THE WEEK

THE WEEK – Episode 50: CEDIA News and the Shutdown Lunchroom

This week, Joel talks with rAVe editor Sara Abrons about CEDIA Expo, and then lets the listener in on the lunchroom conversation when five AV industry guys gather at lunch to talk about the potential effects of the shutdown. Guests include Neil Willis, Mike Whitman (both of Hypersign) and Scott Gottlieb and Mike Macri of […]

THE WEEK – Episode 50: CEDIA News and the Shutdown Lunchroom

THE WEEK – Episode 49: Setting Our Sights On the Moving Target

This week, Joel follows up on his September column on whether today’s client is changing the standards for professional AV. To discuss it, he calls on Jim Smith of Polycom to talk about desktop video, its influence by applications like Skype and where it’s all headed. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 49: Setting Our Sights On the Moving Target

THE WEEK – Episode 48: Midori Connolly drops in on The Week

This week, Joel talks with Midori Connolly, who is, among many other things, the chair of the InfoComm Rental and Staging Council. The topics include InfoComm, the Council’s initiatives, training and the rental and staging portion of the industry. Don’t miss this one. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 48: Midori Connolly drops in on The Week

THE WEEK – Episode 47: Been Here Before…

Big news in AV and electronics this week, and Gary Kayye and Joel Rollins share a phone call about the biggest — Microsoft tries manufacturing yet again. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 47: Been Here Before…

THE WEEK – Episode 46: Breaking Down the Silos

Joel covers this weeks news, and then holds a conversation with three industry consultants, Brad Malone, David McNutt, and Bill Sharer about a unique program they are co-developing for Infocomm’s Super Tuesday. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 46: Breaking Down the Silos

THE WEEK – Episode 45: August AV News

It is vacation week in Connecticut, and Joel takes advantage of a day alone in the office to catch up with the news of the industry, including new products from several key manufacturers, new distribution agreements, and CEDIA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 45: August AV News

THE WEEK – Episode 44: Giving Back

After the news, Joel speaks with Neil Willis about a unique project he is doing to bring the power of digital learning to a rural village in Africa. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 44: Giving Back

THE WEEK – Episode 43: The Demo Dilemma, Part 2

Last week, Joel discussed demonstrations with Bill Sharer of Exxel about how we send our demos south. This week, we discuss how to do it right and when it is appropriate to bring out the hardware. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 43: The Demo Dilemma, Part 2

THE WEEK – Episode 42: Discussing your Jawbone

Following the news, Joel talks with Bill Sharer of Exxel about the traps and pitfalls of product demonstrations. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 42: Discussing your Jawbone

THE WEEK – Episode 41: The Life of the Regional Sales Manager

Following the news, Joel speaks with Mike Skryha of Eiki about the life of field sales management, its ups and downs, and what it takes to succeed in the role. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 41: The Life of the Regional Sales Manager

THE WEEK – Episode 40: Joel talks with Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services

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

THE WEEK – Episode 40: Joel talks with Chris Bianchet of Herman Integration Services

THE WEEK – Episode 39: Joel talks with Jim Smith of Polycom

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

THE WEEK – Episode 39: Joel talks with Jim Smith of Polycom

THE WEEK – Episode 38: Joel Rollins Interviews Jennifer Willard of WAVE

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

THE WEEK – Episode 38: Joel Rollins Interviews Jennifer Willard of WAVE

THE WEEK – Episode 37: Special Edition – Joel and Gary open Day 2 Live From InfoComm 2013

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

THE WEEK – Episode 37: Special Edition – Joel and Gary open Day 2 Live From InfoComm 2013

THE WEEK – Episode 36: Joel Rollins Interviews Peter Brady at Infocomm Day 1

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

THE WEEK – Episode 36: Joel Rollins Interviews Peter Brady at Infocomm Day 1

THE WEEK – Episode 35: Joel Rollins Talks With Gary Kayye About InfoComm 2013 Day 1 Impressions

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

THE WEEK – Episode 35: Joel Rollins Talks With Gary Kayye About InfoComm 2013 Day 1 Impressions

THE WEEK – Episode 34: Women In AV Founder Jennifer Willard Talks with rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins About InfoComm13 and WAVE

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

THE WEEK – Episode 34: Women In AV Founder Jennifer Willard Talks with rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins About InfoComm13 and WAVE

THE WEEK – Episode 32: Special Edition – a pre-infocomm talk with Dataton and ShowSage

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

THE WEEK – Episode 32: Special Edition – a pre-infocomm talk with Dataton and ShowSage

THE WEEK – Episode 31: Anchor Audio Does Portable PA Even Better

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 […]

THE WEEK – Episode 31: Anchor Audio Does Portable PA Even Better

THE WEEK – Episode 30: InfoComm Spotlight – PLANAR’s Steve Seminario Talks with rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins About Where They Are and Where They’re Going

In today’s THE WEEK, rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins talks to PLANAR’s Senior Director of Global Product Marketing Steve Seminario about the future of Planar and what the company is going to have at InfoComm. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 30: InfoComm Spotlight – PLANAR’s Steve Seminario Talks with rAVe RADIO’s Joel Rollins About Where They Are and Where They’re Going

THE WEEK – Episode 29: Upcoming for InfoComm

This week, following the news Joel speaks with Matt Ivey of Atomos about the new products they’ll be bringing to the show. With this episode, The Week begins a series of interviews with manufacturers and participants about the upcoming Infocomm Exhibition. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new […]

THE WEEK – Episode 29: Upcoming for InfoComm

THE WEEK – Episode 28: rAVe Radio welcomes Hypersign as sponsor

After the news, Joel talks with Neil Willis, CEO of Hypersign and a new rAVe Radio sponsor, about Hypersign and the current state of the digital signage market. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 28: rAVe Radio welcomes Hypersign as sponsor

THE WEEK – Episode 27: Another Big Week in AV News

Last week, we skipped the AV news to address industry safety issues with Scott Tiner, so this week we catch up on some important (and controversial) issues in industry news… Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 27: Another Big Week in AV News

THE WEEK – Episode 26: Staying Safe in AV

In a special edition of THE WEEK, Joel talks with Scott Tiner, rAVe columnist and assistant director of user services at Bates College in Maine, about safety in the audiovisual industry. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 26: Staying Safe in AV

THE WEEK – Episode 25: The Same – Yet Different

After the AV news, Joel talks with Chris Gillespie, longtime friend, colleague and trainer, about training stagers vs. installers – the needs of each, and how the skill sets and attitudes are different… Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 25: The Same – Yet Different

THE WEEK – Episode 24: Interview with Chuck Wilson, Executive Director, NSCA

After the news, Joel speaks with Chuck Wilson, Executive Director of the NSCA, about his new book. Links: UnderTheSocialInfluence.com nscafoundation.org Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 24: Interview with Chuck Wilson, Executive Director, NSCA

THE WEEK – Episode 23: In the news…

This week, we catch up on industry news. There are a lot of events going on, and The Week updates our listeners on what they are. Following the news, Joel talks with… Joel, about the latest event in Dallas, Infocomm Live. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play […]

THE WEEK – Episode 23: In the news…

THE WEEK – Episode 22: Gary and Joel Wrap Up DSE 2013

This week, we catch up on industry news. There are a lot of events going on, and The Week updates our listeners on what they are. Following the news, Joel talks with… Joel, about the latest event in Dallas, InfoComm Live. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in […]

THE WEEK – Episode 22: Gary and Joel Wrap Up DSE 2013

THE WEEK – Episode 21: Everybody Sells

This week, we talk with Bill Sharer, noted industry consultant, about building a company culture where everybody is involved in marketing and the company image. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes. Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 21: Everybody Sells

THE WEEK – Episode 20: Tradeshows – The Human Factor

This week, Joel winds up a two-part series on maximizing your returns on tradeshows. Last week, we spoke with Dean Hills about tradeshow technology. This week, we follow that up with a frank talk with Gary Kayye about tradeshow messaging, and preparing for the show. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   […]

THE WEEK – Episode 20: Tradeshows – The Human Factor

THE WEEK – Episode 19: Tradeshows – The Expense and the Technology

After the ISE experience, Joel looks at the expense, and the marketing technology, oftradeshows. Joel’s guest is Dean Hills, President and Founder of PRMConnect, who are harnessing the power of the cloud to make tradeshows pay. Show link: www.prmconnect.com Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 19: Tradeshows – The Expense and the Technology

THE WEEK – Episode 18: ISE Wrap-Up with Gary and Joel

Joel interviews Gary Kayye for the definitive ISE 2013 show wrap-up on day 3 of ISE in Amsterdam. Having trouble listening to the podcast on this page? You can subscribe using RSS or iTunes.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS

THE WEEK – Episode 18: ISE Wrap-Up with Gary and Joel