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Rants & rAVes

Our founder, Gary Kayye, has been in AV for over 20-years and he sometimes rants about bad AV and does a lot of raving about good AV in this nearly-daily podcast. These podcasts are generally 2-4 minutes in length.

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1437: Shure Unpacks...

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2025/06/03

Gary and I sat down with Peter Herr from Shure to talk about the company’s big InfoComm 2025 reveal — the IntelliMix Foundation system. We asked him what it is, who it’s for and why it matters. With built-in Windows compute and a focus on streamlining system design without giving up flexibility, this new solution […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1436: Inside Christie’s...

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2025/06/02

I caught up with Mike Bernhardt and Joel St-Denis, directors of product management at Christie, to get a preview of what the company is rolling out at InfoComm 2025. From the North American debut of the Jazz and Sapphire Series projectors to the latest on the MicroTiles and Core Series, Christie’s got a full slate […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1435: Laila Hede Jensen Talks...

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2025/06/02

I sit down with Laila Hede Jensen, CEO of Zenova and digital signage powerhouse, to talk about the three sessions she’s leading at InfoComm 2025. From the influence of Gen Z and AI on engagement strategies to creating sustainable signage systems that actually reduce carbon footprints, Laila brings her global experience and big-picture thinking to […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1434: Epson to Debut 20-Pound...

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2025/06/02

I sat down with Gavin Downey, Epson’s group product manager for high brightness projectors, to get a sneak peek at what the company is bringing to InfoComm 2025 — and it’s a lot. Epson will showcase over 10 versions of its new PowerLite L Series, ranging from 4000 to 8000 lumens, all 4K, all under […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1433: Uniguest’s Vision for...

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2025/06/02

James Keen, EVP of marketing at Uniguest, joins me to preview what’s in store for InfoComm 2025 — and it’s more than just a booth (though yes, you should definitely stop by Booth 5186). From Campus Hub to Sports Hub to Enterprise Hub, Uniguest is building out a bold ecosystem of connected experiences across verticals. […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1432: Designing for Humans,...

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2025/05/30

Adriana Rojas, director of interiors at HOK, joins me to talk about designing for people first — whether it’s in wide-open collaboration zones, tech-rich workplace environments, or cross-cultural conversations about AV. At InfoComm 2025, Adriana is leading the charge with three standout sessions: Engaging User Experiences in Open Meeting Spaces Workplace IoT, Data Collection, and […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1427: From Hollywood to...

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2025/05/21

I caught up with Troy Peters, chief experience officer at SEAS Productions, who’s not just attending InfoComm 2025 — he’s running it. OK, not literally. But between leading sessions on show calling, stage management, million-dollar event production and more, he’s making a serious impact. We talk about why producers need to understand the tech, how […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1426: Televic Talks Meeting...

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2025/05/21

In this pre-InfoComm episode, I chat with Televic’s Wesley Sutliff about what’s new at the company — from DSP mode for the Unite line to a scalable D-Cerno setup that keeps things fresh. We talk about making meeting tech more accessible, fun and, most importantly, equitable. Because everyone deserves to be heard (and seen). If […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1425: Bridging the AV Divide:...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I sit down with Kameesha Jones, AV project manager at Florida International University and DEI Committee Chair for HETMA. We delve into the sessions Kameesha is contributing to at InfoComm 2025, including the HETMA Higher Education Summit and AV/IT Beyond the Equipment (PWI vs. HBCU Edition). Kameesha shares […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1424: How Philip Nelson Is...

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2025/05/15

Twitch workflows, virtual sets and a full-on broadcast AV takeover — Philip Nelson is bringing it all to InfoComm 2025. I sat down with the Nelco Media founder to hear how his career in broadcast shaped the sessions he’s hosting at the show this year (and trust me, he’s hosting a lot). From an inside […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1423: New Ownership, New Era:...

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2025/05/13

At InfoComm this year, Navori Labs is showing up with more than just a booth — they’re showing a whole new direction. I caught up with Managing Director Jeffrey Weitzman to talk about the company’s recent private equity acquisition, how that’s shaping the future, and what’s new on the product side. We touched on everything […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1422: ‘JOAN of All Trades’:...

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2025/05/12

You probably know JOAN for its room scheduling, but at InfoComm 2025, the company is showing off so much more — and I got the full download from Monte McGuire, JOAN’s senior VP of sales, the Americas. We talked about the brand’s expanded workplace management tools, its approach to flexibility (both in hardware and software) […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1421: SpinetiX Brings DSaaS...

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2025/05/12

Digital signage used to mean just streaming content to a screen to share a message. But now? You can send content to displays around the world — in real time — and manage it all from a single desktop. SpinetiX has been ahead of the curve with its ARYA cloud-based platform, and now it’s evolving […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1420: InfoComm 2025 Preview...

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2025/05/07

I sat down with Tom LeBlanc from NSCA to talk about what they’ve got planned for InfoComm 2025. We talked about the BizSkills Workshop happening Tuesday, June 10 (the day before the show opens), and the NSCA Education Foundation’s big 25th anniversary celebration. The party’s set for Wednesday night at Tin Roof in Orlando, complete […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1419: Why Crimson AV’s...

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2025/05/07

Crimson AV has always been a dealer-focused brand in the ProAV space — they don’t sell direct, and that’s by design. I caught up with Will Bear, Crimson AV’s VP of sales and marketing, to talk about what they’re bringing to InfoComm 2025 (booth 2171), including new indoor and outdoor digital signage solutions, drive-thru mounts, […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1416: The Most Configurable...

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2025/04/09

If you’re in higher ed and haven’t heard of Computer Comforts, let me fix that. The company has been building custom lecterns, classroom desks and media furniture for nearly four decades — and now they’ve launched something game-changing: the EVOLVE line. Think of it as the Swiss Army Knife of lecterns — modular, scalable and […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1415: Datavideo’s VoiceTRX100...

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2025/04/03

In this episode of Rants & rAVes, I got a hands-on look at the new Datavideo VoiceTRX100, an AI-based video switcher designed specifically for podcasting. No technical director required. It uses voice tracking to automatically cut between speakers in 4K, making your show look polished and professional with zero effort. Joining me are Craig Moffat, […]

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Rants & rAVes — 1414: Steph Takeover: Brandy...

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2025/04/02

In this Steph Takeover episode of Rants & rAVes, I sat down with Brandy Alvarado-Miranda, founder/director of WAVIT, to talk about a scholarship that really means something. The Mary Cook Empowerment Award: Designing the Future honors the legacy of a true trailblazer in our industry. Mary wasn’t just a force in AV — she was […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1413: Here’s What Panasonic...

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2025/03/28

In this Rants & rAVes episode, I caught up with Keith Vidger, engineering manager for professional video and audio at Panasonic Connect, to get a full preview of what the company has in store for NAB Show 2025. Panasonic is going big this year, with five dedicated product stations inside its booth. The focus? A […]

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Rants & rAVes — Episode 1412: A State of the ProAV...

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2025/03/27

In this episode, I sat down with AVIXA CEO Dave Labuskes for a candid conversation about the current state of the ProAV market. We covered a lot of ground — tariffs, market growth, the experience economy and where AV, unified communications and digital signage are headed in 2025 and beyond. Dave always brings sharp insight […]

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