Av+ - Commercial Integrator Podcast

On this monthly feature episode of pro AV podcast, AV+, Alan Brawn shreds your thinking on classroom technology; ET Group shreds your thinking on CEOs.

We hear from Johnson Controls on where savvy security integrators should turn to stay current with access control tech. Tune in to episode 32 of AV+.

On episode 31 of pro AV podcast, AV+, learn why Lone Star Communications acquired ArCom, and why those reasons are more than just money-related.

On episode 30 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we learn why Unified AV became Unified Technology and wonder if those two letters are appropriate for the industry.

On this monthly feature episode of pro AV podcast, AV+, hear why VR might be the future of AV design, plus the CI project of the month and news roundup. Stories featured in this episode: 4 Consumer Technology Trends from CEDIA 2018 That Mean Something to Commercial, Too Your AV Sales Could Be Multidimensional with VR Design (And More Profitable, Too) Curved LED Display Helps UNLV Communicate with Students Amid Vegas Distractions

Alan Brawn, with over 30 years of industry experience, is our newest columnist. Find out what he’s itching to write about on ep. 28 of pro AV podcast, AV+.

On episode 27 of AV+, we hear from the HDBaseT Alliance and why they think it’s silly to pit them against the various forms of AVoIP for AV networking. Stories mentioned in this episode: HDBaseT vs. AV-over-IP: Let’s Call Off the Battle Royale

CEDIA 2018, a consumer/resi show, also features commercially-relevent trends. Here are some CEDIA technology highlights we think will spill over.

Blip blip! Here’s a new vertical market for integrators to conquer: eSports! More on that and industry news in our monthly longer episode of this pro AV podcast. Stories Mentioned in this Episode: Cenero, Diversified, Agema Technology and Starlite Productions on 2018 Inc. 5000 18 Fast-Growing AV Integration Firms and What You Should Learn from Them CI 40 Under 40 Has Exceeded All Expectations in its First Five Years Why Watching People Play Video Games is Great for AV Integration

Now that Commercial Integrator, TechDecisions, CE Pro and other formerly-EH Media brands have been acquired by Emerald Expositions, will they change? In a word: no! Listen to episode 25 of the pro AV podcast, AV+

On episode 24 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we hear from InFocus and Crestron on the viability of ‘single-ecosystem’ collaboration solutions.

Why do you call it “digital signage”? It’s probably the worst thing you could call it from an AV marketing perspective. And “sound masking”? Do you really think customers know to search for that? On this episode, editors Craig, Tom and Adam run through a list of the most popular search terms end users type into Google to find AV integrators, and one thing is certain: they aren’t what integrators call themselves. Stories Mentioned in this Episode You’re Calling Everything by the Wrong Names: How to Use Better AV Keywords to Target Customers The Way You Talk Is Costing Your Tech Integration Business 18 Fast-Growing AV Integration Firms and What You Should Learn from Them

Does artificial intelligence integration have a place in pro AV? David Danto and Chris Maione, two AV consultants with differing opinions on AI, duke it out verbally on this episode of pro AV podcast, AV+ from Commercial Integrator. Stories mentioned: 18 Fast-Growing AV Integration Firms and What You Should Learn from Them HB Communications HQ Overhaul Benefits Customers, Employees

You should not pass on more revenue (and opportunities to scale up!) from video wall and signage jobs. Hear from Almo Pro AV and Insteo on a solution that makes video wall content creation simpler (and why it does not have to be in-house). Learn more on our website, commercialintegrator.com

You should be making more money on digital signage. Consider how IVCi uses managed services and content creation to boost business. Nominate a rising star in the integration community for CIs 40 Under 40 here.

On ep. 19 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we wonder about the future of diversity in the AV industry and celebrate makers of American made audio visual products. Stories mentioned in this episode: Its No Surprise AVIXA Diversity Council Triggered Strong Feelings, But Its Sad AVIXA Diversity Council Has a Plan to Address the AV Industry's Lack of It Made in the U.S.A. – 16 Companies That Manufacture in America

On ep. 18 of pro AV podcast, AV+, we hear from AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel, who was recently named one of the 100 Glassdoor Top CEOs. Stories mentioned in this episode: - AVI-SPL CEO John Zettel Among Glassdoor Top CEOs for 2018 - AVI-SPL: How They Remain on Top of the AV Integration Market - What’s Next for the Largest AV Integrator, AVI-SPL?

Our editors, plus end-user-focused editor of TechDecisions, run through what they think are the most important takeaways from InfoComm 2018. Tune in episode 17 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator. Stories mentioned in this episode: Too Many End Users at InfoComm? AVIXA's Labuskes Says There's Still an Important Place for Integrators The Future of AV: Why End Users Will Still Need AV Integrators Why AVIXA’s InfoComm 2018 Broke Its Las Vegas Show Attendance Record

Give your InfoComm 2018 agenda a refresh, because you WON'T want to miss these activities. Tune in episode 16 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator. Stories mentioned in this episode: - All the InfoComm 2018 Training and Education Opportunities for Integrators - Wow, There Are More than 200 Seminars and Workshops at InfoComm 2018 - Why ‘Design Thinking for AV’ Is a Must-Take 3-Day Class at InfoComm 2018

Integrators tell us what they're most excited about heading into InfoComm 2018. Tune in episode 15 of AV+, the pro AV podcast from Commercial Integrator. Stories mentioned in this episode: - AV-over-IP No Longer Taboo, Acceptance Emerges at InfoComm 2017 - AVIXA, Parks Associates Partner to Host Integrated Life Program at InfoComm 2018 - Why You Should Bring Your Best Customers to InfoComm