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Radio City Music Hall is getting the Sphere audio treatment, so which iconic venues deserve this immersive revolution next? AI platforms are now speaking your language to manage complex AV networks, literally. Four airports, hijacked screens, pro-Hamas propaganda, your AV network isn't just playing content anymore, it's a potential security vulnerability.

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. From the exciting expansion of Sphere Immersive Sound technology into new venues, to the game-changing potential of AI-powered platforms like NetSpeek's Lena for Pro AV operations, to the sobering reality of AV network security threats exposed by recent airport cyberattacks, this episode tackles the stories every AV professional needs to understand right now.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Joel Carroll – Mersive Technologies
• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn

This Week In AV:

• CNN – Hackers Breach Airport PA System
• Forbes – Microsoft Pushes Urgent Update for Windows 11
• Innavate – Yealink joins NDI Ecosystem
• AV Network – Zones Looks at AV Industry
• rAVe Pubs – ISE & Fira Partner with EduTech for EdTech Conference

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – Immersive AV Experiences
• AV Buyers' Club – NetSpeek Introduces AI Platform
• AV Magazine – Airport Speakers Hijacked

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Here's the uncomfortable truth: the AV industry is stuck. Proprietary protocols, ecosystem fragmentation, and vendor-specific bottlenecks are holding back innovation and killing your project margins. But what if one platform proved that true interoperability isn't just possible, it's essential?

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This week, they're breaking down AV standards, exploring IEEE open standards, unpacking AV over IP technology, and revealing why transforming the AV industry is such an uphill battle.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Justin Watts – AMD
• Sharath Abraham – Jabra

This Week In AV:

• Commercial Integrator – Christie Digital sells Pandora's Box & Widget Designer
• AV Magazine – Neat's new 32 Board 
• AVNation – NSCA 2025 Industry Report
• AV Magazine – 8K Space Feature Documentary from China
• rAVe Pubs – Sol Rashida to Keynote ISE 2026

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – Single Pane AV
• AVNation – AV over IP in Higher Education
• AV Magazine – AV/IT Support Saving

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The Jupiter Systems divestment reignites the debate: government oversight in company ownership takes on new weight when mission-critical security technology and TAA/BAA compliance are involved. It’s a reminder of how the AV industry must balance innovation, global investment, and national security. In parallel, trade shows are bigger than ever but in today’s hyper-connected world, we need to rethink the value they deliver.

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In today’s episode of AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his panel of industry experts tackle the stories shaping commercial AV. They break down the unprecedented Suirui–Jupiter Systems forced divestment and when national security justifies government control, and examine what modern trade shows like ISE must offer to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Jennifer Weaver – NextLVL Learning
• Megan Zeller – Peerless-AV

This Week In AV:

• rAVe Pubs – Nureva Patents Mist Microphone Technology
• AV Magazine – Q-SYS Implements More Features for Full Stack Platform
• Variety – Madrid As Global AV Hub
• OpenPR – UC Market to expand to $85b by 2031
• AV Magazine – Drone Malfunctions Rain Fire

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – Suirui to Divest Jupiter under Presidential Order
• AV Buyers Club – ISE Expanding for 2026 With New Programs

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At WebexOne, Cisco unveiled the ultimate flex: AI so powerful it’s practically rewriting the rulebook for secure, intelligent meetings. Jabra and Huddly are keeping it real, no gimmicks, just AI that actually makes conferencing work better.

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Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This week's discussion tackles what really emerged from Cisco's WebexOne event beyond the partnership headlines and defines what AI Security and AI features conferencing actually needs (versus what vendors think sounds impressive).

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Jason Haynie – Q2
• Kristin Bidwell – Audiovisual Consulting Team
• Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn

This Week In AV:

• rAVe Pubs – Cisco's AI Collaboration Tools
• AV Magazine – ISE Launching Spark
• AV Network – Ross Video Acquires ioversal
• AV Network – Avidex Acquires CSS New England

Roundtable Topics:

• UC Today – Cisco Microsoft and More In on AI Tools
• AV Buyers Club – Jabra & Huddly Launch AI Tools
• Engadget – Microsoft wants 'Vibes based' working

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400 square meters of programmable LEDs are transforming retail into data-driven storytelling platforms. And shifting from LEDs to holograms, Looking Glass claims their displays turn standard video into "lifelike 3D holograms," but where do these fit in commercial AV?

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Dive deep with host Tim Albright and AV industry experts as they break down the seismic shifts transforming commercial AV. This week, they're exploring innovative LED deployment strategies for enhanced user experiences, including a closer look at the total cost of ownership across the various types of display technology. They break down the real-world applications and limitations of emerging holographic display technology, offering practical insights into where it truly fits in today’s market.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Brittany Delgado – Midwich US
• Joe Way – UCLA
• This Week In AV:AV Network – FORTÉ Acquires Swedish company Informationsteknik
• AV Magazine – Bauer Acquires Amscreen
• AVNation – Riedel Communications Acquires hi human interface
• Commercial Integrator – CTI Launches Apprenticeship Program
• AV Magazine – AV Awards coming to Americas

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Buyers' Club – LED Installation in London
• AV Magazine – Looking Glass showcases innovation in hologram technology

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Interactive displays in art installations and cultural parks are increasing visitor dwell time, LED technology is reshaping public engagement. MotoGP broadcasters ditched beta testing and went straight to air with AI-powered AR, could your next Zoom call feature virtual graphics? Reality check: Users don't think like engineers, and that iPad running your exact same interface just proved it.

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Guest host Patrick Norton and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. Join the conversation as we explore what's really driving LED market growth beyond the specs, examine AR technology's migration from sports to corporate communications, and discover why the future of AV programming requires an architect's mindset, not just an engineer's toolkit.

Host: Patrick Norton

• Guests:Bren Walker – Kirkegaard
• Jeremy Caldera – Pearl Technologies
• Josh Keller – CTI

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Display Market Growth
• AVNation – AR/VR in Unified Communications
• rAVe Pubs – Desire Paths in AV Programming

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Here's a reality check: your "better" product might be losing to inferior competition right now. Savvy businesses are discovering that branded background music isn't just ambiance, it's measurable revenue impact. But as AI agents start making sales calls for AV distributors, we need to ask hard questions about automation boundaries.

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Guest host Patrick Norton and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. From unlocking the revenue potential of background music in corporate and retail spaces, to redefining what "best" really means in competitive strategy, plus the crucial conversation about AI's proper role and limits in professional AV environments.

Host: Patrick Norton

• Guests:Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn
• Joe Dunbar – Midwich
• Steph Beckett – rAVe Pubs

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Pursuing Leads With AI Callers
• AV Network – Digital Signage and Sound
• rAVe Pubs – Competitive Intelligence Beyond Features

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The "small" AV jobs everyone ignores are generating massive profits while enterprise projects gather dust and top integrators don't want you to know why. Vioso's new tech lets you literally step inside your CAD drawings, but here's the million-dollar question: does jaw-dropping innovation equal bottom-line results? 

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This explosive episode unpacks the hidden goldmine of mid-market project strategies that savvy integrators are using to stay profitable, dissects whether next-gen visualization systems deliver real business transformation or just boardroom theater, and exposes the monitoring madness that's paralyzing video operations worldwide.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Jennifer Weaver – Laia Technologies
• Chris Kelly – Creighton University
• Ryan Gray – Yavapai College
• This Week In AV:AV Network – Ross Video Aqcuires LAMA
• rAVe Pubs – Jabra & Lenovo Partner for Panacast 50 Launch
• The Verge – Microsoft Lowers Price for Copilot 360
• AVNation – Imagine Communication Launches IMS Network

Roundtable Topics:

• rAVe Pubs – Mid-Market Growth for Integrators
• AV Magazine – CAD Projection from Vioso

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Why does every technological "improvement" feel like opening Pandora's box of compatibility issues? Are we so obsessed with pixel counts that we've forgotten what actually makes meetings productive? Time for some uncomfortable truths about where our industry is headed.

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world, including the cascade of problems that come with AV systems refresh cycles, the impact of budget constraints, and the challenges of the "more K’s are better" mentality plaguing corporate and higher education AV. They also explore how the push for experiential AV is reshaping expectations and straining resources across the industry.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Craig Durr – Collab Collective
• George Chacko – NextLVL Learning
• This Week In AV:AV Magazine – AVIXA IOTA Fall Forecast
• rAVe Pubs – TJ Adams is Audinate's new CPO
• AVNation – Z-Wave Alliance Launches Certification Program
• Commercial Integrator – Bluefin Introduces COLORFRAME
• Yahoo! – GMail Security Breach

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Network – Incremental Upgrades In AV
• AV Magazine – 360-degree 12K Concert Experience

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When rooms stop being "where it happens" and start being what happens, immersive AV storytellers are transforming spaces into living, breathing experiences. While we're celebrating innovation, let's spotlight the under-40 superstars who are already reshaping commercial AV from the ground up. Meanwhile, churches are quietly becoming the R&D labs of the AV world, proving that constraints breed the most creative solutions through multi-sensory engagement.

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Join Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a deep dive into the game-changing trends in commercial AV. Discover how AV storytellers are using immersive tech to turn spaces into dynamic collaborators, why investing in fresh talent is a game-changer for the industry, and the innovative engagement strategies worship environments are mastering multi-sensory engagement to captivate audiences, while corporate AV is still catching up.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:George Tucker – Corporate AV
• Dan Ferrisi – Commercial Integrator

This Week In AV:

• Commercial Integrator – Sennheiser's Rebate Program
• UC Today – UC Awards for 2025
• AV Magazine – Holographic Police Officers in South Korea
• AV Buyers' Club – Sharp Adds ME2 Display
• AVNation – Epson Announce Plugin for Q-SYS Integration

Roundtable Topics:

• Commercial Integrator – 2025's 40 Under 40
• AVNation – Enhancing House of Worship Experience With AV
• Commercial Integrator – Living Legends: George Tucker

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