Gary and I are back once more — and I’ve been busy watching “Shelby Oaks” and gearing up to see “Frankenstein” in theaters Friday. After Gary insults my taste in media, we cover this week’s latest news. We discuss Biamp’s acquisition of ClearOne intellectual property, Nanolumens’ NanoPanel 55 dvLED launch and Extron’s new NAV E […]

I host this week’s rAVe [TV] solo and sit down with Brad Hintze of Crestron for a conversation about creating a true culture of collaboration through technology. From hybrid work to evolving meeting behaviors, we discuss how organizations can foster better teamwork, communication and connection across every workspace. Steph also runs through the week’s biggest […]

It is an End-User Edition of rAVe [TV] as Tim and I (and maybe Gary) dig into what is driving today’s AV market — from the rise of esports to new data shaping integration strategy. We welcome Mike Abernathy of NSCA to unpack highlights from the “2025 Financial Analysis of the Industry” report: improved profitability, […]

Gary and I are traveling, but the news does not sleep. We preview Almo Pro AV’s E4 Experience finale in Chicago and our October Temperature Check on esports. Then we hit the week’s biggest drops: Q-SYS platform updates across cameras, audio I/O and software, Planar’s Komodo Series COB microLED, Airtame’s integration with Amazon’s signage stick, […]

Gary Kayye hosts solo this week while I report live from San Diego for WebexOne 2025! David Danto and I look at Cisco’s latest AI-powered collaboration updates, including new RoomOS innovations announced during the show’s keynote. Then, Gary breaks down the week’s top ProAV and UC news — from Shure’s IntelliMix Room Kits for Microsoft […]

Gary is holding it down solo this week on rAVe [TV] — but he’s not alone for long. Special guest David Danto joins in to talk about his latest piece, where he explores how television has shifted from the hearth of the home to just another piece of furniture. We dig into whether the TV […]

Gary and I are back on this week’s rAVe [TV]! Yes, there’s a little movie chatter (I finally watched “The Conjuring: Last Rites”), but we’re also diving into the big stories shaping AV. SAVe 2025 is right around the corner, and we’ll preview what to expect from next week’s global sustainability conference. Plus, we’ll take […]

On the Sept. 10 episode of rAVe [TV], I’m in Santa Clara at the Exertis Almo E4 while Tim Albright packs for IBC in Amsterdam. Our guest is Michael Short, VP of marketing operations & residential at Crestron. We dig into Crestron’s big CEDIA Expo story, the buzz around the new Cevo Mini Remote, and […]

While I’m in Denver getting ready for CEDIA Expo 2025, Gary hosted this week’s rAVe [TV] solo — but I still joined for a quick interview with Ray Kent of SAVe to talk about the upcoming SAVe 2025 conference and sustainability in AV. Plus, Gary covered some of the biggest stories in ProAV, including Crestron […]

On this week’s episode of rAVe [TV], I’m reminding you to register for CEDIA Expo (Sept. 4–6 in Denver — use code “rave25” for free floor access) and save your spot for LAVNCH WEEK 12, happening Oct. 28–30. Then, we’re talking market projections from AVIXA’s IOTA report, new leadership at Audinate. Plus, major product news […]

On this episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I previewed CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (Sept. 4–6 in Denver — register with code “RAVE25” for free show floor access). We also covered AVI-SPL’s acquisition of 26North, Epson’s Q-SYS-certified projector plug-in, LG’s new accessibility-focused kiosks, Matrox’s ORIGIN Fabric SDK, Adomni’s AI-powered DOOH campaigns, and Karmine […]

Gary and I are starting today’s show with a quick catch-up (and yes, I have thoughts on Taylor Swift’s latest album announcement) before diving into the deets about the ProAV Symposium. We also share the latest AV news, from Navori Labs’ Signagelive acquisition, disguise’s AI assistant update and more 

This week’s episode of rAVe [TV] is all about the end user. I’m joined by Tim Albright for a conversation covering how tariffs could impact AV projects, and we’re joined by Christopher Sgroe from Crestron to break down key takeaways from Crestron Masters and the Modern Work Certification. We also talk back-to-school strategies in higher […]

This week on rAVe [TV], Gary and I run through the latest industry headlines — from Tom Conrad stepping in as CEO of Sonos to the latest wave of school safety tech, including i-PRO’s ClassSecure panic button and Extron’s partnership with CENTEGIX. We’re also talking 70V audio, multigig switches, battery-powered signage and ViewSonic’s newest 4K […]

On today’s episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I revisit the wild world of AI aggregation and how misinformation (and Coldplay?) is being disseminated in real time. Then we’re joined by Joel Mulpeter, director of product marketing at Crestron, to break down the brand’s biggest InfoComm hits and what’s coming next. Plus: a new portable […]

In this episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I unpack the future of AI in ProAV and share this month’s Temperature Check survey on immersive AV. Then, cybersecurity pro Paul Konikowski joins to discuss the growing influence of the Cyber Trust Mark on our industry, from default credentials to federal compliance and why AV can’t […]

On this episode of rAVe [TV], Gary and I catch up on movies (“M3GAN 2.0” for me, possibly Jurassic or “Superman” for him) before jumping into the biggest stories in ProAV this week. We cover: July’s Temperature Check on immersive AV — vote now CEDIA’s smart home campaign Major updates from AVIXA, OpenAV Cloud, and […]

Steph hits the halfway point in her 100-movie challenge while the ProAV news keeps rolling post-InfoComm. From big product updates to new partnerships — plus the return of THE rAVe Esports Show — Episode 222 has it all. Sponsored by Shure and Crestron. 

This jam-packed edition of rAVe [TV] is all about convergence — of ideas, industries and innovation. Guest co-host Tim Albright (AVNation) joins me to kick things off with more insights for the AV/IT tech managers/technical end users. Big news this episode: We announce the EVONA 2030 Top 10 Awards, recognizing the most forward-thinking AV/IT innovations […]

We’re back from the show floor and diving into all things InfoComm 2025! Steph and Gary recap the a few big moments and major themes — plus, Crestron’s Brad Hintze joins to talk about the company’s role in the 2030 Vision keynote and how Crestron is preparing for the future of collaboration. We also spotlight […]

It’s the final day of the show! Emily Dean and I wrap up our live InfoComm 2025 coverage with highlights, laughs, and interviews with Brad Hintze from Crestron and Susy Liem from Shure. Thank you to our rAVe [TV] @ InfoComm 2025 sponsor, Shure! 

Day 2 and we’re back with more coverage straight from the floor at InfoComm 2025. Tim Albright and I talk trends, tech, and today’s biggest moments with industry leaders and rising voices. This episode’s guests are: Barco’s Yannic Laleeuwe FORTÉ’s Jeff Stoebner and Roger Patrick WAVIT’s Althea Ricketts Thank you to our rAVe [TV] @ […]

It’s Day 1 of InfoComm 2025, and we’re live from the show floor! Gary Kayye and I are kicking off the week with conversations about what’s new, what’s buzzy and what the industry’s talking about. This episode’s guests are Eric Hutto from Diversified and the first-ever recipient of the Mary Cook Empowerment Award, Alexandra Garip. […]

We’re live(ish) from Orlando getting everything set up before the InfoComm 2025 show officially kicks off. Join Emily Dean and me as we walk you through behind-the-scenes action, booth builds, and more. Thank you to our rAVe [TV] @ InfoComm 2025 sponsor, Shure! 

We’re just days away from InfoComm 2025! In this pre-show episode of rAVe [TV], we cover everything you need to know before the show kicks off, starting with a quick reminder to register with code “RAVE. ” This week’s guests bring serious insight: Melissa Andresko from Lutron joins us to talk about the company’s first […]

Everyone, welcome Gary back as my co-host! He’s still recovering from his recent surgery, but I’m so excited to have him back. We’ve got big news from Shure with guest Peter Herr. Plus: InfoComm registration reminders (use code “RAVE”), awards updates, and the latest updates from Jabra, Crestron, Google, AVer, and more. Catch it all […]

This week on rAVe [TV], Tim Albright and I are rolling out the red carpet for the real stars of the AV show — end users. From immersive experiences to industry-defining trends, we’re diving into everything you need to know before hitting the show floor at InfoComm 2025. Also in this episode, Jenn Heinold of […]

It’s a full Crestron takeover on this special May 14 edition of rAVe [TV]! We’re breaking down Crestron Masters 2025, why it matters, and what you can expect from the show’s keynote, certifications and new partnerships. Tune in for exclusive clips featuring Brad Hintze, Tim Albright and Bob Bavolacco. We’re also hitting some of the […]

We’re back with a packed episode of rAVe [TV], covering everything from touch screens that recognize physical objects (hello, eyefactive MARS) to TAA-compliant tech from Mimo. We’re reminding you that LAVNCH WEEK 11 is still available on demand, plus giving you the inside scoop on Zoom certifications for AVer’s gear and Shure’s Teams-certified IntelliMix Room […]

In this episode of rAVe [TV], we cover the biggest industry moves of the week — AVI Systems’ official rebrand as Forté, major global expansions and more. We remember PPDS’s Martijn van der Woude and welcome a new BlogSquad voice diving into esports. Plus, we break down news from LG, L-Acoustics, Korbyt, Extron and more. […]

I’m flying solo this week with a quick rAVe [TV] update before we kick off LAVNCH WEEK 11! I’ll give you a sneak peek at the sessions — including AV and IoT trends, a CTS crash course, the art and science behind big visuals and how to streamline AV design with ConnectCAD. Plus, nominations are […]

This week, I had a new co-host — Tim Albright joined me, and we had plenty to cover. I shared some other impressions from NAB Show 2025, and we talked through some of the biggest stories in AV. We were also joined by David Anderson from Mimo Monitors, who walked us through FlashCast — and […]