Buying Groups
Cleer Audio Joins ProSource Buying Group Vendor Roster
Buying group members now have access to Cleer's high-tech award-winning smart audio products
Retailing
Buying Groups
Nationwide: Independent Retailers Are Thriving, It’s Time To Engage
Connected home, outdoor categories continue to grow exponentially
Buying Groups
Houston, We Have PrimeTime!
TWICE is live in Houston, TX to cover the 56th PrimeTime conference and expo
Distributors
Locations Announced For Almo Professional A/V 2020 E4 Experience
Spring Stops Include Santa Clara March 13 and Washington D.C. April 3
Retailing
Nationwide Marketing Group Lets Members Save On Intuit QuickBooks Products And Services
“This new partnership with QuickBooks supports that goal and complements our already comprehensive POS offerings.”
Buying Groups
NMG’s PrimeTime Conference Begins Feb 9 In Houston, TX
Four-day business conference and trade show to feature deep dive on connected home and outdoor products, as well as an inspirational keynote address from...
Distributors
AHA Distributing Announces February Trainings
Custom install training from the Catalyst AV member will include Lutron, Just Add Power, Luxul and more.
Buying Groups
ProSource Announces 2020 Education Initiatives
ProSource to unveil the ProSource University Learning Management System at this year’s Summit
Distributors
Almo Expands Distribution Partnership With Sony To Include U.S.
Sony has also joined the 2020 Almo E4 Experience, coming to Santa Clara, CA on March 13 and Washington, D.C. on April 3.
Distributors
Almo Launches Almo AV-As-A-Service Financial Solutions
Almo Professional A/V is kicking off 2020 with its newest service offering, Almo AV-As-A-Service (AVaas) Financial Solutions.
Buying Groups
ProSource: Annual Summit 2020 To Highlight Key Education Initiatives
'Tomorrow Starts Today' Theme Unveils the ProSource University Learning Management System
People
Ken Erdmann Joins CEDIA Staff
Noted integrator has been named director of workforce training.
Distributors
The CEDIA Podcast: Surveillance
Highlights from our conversation with ETC’s Michael Cogbill.
Buying Groups
ProSource Elevates 9 Members to Power Membership Level
Five New Members added in Q4 2019
People
David Glass, Retired Walmart CEO and Visionary Leader, Passes Away At 84
The Glass family will hold a public "Celebration of Life" in his honor on Monday, January 27, 2020
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CEDIA Tech Summit to Feature Google Keynote
Two-part cybersecurity course also added to the curriculum.
People
Trevor May Named VP Purchasing, US & Canada For D&H Distributing
May’s duties expanded to oversee purchasing and inventory-based duties across North America
Buying Groups
Entry System Open For 2020 CEDIA Awards
New for 2020 is a category for projects under $25,000.
Distributors
InstallerNet Partners With Capitol Sales
Offers product distribution through its nationwide network of installers.
Buying Groups
Jerry Honea Announces Retirement From Nationwide Marketing Group
Retirement is effective February 28, 2020
Retailing
“Amazon Is Working,” Says Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass
Kohl’s same-store sales dropped 0.2 percent this past November and December, leading retail analysts to question the joint venture with Amazon.
Buying Groups
CEDIA Announces Executive Committee And Appointed Director Approvals
Buchanan, Capecelatro, and Weinstein named appointed directors to the CEDIA board.
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Announces Google Nest Prime Retail Program for Members
Group-exclusive program, supported by Audio America, makes all Google Nest products available to Nationwide Members.
Distributors
D&H Distributing Announces 2020 Trend And Product Focus
Company looks to Wi-Fi 6, PC gaming, and commercial product trends at retail to support continued growth.
Retailing
Guest Post: 3 Strategies That Can Save You Money During Tax Season–if You Get Started Right Now
A little bit of foresight will make for a smoother April.
Buying Groups
The Integration Guide To Buying Groups: Group Mentality
Better margins are just one reason to join a buying group.
People
Melissa Stenson New Vice President of Member Experience For Nationwide Marketing Group
Stenson to explore new ways to increase member engagement and improve the overall member experience
Retailing
The CEDIA Designer Adds New Features
Software now includes Spanish language documentation, specifies soundbar products, and introduces a Project Progress feature.
Distributors
Almo Employees Make A Difference In 2019 With Outreach Efforts
Generosity benefits local communities, business sectors throughout the year
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AudioControl Appoints Phoenix Marketing Group as Reps
Phoenix now provides AudioControl’s home audio representation for the Southeast region.
Distributors
PowerHouse Alliance Welcomes AlarMax Distributors, Inc. As Newest Distributor Member
The thirteenth distributor member adds convenient locations across the U.S. to the PowerHouse Alliance in 2020
Distributors
Almo Corporation Donates 23 Major Appliances To Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
"If we can positively impact the lives of these children and their families during their stay in Philadelphia, then we feel we have been...
Retailing
Renowned Manufacturer AVPro Praises Catalyst AV Member Training Tour
“Great North American Tour Part 2” continues through 2020
This Week In Amazon
Amazon: Echo Devices Stream Apple Podcasts Now
Over 800,000 shows available by asking Alexa to play your favorite Apple podcast.
Buying Groups
Azione Unlimited 2020 Marketing Initiative Launches
Plans include educational webinars, dealer playbook, and inaugural Marketing Key Leader meeting.
Smartphones/Tablets
Support.com Launches TechSolutions, On-Demand Tech Support For Any Device, Any Issue, Anytime
New offering introduces unlimited tech support gifting in time for the holiday season; Gives consumers a single destination for tech support for all connected...
Distributors
HTSN Partners With Séura To Bring The Entertainment Experience Outdoors
Adding Séura gives HTSN members access to their first outdoor TV manufacturer.
People
Michael Sherman Named 2019 CEDIA Young Professional Of The Year
Sherman is the owner and director of Henri, located in Paris and Cannes.
Buying Groups
AVB Leadership Conference Raises $154K for Kids’ Cause
Event also celebrated Mike Allen, BrandSource’s Vice President of Home Furnishings, who retires at the end of January after serving the group and its...
Distributors
SnapAV Launches Pakedge Wave 2 Outdoor Access Point To Bring Exceptional Wireless Network Performance Outdoors
An IP55 rating, fast install, and built-in BakPak help bring Wave 2 technology to outdoor installs.
Distributors
BlackWire Designs Unleashes The Service Call Killer Driver for the Control4 Platform
With New Driver, Devices That Have Fallen Offline Are Automatically Power Cycled