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NuTech Group Appointed as Mid-Atlantic Rep for Legrand AV

March 4, 2021 by Ted Leave a Comment

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Legrand AV announced today that it has selected NuTech Group as its new manufacturers sales representative for the Mid-Atlantic region. NuTech will provide sales and technical support for the wide roster of Legrand’s residential custom integration lineup.

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Filed Under: Brands, Integrators, Manufacturers, News, People, Sales Reps Tagged With: Brett Neiderman, Legrand, Legrand AV, NuTech Group, Tech Source Distributors, Tom Oliver

Yamaha Executive Jason Baumann Dies Unexpectedly

February 26, 2021 by Ted 5 Comments

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Jason Baumann

A guest post by Paul Tamberelli

Long time industry executive Jason Baumann, most recently Regional Sales Manager for Yamaha, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2021 at his home in Frisco, Texas (a suburb of Dallas). Jason was just 59 at the time of his passing.

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Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: Jason Baumann, obituary, Paul Tamberelli, ProSource, Yamaha

I’ve Been Hiding Something From You

February 16, 2021 by Ted 26 Comments

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A Sincere Mea Culpa

OK…it’s time to for me to come clean, so-to-speak. I wouldn’t be surprised if you were a little annoyed with me when you learn what I am about to reveal. The fact is, I’ve been hiding something from you for a pretty long time. But no more…

What have I been hiding? Read on…

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Long Time Bryston VP Partners with Colquhoun Audio to Acquire Company

February 3, 2021 by Ted 2 Comments

Bryston BR-20 preamplifier
New Bryston BR-20 preamplifier

This week, high-end specialty brand Bryston announced that long time company Vice President James Tanner had partnered with Colquhoun Audio Laboratories, Ltd. to acquire the company. The news was a bit of a surprise and appears to be connected to Bryston CEO Chris Russell’s decision to retire from the company.

See more on this big change at Bryston…

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Filed Under: Manufacturers, People, Strategy Tagged With: Brian Russell, Bryston, Chris Russell, Ian Colquhoun, James Tanner

Florida Rep Firm LK & Assocs. Acquires L.P. Hench

January 13, 2021 by Ted 2 Comments

Ft. Lauderdale, FL-based manufacturers representative firm LK & Associates has acquired another Florida rep firm, L.P. Hench in a deal announced Tuesday. This acquisition represents a line and talent expansion for LK & Associates as it continues to enjoy strong growth.

See more on this acquisition deal in Florida…

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Filed Under: Financial, News, People, Sales Reps, Strategy Tagged With: acquisition, LK & Associates, Seth Kaplan

AudioControl Names New Head of Customer & Technical Services

January 13, 2021 by Ted Leave a Comment

AudioControl announces appointment of Ashley Kay
Is Ashley Kay Wonder Woman? Perhaps…[Click to enlarge]

AudioControl announced this week that it has named Ashley Kay as its new Director of Customer and Technical Services. This is a newly created role at the company and represents a meaningful upgrade in customer and technical support capabilities at the specialty mobile and residential electronics manufacturer.

See more on Kay’s role at AudioControl…

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Filed Under: Management, Manufacturers, News, People, Strategy Tagged With: Alex Camara, Ashley Kay, Audio Control, AudioControl, customer support, technical support

Long Time Crestron CTO Fred Bargetzi Dies

January 7, 2021 by Ted Leave a Comment

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I’m sorry to report that we have some sad news out of Crestron today. On Tuesday, the company announced its long time Chief Technology Officer, Fred Bargetzi, has died. Viewed by many to be a key component of the success of one of our industry’s most respected technology companies, colleagues are said to be “in shock.”

See more on the passing of Fred Bargetzi…

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Filed Under: Brands, Management, News, People, Technology Tagged With: Crestron, CTO, Fred Bargetzi, obituary

Happy New Year & Welcome 2021! We’ve Been Waiting for You!

December 31, 2020 by Ted Leave a Comment

Happy New Year 2021

It’s here…we finally made it! Without a doubt, 2020 was one of the toughest years Americans – humanity even – has had to face. While many of those challenges continue (COVID-19, economic recession, challenging politics, racial strife) we are now able to embrace 2021…and with this new year comes the hope for a brighter path forward. We may finally be beginning to move in the right direction, and that makes for a Happy New Year!

See my thoughts on Happy New Year 2021…

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Filed Under: People Tagged With: holiday

Josh.ai Offers Glitzy Launch of Interesting New Products

November 13, 2020 by Ted Leave a Comment

Josh.ai Founder & CEO Alex Capecelatro talking about Nano voice control microphone
CEO Alex Capecelatro in a spectacular L.A. home with a Josh.ai installation. The Nano is in this picture. Can you find it? [Click to enlarge]

On Tuesday, specialty voice control supplier Josh.ai held an event they called their “keynote” which turned out to be a very professionally produced video presentation of a significant product launch for the company. In this presentation, the company Founder and CEO Alex Capecelatro shared his thoughts on smart home technologies, including the thought that smaller is better when it comes to smart home devices.

And with that, Capecelatro introduced their new Nano and Core products.

Learn more about Josh.ai Nano and Core…

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Filed Under: Integrators, Manufacturers, News, People, Products, Technology Tagged With: Alex Capecelatro, Josh.ai, voice command, voice user interface

Suspicious Changes at CEDIA; CEO O’Connor is Out With No Explanation

October 14, 2020 by Ted 1 Comment

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This News Follows Other Prominent Departures

The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) announced at the end of last week that Global President and CEO Tabatha O’Connor will “depart” the organization at the end of her contract period in January. The news caught many by surprise and the organization’s announcement gives no clue as to any of the reasons behind this leadership change.

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Filed Under: Associations, Management, News, People, Strategy Tagged With: CEDIA, Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association, Olivia Selke, Tabatha O'Connor

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