Episodes Rentex

The Return of Live Events: What’s Happening in Live Events Technology with Seth Teates, Chris Prosio, Dan Meehan, and Mike Bergeron

Seth Teates, Chris Prosio, Dan Meehan, and Mike Bergeron join Janne’ Mummert Ben Thomas to discuss the latest trends in live events technology. Key Points: Cameras capturing breakout room sessions are now standard at live events. Event laser projectors are getting brighter and lighter. Customer feedback drives current AV innovations and trends in the live…

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Discovering Creative Solutions to the Ongoing Supply Chain Crisis

Tyler Kern interviews Janne Mummert, Rentex’s VP of Marketing and Strategic Accounts, and Dan Meehan, Panasonic’s Senior Key Account manager of Rental and Staging, about the issues brought on by the supply chain and creative solutions. The COVID-19 pandemic proved to have long-lasting effects on various industries globally. Even as many companies bounce back and…

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Rentex President & COO Don Gaskill Speaks About Growth and Longevity in the Changing AV Industry

Rentex’s VP of Marketing and Strategic Accounts, Janné Mummert, and president and COO, Don Gaskill, discuss the company’s journey and growth in the AV industry. If any businesses can speak to the growth of their company, it is ones like Rentex. The AV rental company was founded in 1980 during a time when AV needs…

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What’s Changing With Live Events

Janné Mummert and Kirk Lane discuss what’s changing with live events, rebounding after the pandemic, and more. The pandemic took a sizable bite out of the live event market, but resiliency in the face of adversity breeds opportunity. Kirk Lane, an Event Producer at Clarity Experiences, joined Janné Mummert to talk about the past couple…

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When It Comes to Pixels, What’s More Important: Quantity or Quality (Resolution or HDR)?

Tech Talk: 4K, PB Pro Alternatives, Hybrid Equipment, and more… Janné Mummert and Greg Parker discuss current event requirements, product demand, and tech designed to meet evolving client needs. With live events in full swing in the post-pandemic world, the demand for AV equipment and technology to meet the expectations of visitors, spectators, and attendees…

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Higher Education
From Measuring Memory to Measuring Thinking: How Simulation-Based Learning Could Reshape Higher Education
June 15, 2026

As artificial intelligence continues reshaping the workforce, higher education faces growing pressure to demonstrate its value beyond content mastery. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, employers expect 39% of workers’ core skills to change or become outdated by 2030, while 69% identify analytical thinking as the most essential workforce skill. As…

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The Future of the Trades Depends on Mentorship and Industry Veterans Passing Down the Craft
June 15, 2026

Across the United States, industries are grappling with a skilled labor shortage. According to industry research, millions of trade jobs are expected to go unfilled in the coming years as experienced workers retire faster than new ones enter the field. At the same time, trade school enrollment has steadily increased. The conversation around skilled trades—once…

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outlet
From Power Shopping to Place-Making: Tanger’s Stephen Yalof on the New Outlet Experience
June 15, 2026

For decades, the outlet trip had a familiar rhythm: get in the car, drive beyond the city, hunt for deals and come home with bags full of discounted finds. But that old model is giving way to something more layered. As retailers reinvest in store experiences to give consumers more reasons to visit, outlet…

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career
How Relationships Build a Career, Deepen Service and Define Purpose
June 10, 2026

In a workplace still shaped by hybrid schedules, remote communication and shifting expectations around professional growth, relationships have become more than a soft skill — they are a career advantage. Gallup’s latest workplace reporting shows that global employee engagement has fallen to 20%, reflecting a broader challenge for organizations trying to keep people connected,…

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