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Tariffs vs. Commercial AV: panic, or be thankful it's not nearly as bad as the pandemic supply chain problems??? ISE and AVIXA say getting new people into AV is the industry's biggest problem. We've got ideas on where you can find the next generation of audio visual professionals! Best practices for designing and maintaining hybrid classrooms, and more!

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Every week we gather the biggest news and information for the commercial AV space. We gather a panel of experts to discuss what integrators need to know about our industry. Patrick Norton takes the helm this week and is joined by AV sage Willie Franklin, Jenny Hicks from Midwich Group, and George Pappas of i5LED.

Host: Patrick Norton

• Guests:George Pappas – i5LED
• Jenny Hicks – Midwich
• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn
• Links to sources:AV Network – Tariffs & AV Expectations
• AV Magazine – Tariffs Affecting AV Industry
• AV Magazine – Hiring Difficulties In AV
• AVNation – Remote Learning Compliance
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Mini-Spheres are coming - bringing immersive entertainment to the masses without the $2.3 billion price tag! As traditional networking giants chase AI, NETGEAR doubles down on broadcast AV with its DPP partnership and a strong focus on AI governance. From manual onboarding to AI automation: smart UC management is transforming the video conferencing experience while sparking debates on privacy versus features. 

Tim Albright hosts another can't-miss episode of AVWeek, tackling the future of immersive entertainment with mini-Spheres, the intersection of AV and broadcast technology with NETGEAR's industry moves, and the practical applications of AI in unified communications that drive interoperability.

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Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Jennifer Weaver – Laia Technologies
• Nathan Coutinho – Logitech
• Neil Fluester – Neil on LinkedIn

Links to sources:

• UC Today – AI for Videoconferencing
• AV Magazine – Sphere plans Mini-Sphere Installations
• AVNation – NETGEAR joins DPP

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Microsoft Teams and traditional AV pros are locked in a tug-of-war between quick installs and premium experiences. And pour one out for Skype – after 14 years and $8.5 billion, Microsoft is pulling the plug this May. Plus a new and ACTUALLY improved HDMI 2.2 delivers double the bandwidth for 10K resolution.

Dive deep with AV industry experts as they break down the seismic shifts transforming commercial AV! Whether Microsoft's AI-obsessed Teams strategy clashes with AV pro values and the impact of Skype’s 60-day countdown. Plus, discover how HDMI 2.2’s Ultra96 certification is revolutionizing esports and digital signage while fueling the debate on USB-C vs. HDMI, UC security, and AV over IP’s role in the future of connectivity.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Garth Lobban – Atlona
• Tony Fragale – Midwich US

Links to sources:

• The Verge – Microsoft to Shut Down Skype in May
• AV Network – HDMI 2.2 & Pro AV
• AV Magazine – Microsoft Teams Ecosystem

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How AI-powered AV is getting you coffee faster and more efficiently. Cutting-edge AV training and education are shaping the future of the industry. An industry icon is retiring. From Extron’s next-generation training facility redefining hybrid learning, to Bocca Felice’s AI-driven drive-thru experience, to QSC’s vision for smart spaces, we dive into the innovations transforming how AV and IT professionals design, deploy, and manage technology. Join us as we discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities driving the next wave of AV evolution.

Join guests from UAMS, AV Magazine, and Caster Communications as we explore the cutting edge of audiovisual technology with industry leaders who are revolutionizing how we interact with our environments. We'll examine Extron's remarkable five-week transformation of their education center, featuring advanced hybrid learning capabilities that seamlessly connect in-person and remote participants. We'll also discuss the impact Joe Pham of QSC has had on AV. Plus, discover how Sodaclick's conversational AI is bringing human-like interaction to retail environments, challenging traditional approaches to customer engagement.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Ernie Bailey – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
• Guy Campos – AV Magazine
• Rachel Bradshaw – Caster Communications

Links to sources:

• AV Network – QSC's Joe Pham to retire
• AV Magazine – Drive-thru powered by AI
• AVNation – Extron's new training facility

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Why are Fortune 500 companies choosing to rent rather than buy those stunning LED displays? The answer might surprise your CFO. AV and building management have been like awkward exes at a cocktail party for decades—until now they're finally chatting.

Joining us this week are expert guests to dissect the latest updates reshaping the commercial AV landscape, including the dramatic convergence of AV and building systems that'll transform your workspace through enhanced AV user experience and energy management. Plus, explore digital transformation in the industry and the game-changing rental strategy from Samsung that's flipping the industry on its head.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AV
• Scott Tiner – Bates College
• Vanessa Tolisano – Kinly

Links to sources:

• AV Magazine – Samsung's Wall leasing
• rAVe Pubs – AV Solutions & Building Managment

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Modern projectors turn imagination into reality, transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary experiences. And digital signage just leveled up—Samsung is partnering with Cielo's AI. Joining us this week are expert guests to dissect the latest updates reshaping the commercial AV landscape, including Christie's transformative projection technology at BYD's energy vehicle museum, showcasing immersive audio visual experiences and AV sustainability like never before.

Plus, unpack Samsung's groundbreaking partnership with Cielo for AI-powered digital signage, highlighting AI in AV and the future of audio visual setup for small offices. We also dove into the exciting world of XR, Virtual Production, and Broadcast AV, exploring how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming the industry.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Bren Walker – Kirkegaard
• Joe Dunbar – Midwich US
• Tim Van Woeart – Rutgers University

Links to sources:

• AVNation – Christie Projectors Used In Museum
• AV Buyers' Club – Samsung Partners With Cielo for AI Digital Signage

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We had so much to discuss about Integrated Systems Europe 2025 that we couldn't keep it to just one episode. And to be fair, the last one was named 'Part 1'. You should've expected this. What else you can expect is a discussion from AV industry experts like Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts (Host of A State of Control) and Jennifer Weaver of NextLVL Learning (Host of AV Career Mastermind) to discuss their impression of the show and what they saw. We also join HETMA chair (and host of EDTech) and Jeremy Caldera of Pearl Technology (not a host, but a valued friend) to discuss what they saw at the show and their experiences in Barcelona.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Jennifer Weaver – NextLVL
• Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts
• Erin Maher-Moran – HETMA
• Jeremy Caldera – Pearl Technology

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The biggest international AV trade show, Integrated Systems Europe 2025, took place in Barcelona last week. We saw so much innovative technology for the AV industry that we had to check in with other experts in our space to get everything from the show floor. We talk to Jason Ward from Warwick Audio Visual, Tanya Houston from Wildwood Plus, Iffat Chaudhry of Involve Visual Collaboration and Joe Way from HETMA to ask what they've seen at the show.

Our coverage doesn't just stop at AVWeek. We spent the entire show in the halls, talking to manufacturers and companies about the new tech they we showing off at ISE. Find all our coverage and more at this page.

Host: Tim Albright

• Guests:Tanya Houston – Wildwood Plus
• Jason Ward – Warwick AV
• Iffat Chaudhry – Involve
• Joe Way – HETMA

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Slow growth or strategic pause? AVIXA's latest numbers reveal what’s ahead for Pro AV—and what it means for IT managers seeking software-forward devices that prioritize the end-user experience, not just gray boxes. Meet ReVolve, the world’s first 10-meter LED that disappears on command. AV produces a lot of data, but who owns it, and can it be leveraged for smarter operations? Logitech Spot just changed the workplace game.

Tune in to AVWeek, where Tim Albright and industry experts serve up the hottest tea on the latest developments in the commercial AV world! Explore AVIXA's latest industry report findings, examine Primeview's innovative ReVolve display technology, and unpack Logitech's smart approach to workplace optimization with their new Spot sensor.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on Twitter
• Joel Carroll – Mersive
• Brittany Delgado – Midwich US

Links to sources:

• AVNetwork – AVIXA Pro AV Index Numbers; Slowing Growth
• AV Magazine – Primeview's Direct LED roll-up screens
• rAVe Pubs – Logitech Previews Spot ahead of ISE 2025

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JPMorgan says 'everybody in!' while Amazon scrambles for desk space - the office return saga just got real! Plot twist at The Sphere: Holoplot's dramatic pivot leaves the AV world stunned and partners hanging in mid-air! 

Joining us this week are expert guests to dissect the latest updates reshaping the commercial AV landscape, from Holoplot's dramatic pivot to workplace technology transformations including emerging cybersecurity risks, strategies for enhancing collaborative workplace technologies.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Elliott Moores – Elliott on LinkedIn
• Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedIn
• Rob Rasberry – Drexel

Links to sources:

• ProAVL Asia – HoloPlot 'Focused on Sphere' moving forward
• AV Magazine – JP Morgan orders return to office
• AVNation – The future of fan engagement

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