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The Women in AV launched a new initiative at InfoComm 2013 to develop local chapters for WAVE to start meeting together and helping each other regionally. Verrex’s Director of Marketing Theresa Hahn is the chair of the important committee and is planning an event during InfoComm’s AV Week for a full launch internationally. Podcast: Play […]

On this WAVEcast, we talked live from the InfoComm 2013 show floor with the first InfoComm CTS-I certified professional, Michelle Miller. Michelle is already studying for her CTS-D — listen to hear what inspired her and what difference it’s made to her and her husband’s AV systems integration business. Podcast: Play in new window | […]

WAVEcast host Jennifer Willard talks with the local Orlando Women’s and Children Shelter about their organization and how they help local homeless women and children to get back on their feet.  Homelessness is a serious challenge for women and we talk about why and how we can get involved to help.  Donate online by visiting Salvation […]

Last week, our industry went to Orlando for InfoComm 2013. The Women in AV, spearheaded by FSR’s President Jan Sandri thought it was important we support a local women’s and children’s charity that supports homeless women and children in the local Orlando area. We’ve already raised $1,100 for this worthy cause, but we can do […]

In today’s Rants and rAVes Podcast, Gary recaps the 2013 rAVe Readers Choice Award Winners.  We received over 62,000 votes from our readers and gave out the awards at InfoComm 2013. Congratulations to the winners! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Joel talks with Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services at InfoComm 2013 Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO host Joel Rollins talks with Jim Smith of Polycom about new standards in video and telepresence, and how they will affect our industry. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins sits down with Women in AV founder Jennifer Willard. Jennifer talks about the WAVE luncheon and the impact of women within the AV industry. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Joel Rollins of rAVe RADIO sits down with Gary Kayye to talk about InfoComm 2013 Day 2. Gary and Joel discuss must-see products they saw from yesterday. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Live from the InfoComm 2013 show floor, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins talks to Peter Brady of Peter Brady & Associates Manufacturer’s Representatives during day one about his first impressions of the show. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

In today’s THE WEEK, Joel Rollins sits down with rAVe Founder Gary Kayye to talk about InfoComm 2013 and each share their thoughts on the future of the AV industry. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins talks to Women In AV founder Jennifer Willard about their first impressions of InfoComm 2013, and the Women In AV luncheon. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

I spent an hour walking the show floor interviewing attendees in the aisles of the InfoComm 2013 show. And, although we’re barely half-way through day-1 of the show, the attendees pointed out specific things they saw that they were impressed with. And, it wasn’t all about 4K (although about half of them mentioned 4k) as […]

Extron might not be exhibiting here at InfoComm in Orlando – which opened today – but they are right down the road at the UBTech Conference – the higher education tech show. They had a booth in the UBTech exhibit hall and Tim taught a session Monday about classroom AV technology. I caught up with […]

We are already live from InfoComm in Orlando. In today’s podcast, I tell you all about what we are doing here at InfoComm how you can still play THE GAME 4 and win all sorts of prizes – even if you can’t come to the show. Listen and afterwards check out www.ravenowinfocomm.com   Podcast: Play in […]

A pre-InfoComm THE WEEK where host Joel Rollins speaks to leaders from DATATON and ShowSage about their amazing InfoComm plans including significant new product upgrades. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

For the second year in a row, I will personally lead an exclusive show tour during InfoComm (limited to 50) to see what I think are the Top-10 New Products at InfoComm. Listen to hear how you can register. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Anchor Audio has been just that – an anchor in the AV market for since 1975. And, they are and have been the leading manufacturer of portable public address sound systems, wired and wireless intercoms, and lectern systems ever since. Anchor’s President, Janet Jacobs, agreed to be on Joel Rollins’ THE WEEK podcast today to talk about what they have […]

In today’s Rants and rAVes Podcast, Gary Kayye speaks to Audinate’s CEO, Lee Ellison, about why over 90 manufacturer’s have licensed the company’s Dante audio networking technology, what the future holds for networking AV signals and where AVB fits into the Dante ecosystem. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

Barco and Almo Pro A/V have jointly announced that Almo is going to distribute Barco’s ClickShare product, which will now allow any dealer to sell and integrate ClickShare.

Gary Kayye interviews rAVe HOW [Houses of Worship] contributing editor, Anthony Coppedge,  to get an update on where the House of Worship market is. And, he not only offers tools and tips for selling systems to churches and other houses of worship, but also explains the value proposition pitch to the small, medium-sized and large […]

Sound Control Technologies is one of those “glue” manufacturers that specializes in solving connectorization issues with remotely locating VTC cameras away from their accompanying CODECs – today’s podcast is all about them! Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

In this podcast, we talk with ITDRC co-founder Joe Hillis.  ITDRC is a disaster response non-profit agency that puts our AV/IT industry and services to use for the highest good.  Listen to learn about how ITDRC is tackling some of our nation’s biggest challenges in areas devastated by natural disaster and how rAVe, WAVE, and our partners […]

Once again, DisplaySearch will be hosting the FPD Conference at InfoComm. This year’s event, held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, will focus on display-based solutions for vertical professional markets. Gary talks to DisplaySearch analyst Todd Fender and he explains why you should attend. Having trouble listening […]

Not to be confused with the Projection ShootOut, the Projection Summit is in its 12th year atInfoComm – but will feature a shoot-out of the new hybrid LED-Laser projectors. Sony,Casio, Panasonic and Mitsubishi will all show their new versions of the light technology that’s sure to become the defacto for all projectors in the near future. Having trouble listening to the […]

Yes, you read that right. We are giving away 10,000 T-shirts at the InfoComm 2013 show next month and we’re also giving away a SMART car. But you do not have to be attendingInfoComm to win and to play along! Seriously, listen to this podcast and I give you details on where you can go register on our […]

I asked Almo’s VP of Marketing, Melody Craigmyle, to jump on a podcast with me today to explain it all as she knows it better than anyone. So, just listen as she not only explains how to find Almo and what to look for, but also how you can win one of over $10,000 worth of prizes in their booth […]

Today, I talk to Barco’s Barco’s Business Development Manager of Collaboration, Yoav Nir, about Barco’s ClickShare. We’ve covered what new features have come out about ClickShare this past year, but now Yoav fills us in on the future (perhaps Android compatibility and more support for video?). Listen here: Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play […]

Today I tell you about three new products one from Extron, one from Vaddio and a third is a4K Media Player from a company called Red. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher mobile App Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS