May 21, 2013
Internationally-recognized acoustic and audio consulting firm, SH Acoustics, is celebrating its 10th anniversary and the opening of its southern California office.
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May 08, 2013
Symetrix, manufacturer of high-end professional audio solutions, specializing in DSP hardware and software, is expanding its InfoComm accredited training.
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May 08, 2013
TRI-ED Distribution continues to expand its North American footprint with the addition of five new branches in Denver, Centennial, Grand Junction and Colorado Springs, CO and Little Rock, AR.
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May 07, 2013
Mike Detmer Business Solutions, a strategic planning and business optimization organization, has launched its services tailored specifically for manufacturers, distributors, and dealers in the technology integration and consumer electronics spaces.
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May 03, 2013
Saint Clare's Health System (SCHS) and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) have signed an asset purchase agreement with Prime Healthcare Services.
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May 02, 2013
On the opening day of the 14th edition of the En Coulisse trade show, Denis Lefrancois, president of Solotech, announced the opening of two new offices for Solotech's Canadian Sales and Integration division.
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Apr 04, 2013
Elite Screens USA is moving to a new location, at 12282 Knott St. Garden Grove, CA, 92841.
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Mar 07, 2013
Lencore, a Long Island manufacturer of commercial sound masking, paging, audio and mass notification systems, has added Dan Lynn, Carrie Nelson, and Bob Gurley of Contract Furniture Associates (CFA) to the Lencore representative team.
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Mar 06, 2013
Professional Systems Network International (PSNI) will increase its global footprint by adding select associates outside North America to its network of audiovisual system integrators.
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Mar 05, 2013
Kramer Electronics, the parent company of Sierra Video, is transferring all Grass Valley, CA production and operations to its headquarter offices, located in Jerusalem, Israel.
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Mar 05, 2013
Two veteran independent manufacturer’s sales representative firms based in the southeast have joined forces. Elrep Sales and Creative Marketing Associates, Inc. are creating a joint venture, binding their respective brands and personnel together to better serve consumer, custom install, and pro-AV customers across the southeast.
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Mar 01, 2013
Digital Projection International (DPI) has released the details of another major expansion of its customer sales and support network.
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Feb 27, 2013
After much speculation about his future, Jeremy Burkhardt has ended his brief—and obviously premature—retirement from the custom audio business with the purchase of a respected, but somewhat little known wireless audio technology company called Soundcast.
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Feb 27, 2013
AOPEN has just unveiled a new brand identity that symbolizes its vision for a future of innovation, openness and partnership.
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Feb 27, 2013
Radial Engineering has recently moved its R&D department to a larger area in the facility in order to accommodate the growing team.
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Feb 14, 2013
Barco has acquired Taiwan-based AWIND, a provider of wireless content sharing and WiFi-enabled presentations.
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Feb 13, 2013
Digital Projection International (DPI) has expanded its customer sales and support network with the addition of numerous new manufacturers reps across the U.S. and Canada.
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Feb 07, 2013
High Resolution Systems has continued its expansion with a move to much larger quarters in Lake Orion, MI.
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Feb 06, 2013
In the tech center of Austin, Texas, where fossil fuel past meets silicon future, Michigan-based Sport View Technologies (SVT) has opened its first satellite office. Stepping outside Michigan’s challenging economic climate was a natural decision, as SVT has long maintained a presence nationwide.
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Feb 06, 2013
Diversified Systems, a national provider of AV and broadcast services, products and enterprise level solutions, has acquired Snader & Associates of San Rafael, CA.
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Jan 22, 2013
In a move to support its growing corporate AV business, Advanced has opened a new state-of-the-art Toronto office to demonstrate the latest SMART Technologies' business solutions for current and prospective customers.
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Jan 22, 2013
World of Beer, Inc., a national franchise that offers craft beers and live music in a casual setting, decided to go all out in supporting its live entertainment by equipping its Arlington, VA location and corporate headquarters with all-Harman audio systems that include JBL, Crown, BSS Audio, Soundcraft and AKG products.
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Jan 16, 2013
In response to growing global demand, Symetrix has formed an expanded partnership with World Representation Inc. for direct-to-dealer sales in the Middle East.
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Jan 16, 2013
Industrial Video LLC, in its 45th year of business, has changed its name to iVideo Technologies LLC.
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Jan 03, 2013
Toronto, Canada-based Mood Media, an in-store provider of retail media and digital signage, has purchased the assets of Technomedia Solutions, the Orlando, FL-based integration firm that John Miceli built after he sold Soundelux to Liberty Media in 2001.
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Jan 02, 2013
AVI-SPL is rebranding its hotel and event production services division, and is expanding its leadership team to drive further growth.
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Dec 20, 2012
This week’s news that Belgium-based Barco has acquired a 61% stake in Norway-based projectiondesign is an interesting twist to the video projection market as we head into 2013.
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Dec 20, 2012
Harman has reached an agreement to acquire Martin Professional A/S of Denmark, a provider of lighting solutions for the entertainment, architectural, and commercial sectors, for EUR 110 million.
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Dec 19, 2012
projectiondesign revealed that Barco has acquired 61 percent of its shares from private equity fund Herkules Capital. The remaining shares of projectiondesign are held by minority shareholders.
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Dec 11, 2012
Electrosonic has acquired Global Immersion, a digital immersive theater designer and integrator. Global Immersion will continue to serve the planetarium, institutional theater, and giant screen markets.
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Dec 10, 2012
Harris Corp. announced an agreement on December 6 to sell its Broadcast Communications Division to The Gores Group LLC, a Los Angeles-based equity investment group, for $225 million. The price includes $160 million in cash at closing, a $15 million subordinated promissory note and an earn-out of up to $50 million based on future performance. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory review and closing conditions and is expected to be completed in early calendar year 2013.
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Dec 10, 2012
W Technologies has announced a definitive letter of intent with Solara 360 to market their digital media product. Solara 360 has developed and manufactures its own brand of commercial grade 1080p HD LCDs designed for the Solara 360 Digital Signage Network.
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Dec 05, 2012
Presentation Products, Inc. has acquired Presentation Media, an audiovisual integration firm based in Fairfield, NJ.
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Dec 05, 2012
Lencore Acoustics Corp, a Long Island manufacturer of commercial sound masking, music, paging and mass notification systems, has added Nicholas Rondot to its team.
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Dec 05, 2012
YCD Multimedia has entered a partnership with Primeview, a provider of advanced digital displays. The partnership combines YCD's expertise in digital media software with Primeview's display technology products, and will provide corporations and organizations with a choice for digital media solutions, including dynamic and interactive visual environments.
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Dec 03, 2012
Tri-Ed / Northern Video Distribution has acquired Security General International (SGI), a wholesale distributor of Security and Low Voltage products in the southwest U.S.
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Nov 27, 2012
When the City of Milpitas, CA needed an update for their city council chamber's AV system, RGB Spectrum joined with two other San Francisco Bay area companies who designed and installed the system.
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Nov 27, 2012
As part of its ongoing expansion, Analog Way has officially opened its new headquarters in Antony, near Paris, France. The new state-of-the-art building offers significantly expanded office space as well as new amenities to better serve customers.
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Nov 20, 2012
Atlona has moved its California headquarters from Sunnyvale to San Jose. Effective immediately, the company's new address is 70 Daggett Drive, San Jose, CA 95134.
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Nov 19, 2012
Nortek, Inc. has formed a unified ProAV Group within the Nortek Technology Solutions segment, combining the product and marketing strengths of its Gefen, TVOne and Magenta Research brands.
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Nov 14, 2012
Following last month's acquisition by Kelso & Company of Swank Audio Visuals, and Kelso & Company's announced plans to merge Swank with PSAV Presentation Services, the organizations announced Tuesday that Kelso’s acquisition of Swank has been completed, and that the merged company will be led by Greg Diekemper, Swank’s President and CEO, and that it will adopt the PSAV name.
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Nov 14, 2012
Meyer Sound has announced two key promotions in the digital products team: Richard Bugg is now Audio Show Control Product Manager and Jason Rauhoff takes over many of Bugg’s former responsibilities as the company’s new Senior Digital Products Support Specialist. In addition, Cirque du Soleil veteran Robert Mele has joined the support staff as Digital Products Field Support Specialist.
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Sep 20, 2012
Premier Mounts has officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Fullerton, CA with a customary ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the landmark event.
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Sep 07, 2012
Projector Doctor has launched new online features in tandem with a redesigned website in response to its high customer traffic and growing capabilities.
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Aug 29, 2012
Premier Mounts is moving its worldwide headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art facility in September 2012.
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Aug 08, 2012
Revolabs’ dealer network now has the ability to add the company's Fusion and Executive HD wireless microphone systems to their GSA Schedule 70.
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Aug 07, 2012
AMX partnered with Southwest Displays & Events of Carrollton, TX to build a western-style playhouse joining a host of other creative playhouses built and donated by local companies for the 2012 Parade of Playhouses at NorthPark Center. The 17th annual charitable event runs August 3-19 in Dallas, TX and raises funds for Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), an organization of volunteers dedicated to helping abused and neglected children have safe, permanent homes.
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Aug 07, 2012
Digital Projection International (DPI) has made its most budget-conscious addition to the high-brightness, high-value projection line, the E-Vision WXGA 6000. Building on the success of the previously launched E-Vision 7000 and 8000 displays, DPI's E-Vision WXGA 6000 extends the accessibility of DPI's advanced projectors to a wider range of applications.
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Aug 06, 2012
Corum Digital Corporation has acquired the assets of California-based The MediaTile Company, a privately-held digital signage company based in Scotts Valley, California, which specializes in the development of SaaS-based digital signage products.
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Jul 26, 2012
Tom Thomas has joined AVI-SPL as global service operations manager to its Technology Solutions Group.
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Jul 26, 2012
Enseo, a provider of in-room entertainment and digital signage in hospitality, healthcare, retail, government, and stadiums and arenas, has hired David Simpson as executive vice president, Digital Signage and Managed Services.
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Jul 25, 2012
Blackmagic Design has acquired Cintel International, a researcher, designer and manufacturer of motion picture film scanners.
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Jul 20, 2012
Saddle Ranch Digital has signed an agreement with Campus Nation Network to produce content for their digital signage network.
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Jul 19, 2012
Savant Systems LLC has announced the addition of D-Box Technologies Inc. to their Partners in Excellence cooperative program.
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Jul 18, 2012
Tri-Ed / Northern Video has revealed its further expansion with the acquisition of Seabreeze Security Distributors, a leading security distributor in the Orlando, FL market.
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Jul 17, 2012
Atlona has entered a distribution partnership with Texas-based WAVE Electronics. Under the agreement, WAVE Electronics will distribute and provide dealer training for Atlona's line of digital connectivity products throughout the U.S.
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Jul 12, 2012
As the result of a new partnership agreement, Almo Corporation will distribute ComQi’s extension and distribution equipment for PRO-AV and Digital Signage applications.
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Jul 12, 2012
The Digital Place-based Advertising Association has elected two industry suppliers to its board of directors.
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Jul 12, 2012
Citing potential growth in the energy market and other AV verticals in western Canada, AVI-SPL has expanded its presence in the country with the acquisition of Engineered AV, which had offices in Calgary, Alberta and Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Jun 28, 2012
Watch for the Kramer Academy Designing in a Digital Age Road Show coming to your area.
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Jun 28, 2012
Reflecting a product line that has stretched far beyond cables, and with a vision towards the future, the cabling and connectivity solutions provider Cables to Go will now be known as C2G.
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Jun 28, 2012
Videoconferencing and telemedicine cart manufacturer AVTEQ (avteq.net) has finalized its acquisition of San Antonio-based furniture maker KLN Steel Products and its two sister companies, Dehler Manufacturing and Furniture by Thurston.
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Jun 28, 2012
The Commercial AV Rep of the Year Award was won by Sigmet Corporation at the Middle Atlantic sales meeting held prior to InfoComm 2012.
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Jun 28, 2012
As a result of rapid growth and expansion, Vaddio has appointed Mark Steen chief operating officer and Darrin Thurston VP of product development.
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Jun 27, 2012
Chief is establishing a direct sales team in Canada to support current customers and future growth opportunities available in the Canadian market. Previously, Chief partnered with EIKI Canada to sell and distribute products via ChiefMounts Canada.
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Jun 21, 2012
The new division will provide technical resources to AV systems integrators, allowing Herman to provide an enhanced value proposition by offering a suite of both products and services to the industry.
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Jun 20, 2012
Cloud Electronics has expanded its operations in the U.S. to provide a direct link to audio professionals in the U.S., Canada, and the Americas.
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Jun 13, 2012
Meyer Sound has named Antonio Zacarias Vice President of Worldwide Sales, a newly created position to supervise the company’s sales activities and support the international and regional sales managers in servicing Meyer Sound customers around the world.
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Jun 11, 2012
Ingram Micro Inc. has announced a new U.S. distribution relationship with Scala Inc.
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Jun 07, 2012
Mendtronix, Inc. (MTI), and its sister company, Projector Doctor, continue to expand with a new facility in Pittsburgh, PA.
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Jun 06, 2012
The City of Wixom, MI welcomed audio video technology provider AVI-SPL to its new home with a grand opening Friday, June 1, with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by live technology demonstrations for over 100 local business professionals and city officials.
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Jun 06, 2012
Industry veteran Danny Abelson has introduced Zeehi LLC, a new entertainment technology company dedicated to developing solutions to improve the workflow of global entertainment production professionals everywhere.
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Jun 05, 2012
Avaya Inc. has finalized the acquisition of Radvision, a provider of video conferencing technologies over IP and wireless networks.
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May 29, 2012
Barco is joining forces with Starin to distribute Barco's new ClickShare one-click meeting facilitation tool in North America.
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May 25, 2012
Bob Lowig, conferencing industry veteran, and David Beirut, a sales rep in New England, recently founded X-Media Sales, focusing on the sales and marketing of high quality and cohesive audio video communication technologies.
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Apr 12, 2012
Whether you will share in this growth may have already been decided By Tom Stimson CTS
For the average production rental company, approximately 30% of all revenue goes to outside suppliers or workers. Think about it: an average of one-third of your business execution relies
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Apr 12, 2012
Increased Tax Law Enforcement Could Require Policy Changes in Industry By Scott Carroll, Take1 Entertainment Insurance Rental and staging companies, as well as the tour sound and satellite uplink companies, face an imminent insurance risk in 2012 that could potentially cost companies hundreds of thousands of dolla
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Apr 12, 2012
Barco and Full Spectrum Integrate 3D Projection and Lasers for World’s Largest Outdoor Screen Hundreds of boulders blast from the mountain’s surface, opening giant crevices that spew forth molten lava that surges toward the unsuspecting crowd. Far off in the distance, pounding hooves signal the approach of confed
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Dec 09, 2011
Tom Stimson
Daniel Burrus is a futurist that teaches his audiences to differentiate between hard and soft trends. A hard trend is something that will continue to be true, and a soft trend is something that is cyclical. Businesses shoul
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Dec 09, 2011
AV Gear Distributor Plans for Robust Growth, Education Initiatives in 2012
This NewBay Media Q&A with Stampede owners Kevin Kelly and Mark Wilkins shows the distributor at the pivot point between the AV Channel, and product manufacturers. Stampede Presentation Products, based in Amherst,
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Dec 09, 2011
French theme park Puy du Fou's Cinéscénie
is a show with effects worthy of Las Vegas but located in the heart of the Vendée
region in Western France. As in years past, from June to September, the
14,000-capacity open-air amphitheatre was sold out for every show this y
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Sep 13, 2011
I have been privileged to tour a lot of
rental and staging companies over the
past five years.
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Sep 13, 2011
It’s never easy sorting out the good
from the great new products for
the staging market.
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Sep 13, 2011
Valencia Production Partners (VPP) produced the highenergy
2011-12 upfront for youth-oriented network The CW
with support from WorldStage companies Video Applications,
Inc. and Scharff Weisberg Inc. VPP, which has staged
upfronts for The CW since its debut seven years ago, moved
the venue to the Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center,
where the young stars of the network’s returning and new
primetime series took center stage in an exciting presentation
filled with immersive visuals and the network’s young
stars.
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Jan 10, 2011
JM Rental and Sony PCL have recently
worked together on a number of
landmark projects, including the FIFA
World Cup FES Super Public Viewing
(SPV), held on June 19, 2010 at Saitama
Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan.
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Jan 10, 2011
I was recently advancing a show with
the projectionist/video switching
engineer hired to work the upcoming
corporate meeting.
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Sep 15, 2010
Wall Street Innovators Meet Global Leaders at the Annual SALT
Conference in Las Vegas
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Jun 15, 2010
Blu Laser Digital and Xpand Collaborate
With DePalma Productions For
Discovery’s 3D Upfront Meetings
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Jun 15, 2010
Cost is more than just the initial price.
As I reported in my last column,
development of the “high end” staging
projection systems didn’t slow down
as the recession hit, although we
heard less about them because of the
manufacturer’s shift in advertising
dollars to lower-cost models.
As we head to Inf
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Jun 15, 2010
Conference Technologies Opens Advanced Webcasting Services
While many rental companies
have expanded their inventories to
include the latest in video and audio
production, Conference Technologies,
Inc. (CTI) has chosen to pursue
webcasting as a newer service in
recent years. “We’ve been in the
webcasting b
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Apr 06, 2010
Finding the Right Audio Consoles and Cables Designed for Meetings and Staged Events
Audio consoles come in many different designs — for radio and television broadcasting, film and recording studios, public address systems, concert halls, sports stadiums, and multipurpose auditoriums and meeting rooms. Audio con
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Apr 06, 2010
FullScale Event Productions Captures Business In the Bay Area From the Ground Up
FullScale Event Productions started working primarily in the concert sector, acquiring business by word of mouth.
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Feb 25, 2010
Duocom Supports the 20th World Diabetes Congress
The 20th World Diabetes Congress was held in Montreal, Canada, the birthplace of insulin.
The International Diabetes
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Feb 18, 2010
by David Keene The results of our first survey addressing displays and display signal routing–with some business/market trend questions also– call out several patterns, and point to some interesting market developments. While brief (as good surveys should be), our survey–Sponsored by Magenta Research – attempted to
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Jan 06, 2010
AV Concepts explores new technologies to give clients overall value AV Concepts started out as many rental and staging houses do, out of someone’s garage. Fred Mantrik and Nick Smith worked in the corporate AV industry for several years until they realized they could fill a void that existed in the industry. Twen
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Nov 18, 2009
Participation in this “Rental & Staging Top 40” list was entirely voluntary: We did not try to independently size up the market and rank companies based on third-party analysis. The companies that appear on the list chose to respond to our online survey, and all the information provided was taken on good faith. A
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Sep 28, 2008
Audio Is The One Thing Your Don't Want Customers To Remember Full Article 9 2008-09-28 Tom Stimson, CTS Using your customer's recall to win their business Tom (T.R.) Stimson, MBA, CTS, is president of The Stimson Group, a Dallas-based management consulting firm providing strategic planning, market research, and
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