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Annoyingly Inundated
We seem to have passed a threshold of overexplaining AI to the masses.
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Invisible Luxury
This high-end home required entertainment everywhere, but demanded that it not take away from the interior aesthetics.
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Audio for Life
Erin Phillips, VP for Pro Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design, discusses her new executive role in the companies and offers a preview of...
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Building the Financial Foundation
A look at the professionals who will help you count the money and enhance your decision-making process.
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Showroom Spotlight – L-Acoustics Highgate Experience Center
When you create a unique sound system that must be experienced, you need to have a showroom that shows it at its best.
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Embracing the Shift
The benefits and considerations of digital lighting for luxury residential projects.
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The Importance of Landscape Lighting Design
Some concepts to consider when presenting outdoor lighting options to clients.
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DALI-2 vs DMX: A Question of Control
How to determine which lighting control protocol is right for your projects.
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Forget Me Nots
Wouldn’t you feel better knowing that every job you completed and customer interaction was stored deep in your DNA and able to be accessed...
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Crafting an Effective Content Marketing Calendar
Make this the year to do what often gets set aside before the end of Q1.
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Transforming Outdoor Luxury
The current advanced audio trends that are being used to enhance high-end outdoor spaces.
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One of These Days, POW! Right in the KISR!
Keeping it simple and relatable is the best way to engage an audience.
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Creating a Culture of Learning
Stave off stagnation by encouraging your team to always be trying new things.
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Taking the Showroom on the Road
Mobile demos go the extra mile in helping homeowners experience true outdoor living.
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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.