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The CEDIA Podcast: The AV Show with Mike Heiss (2021_26) Jun 25, 2021

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Michael Heiss has been busy, covering events including Display Week, E3, and the Apple Developers Conference (WWDC21). He'll also tell us about the latest gaming, display, immersive audio developments, and quite a bit more.

https://michaelheiss.com/

The CEDIA Podcast: All About Showrooms (2021_25) Jun 18, 2021

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Are you thinking about building a showroom? What are the pros and cons? What are some baseline needs when you're building one? What location considerations do you need to take into account? What tech or AV solutions are absolute musts? Guests include 2020 CEDIA Award winners for Best Showroom: Adam Begley, Wired Life (Asia Pacific); and Shelby Schwartz and Eric Fisher, Cinegration (Americas).

https://cediaawards.org/project/melbourne-experience-center/

https://cediaawards.org/project/cinegration-arvada-experience-center/

The CEDIA Podcast: Performance Facts and TCD Update (2021_24b) Jun 11, 2021

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Guy Singleton (creator of the CEDIA Designer) and Anthony Grimani (PMI) give us the rundown on the latest updates and features of TCD, and we cover performance facts and concepts behind media room design. Want to get involved with standards at CEDIA? Drop us a line: standards@cedia.org

https://cedia.net/tcd/

https://www.pmiltd.com/

The CEDIA Podcast: Zuma (2021_24a) Jun 08, 2021

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Details on our new affinity partner with Stuart Collingwood, Managing Director of Zuma. Zuma is an all-in-one biometric lighting plus Wi-Fi audio solution that comes in a variety of form factors ready for in-ceiling installation. The company's founders are from a variety of well-known manufacturers with decades of experience in the CEDIA channel. They're ready to work with UK members right now, but they're expanding.

https://zuma.ai/

https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel

The CEDIA Podcast: Expo Keynote Speaker Poppy Crum (2021_23) Jun 04, 2021

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A preview of our CEDIA Expo 2021 keynote with the presenter, Poppy Crum. The topic: The Future of Storytelling. New technology has not only allowed for new products and human experiences, but also new ways of storytelling. As changing forms of media grow in popularity and scope, businesses are also able to connect with audiences in previously unimaginable ways. Dr. Crum – neuroscientist and technologist with Dolby Labs and Stanford -- looks at the future of storytelling and what audiences concerned with changing media ought to be paying attention to now. Expo registration opens June 9.

https://www.poppycrum.com/

https://cediaexpo.com/

The CEDIA Podcast: Resimercial Tech -- Videoconferencing (2021_22b) May 28, 2021

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Part Two of the Resimercial Series: What are your unified communications options? Videoconferencing at home vs. work – what do you need to know? Can commercial scheduling devices be integrated into home situations? YES, there will be classes at CEDIA Expo that cover these topics. We're joined by David Danto, Director of Emerging Technology, imcca.org; Steve Rissi, Senior Director of Technical Education, CEDIA; and Ian Bryant, Senior Director Strategic Partnerships, CEDIA.

http://www.imcca.org/

The CEDIA Podcast: Autoslide (2021_22a) May 25, 2021

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Details on our new affinity partner with Joseph Castonguay, Vice President of Autoslide North America. Autoslide is an automatic sliding door system that retrofits to your existing sliding doors. Although new to Propel, the company's been around for many years. (Look for them at Expo, too.)

https://cedia.net/membership/benefits/cedia-propel

https://autoslide.com/

https://cediaexpo.com/

The CEDIA Podcast: How to Fix Your Website (2021_21) May 21, 2021

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Longtime CEDIA volunteer and web designer Geoff Meads walk us through best practices for getting your message to existing and potential clients. You can leverage your website for better customer interaction, improved service, and lead generation. We'll also hear from Taylor Cutler from Podium, a company that specifically handles tools for website interaction and messaging.

https://www.prestoav.com/

http://podium.com

The CEDIA Podcast: Form vs. Function (2020_20) May 14, 2021

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Not every speaker is a box, and not every client wants to hide their tech (especially when it comes to audiophiles!). What goes into making "statement pieces" that stand out? Does "form really follow function"? How does a company try to create designs that are both functional and beautiful – and hopefully, timeless? And how do you really hide gear (notably speakers) in odd/unique spaces, yet maintain quality? We speak with Barry Sheldrick from Meridian Audio, and Mike Cleary from James Loudspeaker/Sonance.

https://www.meridian-audio.com/

https://www.meridian-audio.com/products/home-audio-loudspeakers/reference/special-edition-dsp8000/

https://www.jamesloudspeaker.com/

https://www.jamesloudspeaker.com/products/288

The CEDIA Podcast: Know Your Manufacturer (2021_19) May 07, 2021

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Jason Voorhees of Cantara, Charlie McClarron from Artcoustic, Luke Crutcher from Living Home Tech, and Amit Ravat from Lithe Audio break down the importance of having a terrific relationship with the manufacturers you work with both on big-ticket projects and product development. How does one develop that relationship? How do you maintain that trust? How has a manufacturer solved a problem/bailed you out when a project has hit a snag? How are your products adjusted based on integrator feedback?

https://www.litheaudio.com/

https://www.livinghometech.co.uk/

https://www.artcoustic.com/

https://www.cantaradesign.com/

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