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The start of a new year is time for reflection. We've already looked back at our conversations around the industry, now it's time to talk to some experts about the year that was 2025. We then turn it around and look forward to what's coming in 2026. What's the next big thing for AV?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the commercial side of the AV industry. We do so with a panel of experts for insights and more. This episode we arer joined by Steph Beckett of rAVe Pubs, Amala Reddie from Commercial Integrator, and Guy Campos from AV Magazine.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Amala Reddie – Commercial IntegratorGuy Campos – AV MagazineSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we are about to head into a new year, it's time we look back and see what the biggest stories for the AV industry were in 2025. We recap what really mattered to our companies from full-stack programming to immersive experiences and everything in between.The video version of this podcast can be found here.AVWeek is your place to get the latest news and information for the audiovisual industry. We talk to experts in and around the AV space to have insightful and entertaining chats with a community that loves to talk tech.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bren Walker – KirkegaardJoe Dunbar – Midwich USTim Van Woeart – Rutgers UniversityBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVCraig Durr – Collab CollectiveMisty Chalk – BrightSignJames King – Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLVKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInNathan Coutinho – LogitechVictoria Ferrari– CTIFrank Padikkala – ZoomRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin Watts – AMDShar

IPMX testing is officially underway, putting the industry’s faith in certification to the real test. Can it finally fix AV-over-IP interoperability? At the same time, the AV Sustainability Summit surfaced a hard truth: circularity is no longer optional, and the gap between compliance and real change is getting harder to ignore.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright teams up with battle-tested industry experts to deliver another powerful AVWeek episode, dissecting the commercial AV developments including the debut of IPMX certification protocols, and the rising influence of sustainability metrics in procurement.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bill Lawrence – CTIBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoThis Week In AV:AV Network – AVIXA Growth Report for OctoberAV Magazine – Mersive Management Takes Controlling StakeLogitech – Logitech Named in "Best in Business" ListInavate – INFiLED Installation in DubaiRoundtable Topics:Inavate – AIMS Annou

The Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform is spreading fast across Poly hardware but is ubiquity always a good thing for AV ecosystems? At the same time, Anthropic's Claude is about to become your default AI co-worker whether you opted in or not, forcing enterprises to confront the tension between breakthrough productivity and tightening privacy boundaries.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and top industry voices for this week's must-watch AVWeek episode, where they tackle the biggest moves in commercial AV. They break down HP's Poly- Microsoft integration strategy, dissect the compliance maze surrounding Microsoft’s multi-model AI approach, and explore what these shifts mean for IT leaders, integrators, and end users navigating rapid transformation.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bren Walker – KirkegaardBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt UniversityTravis Cawthorne – KramerThis Week In AV:IT Channel Oxygen – Exertis Cutting 1000 Jobs in UKAVNation – Broadsign to Acquire Place Exchan

The SCN Top 50 isn’t just a leaderboard, it’s a snapshot of who’s shaping the future of commercial AV and what that means for customers making critical tech decisions. And patent battles are back in the spotlight, putting innovation and user confidence to the test.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright as he and top industry guests break down the biggest forces shaping Commercial AV today, the meaning behind the Top 50 list, and what legal battles mean for product innovation. It’s another can’t-miss AVWeek episode delivering the insights every AV pro needs to stay ahead.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Cindy Davis – AV NetworkJoel Carroll – Joel on LinkedInWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInThis Week In AV:Barco – Barco Enfoces Patents Against YealinkAV Magazine – Prolight + Sound Event Cancelled AV Network – SCN Top 50 Data AnalysisUC Today – Microsoft Teams for TelecommunicationsAV Network – Visionary Announces XB5 Conferencing B

The AV community is like a tight-knit family. And Thanksgiving is the best time to sit back and enjoy each other's company. Here's some holiday's greetings from our friends from all over the industry.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry. But this space is made up of all kinds of different individuals from all over the globe. So join us as we are thankful for a lot of things!Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Joel Carroll – Mersive TechnologiesBrad Hintze – CrestronLex Evans – Epiphan VideoSharath Abraham – JabraSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsMark J. Pescatore – SCNKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInJeremy Elesser – Level 3 AudiovisualAdaline Tatum – UCLAJustin Watts – AMDDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell

When your AV gear has to clear government approval just to make the DoDIN list, security isn’t optional, and JITC certification suddenly becomes a business advantage, not a checkbox. At the same time, managed services get pitched as the cure-all for every AV department, yet many organizations still wrestle with what “good support” should actually deliver.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break it all down in this week’s must-watch AVWeek episode. From the rising importance of government security certifications to cutting through the managed services hype and understanding what AV/IT leaders really need, this conversation goes straight to the challenges shaping today’s commercial AV landscape.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJoe Way – UCLADan Saenz – AtlasIEDThis Week In AV:Commercial Integrator – VITEC Acquires DatapathHP – HP Integration With Microsoft Platforms AV Magazine – MicroLED Expected to Grow in MarketA

Listen first, sell later, sounds simple, but most integrators get it backwards. AI just made drawing system schematics push-button easy, raising one big question: is this the future or a threat? Plus, 8K connectivity is racing ahead with insane bandwidth numbers, but are we chasing technology nobody asked for?The video version of this podcast can be found here.This week on AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his expert guests dive into the conversations the AV industry needs to have right now, including building genuine client trust, understanding where AI helps versus where it hurts, and separating video standard hype from real-world readiness.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Kelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInLex Evans – Epiphan VideoThis Week In AV:AV Network – QSC Divest DSC to iMage TechnologiesAV Network – FS Joins SDVoE AllianceOpenPR – AV over IP market to Expand by 2033Inavate – ISE 2026 to Feature Spark ProgramAV Magazine – AV Awards 2025Roundtable Topics:Commercial Integrator – Factors For A Successful Proj

Corporate communications are leveling up, with organizations now producing internal broadcasts that rival media networks. But while studios get smarter, meeting rooms are changing too, driven by new software capabilities, hardware evolution, and the growing influence of IT decision makers. Add in location-aware tools and automated status tracking, and we’re entering a workplace where convenience and surveillance sit side-by-side.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join Tim Albright and top AV industry guests for another essential AVWeek conversation, covering the rise of enterprise broadcast ecosystems, who’s truly shaping the future of meeting collaboration, and the urgent privacy questions emerging in hybrid work environments.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Adaline Tatum – UCLABrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVMark J. Pescatore – SCNThis Week In AV:AV Network – Sound Productions Acquires ProAudio.comAV Magazine – Drone Show At Egyptian MuseumEngadget – IKEA announces Matter smart home solutio

ISE's strategic move into EdTech is impressive, but what about healthcare, hospitality, and corporate spaces? The "it worked yesterday" excuse doesn't cut it when your boardroom AV fails, here's how to make sure it never happens again.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This week they're debating ISE's next strategic opportunities beyond education, and educating IT and AV end users so they can make smarter, quality decisions and avoid costly installation failures.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brad Hintze – CrestronJeremy Elesser – Level 3 AudiovisualSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Biamp Acquires ClearOne AssetsCommercial Integrator – Paul Lidsky is Diversified's new CEOAV Magazine – Crestron Opens New Experience Center in BelgiumAVNation – InfoComm América Latina 2025's First OutingRoundtable Topics:AVNation – AV Install Nigh

Radio City Music Hall is getting the Sphere audio treatment, so which iconic venues deserve this immersive revolution next? AI platforms are now speaking your language to manage complex AV networks, literally. Four airports, hijacked screens, pro-Hamas propaganda, your AV network isn't just playing content anymore, it's a potential security vulnerability.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. From the exciting expansion of Sphere Immersive Sound technology into new venues, to the game-changing potential of AI-powered platforms like NetSpeek's Lena for Pro AV operations, to the sobering reality of AV network security threats exposed by recent airport cyberattacks, this episode tackles the stories every AV professional needs to understand right now.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Joel Carroll – Mersive TechnologiesWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInThis

Here's the uncomfortable truth: the AV industry is stuck. Proprietary protocols, ecosystem fragmentation, and vendor-specific bottlenecks are holding back innovation and killing your project margins. But what if one platform proved that true interoperability isn't just possible, it's essential?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This week, they're breaking down AV standards, exploring IEEE open standards, unpacking AV over IP technology, and revealing why transforming the AV industry is such an uphill battle.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin Watts – AMDSharath Abraham – JabraThis Week In AV:Commercial Integrator – Christie Digital sells Pandora's Box & Widget DesignerAV Magazine – Neat's new 32 Board AVNation – NSCA 2025 Industry ReportAV Magazine – 8K Space Feature Documentary from ChinarAVe Pubs – Sol Rash

The Jupiter Systems divestment reignites the debate: government oversight in company ownership takes on new weight when mission-critical security technology and TAA/BAA compliance are involved. It’s a reminder of how the AV industry must balance innovation, global investment, and national security. In parallel, trade shows are bigger than ever but in today’s hyper-connected world, we need to rethink the value they deliver.The video version of this podcast can be found here.In today’s episode of AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his panel of industry experts tackle the stories shaping commercial AV. They break down the unprecedented Suirui–Jupiter Systems forced divestment and when national security justifies government control, and examine what modern trade shows like ISE must offer to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jennifer Weaver – NextLVL LearningMegan Zeller – Peerless-AVThis Week In AV:rAVe Pubs – Nureva Patents Mist Microphone TechnologyAV Magazine – Q-SYS Impleme

At WebexOne, Cisco unveiled the ultimate flex: AI so powerful it’s practically rewriting the rulebook for secure, intelligent meetings. Jabra and Huddly are keeping it real, no gimmicks, just AI that actually makes conferencing work better.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This week's discussion tackles what really emerged from Cisco's WebexOne event beyond the partnership headlines and defines what AI Security and AI features conferencing actually needs (versus what vendors think sounds impressive).Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jason Haynie – Q2Kristin Bidwell – Audiovisual Consulting TeamKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInThis Week In AV:rAVe Pubs – Cisco's AI Collaboration ToolsAV Magazine – ISE Launching SparkAV Network – Ross Video Acquires ioversalAV Network – Avidex Acquires CSS New EnglandRoundtable Topics:UC Today – Cisco Microsoft and More In

400 square meters of programmable LEDs are transforming retail into data-driven storytelling platforms. And shifting from LEDs to holograms, Looking Glass claims their displays turn standard video into "lifelike 3D holograms," but where do these fit in commercial AV?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Dive deep with host Tim Albright and AV industry experts as they break down the seismic shifts transforming commercial AV. This week, they're exploring innovative LED deployment strategies for enhanced user experiences, including a closer look at the total cost of ownership across the various types of display technology. They break down the real-world applications and limitations of emerging holographic display technology, offering practical insights into where it truly fits in today’s market.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVBrittany Delgado – Midwich USJoe Way – UCLAThis Week In AV:AV Network – FORTÉ Acquires Swedish company InformationsteknikAV Magazine – Bauer Acquir

Interactive displays in art installations and cultural parks are increasing visitor dwell time, LED technology is reshaping public engagement. MotoGP broadcasters ditched beta testing and went straight to air with AI-powered AR, could your next Zoom call feature virtual graphics? Reality check: Users don't think like engineers, and that iPad running your exact same interface just proved it. The video version of this podcast can be found here.Guest host Patrick Norton and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. Join the conversation as we explore what's really driving LED market growth beyond the specs, examine AR technology's migration from sports to corporate communications, and discover why the future of AV programming requires an architect's mindset, not just an engineer's toolkit.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Bren Walker – KirkegaardJeremy Caldera – Pearl TechnologiesJosh Keller – CTIRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine

Here's a reality check: your "better" product might be losing to inferior competition right now. Savvy businesses are discovering that branded background music isn't just ambiance, it's measurable revenue impact. But as AI agents start making sales calls for AV distributors, we need to ask hard questions about automation boundaries.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Guest host Patrick Norton and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. From unlocking the revenue potential of background music in corporate and retail spaces, to redefining what "best" really means in competitive strategy, plus the crucial conversation about AI's proper role and limits in professional AV environments.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInJoe Dunbar – MidwichSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsRoundtable Topics:AV Magazine – Pursuing Leads With AI CallersAV Network – Digital Signage and SoundrAVe Pubs – Competit

The "small" AV jobs everyone ignores are generating massive profits while enterprise projects gather dust and top integrators don't want you to know why. Vioso's new tech lets you literally step inside your CAD drawings, but here's the million-dollar question: does jaw-dropping innovation equal bottom-line results? The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world. This explosive episode unpacks the hidden goldmine of mid-market project strategies that savvy integrators are using to stay profitable, dissects whether next-gen visualization systems deliver real business transformation or just boardroom theater, and exposes the monitoring madness that's paralyzing video operations worldwide.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Jennifer Weaver – Laia TechnologiesChris Kelly – Creighton UniversityRyan Gray – Yavapai CollegeThis Week In AV:AV Network – Ross Video Aqcuire

Why does every technological "improvement" feel like opening Pandora's box of compatibility issues? Are we so obsessed with pixel counts that we've forgotten what actually makes meetings productive? Time for some uncomfortable truths about where our industry is headed.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world, including the cascade of problems that come with AV systems refresh cycles, the impact of budget constraints, and the challenges of the "more K’s are better" mentality plaguing corporate and higher education AV. They also explore how the push for experiential AV is reshaping expectations and straining resources across the industry.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInCraig Durr – Collab CollectiveGeorge Chacko – NextLVL LearningThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – AVIXA IOTA Fall ForecastrAVe Pubs – TJ Adams is Audinate's new CPOAVNat

When rooms stop being "where it happens" and start being what happens, immersive AV storytellers are transforming spaces into living, breathing experiences. While we're celebrating innovation, let's spotlight the under-40 superstars who are already reshaping commercial AV from the ground up. Meanwhile, churches are quietly becoming the R&D labs of the AV world, proving that constraints breed the most creative solutions through multi-sensory engagement.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for a deep dive into the game-changing trends in commercial AV. Discover how AV storytellers are using immersive tech to turn spaces into dynamic collaborators, why investing in fresh talent is a game-changer for the industry, and the innovative engagement strategies worship environments are mastering multi-sensory engagement to captivate audiences, while corporate AV is still catching up.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:George Tucker – Corporate AVDan Ferrisi –