Volume 18, Issue 11 — June 11, 2021

rAVe HomeAV Edition — Volume 18, Issue 11
Latest headlines: Lee Distad on comfort and comfort zones, Gary Kayye on missing ‘POT’ calls, plus news from MAXHUB and more

June 11, 2021 | Volume: 18 | Issue: 11

 

How’s it going, HomeAV pros and fans? Though I am still new to the audiovisual industry, I’ve found the “Home” sector to be easier to grasp — my life is full of AV tech! Thanks for your patience as I learn.

I’m deeming this week’s newsletter theme to be “new nostalgia,” the convergence of missing the old but welcoming the new. How can we reminisce the past but use the growth we’ve made to push us forward? If that seems odd, check out these two blogs below — I think you’ll get a better understanding of where I’m coming from!

In “I Miss ‘POT’ Calls,” our very own Gary Kayye relents the good old days when the pressure to be present during conference or collaborative calls was not doubled by audio AND video connection. Gary’s blog looks back at how much we’ve changed, even in the last year — nostalgic and much less pressure! What do you reminisce about?

The second blog takes a different approach. Titled “Being Comfortable Outside of Your Comfort Zone,” Lee Distad talks about comfort zones and how to break out of them for growth. My favorite quote from the blog says, “When you’re outside your comfort zone, it’s time to become comfortable. Make use of the materials and resources available to learn more about the thing you don’t know about. Then begin to master it.” The more we challenge ourselves to be comfortable outside of our comfort zones, the more we will grow — professionally and personally.

I know I feel some nostalgia about the past, but also excitement for the future! What processes do you miss from the past? How did those things get you to where you are today? I hope you’re having a great well, and see you next time!

— Katie Clark

COLUMNS

 

+ Being Comfortable Outside of Your Comfort Zone [Lee Distad]

If you stick around long enough you will see patterns repeat themselves. Most businesses in this channel are more similar than they are different; they have similar strengths and weaknesses. They’ll also have similar problems that need solving. The problems will be similar but seldom identical. The solutions that worked for your clients may need to be tweaked or modified when you apply them somewhere else.

+ I Miss ‘POT’ Calls [Gary Kayye]

All of a sudden, post-COVID, I find myself yearning for a simple, uncomplicated, spur-of-the-moment phone call. One where I can’t see anyone, just for a while. And, truth be told, I kind of don’t want them to see me. I liked wearing my semi-controversial T-shirts to spark discussions around the office. My once-coveted Star Wars collection is becoming hackneyed to everyone on Zoom.

 

PRODUCT NEWS

 

+ Portrait Displays Rereleases Calman 2021 R2 With Feature Updates [Gary Kayye]

+ MAXHUB Announces New Raptor Series LED Wall Displays [Katie Clark]

+ Sony Professional Display Line Expands Digital Signage Usage and Functionality [Katie Clark]

+ Wall-Smart Joins Home Technology Association as Supporting Brand Member [Katie Clark]

+ iRoom Announces Drivers for Creston and Elan Systems [Gary Kayye]

+ Just Add Power Solutions Now Supported by Enado’s Controller Software [Steph Beckett]

+ Panasonic Debuts New 4K Solution Lineup of Projectors, Lenses and Displays [Steph Beckett]

+ Optoma Announces FHDS 130-inch LED Display [Gary Kayye]

+ Nortek Control Adds Leon Sievers as Product Manager, AV Distribution [Katie Clark]

+ SnapAV’s Control4 Software Offers Updated Support for OvrC Pro [Steph Beckett]

+ Legrand Solutions Provides Customized Smart Home for Injured Veteran [Katie Clark]

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

+ CEDIA Expo 2021 Opens Live Show Registration [Gary Kayye]

+ The ISE Barcelona Numbers Are In — Smiles All Around! [Gary Kayye]

+ Resideo Acquires Shoreview Distribution [Gary Kayye]

+ SnapAV Invests $2.3 Million in Charlotte Quality and Innovation Lab [Steph Beckett]

+ CEDIA Expo Returns in September with WFH (Work From Home) Focus [Steph Beckett]

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