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Esports in Education: How Video Games Are Changing the Way We Learn
The exhibit hall and content from the 2020 AV/IT Summit is available online until Sept. 7, 2020
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Jerry Kowitz, Co-Founder Of Jerry’s Audio/Video Passes Away At 80
Jerry’s Audio/Video was always at the forefront of emerging technologies and one of the first nationwide dealers to implement custom installation.
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Michael Traub Appointed CEO At Plum Inc.
Former CEO of Serta Simmons Bedding (owner of Tuft & Needle) and BSH North America CEO Joins Plum to Drive Global Expansion
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Jim Koenig Appointed As RTI U.S. Director Of Sales
Koenig brings over 18 years of sales and management experience in the custom electronics industry
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Neal Ellsworth Named Director Of Product Management, AV Distribution At RTI
Ellsworth to Expand the RTI Portfolio of AV Distribution Solutions
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Rick Albuck Joins GoodEarth Products As Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Albuck to oversee all of GoodEarth’s marketing operations, facilitating and initiating the company’s core strategic goals across all product areas
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Zound Appoints Jeremy de Maillard As New CEO
Martin Axhamre, who has been acting CEO for the last 15 months, will take up the position of Deputy CEO alongside his role as...
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The National Kitchen & Bath Association Introduces NKBA Global Connect Advisors
A specially curated group of marketplace advisors has been assembled exclusively for NKBA Global Connect Subscribers
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John “Jody” de St. Germain Appointed As Integral Marketing’s Business Development Manager
Also joins renowned sales company, The Lucas Sales Group in regional and key account sales management roles.
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Rich Ventura To Lead B2B Strategy For Sony Imaging Products & Solutions Professional Division
Ventura to lead growth of display, remote camera and solutions product portfolio
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Stampede Parent Exertis International Announces Key Management Appointments
Changes highlight company’s North America growth strategy
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LG Announces U.S. Marketing Team Changes, David VanderWaal Retiring after 13 Years At LG
Chris Hong joins LG as Digital Head, Peggy Ang promoted to head of marketing
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Media & Telecommunications Industry Veteran John R. Burbank Joins VIZIO Board of Directors
Burbank brings years of experience in media, analytics, marketing and telecommunications
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Hisense USA Appoints Chris Annen As New Vice President of Consumer Electronics Sales
Former Samsung executive brings over 20 years of experience
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Mats Oberg Appointed To Chief Sales Officer At Dirac
Oberg brings a wealth of experience from outside the audio industry, having held several senior sales and management positions within Agilent and at smaller,...
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Shure Hires Mike Knappe As Associate Vice President To Product Development Team
Knappe to oversee MOTIV line and all listening products and mics sold at retail
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Legrand’s Charlie Derk Now Leading Product and Marketing Strategy For QMotion And Vantage Brands
Realignment Puts Focus on Complete Shading and Lighting Control Solutions With Natural and Artificial Sources
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TCL North Promotes Chris Luna To Vice President of Customer Advocacy
Luna to focus on improving and bringing premium experiences to consumers
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Ivan R. Steinberg, Industry Leader, Philanthropist, Passes Away At 92
Steinberg operated 24 electronics and appliance retail stores throughout Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee until closing down in 1997.
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Key Digital Appoints Masha Tsinberg Lakhter as COO
Effective immediately, Lakhter will assume responsibility for Key Digital’s overall strategy and execution for marketing, engineering, and operations.
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VOXX Advanced Solutions President Tom Malone Dies At Age 65
A celebration of life will be held in the late spring
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Paul Burgess Joins Enclave Audio As Executive Vice President Of Sales
Burgess will be responsible for leading the development and execution of Enclave’s channel and market strategy and internal processes of the sales organization.
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Almo Professional A/V Introduces New Service Development Managers
SDMs Serve as Subject Matter Experts for All Almo AV Managed Services; Provide Design, Technical Insight and Work in Conjunction with Almo Sales Team...
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Wonder Women, NYC TV Week Spring Events Rescheduled
'MCN' Wonder Women now set for June 8 at Ziegfeld Ballroom
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iRoom Expands Leadership With 3 New Senior Hires
Two U.S. and one Austrian executive named as part of 2020 expansion plan
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Intercounty Appliance Corp. Names John Graff Executive Director
Robert Guida retires after 6 years as Executive Director
Industry
Voting Opens For 2020 SCN Stellar Service Awards
The winner will be announced in the April 2020 issue of Systems Contractor News.
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Ron Trznadel Named Account Executive for CEDIA Expo
Trznadel will be heavily involved in pre-planning and execution of the signature technology showcase.
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David Gold Appointed As New President Of Hisense USA
Gold will oversee all aspects of sales, marketing and operations across all product categories as well as set the long-term strategy for the region...
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Rob Anderson Promoted To Marketing & Creative Director At Maxxsonics USA
“Being a part of this industry has been the goal my entire life, and that has now turned into a dream come true...
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Tim Baxter Joins 2020 Companies’ Strategic Advisory Board
Former CEO of Samsung North America Tim Baxter joins 2020 Companies' Strategic Advisory Board.
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Azione Unlimited Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members
New members include two new vendors and one re-elected dealer
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Sony Electronics Taps Jeff Goldstein To Lead Custom Integration Sales
Played a role in creating Sony’s home theater projector line, as well as driving custom integration features for Sony ES, Home Video and TV...
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Ken Erdmann Joins CEDIA Staff
Noted integrator has been named director of workforce training.
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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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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
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Jerry Honea Announces Retirement From Nationwide Marketing Group
Retirement is effective February 28, 2020
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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
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Frank Sterns Joins Sound United
Hired as the company’s senior vice president of commercial operations.
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Theory Audio Design Builds Worldwide Sales Force
Adding a director of sales, U.S. rep groups, and international distributors, the loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer prepares to ship its first seven products.