Volume 22, Issue 8 – April 23, 2025

Latest headlines: David Danto on how the pandemic taught us how to face what’s coming, plus news from Draper, Jetbult and more

April 23, 2025 | Volume: 22 | Issue 8

rAVe HomeAV Edition

How do you make your follow-up count? Whether it’s new clients or old, following up is incredibly important. But you can’t just be out here sending blanket emails. Lee Distad gives his advice about following up and how important that’s going to be for your future relationships. Read more here.


Also, Scott Tiner writes about the current uncertainties within the AV industry due to tariffs and the current administration. He says that as an industry, we’re somewhat prepared for certain uncertainty since COVID rocked our worlds five years ago. What do you guys think? Read his piece here.


Happy Wednesday!

Steph Beckett

Managing Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

Making Your Follow-Up Count [Lee Distad]

If you’re at all familiar with my columns, you know one of the drums I beat regularly is the importance of follow-up —whether you’re trying to win new clients […]

The Pandemic Taught Us How to Face What’s Coming [Scott Tiner]

Five years ago this March, the COVID-19 pandemic turned our world upside down. We learned a lot […]

AWARDS

Nominations Are Open for the 2025 rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards

It’s that time again — the Readers’ Choice Awards nominations are officially open. Every year, we hand out the rAVe Readers’ Choice Awards live on the InfoComm show floor, and 2025 in Orlando will be no different. But first, we need your nominations. You’ve got until May 1 to tell us who or what deserves the spotlight. From your favorite product to the AV personality who always shows up, this is your chance to help us celebrate the best in the business.

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

New UpLift Manual Shade Line from Draper At Home Are Safer for Children

New Wireless Microphones and Dynamic Mics Target Content Creators and Streamers

Maono has released the Wave T5 wireless lavalier microphone, available in four variations — USB […]

Jetbuilt Unveils Tools to Help AV Integrators Navigate Tariff Challenges

Jetbuilt, a global provider of AV project sales and management software, has introduced a suite of tools to help integrators manage the pricing instability […]

INDUSTRY NEWS

What’s New in HomeAV.

Women in Consumer Technology to Host 17th Annual Legacy Awards at CEDIA Expo 2025

Women in Consumer Technology (WiCT) announced that tickets are now available for its 17th Annual Networking Reception and Legacy Awards Luncheon, to be […]

CEDIA Returns to the US Capitol; Here’s What They Did

CEDIA, the Association for Smart Home Professionals, returned to Washington, D.C. for its second annual Smart Home Day on Capitol Hill. Joined by their board of […]

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

Artnovion Features Bass Trap Wall Range with Pistonic Diaphragmatic Absorber

VICOM Explains Soundproof Housing Unit for Projectors to Enhance Quiet Environments

Sonos Launches Era 100 Pro Speaker With PoE+ Designed for Professional Installation

BEC Akustik Introduces IC-120 Line Array Speaker With Crystals by Swarovski

Steinway Lyngdorf Features BWS-110 and BWS-210 Slim, In-Wall Subwoofers

MAG Theatron Presents AVALON Screen Wall Speaker Array

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