#DearVendor

#DearVendor is a podcast dedicated to giving AV professionals that work in higher-ed an opportunity to be heard by those who provide us our tools — the manufacturers, integrators and software vendors of the AV industry.

#DearVendor — Episode 7: Integrator Flexibility Is Key

In this episode, I speak with John Cheatham of the University of North Georgia. John gives some great insight into how integrators being flexible with their services is key to being a good partner. John also talks about how the university used integrators this summer and how their work required a network reconfiguration. Podcast: Play […]

#DearVendor — Episode 7: Integrator Flexibility Is Key

#DearVendor — Episode 6: Class Capture Is the New Normal

Learn all about class capture in this episode as I speak with Kathleen Dooley of Midwestern University. Kathleen discusses her role and how much it has evolved to support the video recording, storage and distribution of classes. She also gives some great insight into how manufacturers have been critical to her success. Podcast: Play in […]

#DearVendor — Episode 6: Class Capture Is the New Normal

#DearVendor — Episode 5: Accessibility Support Needs To Expand

In this episode, I speak with Josh Kaufman of Tufts University. Josh gives some great insight into how Tufts used outside integrators as install teams, while the university did design and purchasing in-house. Josh also spends some time talking about accessibility and where integrators and manufacturers can continue to add value in this area. Podcast: […]

#DearVendor — Episode 5: Accessibility Support Needs To Expand

#DearVendor — Episode 4: Returning After 1 Year

In this episode, I speak with Don Merritt of the University of Central Florida. Don talks about what he is expecting in the year ahead — he is thinking not only about the changes we will see based on what faculty have learned over the past year but also how we need to prepare to have faculty and students in […]

#DearVendor — Episode 4: Returning After 1 Year

#DearVendor — Episode 3: Relationships Are Key

In this episode, I speak with Erin Maher-Moran of Johns Hopkins University. Erin gives some great insight into how Johns Hopkins has a hybrid approach to design and installation; she also offers advice about how strong relationships with integrators can be extremely valuable. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

#DearVendor — Episode 3: Relationships Are Key

#DearVendor — Episode 2: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic

In this episode, I talk with Jimmie Singleton from the University of Southern California. USC has a student enrollment of over 40,000 students, and Jimmie’s department supports about 280-300 spaces. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

#DearVendor — Episode 2: Lessons Learned During the Pandemic

#DearVendor — Episode 1: Welcome to #DearVendor

Introducing the newest podcast on the rAVe [RADIO] network: #DearVendor. For over a year I have been following the #DearVendor hashtag on Twitter. People often use the hashtag to make jokes or express frustration at vendors. Typically, the jokes are about cold calls or relentless emails. As I watched the communication on this over several […]

#DearVendor — Episode 1: Welcome to #DearVendor