Peter Hansen

Tariffs (and their related uncertainty) were by far the top concern.

The uncertainty of tariffs, as well as a lack of clarity in the current business landscape, are major barriers.

Year-end data showed a mix of positive and negative results.

We haven't seen numbers like this since 2021, but it's important to keep it in context.

It's been a disappointing year overall for growth, but October's downturn was not a result of any major issues.

This month, interpreting the numbers is all about your perspective.

August marked the second lowest score of 2024. Can it bounce back quickly?

Globally, the United States is a bright spot for GDP, but overall it's a soft macroeconomy.

Definitely not bad news, but here's why it's a disappointing result.

The industry rebound continues, but is the post-pandemic labor market expansion running out of steam?

Plus, an employment milestone means more growth for Pro AV.

Numbers indicate the slowest growth rate since early 2021, but is it really that bad?

A positive shift away from significant challenges could indicate a healthy year for integrators.

The data points to a positive but unspectacular year for Pro AV.

As inflation levels fall without a recession, supply difficulties are no longer the top issue for integrators.

The expansion is solid, but integrators are still being impacted by nagging supply chain issues and other economic factors.

Integrators continue to face supply and hiring issues.

Live events are growing, but some companies are disappointed in their bottom lines.

Pro AV is getting stronger as the overall economy celebrates a run of positive news.

Pro AV is settling into a level of modest growth, despite a weak European economy.

Pro AV is showing strong growth similar to pre-COVID norms, but recession odds are increasing with tighter credit availability.

Is this a lucky one-off or a sign of good things to come?

The industry seems to be settling in to a modest expansion phase, but economic and supply chain fears still linger.

After a disappointing November, improved numbers helped raise the AV Sales Index to tie its highest annual average.