Volume: 22, Issue: 6 — March 26, 2026

Latest headlines: Mark Coxon on the future of interactive retail, plus news from DPA, Cameo, MAXHUB, GivingBack.tech and more  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­    ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­  

March 26, 2026 | Volume: 22 | Issue: 6

rAVe EMEA Edition

Hi everyone! Welcome to the latest edition of rAVe EMEA! In this issue, we feature a blog from Mark Coxon. In it, he talks about the experience at retail stores these days. If stores want to thrive, they have to do a lot more than simply provide products. They have to innovate. How can tech help them do that? Read more here for Mark’s thoughts. 

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Also, don’t miss the latest news: DPA’s 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun, Extron’s DTP3 CrossPoint 42 USB Matrix Switcher, Neat’s new CEO, GivingBack.tech’s sustainability efforts and more. 

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Enjoy!

Steph Beckett
Executive Editor, rAVe [PUBS]

COLUMNS

Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad.

The Future of Interactive Retail [Mark Coxon]

For years now, there have been obituaries written for brick-and-mortar retail. From the fall of Blockbuster and Toys“R”Us to the struggles of electronics giants and […]

PRODUCT NEWS

What You Need to Know.

DPA Introduces 4097 CORE+ Micro Shotgun With Reduced Distortion

Cameo Launches OPUS X4 IP Moving Head for Outdoor Productions

Cameo has expanded its OPUS series with the introduction of the OPUS X4 IP, an IP65-rated LED […]

Extron Launches Extron DTP3 CrossPoint 42 USB Matrix Switcher

Extron officially launched the Extron DTP3 CrossPoint 42 USB. The solution is a compact 4×2 matrix switcher that supports 10 gbps data at the local USB-C host […]

WyreStorm Launches WyreStorm Academy AV Professional Training Platform

INDUSTRY NEWS

Here’s What You Missed.

Glensound Marks 60 Years With New Audio Solutions at NAB Show 2026

Glensound will showcase a range of networked audio solutions at NAB Show 2026 as the company marks its 60th anniversary. The exhibit will include products for […]

LEA Professional Partners with Matrix Sales for Denmark Distribution

LEA Professional announced the company’s new distribution partnership with Matrix Sales. The partnership will expand availability of LEA Professional’s product […]

Neat Appoints Javed Khan as CEO

Neat today announced that the company appointed Javed Khan as chief executive officer. Due to Khan’s experience with AI-driven innovation, Neat said that the […]

MAXHUB Launches Distribution Partnership with FVS to Strengthen French Market Presence

MAXHUB announced its new distribution partnership with FVS. The company said that the partnership plays an important role in strengthening MAXHUB’s presence […]

GivingBack.tech Launches Sustainability Scheme for Repurposing AV Equipment

GivingBack.tech officially launched its new repurposing scheme for the AV industry. The program aims to provide UK charities and Community Interest Companies […]

Cobalt Digital Achieves IPMX Product Certification After Inaugural Testing Event

Cobalt Digital Inc. announced that multiple company products successfully completed the inaugural Internet Protocol Media Experience Product Testing and […]

AtlasIED to Open New Experience Center in Warendorf, Germany

AtlasIED announced that the company is opening a new experience center and showroom in Warendorf, Germany. AtlasIED said that the initiative reflects the […]

CASE STUDIES

Real World Examples.

GLP Supports Germany’s Largest Charity Christmas Show

When tens of thousands of visitors gather at dm-Arena Karlsruhe over just a few days, a 400-strong choir joins band, brass, strings and actors […]

AWARDS

Congratulations to the 2026 Winners of rAVe’s Best of ISE Awards

ISE 2026 showcased a wide array of AV innovations. With new product launches, next-level innovations and surprise announcements, the show was unforgettable. The rAVe [PUBS] team gathered over 2,300 videos of the latest solutions, as well as podcasts, photos and news coverage of hundreds of products. You can find it all on our ISE Microsite.

MEDIA

Videos We Think You’ll Love.

YES TECH LED Display Explains MT Series Transparent Screen

Steinigke Showtechnic Shows EUROLITE LED IP TMH-W285 Hypno Moving Head Wash Light

Dicolor Launches AFV3 Series Digital Signage

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