Latest headlines: Lee Distad with his latest installment of lessons we can take from retail, plus news from ADI, On-Q, Audio Advice, ULTRALOQ and more
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May 20, 2026 | Volume: 23 | Issue: 10 |
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Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! In our latest newsletter, we’re focusing on some lessons that Lee Distad has learned over the years in retail. He’s written a few of these now, and trust me, there is plenty we could all learn. In this blog, he writes about the importance of role models. I think we can all relate to that. Read more here.
Anyway, check that out and then read the news from Yamaha, On-Q, Specifi, Audio Advice and more.
Enjoy! |
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COLUMNS |
Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad. |
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It’s important to have role models. And not just good role models, like most people say. I think you should have both: people you aspire to be like and people […] |
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PRODUCT NEWS |
What You Need to Know. |
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ADI introduced the Control4 T5 In-Wall Touchscreen, a redesigned user interface engineered to simplify installation while delivering an enhanced experience […] |
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Yamaha has introduced the RX300A and RX500A AV receivers, two new models designed to deliver immersive home theater sound and the latest video and […] |
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Nexus 21 announced that it has reengineered its Apex Motorized Wall Mount to better match the look and […] |
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ULTRALOQ announced that several of the company’s smart lock models have achieved Aliro certification, a new open industry standard developed under the […] |
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We’re halfway through 2026, and it’s a good time to check in on how the year is actually shaping up. Which trends are gaining traction, which ones are falling flat, and what’s really driving AV projects right now? This month’s Temperature Check looks at what AV professionals are seeing in the field so far — and how the reality of 2026 compares to expectations. |
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INDUSTRY NEWS |
What’s New in HomeAV. |
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RGB Communications announced a new partnership with XSCACE to distribute […] |
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Specifi has announced a new integration with SureBright that will enable AV integrators using Specifi’s platform to include whole-system warranty coverage as […] |
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Audio Advice announced that Audio Advice Live will return to the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel Aug. 7–9, marking the fifth year of the consumer-focused home audio and […] |
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Apollo-managed funds announced plans to acquire Emerald Holding and combine it with Questex, the company behind Digital Signage Experience (DSE), in a move […] |
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CEDIA officially launched its first-ever in-house research division. Initial findings from the 2026 US Smart Home Technology Market Assessment will be presented […] |
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MEDIA |
Videos We Think You’ll Love. |
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