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AV+, the new podcast from Commercial Integrator magazine, tackles all things commercial tech & pro AV integration.

  1. OCT 9

    Buzz Delano Reflects on CEDIA Expo/CIX, Delano News Advance

    In this exclusive interview conducted during CEDIA Expo/CIX last month in Denver, Buzz Delano, principal consultant at Delano Associates, reflects on the progress he's seen over 30 years in the business. That includes how we've seen design, custom builders, kitchen and bath technology, furniture and decor come to complement audio, video, home theater, networking, windows and shading at events like CEDIA Expo/CIX. This has redefine the entire industry as "the smart home profession," he says. Later in the interview, Delano describes the unique value proposition that Delano News Advance brings to our industry. Stay in the loop! Sign up now to get notified when registration for CEDIA Expo/CIX 2026 opens or contact us to explore exhibiting opportunities at CEDIA Expo.

    13 min

  2. 09/11/2024

    Clockaudio Shares Tips for Installers, Discusses USB and Other Solutions

    In this exclusive interview with Commercial Integrator, Simon LeDuc, product and technology manager, Clockaudio North America, discusses a range of topics with Dan Ferrisi, group editor, commercial and security, Emerald.  The duo begins by chatting about the steps Clockaudio is taking to support the newer generation of field technicians as skill sets evolve and change. Then, LeDuc shares tips for installers to help save them money and time.  They also discuss techniques every tech should know (or know better). Later in the conversation, LeDuc provides insights into what makes Clockaudio USB solutions different from the rest, while also exploring the reasons why it might make sense to go with a condenser gooseneck rather than a dynamic mic, headset or built-in mic.  This nearly half-hour podcast is jam-packed with information from LeDuc, who, as a Clockaudio executive, works for one of the most innovative companies in the audio category today.  Enjoy the conversation!

    27 min

  3. 08/28/2024

    Optoma Discusses House of Worship Market Trends, Projection Technology

    In this exclusive interview with Commercial Integrator, Brian Soto of Optoma talks about the house of worship market, focusing in particular on projection's enduring utility in these environments.  During the conversation with Dan Ferrisi, group editor, commercial and security, Emerald, Soto talks about Optoma's wide range of feature-rich products, which suit everything from more intimate worship settings to grander-scale spaces.  Plus, Soto emphasizes the company's solutions-centered approach to the market. He also underscores that today's projectors are both very bright and highly portable, factors that contribute to their usefulness in worship environments.

    22 min

  4. 02/23/2024

    AV+ Podcast: CTI and Vistacom Give Inside Scoop on Recent Acquisition

    CTI acquiring Vistacom — news that broke Feb. 13 — is arguably the biggest pro AV merger and acquisition news in months. That's why Commercial Integrator brought together John Laughlin, CEO and president of CTI, as well as Angela Nolan, formerly the CEO of Vistacom, to give AV+ the inside scoop. Here, they touch on how the deal came together and, more importantly, why each company chose the other. In this candid discussion, Laughlin and Nolan go into detail on the timeline for the acquisition, why this was the right time for Vistacom to become part of a larger organization, how the move affects existing Vistacom team members, what it means for the future of the command-and-control segment, and how existing Vistacom customers will benefit from leveraging CTI's infrastructure. This half-hour conversation addresses all the things you're dying to know about CTI's acquisition of Vistacom, with the answers coming straight from the principals in the deal. Check it out!

    27 min

  5. 01/26/2024

    AV+ Podcast: Sharp Shares Latest on Joint Venture, ISE 2024

    On this special edition of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, group editor, commercial and security, Emerald, talks with Todd Bouman, EVP, proAV display business, Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America. Together, they discuss the latest on the company's Sharp/NEC joint venture and how the company has gained brand clarity under the Sharp name. In addition, the duo discusses Sharp's sustainable solutions, key product launches and updates at ISE 2024. The duo touches on all of the following: Sharp's business strategy, product roadmap and brand clarity as it relates to the joint venture (5:02)Vendor-integrator partnerships and customer satisfaction (10:04)Sharp's sustainable solutions, product launches and updates at ISE 2024 (13:17)and much more!This special edition of the AV+ podcast is brought to you by Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America.

    26 min

  6. 10/26/2023

    AV+ Podcast: Frederick Loucks on Outcome Assurance for Technology Integration

    On this episode of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security at Emerald, talks with Frederick Loucks, consultant to manufacturers, integrators and end-user organization, about the need for integrators to have a value-based, proactive approach rather than a conventional reactive approach. He emphasizes the significance of technology integration and the concept of outcome assurance. The duo discusses the following: the importance of invisible technology that supports the performance without distracting from it (1:47)how technology should serve a purpose and bring value, not be an end in instead (6:31)managing AV at scale (1:53)delivering value to customer through technology solution, rather than price  (6:03)building sticky relationships with customers (6:05)monitoring and managed services (9:57)monitoring and asset management in enterprise AV systems (14:26)and much more!This content is brought to you by SnapOne.

    31 min

  7. 04/07/2023

    AV+ Podcast: Six Trends Affecting Control Rooms & Operations Center

    On this episode of the AV+ podcast, host Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, talks with Shane Vega, VP of marketing at Userful, about the trends shaping control rooms and operations centers. The duo discusses the following:  the importance of operator fatigue and attention to detail (4:24)digital transformation in control room environments (6:31) the role of human machine interfaces in improving industrial control processes (13:53) videoconferencing and real-time data sharing impacts on how operators respond to emergencies (15:41)the importance of cross-functional workflows (22:34) and much more!For more exclusive AV+ interviews visit CommercialIntegrator.com.

    30 min

  8. 03/23/2023

    AV+ Podcast: AV Gives: Supporting Rosie Riveters & Fostering Industry Equity

    On this episode of AV+ host, Dan Ferrisi, editor-in-chief of Commercial Integrator, talks with two industry luminaries, Jennifer Goodyer, sales manager at RTSales and Erica Carroll, sales manager, product training and adoption at Mersive Technologies, about about the Rosie Riveter foundation. They discuss the following: What is Rosie the Riveter campaign and how to get involved? (13:10) Fundraising efforts in conjunction with AVIXA Women's Council (15:24)Nurturing interest in AV at a young age (17:36)The importance of diversity on panels  (22:37)and much more!This podcast is brought to you with the support of ViewSonic. With 35 years of display expertise, ViewSonic offers a wide range of workplace solutions, including DVLED videowalls for lobbies and auditoriums, large-format displays for conference rooms and training rooms, interactive displays for small meeting spaces, and executive monitors for homes and offices. Check out https://vsfinch.es/Commercial-Integrator to learn more.

    27 min
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AV+, the new podcast from Commercial Integrator magazine, tackles all things commercial tech & pro AV integration.

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  • Creator
    Commercial Integrator
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    213
  • Rating
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    © 2025 AV+ from Commercial Integrator
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