with an eye toward the one coming up.
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Making a Name for Ourselves
CEDIA is leading the charge to establish “Technology Integrator” as a recognized occupation within the U.S. Standard Occupational Classification system.
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Building a High-Performance Team Culture: Part 2
Transparency, effective hiring, and structured interactions are the critical aspects that can impact your team.
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State of the Industry 2024
Our annual snapshot of how the CI business is doing and current product sales trends.
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Discussing Daisy
Daisy is having one heck of a year, adding franchises in key areas across the country and enlisting a who’s who of industry luminaries...
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A Luxury Private Cinema State of Mind
A look at the top trends and technologies that are at play in today’s high-end home theaters.
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5 Steps for Creating an Effective Marketing Plan
Make your plan for 2025 now before the holidays consume you.
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The Most Boring Episode of ‘Succession’ Ever
Behind the scenes of Xssentials’ super-smooth transition of ownership.
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Crafting a Compelling Story to Drive Leads
Make time for some digital housekeeping now, before the holiday rush.
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Behind the Scenes No More
Industry veteran Brett Bjorkquist steps into the spotlight with new training and marketing programs for integrators and manufacturers.
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Cool Sound Solution
K-array solves the numerous challenges in creating an audiophile-quality system for the unique Iceberg house.
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Building a High-Performance Team Culture: Part 1
How to transition from solopreneur to effective team leader.
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Building the Ultimate Home Office
With working from home now a permanent part of our clients’ lives, creating the perfect workspace has become paramount.
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Getting Past the Fear of Selling Service Plans
Worried about how your clients might react to the introduction of premium support plans? Don’t be.
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Showroom Spotlight — KEF Music Gallery
The speaker manufacturer’s new London-based experience center is designed to reignite people’s passion for listening.
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Only the Best
There is one thing that has not changed in this industry — and that is the wealthy’s need to have the very best.
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How a 25-year-old Integration Company Transitioned to Daisy
Industry veteran Gordon van Zuiden opens up about his decision to convert cyberManor into a Daisy-led and owned company.
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Plugging Into Smart Power
San Diego’s Lightworks successfully adds Savant Power to its sales and installation capabilities.
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Transforming Operators to Owners
Imagine a world where you’re not bogged down by daily operations, but are free to innovate and lead.
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Maximizing the Value of Trade Events
How to make the most of your time at industry conferences and sessions.
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Basement Technology Ideas
Three ways to transform underground spaces and give your business a competitive edge.
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All About AV
The custom installation industry is nothing if not ambitious. Looking back at the industry 20 years ago — filled with audio and video experts...
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Home Theater Week: Home Theater to the MAX
Though currently light on content, offering IMAX Enhanced can be great way to differentiate your luxury home cinema business.
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Home Theater Week: The 2024 ADI Global Home Theater Product Guide
Check out the industry distributor’s best-selling or newly added home theater equipment.
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Home Theater Week Review: Kaleidescape Strato V Movie Player
With the new Strato V Movie Player, Kaleidescape addresses the major objection for most users, namely the price of entry.
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Home Theater Week Case Study: QAV’s Showroom
Colorado-based QAV invests in new L-Acoustics-based home theater at its Centennial showroom.
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Home Theater Week: A Demo Theater for Work and Play
Integrator — and music and movie aficionado — Michael Storch builds an immersive home theater demo room that he uses for personal viewing as...
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8K Is Ready for Its Close-Up
The technology has been making gains in content creation, distribution, and both residential and commercial displays.
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CEDIA Expo 2024 Preview: Getting to Know URC
Getting to know all about the venerable automation company as it prepares for CEDIA Expo with a wealth of products and new integrations.
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Showroom Spotlight – Innovative Consulting and Marketing
A rep firm takes matters into its own hands to get the attention of architects and interior designers.
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Shades Week Case Study: Outdoor Shades Stand Up to Florida Challenges
Family uses Draper At Home outdoor shades to turn a South Florida patio from unbearable to incredible.
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Shades Week Case Study: Whole-Home Shade Versatility
NFL lineman Trystan Colon and his family rely on PowerShades throughout their Jopin, Mo., home.
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Shades Week: Why Diversity Matters in Your Shade Portfolio
Each style of automated shade offers distinct advantages, and the options are far from one-choice-fits-all.
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Shades Week: The Future of Sustainable Residential Systems
Whether for their own convenience or to increase the value of their property, homeowners are in the market for green technologies.
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Shades Week: Succeeding With Shades
Some perspectives on adding shade systems from two very different luxury CI businesses.
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Preparing Your Team for On-Camera Success
Why “fixing it in post” is never the right answer.
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Bright Ideas for Outdoor Spaces
Sleeker designs, smarter technology, and creative applications keep outdoor lighting at the top of consumers’ must-have lists.
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Navigating the Economic Environment
Taking a look at the outside forces that have a huge impact on your business.
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Game Theory and the Art of Cooperation
Four simple principles for creating better business relationships.
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Securing Tomorrow’s Homes
Navigating trends and innovations in smart home security.
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Showroom Spotlight – LG Business Innovation Center
The company brings its commercial showroom to its N.J. headquarters.