ISE 2025 is gearing up to make your local tech conference look like a school science fair. ARHT Media's holographic dreams have vanished faster than a magician's rabbit. Amazon just crashed the digital signage party with a $100 stick that's making competitors sweat bullets.

Joining us this week are industry experts to break down the latest in commercial AV including ISE's bold plans to break attendance records and transform the AV landscape. Analyze the surprising bankruptcy of ARHT Media and its implications for virtual presenters. Get the scoop on Amazon's affordable commercial-grade media player, poised to disrupt the digital signage market.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Justin Dawson – Dublin City University
• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink
• Travis Cawthorne– Kramer

Links to sources:

• rAVe Pubs – Holographic Technology ARHT files Bankruptcy
• AV Magazine – Amazon's Commercial-grade Media Player
• AV Network – Integrated Systems Europe 2025

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IPMX is threatening to make 'compatibility issues' as extinct as the dodo. Tech giants are arm-wrestling to bring you video calls so realistic, you'll forget what 'IRL' means. And that office you've been using as a glorified coffee station? It's about to become the nerve center of your entire organization.

Joining us this week are industry experts to break down the latest in commercial AV! Explore how Panasonic's NDI support is transforming live streaming, why FlatFrog's gesture-pointing boards may revolutionize meetings, and insights into Shure's ShureCloud platform. Discover how AV interoperability is reshaping the industry by enabling seamless integration between diverse systems and technologies.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Andrew Evans – Extron
• Mark J. Pescatore – SCN
• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn

Links to sources:

• AV Network – IPMX Provides Interoperability for AV over IP
• rAVe Pubs – Project Starline
• AVNation – Connecting Employees in Office & Remotely

Notes:

• AVNation studios production equipment provided by Shure and Vaddio.
• AVNation has interviewed IPMX & Macnica at ISE 2024, InfoComm 2024, & InfoComm 2023.
• AV Network has covered IPMX in several different articles.

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Do gesture controls overcomplicate user experience? If you can’t monitor it, you can’t manage it, ShureCloud’s integrated IT makes AV control effortless. NDI isn’t just changing the game; it’s rewriting the rules with seamless IP video and streamlined workflows.

Joining us this week are industry experts to unpack the latest advancements in the commercial AV world! Discover how these innovations can enhance your AV experience and what they mean for the future of our industry.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on Twitter
• Justin Watts – AMD
•  Jason Haynie – Q2

Links to sources:

• AVNation – Shure's New, Free Shurecloud Platform
• rAVe Pubs – FlatFrog Utilizes AI for Gesture Control
• AV Network – Panasonic Expands NDI Support

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Massive video walls, mind-blowing sound, and a TikTok takedown? Get ready for an AVWeek episode that’ll have you glued to your seat! From racetracks to concert stages, and even churches, AV tech is leveling up in ways you won’t believe.

Host Tim Albright and industry experts dive into the Oracle Red Bull Racing dvLED wall, and Sennheiser’s audio solutions and about giving shared customer support. Plus, they break down the U.S. government's showdown with TikTok, discussing government overreach, consumer protections, and the risk of stifling innovation. They also explore the Experience Economy and how AV is transforming creative communication and experiences.

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Tiktok's Fate in US
• AV Magazine – Red Bull Racing LED Wall
• AV Magazine - Adele Concert LED Wall
• AVNation – Sennheiser & Q-SYS Integration

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Control4’s X4 OS is rewriting the rules of user experience, Sonos has unleashed their ultimate pro installer tool with the Era 100 Pro speakers, and Extron is teaming up with HETMA to transform AV in higher education!

Join Tim Albright and expert guests as they dive deep into these revolutionary developments. Discover how Snap One’s Control4 X4 is setting new standards, why Sonos' Era 100 Pro is a game-changer for audio pros, and what the dynamic Extron-HETMA alliance means for the future of AV in education. They’ve also explored the effective customer feedback tactics, the rise of "Recimercial" products, and innovative ways to simplify control systems for a seamless user experience.

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X is going to have their own videoconferencing platform. What could possibly go wrong? Using AV over IP technology for paging and intercom systems, and the potential challenges putting everything on the network. Finally, we talk about CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo, and trade shows as a whole. What's it going to take to get invested in shows to actually attend?

While Tim is off in Denver looking at CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo, Patrick Norton takes the reins to give you the latest news and stories for the AV industry. Joining us this week is a panel of experts including Brock McGinnis from Nationwide AV, George Tucker from Corporate Audio Visual and Heather Sidorowicz of Southtown AV.

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Higher Ed is in a state of rapid evolution—adapt or be left behind! The AV world is transforming how we learn, interact, and compete. Game On, Lights Out: DVLED Floors are dunking all over traditional projection mapping!

Tim Albright and industry experts explore the cutting edge of commercial AV. Learn about ASB GlassFloor’s revolutionary LED court at Munich’s BMW Park Arena and how DVLED is reshaping everything from sports arenas to digital ads. Dive into eSports, where gaming as a sport is evolving from nostalgic arcade classics to high-tech, adrenaline-pumping competitions.

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Protecting the network from external, and internal, threats. The top 5 tips for an excellent work from home experience. The top 40 AV pros in the world.

Join Host Tim Albright as he explores the latest in commercial AV with a panel of industry experts. In this exciting episode, they'll reveal the secrets to thriving in the hybrid work environment, share top strategies for securing your workspace, and spotlight the trailblazers redefining AV. Plus, they’ll dive into the future of physical office spaces and what’s next for the modern workplace.

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The end of ceiling mics is coming thanks to AI. The power of companies partnering for developing IT and AV talent. How lobbing efforts could help AV users and IT managers.

Tune in to AVWeek with Tim Albright and industry pros from Crestron, AV Magazine, and the government sector as they dive into the hottest trends in commercial AV. Extron's partnership with NSCA and the XBO Experience to further workforce development. Find out how AI is revolutionizing audio (goodbye, complex ceiling mics!) Catch CEDIA’s bold push for federal recognition of the "Technology Integrator" role—set to reshape the industry!

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Surprise! Kramer just bought ZeeVee, and this 'sudden' AV bombshell was two years in the making! Higher Ed's caught in a tech tug-of-war: budget cuts vs. profs' gadget dreams. Sony says companies are open to paying 20% extra on eco-friendly tech.

On this AVWeek episode, Tim Albright and industry experts delve into the latest commercial AV industry buzz. They explore Sony's research on businesses' willingness to pay more for sustainable AV products including the use of SORPLAS materials and SONY energy solutions and tackle budget challenges in Higher Ed with insights from Tim’s article on HEERF and its impact on Higher Ed technology and life cycle management. Plus, the episode delves into Kramer’s strategic acquisitions of ZeeVee, and the role of AVoIP in shaping the future of AV. 

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