It’s FINALLY time to unpack the results of our November Temperature Check. This survey focused on the role of audio quality in creating impactful experiences, the challenges faced in audio solution design, and the growing influence of immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos. Let’s explore what the experts had to say — this one’s long […]
The temperature check survey for December 2024 is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for January’s survey! Hi everyone! We’ve made it to our very last Temperature Check Survey of 2024. This was a year of discovery and building anew. We learned about leveraging AI, meeting in new ways and whether or not we’re going […]
October was Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and with the AV industry’s increasing reliance on connected systems, the timing couldn’t have been better. From corporate boardrooms to large-scale event spaces, the security of AV systems has become a pressing issue in the industry. In our October Temperature Check, we asked industry professionals about their experiences with cybersecurity […]
The November 2024 Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Audio is of utmost importance in nearly all aspects of the AV industry. We talk a lot about how you can have a meeting with no video, but if you attempt to have one with no audio, you’re […]
The October 2024 Temperature Check survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s survey! Hi #AVtweeps! There is a chill in the air, the leaves are turning beautiful shades of red, yellow and orange, and coffee shops are churning out pumpkin spice lattes as fast as they can! You know what that […]
As September comes to a close, it’s time to break down the results of our latest Temperature Check. This month, we focused on how prepared industry professionals feel when integrating emerging technologies into their future projects. Let’s dive into the results and see what you all had to say. For our first question, we asked […]
Hey, everyone! Welcome to our Monthly Temperature Check survey. Now that we’re back from CEDIA Expo and CIX 2024, we want to look to the future. In this case, that means we want to look to emerging trends and technologies. We cover these already in our sister publication, LAVNCH [CODE], but for those of you […]
The August 2024 Temperature Check Survey is now closed. Be sure to keep an eye out for next month’s survey! CEDIA Expo 2024 and Commercial Integrator Expo (CIX) 2024 are right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get thinking about resimercial technology. As Gary and I said recently during our CIX Preview […]
July has come to a close, so it’s time to break down the results of another Temperature Check. This month, we wanted to see how you feel about corporate AV technology, like videoconferencing systems, digital signage, security/access control, networked AV, projection and more. Here’s what you all had to say. * those who answered “other” […]
Welcome to the monthly breakdown of our Temperature Check survey. In May, we wanted to ask all of you about InfoComm 2024. Now that the show is over, let’s take a look at your thoughts about the show and its importance to the industry. The first thing we asked you, our readers, is whether or […]
The sun is out, humidity is high and it’s InfoComm season. All that only means one thing … it’s summer time! Between the busy work season, many of us are preparing for concerts, festivals, weddings and more. So let’s talk about the technology that can make all of that happen. Let’s talk about outdoor AV. […]
Welcome to our monthly breakdown of the results of the rAVe Temperature Check! Since Earth Day was on April 22, we chose to center our survey questions around sustainability in the AV industry. This theme holds particular relevance for our industry, given its significant contribution to the planet’s e-waste. And while e-waste is not entirely […]
This month’s Temperature Check Survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for a piece that reviews the results and keep an eye out for next month’s survey! It’s almost time for one of the largest trade shows in the AV industry. I can’t wait to attend InfoComm 2024 — Gary and I have been […]
Congratulations on surviving another April Fools! Welcome to our monthly breakdown of the results of our Temperature Check survey. For the month of March, we focused our questions on the ever-changing market of Unified Communications. We spoke with Jeremy Caldera of Pearl Technology and Ben Slattery of McCann to get some professional insight on the […]
This survey is now closed. Be sure to come back for next month’s Temperature Check Survey! Earth Day is April 22, and we want to celebrate by asking you about sustainability in AV. In case you haven’t noticed, sustainability has become more and more of an important subject within our industry. Which is a good […]
Hey #AVtweeps! It’s the beginning of a new month, which means it’s time to break down the results of last month’s Temperature Check survey. In February, we asked you guys about AV integration in stadiums and arenas. Let’s see what you all had to say. In our first question of the survey, we asked how […]
Unified Communications are an important part of our industry and community. These technologies catapulted us through the dark days of COVID-19, and now that we are back in the office (or figuring out whether or not the hybrid model works for us), this technology is helping us to find our place in this “Wild, Wild […]
Welcome to the first results analysis of rAVe’s monthly Temperature Check of 2024! For the month of January, we wanted to get in the spirit of the new year by asking for your predictions for the AV market in 2024. Here’s what you guys had to say! Our first question centered around which segments of […]
Stadiums and arenas are an important part of AV. With the Super Bowl this weekend to Taylor Swift’s worldwide Eras Tour, none of these things would be possible without our industry. That’s why we’re curious to know if you work on any stadium projects and how big of a part of your business this is. […]
Now that December has come and gone and we’ve officially rung in the new year, it’s time to review the results of rAVe’s December Temperature check. For this survey, we wanted to get our readers’ perspective on how the world of ProAV has changed in 2023. We interviewed Mark Coxon of AVI-SPL, who helps give […]
This survey is now closed — keep a lookout for our February 2024 temperature check survey! Welcome to the first Temperature Check Survey of 2024! This month, we’re setting the scene by asking a few questions that gauge your predictions for the AV market. Gary always makes predictions with his Kayye’s Krystal Ball article (coming […]
As the year comes to a close, we want to know your thoughts on how ProAV has changed throughout 2023. You can check out the results of last month’s rAVe Temperature Check here. This month’s survey is now CLOSED. Keep an eye out for this month’s results and for next month’s survey!
As November draws to a close, it’s time to review the results of this month’s Temperature Check focused on the ever-changing landscape of digital signage. For November’s survey, we were interested in learning about what the digital signage industry looks like from our reader’s perspectives and how this segment of the AV industry is framing […]
The month of October has come and gone, which means it’s time for another review of the results of our monthly Temperature Check. For October’s Temperature Check, we were interested in hearing from you, our readers, about how ProAV and security integration are interconnected. Here’s what you guys had to say. Our first question concerned […]
Digital signage is an ever-changing landscape. And not only is it part of the greater AV industry, it’s a major part of the advertising industry too. From DooH to QR codes to shoppable video ads, the updates and technological innovations never end. We’re curious about what the digital signage industry looks like from your perspective […]
Security products and installations are becoming more and more integrated into the world of ProAV. From command and control rooms to using the latest AI technologies for monitoring, worlds are blending together. But how closely aligned are the two markets? That’s what we need you to tell us! We’d love it if you’d spend five […]
At the height of the pandemic, we saw many houses of worship adopt streaming technology to allow people to worship from home, safe from the spread of disease. But now that we have transitioned into our hybrid world, rAVe [PUBS] wanted to know what houses of worship are doing now. That’s why focused our September […]
Summer may be over, and with it many of the outdoor live events we know and love, but this market keeps it moving all year long. The house of worship market saw some quick changes during early COVID, with many being forced to adopt streaming technologies so people could still worship from home. But now […]
This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s temp check survey! We’ve heard the term “resimercial” more and more over the past several years, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic when home offices became more relevant than ever. Simply put, the resimercial market is characterized by a blend of […]
With summer being such a big time for festivals and live events, rAVe decided to focus June’s temperature check on the rental and staging market. Our first question for individuals in the rental and staging market was “What rental and staging market segments do you primarily serve?” The majority of respondents (48.6%) primarily serve the […]
This survey is now closed. Keep an eye out for next month’s temperature check survey! Did you know July 16 is Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day? Each year, thousands of professionals use this day to celebrate the positive achievements of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for humanity while also shining a spotlight on AI ethics. In short, […]
The sun is shining, the weather is warm and you know what that means — festival season has begun! #AVtweeps love music and the equipment that helps our favorite artists bring that music to a live audience. So, in honor of festival season, we’re asking you to give us your thoughts on the rental and […]