Volume 5, Issue 1 – January 30, 2016
AV Insider
AV Power Up!
Tech Chaos
Rants and rAVes
AV Glue
Selling AV
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January 5, 2016
Episode 61: Onkyo/CEDIA Spoilers Ahead
Rian Steffens, Onkyo USA’s eastern business development manager, speaks with host Johnny Mota about new products ranging from speakers, AVR(s), turntables, and of course, Dolby ATMOS. They also talk about updating your old “man cave” what’s popular in the “lady cave,” where you can find these products (in places where you’d not normally see), and what to expect at CEDIA. All this and more on this episode of AV Insider. |
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January 29, 2016
Episode 40: Talking Guitars, Sonic Branding and the Least Known, Most Heard Composer in America
Welcome to a very special show and join the Crew: Corey CB Moss, Johnny (Stuff n’ Things) Mota and Katye McGregor Bennett, as they welcome their guests:
Stephen Arnold – Composer, Owner of Stephen Arnold Music
Greg Barnhill – Songwriter, Performer
Stephen Arnold is a jingle writer, often referred to as “the least known, most heard composer in America.” His company Stephen Arnold Music is an internationally acclaimed music production company servicing television networks, cable channels, TV stations, film houses and advertising agencies worldwide. Stephen Arnold Music is widely regarded as the leading producer of original music for the broadcasting industry with music compositions heard daily in over 100+million American homes. Stephen’s book A Story of Six Strings is a must for guitar aficianados.
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January 22, 2016
Episode 39: MTV’s “Founders” Generation – Are We Ready For Them?
Welcome to the show and join the Crew: Corey CB Moss, Johnny (Stuff n’ Things) Mota, Katye McGregor Bennett, Stacy Kringlen and our guest co-Crew member Mike Shinn as they welcome their guests:
Hailey Klein – Director of Marketing and Communications at Professional Systems Network International (PSNI)
Victoria Barela – Intern at ZDI (soon to be an employee!)
On this special extended episode we take on discussion of the next generation – known as Generation Z (we’ve run out of letters!). While Generation Y was given the name Millennials, which we believe they are ready to give back, Gen Z was able to actually vote on their moniker. MTV polled a focus group of more than 1,000 13- and 14-year-olds who chose the name “Founders”, saying it reflects their place in a rapidly evolving world.
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January 15, 2016
Episode 38: Playing Powerball, Talking Technology and Going to Amsterdam
Welcome to the show and join the Crew Corey CB Moss, Johnny (Stuff n’ Things) Mota, Katye McGregor Bennett and Stacy Kringlen as they welcome their guests:
Paul Zielie – Manager, Enterprise Solutions at Harman
John Greene – Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Advanced AV
Just think, the story of your life – 1.3 billion dollars can buy you anything you want, your wildest dreams come through. Some may want their own private jet, a trip around the world, even buy a manufacturer in the industry. John Greene? Well, being the biggest Adele fan in the AV industry he had it all planned out – a private concert in his living room, invited guests, tons of refreshments -but wait — what about the guest of honor? Listen in to find out.
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January 8, 2016
Episode 37: Welcome Back My Friends to the Tech Show That Never Ends
Welcome to a brand new season of AV Power Up! Join the Crew Corey CB Moss, Hope BeerAndPie Roth, Johnny (Stuff n’ Things) Mota and Katye McGregor Bennett as they welcome their guests:
Cory Schaeffer – Director, Systems Solutions at QSC<
TJ Adams – Director of Installed Systems Product Management at QSC (how does that fit on the business card?)
Joey D’Angelo – Director of Systems Solutions at QSC
So – the third season of AV Power Up is upon us. We have decided that no one will host this show. Yes that’s right – Corey did it. Actually, he did a pretty good job and lasted the whole hour as no one threatened to boot him off, which means he’ll be doing it again next week – heaven help us. He talks AV/IT, BYOD, and other assorted acronyms on this one.
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January 25, 2016
Episode 2: The Drones Have Arrived
Christina Engh (@missenghwyoming), Chief Operating Officer at UASolutions Group, speaks with host Christa Bender (@avchrista) about drones, unmanned aircrafts, and Christina’s military experience. They discuss how meteorology and weather forecasting relates to flying aircrafts, FAA rules and regulations, and Christina’s sweet new headphones. CES 2016 and ISE 2016 are mentioned throughout the show and somehow the movie Spaceballs is simultaneously the best and worst depiction of a military movie. All of these topics and more can be heard on this episode of Tech Chaos. |
January 11, 2016
Episode 1: Where’s My Coffee Drone?
Jane Johnson (@jane_pivot), managing partner of strategic communications at Pivot Communications, and Katye McGregor Bennett (@katyemcgregor), chief strategist at KMB Communications, speak with host Christa Bender (@AVChrista) about the surprise trends of 2015 and the potential trends for 2016. They discuss operating their businesses out of their bat caves and whether drones will be visiting Montana in the near future. IOT, wearables and privacy concerns are also discussed. All of these topics and more can be heard on this exciting inaugural episode of Tech Chaos.
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January 28, 2016
Episode 463: ISE Special Podcast: BARIX Details the Soundscape
BARIX launched Soundscape at lSE 2015 and it’s been shipping since the Fall. Soundscape is IP-based audio distribution to multiple locations simultaneously (think retail music controlled from the headquarter’s office). But, it’s more than just that as their have a complete on-line CMS that allows you to not only manage the music playing in each store, but also leverage the network to manage ad content through the system, too. Best of all for integrators, they can sell this as a system with recurring revenue and services as an add-on.
BARIX will be in Hall 8 Stand H280 at ISE 2016.
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January 25, 2016
Episode 461: Want to Understand Power Technology’s Light Farm Better?
Gary is joined by Power Technology VP of Sales AND Engineering Walter Burgess, who explains how the company’s Laser Illuminated Projection (LIP) system works — something we pondered as a potential future of projection. Burgess explains how it works AND says they are looking to hire projection sales people! |
January 20, 2016
Episode 459: ISE Special Podcast: dnp Unveils ISE Plans
dnp will use ISE to highlight two new packaged systems using their LaserPanel screen technology. These are pre-packaged systems that include a 1080p native laser-based DLP projector, a 100” screen and a short-throw mount system (as well as an optional touch-screen version) that provides a competitive (and larger) option to large-screen LCD monitors. dnp is also opening up their distribution/dealer channel more to sell this new pre-packaged system. You should listen to this podcast with Senior Product Manager Johnny Jensen as he will explain the system and how you can become a dealer. They will be exhibiting it in Hall 1 in stand F69. And, the LaserPanel is here: http://dnp-laserpanel.com |
January 19, 2016
Episode 458: ISE Special Videocast: Vivitek’s Holger Graeff Talks ISE Plans
Vivitek will use ISE to launch a new 8K lumen projector, two new wireless collaboration tools and a handful of other new projectors. Vivitek has gone from a traveling presenter projector company to a major player in less than six years, using DLP projection to do it all.
Gary was joined in today’s ISE videocast by Vivitek’s www.vivitek.eu General Manager Holger Graeff to talk ISE and the company’s big launches planned for next month’s Integrated Systems Europe (www.iseurope.com) show. Specifically, they discuss what Vivitek will show on stand (4-R55) in Amsterdam. Watch to learn more.
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January 14, 2016
Episode 455: ISE 2016 Special Videocast: The Nureva SPAN Demo
This is a can’t miss videocast as Gary is joined by CEO Nancy Knowlton who who talks about its Span system while a 40’ wide version of it is literally demo’d in the background. This is worth watching as it will convince you to be a dealer of Span’s if you aren’t already.
The company is also exhibiting at ISE to sign up distributors. So, if you’re interested, you should contact Nureva through its website contact form at www.nureva.com or set up an appointment to meet with Nancy at nancyknowlton@nureva.com
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January 11, 2016
Episode 453: Almo to Distribute BOSE
Gary was joined by Sam Taylor, Almo ProAV’s Executive VP, who explains that BOSE’s commercial AV product line will now be distributed by ALMO ProAV. Sam explains what this means to the ProAV market and how you can start buying the gear through ALMO ProAV.
For more information visit Almo at http://www.almoproav.com/
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January 7, 2016
Episode 451: ISE 2016 Special Videocast: What to Expect at ISE 2016
Gary’s guest today is ISE’s Managing Director, Mike Blackman. This year’s ISE will be the first, ever 4-day AV show and will take place in Amsterdam 9-12 February. How do you get people to stay for a 4-day show? Well, the keynote, alone, will do it as Dr. Michio Kaku (author of Physics of the Future) will kick off FRDY @ ISE so register to see him speak here.
But, the new four-day ISE has a lot of new stuff including a ton of free educational sessions, new exhibitors and over 1200 exhibitors. Please watch this interview with Mike to get ALL the inside information about ISE 2016!
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January 27, 2016
Episode 3: Blackmagic Design
Sometimes getting our signals from point A to point B takes a little magic, Blackmagic that is. This week on AV Glue, we talk to Bob Caniglia at Blackmagic Design about how his company is helping integrators bridge the gaps between traditional commercial AV systems and the broadcast world, as well as enhance their content creation opportunities.
How do we hold our complex AV Systems together? Add a little AV Glue.
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January 13, 2016
Episode 2: Aurora Multimedia
This week on AV Glue, we talk to Paul Harris at Aurora Multimedia about how his company is helping integrators fulfill today’s needs while still building their businesses on the technologies of tomorrow. Streamline SKUs, reduce behind the screen clutter, and the link to a great new whitepaper just by tuning in for a few minutes.
How do we hold our complex AV Systems together? Add a little AV Glue.
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January 29, 2016
Episode 19: You’re in the Wrong Job
It’s easy to let the complexity and unique nature of the systems we are working on determine the level of our excitement. How do you stay enthusiastic while providing small and simple solutions? Listen to this week’s Selling AV to find out! |
January 25, 2016
Episode 18: Get Excited
It’s easy to let the complexity and unique nature of the systems we are working on determine the level of our excitement. How do you stay enthusiastic while providing small and simple solutions? Listen to this week’s Selling AV to find out!
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January 5, 2016
Episode 17: General Contractors
Creating relationships with general contractors is an obvious strategy for securing AV work. Given that, everyone else is doing it too! If you want to increase your chances of landing jobs with GCs, take a listen to this week’s Selling AV.
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