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CES 2025 just dropped the mic with gadgets straight out of sci-fi movies (but you can actually buy these!). While everyone's worried about tariffs, Samsung and LG are pulling off the biggest manufacturing flex in tech history.

Join host Tim Albright and industry experts on AVWeek as we dive deep into the commercial AV implications of CES 2025's groundbreaking innovations. Explore how political shifts and tariffs are impacting supply chains and driving up costs for AV and IT projects next year, while reshaping global manufacturing strategies.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Chris Neto – Starin
• Kristin Bidwell – Audiovisual Consulting Team
• Craig Durr – Collab Collective

Links to sources:

• The Verge – CES 2025
• AV Magazine – Samsung & LG Preparing for Tariffs
• Vote in AVNation's Best of 2024 Awards!

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Samsung and Google's Eclipsa Audio promises to "change the way we experience sound." Epson catches JmGo red-handed with inflated projector specs - slashing their claimed brightness by more than half!

Joining us this week are expert guests to dissect the updates reshaping the Commercial AV world! Explore the 3D audio partnership between tech giants and break down Epson's landmark settlement with JmGo over projector specifications. Plus, we discuss the growing push to expand and adopt more standards across IT and AV, and how the "resimercial" trend continues to bridge residential and commercial AV solutions.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bren Walker – Kirkegaard AV
• Brad Hintze – Crestron
• Justin Dawson – Dublin City University

Links to sources:

• AVNation – Epson Settles Projector Lawsuit
• Inavate – Google & Samsung Partner for Immersive Audio
• AV Magazine – Shaq Breaks Display On-Air 

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Before we really say farewell, goodbye, (and maybe even good riddance) to 2024 we have to look back and have a roundtable discussion about the biggest stories for the year. Joining us this week is Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs, Mark Pescatore from SCN, and Bradford Benn of Advisist.

Once we've gotten past that, it's time to look to the future! We tap into our myriad of divination techniques to see what's going to be big in the year to come. What will make or break 2025 for the AV industry?

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bradford Benn – Advisist
• Mark Pescatore – SCN
• Steph Beckett – rAVe Pubs

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We are somehow already at the halfway mark for the decade. What was the biggest news and stories that came across our desks in 2024? We break down some of our favorite moments and what's impacting the industry for the year to come.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Jenny Hicks – Midwich Group
• Michael Peveler – AtlasIED
• Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts
• George Chacko – Pace University
• Gina Sansivero – AtlasIED
• Justin Watts – AMD
• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Danny Hayasaka – Call One
• Kristin Bidwell – Audiovisual Consulting Team
• Bill Fons – PTG
• Erin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins University
• Joel Carroll – Mersive

Links to sources:

• AVWeek 664 – Champions League Abandons 4K for Sports Broadcast
• AVWeek 658 – Replacing Covid-Era Solutions
• AVWeek 663 – Lionel Messi Experience in Miami
• AVWeek 656 – Digital Signage As a Service

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Sonos is about to flex so hard at ISE their booth needs its own area code (and wait'll you see their pro installation debut!). Reality check - when's the last time you gave your AV standards more than just a casual swipe right? DSE is ghosting Vegas for San Diego's sunny shores in 2025!

Tune in to AVWeek, where Tim Albright and industry experts serve up the hottest tea on the latest developments in the commercial AV world! Break down the DSE's power move to SoCal, Sonos's explosive ISE takeover, and the not-so-subtle art of keeping your AV/IT standards up to date and explore how evolving standards are shaking up the game in our hyper-connected world.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on Twitter
• Matt Scott – Omega Audio Video
• Tom Aburthnot – Empowering.Cloud

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Sonos' First Speaker for Commercial
• rAVe Pubs – DSE 2024 Highlights, plans for 2025
• Article3 – IT & AV Standards

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Cloud revolution, converged networks, and sustainability are transforming the AV landscape! The industry is redefining Device Management like Tesla disrupted the auto industry. Industry leaders are breaking down AV and IT barriers. Crestron becomes the first AV manufacturer to achieve sustainability certification.

This week, industry experts join us to explore the latest trends in commercial AV, including Xyte's innovative cloud platform, the evolution of converged AV/IT networks offering cost savings and improved management, and Crestron's strides in environmental responsibility, addressing IT departments' focus on energy cost savings and sustainability.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn
• Ron Callis – OneFirefly
• Mike Gleason – Utelogy

Links to sources:

• AVNation – Xyte's First AV Cloud Summit
• Commercial Integrator – Crestron Attains SAVe Certification
• Inavate On The Net – Converged Networks & AV Systems

Notes:

• AVNation studios production equipment provided by Shure and Vaddio.
• Select Nominees for our AVNation Readers' Choice Awards 2024 here! 

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At first glance, the numbers tell me it's healthy - the Pro AV industry is cooking! Heat is the enemy of electronics - protecting your gear with proactive solutions is a must! MDEP provides enhanced security, device pairing, accessibility, and management capabilities - the future of tech collaboration is here!

Joining us this week are industry experts to break down the latest in commercial AV! Breaking down the competitive landscape of AV system integrators, uncovering surprising shifts in Pro AV revenue, sharing Robert Heron’s expert tips for keeping your tech in top shape, and explore how Shure’s integration with Microsoft is revolutionizing workplace communication – especially as hybrid working remains a critical focus for organizations.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Derek Joncas – Extron
• Erica Carroll – CharBett Strategies
• Kameesha Jones – Florida International University

Links to sources:

• AV Network – SCN Top 50 Systems Integrators for 2024
• AVNation – Home Theater AV Maintenance
• Inavate on the Net – Shure's Inclusion in Microsoft MDEP

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Every year, Microsoft holds their Ignite conference to showcase the latest innovations in their software. Not only has the discussion merged into two shows, but it is predominantly about artificial intelligence. In this case, Microsoft's own Copilot AI. We're seeing AI all over AV, but is it becoming more than a buzzword? We talk to David Danto, Neil Fluester and Craig Durr about everything that went down at Microsoft Ignite and what that means for the industry at large.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Craig Durr – The Collab Collective
• David Danto – Talking Pointz
• Neil Fluester – Crestron

Links to sources:

• Wall Street Journal – Budget for Microsoft's Copilot

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Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bren Walker – Kirkegaard
• Brittany DiCesare – Control Concepts
• Chi Hang Lo – UCLA

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Exertis Potentially Up For Strategic Sale
• AVNation – NETGEAR Launches Engage 2.0

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The 3 Proven Tactics to Nail Your Next AV Interview (No Matter Your Background). Say Goodbye to Bulbs & Hello to Solid-State: Why the Future of Projection is Brighter—and More Cost-Effective—Than Ever.

Joining us this week are industry veterans to dissect the advancements of Commercial AV world! From a game-changing career guidebook by AV expert Denise Hughes to the fascinating leap from 19th-century limelight to modern laser projectors. Solid-state projectors not only deliver brighter, more reliable visuals but also provide unmatched value in "pixel brightness per dollar" and lower total cost of ownership, making them a game-changer for the future of AV.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Mike Blackman – Integrated Systems Europe
• Ryan Gray – Yavapai College
• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Denise Hughes' Book About AV Career
• AVNation – Evolution of Projectors in AV

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