Experience United Social Club is bringing its iconic digital signage networking event to ISE 2025 for the first time ever. Pixels y Cervezas will take place on February 6 at Black Lab Brewhouse and registration is now open. “We’re so excited to bring our first-ever XUSC event to ISE with Pixels y Cervezas!” exclaimed Bryan Meszaros, […]

NextLVL Learning has launched its (A/V)engers Superhero Contest, a unique opportunity for students and professionals to showcase their creativity and technical skills in the AV industry; the contest invites participants to create and submit an image of an AV superhero or villain while incorporating the themes of audio, video and technology. “The contest aims to […]

Name: Brian Duffy Title: Strategic Account Manager, Live Entertainment Company: Panasonic rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about your role at Panasonic Connect. BRIAN DUFFY: I serve as a strategic account manager for live entertainment at Panasonic Connect. I work closely with our partners and customers, including theme parks and other live entertainment venues, to design […]

In the shadows of dimly lit server rooms, among the tangled webs of cables, AV nightmares lurk. From the ghostly flicker of a screen that just won’t sync to the eerie hum of a misconfigured sound system — every AV pro has faced a job so terrifying it haunts their dreams. This Halloween, we want […]

Name: Erin Phillips Title: Vice President Company: Theory Professional rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at Theory Professional. ERIN PHILLIPS: Hi! I am the vice president of Pro Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design (Theory Professional being the commercial brand of Theory Audio Design). I like to […]

A group of AV industry professionals have banded together to create the Matt Sittloh Memorial Scholarship, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) fund. The newly created scholarship aims to support students pursuing technical programs or advanced degrees related to the audiovisual (AV) field. “In 2021, the AV industry lost an exceptional talent and dear friend, Matt Sittloh. He […]

Name: Lou Mannarino Title: Founder & Audio Designer Company: 1 Sound rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at 1 Sound. LOU MANNARINO: My life’s career as an audio engineer for artists from Paul McCartney and Jay-Z to working with the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan […]

Name: Matt Anderson Title: President & CEO Company: Sound Devices rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at Sound Devices. MATT ANDERSON: I’m Matt Anderson, the president and CEO of Sound Devices. I’m one of the company founders and I’ve been the primary designer of every product we’ve […]

On July 25, tech pros will be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the Talking Stick Resort lobby experience. In a 60-minute episode of #avIRL, LAVNCH [CODE]’s Megan A. Dutta will chat with Bryan Meszaros, CEO and founder of OpenEye Global, and Zack Szabo, CTS-D, design engineer at CCS Presentation Systems, about how the resort’s […]

Name: Gareth Davies Title: Lead Projects Engineer Company: HOLOPLOT rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at HOLOPLOT. GARETH DAVIES: I’m the projects lead at HOLOPLOT, overseeing a team of project engineers located in both our Berlin headquarters and our offices in Las Vegas. The team oversees […]

#AVTweeps are invited to attend the annual #AVintheAM Meetup at InfoComm 2024 in Las Vegas. The event will take place as soon as the exhibit hall opens at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, in the Central Hall in Booth C8022 (Starin). “I’m appreciative that Starin is allowing me to host our annual #AVintheAM community […]

Name: Ralph Mastrangelo Title: Director of Sales, Live Sound Company: PK Sound/ACT Entertainment rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at PK Sound. RALPH MASTRANGELO: My name is Ralph Mastrangelo. I’m based in Nashville and have worked in the pro audio and live event business for a […]

At the heart of every memorable festival lies a potent—and often invisible—force that captivates and energizes the crowd: sound. Over the years, advancements in pro audio technology have drastically improved how festival goers experience live music. From microphones to loudspeakers, these technologies work hard to transport listeners into an auditory wonderland. Festivals in a Post-Pandemic […]

Name: Amanda Eberle Title: General Manager Company: AV Chicago rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what AV Chicago does. AMANDA EBERLE: AV Chicago is an event production company based out of Chicago. We work with event/meeting planners, DMCs, colleges/ universities, other event producers and more. While Chicago is in our name, we […]

Name: Nicola Beretta Title: Director of Product Company: Allen & Heath rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at Allen & Heath. NICOLA BERETTA: I’ve been in product management at Allen & Heath since 2010. As director of product, I lead a talented team of product managers, […]

Name: Joseph Conover Title: Director, Immersive Entertainment, Live Event Production Company: Christie rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about your role at Christie. JOSEPH CONOVER: Last year, I was brought in as director, Immersive Entertainment, Live Event Production to help support Christie’s global efforts. My mission here is two-fold: first is to develop strategic relationships […]

The AVIXA Women’s Council NYC Group is scheduled to host a happy hour on Tuesday, May 28, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Held at American Whiskey – Midtown, the event is an opportunity for #AVTweeps to sip and share experiences, ideas and laughter with like-minded women and allies with the ultimate intent of reigniting the […]

Name: Mercedes Stevao-Boase Title: Marketing Director Company: Green Hippo rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about your role at Green Hippo. MERCEDES STEVAO-BOASE: As the marketing director, I lead tvONE’s creative MarComm team — designing and implementing communication strategies, education and trade events to promote all tvONE brands and services. I started working with Green Hippo in […]

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first edition of EventTech Insights where the rAVe [PUBS] team will explore the state of the live events with industry experts. Name: Ben Escobedo Title: Senior Market Development Specialist Company: Shure rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about your role at Shure. BEN ESCOBEDO: Over the past seven years, my […]

Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first edition of Sound Wave Spotlight where the rAVe [PUBS] team will explore the state of the audio industry with manufacturing executives. Name: Helga Somava Title: Product Management Director Company: DPA Microphones rAVe [PUBS]: Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do at DPA. HELGA SOMAVA: […]

Today, April 9, is Identity Management Day, which is designed to inform about the dangers of casually or improperly managing and securing digital identities. “Identity Management Day is an opportunity for all of us to evaluate our role in protecting our digital ecosystem,” said the day’s organizers in a statement. “Whether acting as consumers or […]

Are you unable to attend ISC West 2024? Or are you planning on attending the show but want to see what you may have missed? Join us for the rePLAY ISC West as we review the hottest products from the show floor. “Attendees will be treated to a front-row seat to all our content and […]

ISC West 2024, the most comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S., is set to take place April 9-12 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo. Ahead of the show, the rAVe team sat down with ISC West exhibitors to see what they expect to see trending on the show floor and why […]

ISC West, the most comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S., is set to take place April 9-12 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo. The show floor will open on Wednesday, April 10 and will feature more than 700 exhibitors presenting the latest tech and solutions in safety and security. From access […]

ISC West 2024, the most comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S., is set to take place April 9-12 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo. Ahead of the show, the rAVe team sat down with ISC West exhibitors to see what they expect to see trending on the show floor and why […]

Finalists for LAVNCH [CODE]’s 3rd Annual Out of This World Experiences Awards (OoTWEA) have been chosen and it’s time for you, our readers, to choose the winners. Click here to vote for your three favorite installations. The three installations with the most votes will be crowned the winners with two installations being named runners-up. The winning […]

LAVNCH WEEK is one of my favorite virtual events put on by the rAVe team. Not only do we get to hear from a wide variety of industry experts, but we get to chat with other attendees on the LAVNCH platform’s networking feature. This time around, LAVNCH WEEK looks a little different for me since […]

In a world where digital interactions have become the norm, safeguarding your personal information online is paramount. Recent cybersecurity analyses, coupled with a Forbes Advisor survey conducted in 2024, have shed light on a concerning reality: many individuals still rely on easily compromised passwords, leaving their online accounts susceptible to hacking. Trevor Cooke, the online […]

Cory’s is celebrating 70 years of success in the rental and staging market this year. We recently sat down with Brad Poarch, Cory’s CEO, to discuss the company’s evolution and its plans for the future. rAVe [PUBS]: Congrats on 70 years! Can you give us the short version of the Cory’s origin story? BRAD POARCH: […]

It’s official—registration is now open for LAVNCH WEEK 9, the industry’s flagship virtual event for ProAV, UCC, digital signage and EdTech practitioners! The event will take place on the LAVNCH platform March 18-24, 2024. “We’re thrilled to be returning with what will be another successful LAVNCH WEEK,” said Gary Kayye, founder of rAVe [PUBS] and LAVNCH WEEK 9 […]

On Tuesday, Nov. 7, industry leader Brad Sousa died in Austin, Texas. Sousa was chief technology officer at AVI Systems and was in Texas for the company’s AVI LIVE – Austin event at the time of his passing. He was a long-time company employee who served in various roles including regional vice president and sr. […]

Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) has added digital signage veteran Carrie Garcia to its board of directors.  “We’re lucky to have Carrie as the newest addition to the WAVIT board,” said Gina Sansivero, WAVIT president and VP of marketing and communications at AtlasIED. “Carrie has been known as an industry cheerleader for years — particularly when […]