Volume 10, Issue 5 — March 1, 2024

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 10, Issue 5 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner writes about how convenience is the opposite of security, Bob Snyder on a new offering from OpenAI that turns text to video footage and news from Planar, Middle Atlantic, Extron and more March 1, 2024 | Volume: 10 | Issue 5 rAVe AV.Buyers Club […]

Volume 10, Issue 4 — February 19, 2024

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 10, Issue 4 Latest headlines: Gary Kayye on a new product from Disney called HoloTiles, plus news from Avocor, Dynacord, Russound, AVer Information and more February 19, 2024 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 4   In today’s newsletter, you’ll find a column from Gary Kayye on Disney’s HoloTile — a product […]

Volume 10, Issue 3 — February 1, 2024

BuyersClub — Volume 10, Issue 3 — February 1, 2024 February 1, 2024 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 3   Hey everyone! This is coming to you from the last day of ISE 2024. We’re so excited to finish out this day strong! We’re also happy to announce that we have shot over 2,000 product […]

Volume 10, Issue 2 — January 16, 2024

BuyersClub — Volume 10, Issue 2 — January 16, 2024 January 16, 2024 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 2   In Scott Tiner’s latest column, he writes about the mass shooting that took place in Lewiston, Maine, last year. While it is difficult not to be affected every time you see another shooting on the […]

Volume 10, Issue 1 — January 2, 2024

BuyersClub — Volume 10, Issue 1 — January 2, 2024 January 2, 2024 | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1   I’ve given up on New Year’s resolutions because they stress me out. I’m a competitive person, so setting a ton of goals for yourself at the beginning of the year feels like I’m just going […]

Volume 9, Issue 23 — December 2, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 23 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on selling relationships, plus news from Snap One, C2G, PROLIGHTS, Sennheiser, Extron and more December 2, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 23   According to Scott Tiner, selling relationships is the most important part of sales. After all, what use is it if […]

Volume 9, Issue 24 — December 15, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 24 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder on the AV lectern, plus news from Biamp, Broadsign, Angekis, Audio-Technica and more December 15, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 24   Bob Snyder’s most recent column is all about the illustrious AV lectern. So much more than a podium, this mechanism is […]

Volume 9, Issue 22 — November 21, 2023

BuyersClub — Volume 9, Issue 22 — November 21, 2023 November 21, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 22   A question I get pretty frequently from people I just meet or those outside our industry is, “Why don’t you guys at rAVe all just work from home?” It’s a fair question. And we do […]

Volume 9, Issue 21 — November 7, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 21 Latest headlines: Marco Cella on how Zoom is the new “anyone can play guitar,” plus news from BenQ, Extron, Equipson, SpinetiX and more November 7, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 21   According to Marco Cella, using Zoom is the new “anyone can play guitar.” To me, […]

Volume 9, Issue 20 — October 20, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 20 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the importance of good customer service, plus news from ISE, Contacta, Acurus, Mago, Wirecast and more October 20, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 20   If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s the importance of good customer service. Whether […]

Volume 9, Issue 19 — October 10, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 19 Latest headlines: Rob Voorhees on why the most expensive product is sometimes (not always) the best, plus news from Draper and more October 10, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 19   There is a myth in every industry (including AV) that the most expensive product is the […]

Volume 9, Issue 18 — September 23, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 18 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on investing in the best technology for your employees, plus news from Extron, Christie, Barco and more September 23, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 18   Howdy, everybody! Make sure to check out the latest newsletter from yours truly. We have everything from […]

Volume 9, Issue 17 — September 7, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 17 Latest headlines: Futuresource Consulting on automation, AI and PTZ cameras, plus news from Crestron, Sony Electronics, Christie and more September 7, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 17   Hey, #AVtweeps! This message is coming to you from Denver, where the team and I are at CEDIA Expo […]

Volume 9, Issue 16 — August 21, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 16 Latest headlines: Gary Kayye on Zoom’s decision for its company to be hybrid, plus news from E Ink, Blaze Audio and more August 21, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 16   If you haven’t heard the news, Zoom has recently announced that its employees have to return […]

Volume 9, Issue 15 — August 7, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 15 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner writes about the Sphere and its possibilities for the AV industry, plus news from C2G, Nice, Extron and more August 7, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 15   If you’re a person on this planet, you’ll recognize The Sphere. The event venue has […]

Volume 9, Issue 14 — July 29, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 14 Latest headlines: Leonard Distad on ChatGPT and ways to use it in ProAV, plus news from Christie, Flock Audio, The Sphere, HP Poly and more July 29, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 14   The day has finally arrived. It’s Barbenheimer Day. If you are not familiar, […]

Volume 9, Issue 13 — July 11, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 13 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the importance of trusting your customers, Chris Gillespie on the mature AV/VC environment and more July 11, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 13   Scott Tiner writes in his latest column all about how important it is to trust your customers. Listen […]

Volume 9, Issue 12 — June 20, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 12 Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on why he continues to renew his CTS, plus news from Poly, PPDS, Crestron, Barco, ClearOne, 22Miles and more June 20, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 12   Oh my gosh, how are we already back from InfoComm? Last week was such a […]

Volume 9, Issue 11 — June 6, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 11 Latest headlines: Leonard Suskin on meeting equity and its challenges, plus news from PlexusAV, Audinate, Logitech, AVI-SPL and more June 6, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 11   Who’s ready for InfoComm??? Yeehaw! I can’t wait to see some familiar faces in Orlando this year, where rAVe […]

Volume 9, Issue 10 — May 19, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 10 Latest headlines: Bob Snyder on how NASA will use lasers to “beam” moon videos, plus news from LG Business, Extron, Planar and more May 19, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 10   Hooray for the weekend; we made it, #AVtweeps! To keep you company over the next […]

Volume 9, Issue 9 — May 8, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 9 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on designing AV based on behavior, plus news from Savant, Humly, Epson, AMX, Waves Audio, WolfVision and more May 8, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 9   In Scott Tiner’s latest column, he writes a tale of walking through the airport. But this […]

Volume 9, Issue 8 — April 24, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 8 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on how culture affects WFH or RTO, plus news from RTS, Barco, Audinate, BirdDog, Saramonic and more April 24, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 8   Although I’m sure many of you are exhausted from the conversation and lore around returning to the […]

Volume 9, Issue 7 — April 10, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 7 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the future of trade shows, Chris Gillespie on the mature AV/VC environment, plus news from PPDS, QSC & more April 10, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 7   The future of trade shows seems to be something everyone has an opinion about. […]

Volume 9, Issue 6 — March 23, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 6 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on Women’s History Month, plus news from TASCAM, BlueJeans, Marshall Electronics, C2G and more March 24, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 6   As you might know, March is Women’s History Month. And Scott Tiner wants us to think about that in his […]

Volume 9, Issue 5 — March 10, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 5 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on the potential for AI in AV, Sara Abrons on AV trends she noticed after watching 1,700+ ISE 2023 videos March 10, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 5   Welcome to our latest edition of AV Buyers.Club! You may remember Scott Tiner’s piece […]

Volume 9, Issue 4 — February 16, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 4 Latest headlines: Our Best of ISE 2023 winners, Gary Kayye on why MTR with Front Row “looks so bad,” plus news from Broadsign, LG and more February 16, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 4   What a week it’s been. Well, actually, what a month. Between ISE […]

Volume 9, Issue 3 — February 3, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 3 Latest headlines: The Daily Raff (a column series all about daily trade show thoughts), plus all the latest news from ISE 2023! February 3, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3   Hello from ISE 2023! This show has been one of the most successful trade shows EVER […]

Volume 9, Issue 2 — January 23, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 2 Latest headlines: Chris Gillespie on what we’re doing wrong in terms of work, Dr. S. Ann Earon on when we should transition to the office January 23, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 2   We’re doing it all wrong! What’s that? According to Chris Gillespie, it’s work. […]

Volume 9, Issue 1 — January 3, 2023

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 9, Issue 1 Latest headlines: Megan A. Dutta lists some things AV manufacturers have coming up for 2023, plus news from DTEN, AVer, Pure Resonance January 3, 2023 | Volume: 9 | Issue: 1   Happy New Year, #AVtweeps! And what a New Year this will prove to be. If you […]

Volume 8, Issue 24 — December 14, 2022

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 8, Issue 24 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on working in a hyper-political world, Mark Coxon on flexibility vs. performance, plus news from 22Miles December 14, 2022 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 24   Hello, #AVtweeps! It’s your last newsletter of the year. If you’ve hung on this long, thank you! I […]

Volume 8, Issue 23 — December 1, 2022

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 8, Issue 23 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on creating future #AVtweeps, James Kirby on at-home content creation, plus news from AMX, Disguise, Q-SYS December 1, 2022 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 23   What a year it has been! It’s always nice to reflect on what’s happened in the past year […]

Volume 8, Issue 22 — November 15, 2022

AV Buyers.Club — Volume 8, Issue 22 Latest headlines: Scott Tiner on diversity in AV, Peter Hansen and Joé Lloyd on the gender pay gap in AV, plus news from DTEN and more November 15, 2022 | Volume: 8 | Issue: 22   We talk about diversity in AV a lot, or the lack thereof. […]