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Where We’re At — the State of the Industry
What’s being spec’d, what’s being bought, and how business is doing compared to the pre-Covid landscape.
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Home Theater in the Spotlight
With the country’s attention finally turned our way, we have to make the most of the opportunity to provide next-level home cinema experiences.
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Why Audio Over IP?
Long used in professional audio applications, AoIP is now heading to homes.
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It’s a Wonder Wall
Future Automation & Design employs a Planar video wall to turn a luxury home’s large blank space into a work of art.
Behind the Business
A Healthy Market for Wellness
With Covid-19 shining a light on health and longevity, the health and wellness market looks stronger than ever.
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Power [Quality] to the People
The country’s electrical infrastructure isn’t going to get better, so we need to prepare solutions for our clients.
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Business Book Club: ‘Emotional Intelligence’ by Daniel Goleman
Why it can matter more than IQ.
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Wired for Distraction
The real source of your difficulty focusing, and what you can do about it.
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Case Study: Innovative Design and AV Unite to Solve Seating Dilemma
This solution allows the projector to stay hidden in the soffit, completely out of the way of audience members, while exposing only a slim...
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CEDIA Expo 2020: Product Showcase
Some of the new products you ll find on CEDIA Expo's virtual show floor.
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Stressful, Crazy…and Wonderful
I have a tendency toward introversion, so solitude isn’t the worst thing in the world for me, but now I find myself missing the...
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‘Leadership Is Language’ by L. David Marquet
The hidden power of what you say — and what you don’t.
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The Art of Home Theater
A well-designed home cinema provides clients with a wow factor before any AV is activated.
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The Phantom of the Home Theater
Virtual speakers are no substitutes for ones that are properly placed and angled.
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Plan, Then Plan Again
Switching plans always brings with it a level of stress and anxiety, but also gives us a creative opportunity to rise to the occasion.
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The Evolution of Tradeshows
Current conditions have created a lasting impact on how we convene, learn, and receive product demos.
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Business Book Club: ‘Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology’ by Eric Brende
A life without tech? Why would one do such a thing?
Behind the Business
What Happened to Portal.io?
After a tumultuous couple of years, the popular business software finds itself on solid footing.
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Video Marketing: See and Be Seen
How to use live video marketing to attract and engage clients.
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Tech Showcase: Integrator Toolkit
Some tools that can make life in the field a little easier.
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The Smart Home Buyer Journey
Do the purchase of smart speakers lead to a full smart home conversion? Parks Associates investigates.
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A Different Kind of Safe Space
How to create high-performance teams with belonging.
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The Finish Line: Ways to Increase Value
Preparing your company to be sold — even if you have no intent in doing so right now — makes a ton of business...
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Need to Know: New Tech Check-In
We’ve been told that 8K, 5G, and AI will change our lives and our businesses, but when’s that going to happen?
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Tech Showcase: Business Software and Services 2020 [Updated 7/17/20]
Help for the less-fun side of being a residential AV integration dealer.
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Coping with COVID-19: Pro Audio Technology
Paul Hales, president and product designer at Pro Audio Technology discusses the company's response to COVID-19.
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(Re)defining the Smart Home
More robust networks, expanded use of AI and voice control, and maximizing streaming quality are among the current smart home priorities.
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The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How of Private Theater
If you can answer these questions for your prospective home theater customers, then they will have the information they need to make the right...
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Business Book Club: ‘The Way I Heard It’ by Mike Rowe
Unknown stories of well-known people.
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How to Create a Simple Marketing Plan
An easy six-step process to make a 90-day marketing plan.
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Opening Up
Now is the time to think about what your business will look like as we navigate the new-yet-familiar post-pandemic world.
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10 Ways to Revitalize Your Business
It’s the right time to take stock of your company and implement some improvements.
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Coping with COVID-19: SurgeX
Rick Komendera, manager of sales at SurgeX, discusses the company’s response to COVID-19.
Theater Design
Top 10 Home Theater Design Trends
An inside look at what's hot in the world of home theater design.
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Coping with COVID-19: DISH
Frank DeFilippis, general manager of custom integration at DISH, discusses the organization's response to COVID-19.
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Business Book Club: ‘Goals!’ By Brian Tracy
How to get everything you want faster than you thought possible.