Latest headlines: Lee Distad on why it’s important to focus on more than your top accounts, plus news from Focal, Josh.ai, Shade Innovations, Kaleidescape and more.
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July 8, 2026 | Volume: 23 | Issue: 13 |
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Hi everyone! Happy July. In our first newsletter this month, please check out the featured column this time from Lee Distad, all about focusing on more than your top accounts. Seems obvious, but Lee always gives really great advice. I implore you to check it out!
Also, don’t miss the latest news (getting us ready for CEDIA Expo in a couple of months). Make sure to check it out from the likes of Hunter Douglas, Airzone Control, Kaleidescape, Crestron and more.
Talk soon! |
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COLUMNS |
Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad. |
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The fourth-quarter holiday selling season is when brands spend the most on running promotions with their dealers. They’ll run promos elsewhere in the […] |
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PRODUCT NEWS |
What You Need to Know. |
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Crestron Electronics officially announced the release of its Configure Pro platform, a professional […] |
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Dirac officially announced that Dirac Live Active Room Treatment is now available in Dirac Live Processor, the newly renamed evolution of Dirac Live Room […] |
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Josh.ai officially unveiled its new experiential video that the company said captures how technology […] |
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Somfy officially announced its new Q-SYS Verified Plugin supporting PoE (Power over Ethernet) shading solutions. Somfy collaborated with Q-SYS to create a […] |
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Shade innovations (SI) officially introduced the KAOS VINYL—a solution that aims to transform outdoor […] |
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Airzone Control officially announced that it has been named a Savant […] |
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Kaleidescape today announced the new flagship Strato K movie player. Strato K plays 8K movies and introduces a new higher fidelity format called 4K […] |
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Viltrox officially unveiled its new AF 28mm F4.5 Chip L, a full-frame autofocus pancake lens for L-Mount cameras. The lens supports in-camera correction […] |
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Successful AV projects rely on more than just great products or innovative technology. From planning and specification to installation, integration and long-term support, every stage of a project depends on collaboration across the AV ecosystem. This month’s Temperature Check explores what contributes most to successful project outcomes, where challenges are most likely to arise and what the industry can do to improve. Whether you’re a manufacturer, integrator, consultant or end user, we want to hear your perspective on what makes an AV project succeed. |
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INDUSTRY NEWS |
What’s New in HomeAV. |
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AVPro officially announced the formation of AVPro Design Services, a dedicated team of AVPro system architects that helps integrators design, program and […] |
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Audio Advice announced that it has acquired Sound Components, an audio, video and home automation company founded in 1974 in Miami.
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MEDIA |
Videos We Think You’ll Love. |
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