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August 10, 202630 min

S E771: 4K Experiences | AVWeek 781

Is it finally time to stop treating 4K like an upgrade and start calling it the standard? And as immersive AV pushes entertainment beyond the screen, one thing is becoming clear: “experience” is no longer just the finishing touch, it’s becoming the main event.Host Tim Albright and industry experts return for another AVWeek episode, breaking down the latest trends and conversations impacting commercial AV including the industry’s move toward 4K adoption and how creating meaningful user experiences is becoming just as important as the technology behind them.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

August 3, 202631 min

The Hidden Value of Certification | AVWeek 780

Does a CTS still open doors, or has experience become the only credential that really matters? Meanwhile, the display industry is bracing for another price surge, and if chipflation keeps climbing, someone in commercial AV is going to foot the bill. The only question is: who?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests are back with another must-watch AVWeek episode discussing the latest news, and updates shaping the commercial AV industry. From whether CTS certification still moves careers forward to who absorbs the cost of rising display prices, they unpack what's changing across the commercial AV industry.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jenn Steinhardt – AVI-SPLWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInBill O'Donnell – Rutgers UniversityThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Blackmagic co-founder sues directors over ‘A $98M stake’AV Buyers' Club – Fusion Signage Integrates With CanvaAV Magazine – Epson dominates sales ranking of B2B projectors in USAVNation – Extron Introduces a New Bluetooth to Dante InterfaceSCN – SCN Top AV Consultants 2026Roundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – Renewing Your CTS CertificationsAV Magazine – Chip Costs Continues to RiseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 27, 202631 min

Educating The AV Industry The Right Way | AVWeek 779

Standards only matter if people know how to use them. So is IPMX finally reaching its turning point? At the same time, projection mapping is breaking free from big-budget productions. Great for the industry... or the beginning of a crowded market?The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this episode of AVWeek, Tim Albright and his AV industry guests explore why IPMX education could shape the next generation of AV professionals and what the rapid growth of projection mapping means for integrators, creators, and end users.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jennifer Weaver – AVIXAPhillip Cordell – VisionaryAdrian Boyd – World Wide TechnologyThis Week In AV:FOX 13 – Microsoft outage hits Teams, Outlook and moreInavate – AVIXA to work with Futuresource to offer market insights for pro-AV verticalsrAVe Pubs – Siemens Acquires Precision InnovationsAV Magazine – Panasonic and Hive deliver huge museum upgrade in QatarAV Magazine – Poland unveils ‘Europe’s largest three-sided 3D LED screen’Roundtable Topics:AV Network – IPMX Training Is OpenAV Magazine – Panasonic projection trucks to democratize mapping in USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 20, 202623 min

Keeping AV Safe & Secure (Literally) | AVWeek 778

"Cheap gear is only cheap until it fails." Safety failures remind us what really matters, PoE is putting the amplifier under pressure, and consumer AV keeps promising professional results. But is the industry solving problems... or creating new ones?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Patrick Norton leads another engaging AVWeek conversation with industry experts as they tackle three debates shaping the future of commercial AV. From safety on live events to the future of audio infrastructure and the ongoing consumer-versus-pro equipment discussion, this episode asks the tough questions and challenges conventional thinking. Host: Patrick NortonGuests:George Tucker – Corporate AVBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt UniversityRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Stage Collapse in Italy, No InjuriesAVNation – AV Technology vs. Consumer ElectronicsInavate – Audio-Technica's Dante-Enabled Ceiling SpeakerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 13, 202629 min

Is MDEP Worth It? | AVWeek 777

How long can "good enough" keep holding AV back? While higher ed and corporate spaces rethink technology standards, Microsoft is making an even bigger play with MDEP moving into displays. Is this the future of enterprise AV or another ecosystem battle?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek episode tackling why "good enough" is no longer enough and what Microsoft's expanding MDEP strategy could mean for displays, IT management, and the future of enterprise AV.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVCara Shannon – CrestronKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInThis Week In AV:Sound & Video Contractor – SMPTE Makes Its Standards Freely AccessibleShure – Shure Introduces Express Install for Microsoft Teams RoomsInavate – Kinly launches UK demo centre with HP Dimension and Google BeamAV Magazine – SiliconCore unveils ‘world-first native touch LED display’Installation International – Midwich announces dates for Tech Xpo 2026Roundtable Topics:AV Network – Course Correction for AV SolutionsAV Magazine – MDEP's Role In AV IndustrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 6, 202632 min

For Trade Shows, It's Quality Over Quantity | AVWeek 776

Is Cisco redefining the rules of collaboration, or simply responding to where the market is already headed? Meanwhile, InfoComm is raising an important conversation: success isn't always measured by attendance, but by who walks through the doors and why they came.The video version of this podcast can be found here. Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with another must-watch AVWeek, tackling the biggest conversations in commercial AV. From Cisco's evolving strategy to whether InfoComm should prioritize growth, quality, or both, this episode delivers the insights that matter.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Britt Yenser – Northampton Community CollegeJeremy Caldera – Pearl TechnologiesThis Week In AV:rAVe Pubs – Xyte's Midyear 2026 AV Cloud Data ReportInnavate – Sony Pictures invests $100m in immersive entertainment company CosmAV Magazine – World Cup fans wowed by American stadium LED displaysAVNation – Absen Unveils Upgraded Global Booking PlatformCommercial Integrator – NETGEAR’s John Henkel: AV Living LegendRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Cisco launches native Zoom Rooms device experienceArticle1AVNation – InfoComm 2026 RecapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 29, 202625 min

Making Connections & Experiences At InfoComm 2026 | AVWeek 775

InfoComm 2026 was one of the biggest trade shows for the AV industry this year, showing off the amazing technology of our space. And we had so many interesting conversations and guests to talk to that we couldn't fit it into just one episode!The video version of this podcast can be found here.Today we are joined by Steve Greenblatt from Control Concepts, Erica Carroll of Charbett Strategies, Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs and Jessica Sanders about their experiences on the show floor. We discuss what technology surprised them, the interactions within our community, and much more.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Steve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsErica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsJessica Sanders – Jessica on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 22, 202625 min

The InfoComm 2026 Experience | AVWeek 774

InfoComm is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's not just a place to see the latest innovations in display, collaboration and so much more. It's a chance to see our colleagues in the AV community and join in a celebration of our industry. But mostly, to see some really cool gadgets. We sit in Midwich's wonderful booth space to talk to those attending the show in many different sectors of AV.The video version of this podcast can be found here.First we talk to Chris Neto from Midwich alongside Justin Watts of AMD to discuss their show experience and the value of seeing this technology up close. Afterwards, we have a mini-HETMA corner with Erin Maher-Moran from Johns Hopkins University and Joe Way of UCLA to discuss what their side of InfoComm was like.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Chris Neto – MidwichJustin Watts – AMDErin Maher-Moran – HETMAJoe Way – UCLASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 15, 202628 min

A Sphere Near You? | AVWeek 773

"Is this the end of projection?" It may sound dramatic, but Epson's move into dvLED is forcing the industry to ask tough questions. And as Sphere-inspired experiences find new homes and new audiences, another debate emerges: does innovation truly begin when technology moves beyond its original purpose?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests dive into these critical industry conversations in another must-watch AVWeek episode focused on display evolution, immersive experiences, and where the AV market goes next.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Heather Sidorowicz – Southtown AVJennifer Weaver – AVIXALex Evans – EpiphanThis Week In AV:AV Network – Legrand Acquires Girtz IndustriesSound & Video Contractor – Sony Electronics Lineup with Crystal LED UNIFYAV Magazine – Q-SYS adds Teams devices and Microsoft Places integrationUC Today – Apple's iOS 27 Update Overhauls SiriRoundtable Topics:AV Buyer's Club – Epson’s First dvLED DisplaysAV Magazine – Chinese Sphere To Open in Two CitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

June 8, 202636 min

How Do We Solve Interoperability? | AVWeek 772

The AV industry has spent years talking about interoperability. Now it's facing a bigger question: do customers really want open ecosystems, or have they already chosen convenience over choice? While Microsoft continues to dominate the meeting room conversation, OpenAV Cloud believes the future belongs to open APIs. That's a debate worth having.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his expert guests as they unpack a new Blue Touch Paper study, the growing importance of Teams Room strategy, and the push for industry-wide API frameworks. From platform consolidation to the next evolution of integration, this AVWeek episode tackles the topics everyone will be talking about.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInRob Rasberry – Drexel UniversityMark Coxon – AVI-SPLThis Week In AV:Zoom – Zoom launches ZoomMateAV Network – Shure Enhances Microflex AdvancerAVe Pubs – Epson Enters dvLED Market With LE-C1 Display SeriesYahoo! Finance – Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited Shutting DownInavate – Kickstarter campaign launched for scent displayRoundtable Topics:Inavate – OpenAV Cloud: why open APIs could solve AV’s interoperability problemAVNation – Microsoft Teams Room Strategy: Why IT Buyers Need to Decide NowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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