Av+ - Commercial Integrator Podcast

On episode 111 of AV+, we chat with one of the co-hosts of the upcoming Presence Summit to find out what integrators can gain from attending.

For the first time, InfoComm went virtual this year. How did the transition go, and what were the highlights of this year’s show? Find out on ep. 110 of AV+

CI editors discuss what sessions they are most looking forward to at the upcoming InfoComm 2020 connected virtual AV trade show.

We are given an inside look at InfoComm 2020 Connected, the virtual trade show that’s now just a little under two weeks away.

This week, we’re taking another break from Coronavirus-related stories to check in on a category we’ve seen grow every year: sound masking.

On episode 106 of AV+, we speak with the founder of AV Hero, an on-demand AV services app bringing the gig economy to the audiovisual industry.

Editor Zach talks with Ed Sharib of integration firm Inspired Technology, about how to sell work from home kits to clients. AV Product Packages That Help Integrators Solve COVID-19-Related Problems

The best thing integrators can do right now is expand their revenue – so here’s a guide to what H.O.W. & fast food needs from technology during COVID-19.

CI editors chat about what working from home problems they think integration firms could help solve on episode 102 of AV+.

If you’re looking for more technicians — either immediately or when COVID blows over — here are some great tips for interviewing candidates.

TBH: this isn’t what we thought our 100th episode would be, but thanks to the NSCA, this ep. of AV+ is probably our most important yet. Connect with NSCA here: https://www.nsca.org/tag/business-continuity/

On episode 99 of Commercial Integrator’s podcast, AV+: Ari Fuchs comes through with some business stability advice for the long term.   Ari’s full piece: https://www.commercialintegrator.com/business_resources/operations/av-businesses-long-term-coronavirus/ All of this week’s pro AV news: https://www.commercialintegrator.com/av/av-news-to-know-april-3-2020/

Do your employees — or even your clients! — need some Microsoft Teams tips? We’ve got you covered on episode 98 of AV+.   More NSCA webinars here: https://www.nsca.org/essentials-library/what-every-integrator-needs-to-know/

We’re not going to lie, this is a serious time for many AV integration firms — but there are things they can do to stay afloat in this economy.

A project of this scale, for such a small space, required smart distribution… and then selling the client on IP over a matrix. On Episode 96 of AV+… The story behind this sports bar with 22 screens and counting is a fascinating example of good salesmanship, openness with the customer, and wisely futureproofing a system […]

These are some NSCA Business and Leadership Conference 2020 lessons Pro AV leaders can bring to their own integration firms.

One of the most important talks at NSCA BLC 2020 centered around the future of work and why humans – not tech – are at the center of it.

On episode 93 of AV+, we run through some tips integrators can reach more potential clients through a better marketing approach.

We scoured the ISE 2020 show floors. Here are the trends in technology we’re taking away from the show this year on episode 92 of AV+. See all our coverage here.

On ep. 91 of AV+, industry journalist Craig MacCormack tells us about how the biggest merger deals in pro AV history happened within 24 hours of each other. Link to the full story: AVI-SPL and Whitlock Mega-Merger Surprised Both Companies’ Execs Too