Home Theater
Case Study: Reaching for the Stars
Cobb Home Innovations brings immersion to new heights with a stellar theater built on the third floor of a home.
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From the Editor
Listen Up!
While I continue to work on my presentation skills, what my blend-in persona has allowed me to do is to become a keen observer...
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Case Study: Show and Sell
Sound Effects in Mesa, AZ, upgrades its home theater demo with AudioControl.
Going Forward
2019 CEDIA Expo Preview
Brian Pagel, senior vice president, Emerald Expositions, pulls back the curtain on what we can expect to see in Denver this September.
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Game Changers by Dave Asprey
Use the advice of world-class thought leaders to become smarter, faster, and happier.
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Best Buy and the Client Experience
Surprising lessons from an unlikely source about the power of long-term vision.
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So You Think You Know Kaleidescape?
There is more than meets the eyes and ears with the popular CI choice for home theater content.
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Full Circle Sound
WSDG - Walters-Stork Design Group applies the lessons learned in building world-class recording studios to ultra high-end home theaters.
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Taking on Amazon
Whether it is in their capacity as consumer electronics retailer or content producers, Amazon takes a good deal out of the markets, and the...
Going Forward
How to Train Your Integrators
Vincent J. Bova, dealer experience manager for RTI, discusses the company’s goals and the future of its recently launched multi-tiered training program.
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How to Use Storytelling in Your Marketing
Seven steps to creating the right story for your business.
Business Book Club
‘101 Questions Everyone Should Ask’ by Paul Angone
A book filled with things that will make you go “hmmm.”
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Reflections on 20 Years of Networking the Home
It’s been a long road from session-based internet connections.
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Case Study: Video Lifestyle
Utah’s Tym uses Just Add Power’s Ultra HD Over IP system to create video distribution that offers wide flexibility to accommodate client needs.
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Scores Over Crashes
Home theater's emotional impact can be as impressive as the visceral ones.
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A Battle Royale for Home Entertainment
Video game content creators can provide a new dimension to your business.
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The High-End Audio Artist
David Frangioni, owner of Audio One, tells how he does it all from professional recording studios to high-end home theaters and whole-house automation systems.
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Rayva in Reality
Elevated Integration installs a Rayva home theater and gains a valuable new client.
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Storytelling: The Key to Successful Marketing
Make the benefits of your services clear by telling the right story.
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The Righteous Mind by Jonathon Haidt
This book might just change the way you look at your business — and the world.
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How to Build Credibility and Trust
Five ways to start earning your new client’s trust as quickly as possible.
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Supercharge Revenue By Increasing Your Average Sale
How to increase sales from clients you already have.
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The Goal – A Process of Ongoing Improvement By Eliyahu Goldratt
What can the laws of physics tell you about business? Plenty.
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Aging in Place: A Primer
Aging-in-place integrations offer their own sets of challenges — and opportunities. Here’s an overview.
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HR for Integrators
What every residential integrator and business owner needs to know to manage and care for their staffs.
Technology
Projectors and Screens
A look at the latest technology and trends heading for home theaters.
Technology
Tech Tip: Know When to Sell What Projector with Which Screen
Answering these questions will enable you to choose the right projector, in addition to the size, aspect ratio, screen material, and format of your...
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Smart Above and Golf Below
How Source Home Theater worked with their client to exceed expectations, get additional work, and build an award-winning install.
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IMAX Enhanced Investigated
Pulling back the curtain on exactly how IMAX and DTS — along with partners Sony and Sound United — plan on bringing IMAX quality...
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Inside Panduit’s Acquisition of Atlona: ‘It’s All Positive’
Atlona's CEO Ilya Khayn and Panduit's vice president of enterprise business Tom Kelly shared their views on the recent deal.
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Where Do We Go from Here?
Why we need to focus on the high-performance and luxury aspects of our industry.
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How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale Carnegie
Can this book help you achieve peace and happiness? Probably not — but it can improve your outlook.
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WiCT Wednesdays: April Feller
April Feller discusses starting her own business, overcoming obstacles, the importance of family—both at work and at home.
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Getting Secure in Security
Todd Sandler of Kansas City’s Naturally Wired tells how he introduced security into his AV business, and how it has evolved since.
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The Future is Interactive
How Josh.ai plans on changing the way consumers interact with their smart homes.
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The Importance of Soft Skills
Do you have the training and skills necessary to be an effective leader?
Behind the Business
How Are You, Really?
Business owners and managers need to be aware of their employees’ mental health.
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WiCT Wednesdays: Bridget Karlin
Bridget Karlin of IBM discusses leveraging AI as a disruptor and inspiring others.
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WiCT Wednesdays: Melissa Andresko
Melissa Andresko of Lutron talks about surrounding herself with smart, inspirational people.
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WiCT Wednesdays: Jennifer LaBollita
Jennifer LaBollita discusses her work in the consumer tech industry.
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WiCT Wednesdays: Tiffany M. Moore
Tiffany M. Moore of the CTA discusses the driving factor behind her passion for innovation.