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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...
Women Of Tech
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.
Buying Groups
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
Buying Groups
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.
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Daniel Pidgeon Appointed President of Home Services At Goodman Networks
Pidgeon assumes his role effective immediately, to run his operation from company's Dallas HQ
Women Of Tech
Meet The ‘MCN’ Women To Watch For 2020
Twelve execs will be among those celebrated March 26 at NYC TV Week Spring event
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Rick Calacci Joins Enclave Audio As Advisory Board Member, Global Sales Consultant
Calacci to provide overall guidance to Enclave Audio with special focus on all sales efforts, strategies, initiatives and programs.
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Ken Ishiwata, Legendary Hi-Fi Figure, Dies Aged 72
Ishiwata, who was brand ambassador for Marantz, was a tireless champion for high-fidelity sound
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Chris Hamdorf Succeeds Rick Calacci As Head Of Sales, LG Electronics USA Home Entertainment
Calacci retiring after long, noteworthy career in CE industry
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Abi Brown, Women in AV Leader, Dies
WAVE U.K. founder was devoted to advancing women in technology
Industry
GE Appliances Announces Retirement of Robert Rogers, Names Steve Eddy Senior Vice President Of Sales
John Boyd and Dan Goldstein to take on new senior leadership positions in sales
Industry
Origin Acoustics Adds to Executive Team
Promotes Marc Fisher to president of sales and hires John Marchionda as chief marketing officer.
Retailing
CEDIA Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
Voters also approve move of domestication of CEDIA from Illinois to Indiana.
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Franklin Karp Receives Catalyst AV And AVPro Edge Award
Eleven other custom integrators also awarded AV Pro Edge products.
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Now Accepting Nominations For The Future 50 Awards!
Winners to be revealed at CES 2020, with honors awarded on Jan. 8th
Industry
Scott Davies Joins Dacor As Head Of Marketing
Davies brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury appliances industry
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Nationwide Marketing Group Welcomes Rob Stott As Manager of Corporate Communications
Stott tasked with developing new programming initiatives
Retailing
Tim Baxter Joins Almo Advisory Board
Former Samsung Electronics North America President and CEO brings more than 35 years experience.
Retailing
Ryan McDaniel Of One-Touch Automation Elected As Newest Azione United Board Member
Group exceeds $750M in buying power in Q3
Industry
Cedar Electronics Promotes John Kuhn To Chief Technology Officer, Hires Tim Coomer As Chief Product Officer
Both to support portfolio of products that empower people to drive smarter and safer.
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Ralph Lauren’s Lana Todorovich To Join Neiman Marcus As President And Chief Merchandising Officer
Todorovich responsible for driving the brand's innovative merchandising offerings