Video Vices with Contemporary Research
The esports industry has experienced tremendous growth over the years and, according to Statista, it’s anticipated that there will be 286M esports enthusiasts in 2024. That’s up from the 197M accounted for in 2019. Contemporary Research’s podcast host Gabrielle Bejarano spoke with Mike Rufail, Founder and CGO at Envy Gaming about how the Pro AV…
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Video Vices: Understanding AV Over IP Security Issues
In this episode of Video Vices, Tyler Kern speaks with two global experts in the AV industry regarding security issues when utilizing AV over IP. Combined Mohamed Malis, Senior AV Project Manager of TAD (Technology, Architecture, Design) Associates, and Matt Boyer, CTO of Vistacom have over 48 years of experience in the audiovisual industry. Malis…
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Video Vices: The Importance of Video Alert Messaging Systems
Sara Krybus, Sales Operations Manager, Contemporary Research, and Paul Briggs, AV Product Support Manager, Contemporary Research joined host Tyler Kern on this episode of the Video Vices podcast to remind businesses of the importance of their system’s emergency alert capabilities. “Whether a venue has two or 200,000 people, it is important that venues are…
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Video Vices: The Growth of Esports in the Stadium Environment
On this podcast episode of Video Vices with Contemporary Research, Corey Dunn, Chief Creative Officer of Esports Stadium in Arlington, spoke with Tyler Kern about his personal journey from gaming fan, to eSports announcer, to Chief Creative Officer. Esports Stadium Arlington opened in November of 2018 and is the largest dedicated esports facility in…
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This Nanocoating Might Be the Waterproofing Solution You’ve Been Seeking
We’ve all had that panic moment when an expensive electronic device such as our phone, AirPods, or wireless speaker goes tumbling into the water, and we realize it’s probably ruined forever. Salt Lake City-based HZO hopes to cure that panic, not just for consumers but commercial technology users, with its solution for water-vulnerable devices:…
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Video Vices: How Consumers’ High Demand for Engaging Content is Impacting Video Distribution
Content is king, and that’s no more apparent than in today’s media-driven economy. Businesses across all kinds of industries are looking for reliable ways to circulate media across multiple visual displays, be it while you’re pumping gas, watching a sports event at a bar, or attending a live concert at an arena. This kind…
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Video Vices: How Did InfoComm 2019 Set New Directions for AV?
A week out from InfoComm 2019 in Orlando, we decided to focus this episode of Video Vices on thoughts, trends and predictions around the biggest Pro AV show of the year. We sat down with Christy Ricketts, vice president of operations and marketing at Contemporary Research, who attended the event for her seventh year. Looking…
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How CG Infinity Brings Cross-Functional Teams Together to Deliver High-Impact Outcomes
CG Infinity’s Salesforce Practice is built around helping organizations move forward together, especially when initiatives span multiple teams with different priorities. The focus is on alignment—bringing the right stakeholders into the conversation early and ensuring decisions are made collaboratively so solutions serve the whole organization, not just one function. That capability is reflected in a…
When Building Beats Buying: A Smarter Approach to Salesforce Decisions at CG Infinity
Salesforce offers a broad ecosystem of tools and integrations, giving organizations flexibility but also introducing constant decisions about when to buy, build, or customize. The strongest strategies apply discipline to those choices, ensuring specific requirements are met without adding unnecessary cost or complexity. That balance is a hallmark of how Mike Reeves, Vice President…
How Thoughtful Experience Design Leads to Better Business Outcomes
Salesforce gives organizations the ability to automate marketing, personalize outreach, and manage leads at scale—but those benefits only materialize when complex capabilities are implemented cohesively. Through its Salesforce Practice, CG Infinity brings together Marketing Cloud capabilities—including Email Studio, Automation Studio, and Journey Builder—alongside dynamic content, Cloud Pages, and third-party lead integrations. By designing these…
One Team, Shared Goals: Inside CG Infinity’s Client Philosophy
Successful Salesforce initiatives rely on alignment as much as technology. When partners stay focused on delivery rather than shared priorities, projects risk meeting technical requirements without achieving real business success. The strongest outcomes come from teams that treat client priorities as the foundation for every decision. That mindset defines how Meagan Diegelman, Principal at…