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When classroom tech failures push 1 in 3 faculty to consider leaving, the stakes are clear. AV can’t just be installed and forgotten anymore. Are organizations finally ready to treat it like critical infrastructure?

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In this AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack what customers actually need from modern AV strategies and why managed AV conversations are accelerating. They also explore how AV pros can explain the real value of reliable classroom AV to administrators making the budget calls.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Justin O'Connor – Justin on LinkedIn
• Ross Noonan – DigiLED

This Week In AV:

• Facility Executive – Worker DIY Fixes to Office Tech in Study
• AV Magazine – Barco to Acquire VerVent
• AV Network – NSCA Acquires Navigate Management Consulting
• AV Magazine – ATEN Utilizes 'KVM over IP'
• AV Magazine – AV Awards Americas Winners

Roundtable Topics:

• rAVe Pubs – Managed Services For AV
• AVNation – The Hidden Cost of Unreliable AV in Classrooms

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MicroLED revenue is expected to double this year. But is the technology finally ready for real AV deployments or still a high-end experiment? And while organizations rush to deploy new collaboration systems, one truth keeps showing up: if users aren’t trained properly, even the best technology fails.

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In this episode of AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack two important conversations shaping the commercial AV landscape. From the rise of MicroLED displays to the best ways organizations can train teams on new communication systems, this discussion offers valuable insights for AV professionals, integrators, and IT leaders alike.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide
• Brandy Johnson – PTZ Optics
• Zack Tremaine – Waukesha County Circuit Courts

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – ISE Hall Zero Cost Rises from €165m to €365.4m
• AV Network – AVIXA Report for January
• AV Magazine – AV Robotics Trends in Broadcasting
• Essential Install – Yorktel-Kinly Consolidates Brand
• Sennheiser – Sennheiser Moving To Rock Nashville

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Micro LED Display Revenue Doubling
• Tech Target – Training UC Deployment

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Return-to-office mandates are being sold as “culture resets.” At the same time, AV Trust says our security practices “haven’t kept pace.” So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: are we demanding employees show up in person while the technology behind the walls still isn’t fully ready or fully secure?

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with a focused AVWeek episode exploring the full spectrum of change in commercial AV, from the real-world impact of RTO on collaboration spaces and infrastructure planning to AV Trust’s potential influence on cybersecurity standards, accountability, and vulnerability disclosure across an increasingly connected ecosystem.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Kelly Teel – TLD
• Justin Dawson – Dublin City University
• Susan Wilhite – Bluefin

This Week In AV:

• Inavate – Google Collaboration With Neat & Teams
• rAVe Pubs – AWS Elemental Inference AI Services
• Aurora – Aurora Partners with NETGEAR
• Residential Systems – ISE Launches ISE Foundation
• AV Magazine – Clive Couldwell Steps Down From AV Magazine

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Newcastle United Enforcing Return to Office
• AVNation – AV Trust Launches nonprofit organization

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“MDEP fixes Android for enterprise.” That’s the promise. But is putting Microsoft at the center of your display strategy a smart move or a long-term lock-in? And, broadcast-grade production isn’t just for TV trucks anymore… it’s showing up in everyday AV installs.

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This week, Tim Albright and his panel of industry experts return with another essential AVWeek episode focused on the realities shaping commercial AV. They share candid perspectives on MDEP’s move into displays and what that means for integrators and IT teams and explore the rising role of broadcast workflows in AV systems and how this shift is redefining expectations for performance and user experience.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink
• Danny Hayasaka – Mago
• Joe Drury – Sony

This Week In AV:

• AP News – Supreme Court Rejects Tariffs
• AP News – French Government Switching UC Platforms
• rAVe Pubs – Guitar Center Integrator for Titan Stadium
• Sennheiser – Prototype Microphone Used in Superbowl
• rAVe Pubs – Rise AV & Rise Broadcast Partner For International Womens Day
• ProSound Web – InfoComm 2026 Registration Open

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – MDEP Solutions at ISE 2026
• AVNation – Vizrt Broadcast Solutions for Higher Education

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We had so much to talk about ISE 2026 that we couldn't keep it to one episode! Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. We discuss the craziest innovations we've seen on the show floor and what this show has meant for the AV community.

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We bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry, including important shows like this. We discuss the latest trends with a panel of experts to get the info you need. Joining us this week is Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs, Jenny Hicks of Midwich, Iffat Chaudhry from M-Cube and Joe Way from UCLA.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Steph Beckett – rAVe Pubs
• Jenny Hicks – Midwich
• Iffat Chaudhry – M-Cube
• Joe Way – UCLA

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Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's where we see the latest and greatest technology from across the globe in Barcelona. We come from the show floor itself, in the Midwich booth, to talk about the tech that excites us.

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We are joined in pairs by Chris Neto & Erica Carrroll, and Erin Maher-Moran & Steve Greenblatt discussing all things ISE 2026. The latest tech, the vibe of the AV community at a show like this, and what solutions you should be on the lookout for.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Erica Carroll – Charbett Strategies
• Chris Neto – Midwich
• Erin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins University
• Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts

This Week In AV:

• AVNation – Integrated Systems Europe 2026

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AV's normally all about showing off the cool tech we put into spaces. But is it worth it to the clients to see how the sausage is made? We look into making AV invisible and how that benefits both client and integrator. Plus, artificial intelligence is making RAM prices skyrocket. But we need those chips to make our own gear! Where's the line before this gets well out of hand?

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Even before we hit the show floor in Barcelona, there's plenty of AV news to go around! While Tim is gearing up for Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Patrick Norton takes the helm to get you the latest stories surrounding our industry. We also have a panel of experts to discuss these topics, including Dawn Meade, Willie Franklin and Brittany Delgado.

Host: Patrick Norton

Guests:

• Brittany Delgado – Midwich US
• Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – French Government phasing out Zoom & Teams
• The Verge – Windows 11 suffering major patch issues
• AV Network – Microsoft Partners with PSNI Global Alliance
• AV Magazine – Meta Horizons Workroom shutting down
• Commercial Integrator – CTI named Integrator of the Year 2025

Roundtable Topics:

• The Verge – Surge in RAM Pricing due to AI
• AV Magazine – Logitech's New Rally

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What happens when digital signage stops glowing and starts behaving like paper? And here’s the uncomfortable question higher ed keeps dodging. Are universities investing in AV that actually improves learning or just buying shiny tech because the budget says spend it?

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In this must-watch AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack where e-paper fits into the future of commercial AV and take a hard look at AV spending in higher education. From sustainability and use cases to real-world value and waste, the panel dives into what matters and what doesn’t.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Gina Sansivero – AtlasIED
• Michelle Loret – ITAVAI

This Week In AV:

• AV Network – Online Instruments Acquires Level 3 Audiovisual
• Sony – Sony and TCL Sign Memorandum of Understanding
• The Verge – RAM Prices Going Up
• AV Magazine – Second Sphere to Launch in East Coast
• AVNation – Matt Clark Keynotes ISE 2026

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Buyers' Club – Glass-Media & Samsung Showcasing E-Paper
• AV Magazine – Higher Education & AV

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The chip shortage conversation is back, this time driven by AI reshaping the global supply chain, because of course it is. Meanwhile, AV pros are left with a familiar edge problem: choosing connectivity that makes sense when HDMI and USB-C now coexist with IP as the transport, and none of them are going away quietly.

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In this week’s AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break it down without the hype. They look at how concerned AV and IT managers should be about ongoing supply chain pressure, and how to design AV systems that balance edge connections with IP-based infrastructure without aging out at the next refresh cycle.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Erica Carroll – CharBett Strategies
• Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn
• Nathan Coutinho – Logitech

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products Inc.
• Shure – New Strategic Alliances Team
• AV Magazine – Panasonic revealing new projection light source platform
• AV Magazine – Real Madrid experience for Apple Vision Pro
• PSNI Global – New Board of Directors
• AVNation – Extron Appoints Kirsten Nelson as Public Relations Manager

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – AI Demanding Massive Amounts of Resources
• Inavate – Extron's Switching Encoder

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Did Dave Labuskes change AVIXA, or did he change how the AV industry defines itself? CES 2026 sent a clear message with fewer cables, faster installs, and a serious rethink of what a video wall even needs. And as one industry leader put it, “AI isn’t experimental anymore” because 2026 is where edge intelligence, automation, and cybersecurity start separating hype from real-world impact.

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In this must-watch AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests dig into the stories shaping commercial AV right now. From Labuskes’ lasting legacy at AVIXA, to the technologies from CES 2026 that actually matter, to where AI will deliver the biggest returns in 2026, this conversation brings clarity, context, and perspective you won’t get from headlines alone.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Chris Neto – Midwich
• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink
• Daniel Centelles – LANG

This Week In AV:

• AVNation – AVIXA CEO Announces Retirement
• AV Magazine – Exertis UK Places Distribution Company for Sale
• Axis – New UC Client
• AV Network – Integration Guide to UCC
• AV Network – SCN's Hall of Fame 2025

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Dave Labuskes Retiring
• rAVe Pubs – Focusing on AI & Cybersecurity in 2026

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