Latest headlines: Lee Distad on how great salespeople are recruited not trained, plus news from BenQ, Crestron, Kwikset and more
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January 21, 2026 | Volume: 23 | Issue: 2 |
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Hi #AVtweeps! Welcome to your second HomeAV issue of the year! In this one, we have a few pieces of CES news and a few pieces of ISE news. I have a feeling we’ll see a lot more news in the next few weeks. Therefore, the next issue of HomeAV is sure to be quite thick!
Don’t miss Lee Distad’s latest column about whether truly great salespeople are born or trained. He argues you can train a good salesperson but great ones are simply born. I would probably agree. Read his full blog and let me know what you think!
TTYL! |
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COLUMNS |
Here’s the Latest From the Blogsquad. |
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In any given channel I service, my dealers are more similar than they are different. Similar business […] |
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A new year always brings new expectations — and plenty of questions. As the AV industry heads into 2026, priorities are shifting around technology, security, budgets and how AV teams work alongside IT. This month’s Temperature Check looks ahead, asking AV professionals what they expect the next year to bring, where they see the biggest opportunities and challenges, and how prepared they feel for what’s coming next. Share your perspective and help set the tone for the year ahead. |
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PRODUCT NEWS |
What You Need to Know. |
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Crestron Electronics has announced the 80 Series Touch Screens, a new family of dedicated […] |
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ProjX360 has made its international debut at Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona, unveiling a project management and operations platform designed […] |
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LG Electronics USA announced Dec. 9 that it will introduce its new LG MAGNIT Active Micro LED display to the U.S. market, with a public debut planned for […] |
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PowerShades, a provider of both manual and automated window shades, is offering automated shades powered by its patented TruePoE motor. |
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INDUSTRY NEWS |
What’s New in HomeAV. |
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CEDIA announced additions to its global board of directors for the 2026-2028 term. These additions followed a slate vote by CEDIA members, who approved the decision. |
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MEDIA |
Videos We Think You’ll Love. |
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