Pro AV Roundtable
Welcome back to Experts Talk. I’m your host for today, Ben Thomas. In addition to hosting shows like Pro AV Today, I also lead MarketScale’s integrated technology vertical. Today’s episode is a bit different as I’ve taken the reins to discuss one of my favorite events, InfoComm, which is happening next week. For those unfamiliar,…
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The U.S. Power Grid is Facing Increasing Demand. Mission-Critical Technologies Can Come to the Rescue
The aging U.S. power grid is grappling with surging power demand. More industries are digitalizing and in turn adding layers of service, infrastructure, and data analytics relying on heavy electricity generation; it’s clear the U.S. power grid is in for a tough ride. Even just looking at the adoption of consumer and commercial electrical…
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Navigating the Future of Work, Play, and App Development in the Apple Vision Pro Era
Apple Vision Pro, the latest entrant in the mixed-reality headset market, has quickly become a focal point for developers and users, boasting over 1,000 apps designed to harness its unique spatial computing capabilities. Despite its hefty price tag of $3,499, reviews of the device hail it as the best mixed-reality headset available, albeit a…
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Which Key Pro AV Market Verticals Will Fuel the Growth Engine in 2024?
After a somewhat disappointing 2023 in the Pro AV industry, look for several AV market verticals to lead the way to a successful 2024. In a recent report by AVIXA, the Pro AV Sales Index (AVI-S) for December 2023 showed a promising increase, ending the year at 60.4, a figure close to the previous…
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Rise in AV Market Advancements Will Lead to More Critical Control Room Concerns
The demand and implementation of advanced AV technologies is creating a rise in complexities for critical control rooms. In effect, this is gradually shaping the professional AV industry and this year, the several AV markets are expected to see growth. Chris Carver, the US Coordinator at ICCRA, provided some explanation into the challenges and…
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Resilience, Reinvention, and the Relentless Pursuit of Growth: Larry North’s Journey from Fitness Icon to Private Equity Leader
Entrepreneurship is being glamorized in real time. Social media highlights overnight wins, AI tools promise instant scale, and private equity is reshaping industries at a rapid clip. Yet behind every “success story” is something far less flashy: failure, adaptability, and the discipline to keep going when life hits hard. According to the U.S. Bureau…
Consulting Reframed: Perspective, Leadership, and Impact Beyond the Client
As organizations navigate accelerating digital transformation, tighter margins, and increasing organizational complexity, the role of consultants is being re-examined. Today’s most effective consulting leaders are no longer valued simply for delivering projects, but for bringing outside perspective, cross-industry insight, and the ability to lead through ambiguity. Most large organizations today are not short on…
Laughter as a Service: How Comedy Can Power Trust, Teamwork, and Career Growth
Comedy might be the most underused business skill in your toolkit… In a world of back-to-back Zoom calls, Slack threads, and AI-generated everything, real human connection can start to feel like an afterthought. We’re moving faster than ever, but sometimes we’re listening less, reacting more, and missing the small moments that actually build trust. The…
The Art of Evolution: Leading a Founder-Led Brand Into Its Next Chapter with Mary Beth Sheridan
For many retail brands, growth today isn’t just about innovation — it’s about keeping pace with customers whose expectations are evolving in real time, led by younger generations who expect brands to reflect their values and show up with cultural relevance. In fact, recent research from MG2 found that the overwhelming majority of Gen Z…