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Draper at Home Appoints National Director for Custom Integration

April 24, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Tabitha Quick, new National Director of CI for Draper at Home

Draper at Home, a division of Draper, Inc., announced this week that it has appointed a National Director of CI (custom integration), a new role at the company. The company said it created the new position in response to the continuing growth in Draper’s custom integration business.

Learn more about this new role for Draper at Home

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Filed Under: People Tagged With: Draper at Home, shades, Tabitha Quick

Highly Regarded Exec Frank Sterns to Consult on Custom Integration for Nationwide MG

April 17, 2024 by Ted 1 Comment

Frank Sterns, consultant to Nationwide Marketing Group

Frank Sterns, a well-known and highly regarded (some would say renowned) industry executive, has been retained to consult on custom integration matters with Nationwide Marketing Group. Clearly a sign of just how serious the large diversified Nationwide organization is about targeting custom integration, Sterns brings a wealth of Grade A experience as a leader in the custom integration space.

See more on Nationwide retaining Frank Sterns

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Filed Under: Buying Groups, News, People Tagged With: Andy Orozco, Azione Unlimited, Ellipsys, Frank Sterns, Nationwide Marketing Group, Oasys

Chris Kane of AudioControl is Promoted to Vice President for AV Pro Global

April 4, 2024 by Ted 1 Comment

Chris Kane of AudioControl is now VP of NA Residential Sales for AVPro Global

Chris Kane, long-time key executive at AudioControl has been promoted to Vice President of North American Residential Sales for AVPro Global. Sioux Falls, SD-based AVPro Global is a rapidly expanding manufacturer and distributor of top custom integration brands, such as AudioControl, AVPro Edge, Bullet Train, Murideo, and Then Audio.

See more on the advancement of Chris Kane

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Filed Under: Management, Manufacturers, News, People Tagged With: AudioControl, AVPro Global, Chris Kane

Masimo Consumer Brand President & GM Joel Sietsema Exits Company

April 4, 2024 by Ted 2 Comments

Former Masimo Brand President Joel Sietsema

Change continues to come fast at Masimo Corporation as well-known and respected Brand President and General Manager Joel Sietsema announced on Tuesday that he was no longer with Masimo Consumer, the audio division of the company. This announcement, coming as it did without warning or explanation, raised a lot of eyebrows around the industry – with many reaching out to Strata-gee seeking context.

Here’s what I found out…

[Read more…] about Masimo Consumer Brand President & GM Joel Sietsema Exits Company

Filed Under: Management, News, People Tagged With: Joel Sietsema, Masimo, Masimo Consumer

AVPro Global Appoints Well-Known Industry Vet as Chief Operating Officer

March 28, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Mike Detmer, new COO of AVPro Global

AVPro Global Holdings, LLC, parent company to growing technology brands such as AVPro Edge, AudioControl Pro, Bullet Train, Murideo, and Then Audio, announced today that it has named well-known industry executive Mike “Sparky” Detmer as its Chief Operating Officer. Detmar is well known to many in custom integration for his long stint at Niles Audio, part of Nortek, and once a pillar brand for many integrators across the country.

Now Detmer joins AVPro Global to help them scale their operations in support of their fast-growing residential and commercial integrator solutions business.

See more on Mike Detmer joining AVPro Global as COO

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Filed Under: Manufacturers, News, People Tagged With: AVPro Global, Mike Detmer

Manufacturers Rep Firm AV Partners Expands Team & Adds New Vendors

March 21, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Photo of AV Partners

Southern California-based manufacturer sales representative firm AV Partners has added a well-known industry veteran to its team, as well as a trio of leading AV brands to its line card in a significant expansion of the organization. A respected firm with a full team covering a large multi-state territory that specializes in representing top custom integration brands, AV Partners brings a unique mix of capabilities, experience, and creativity to bear for the benefit of all of their dealers.

Learn more about AV Partners, including who has joined

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Filed Under: People, Sales Reps Tagged With: AV Partners, Danny Thompson, Eric Leicht, Lenbrook, Screen Innovations, URC

AudioControl Announces Appointment of Two New Rep Firms in the Midwest

February 16, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

AudioControl M6800 Amp with Dante

AudioControl announced on Thursday that it has appointed two well-known and respected manufacturer sales representative firms to represent the line in two upper Midwest regions. AudioControl, like many manufacturers, has long relied on manufacturer sales reps to offer superlative sales and support functions to its dealers on a local level.

See who AudioControl has selected to represent it in the Midwest

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Filed Under: News, People, Sales Reps Tagged With: Andy Spolar, AudioControl, Chris Kane, Sami Al-Saadi

Richard Glikes Exits Azione Unlimited; Retains Chairman Emeritus Title

February 15, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Richard Glikes at the 2023 Spring Conference

Azione Unlimited, a division of Nationwide Marketing Group, announced this week that its founder, president, and chief creative officer Richard Glikes has exited the custom integration buying group, effective February 1. Glikes has been running the show at Azione for twelve years now and the group says he will still be involved in providing “strategic guidance” on an ongoing basis as Chairman Emeritus, but has withdrawn from day-to-day operations.

See more on the exit of Richard Glikes from Azione Unlimited

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Filed Under: Buying Groups, News, People Tagged With: Andy Orozco, Azione Unlimited, Richard Glikes

Digital Projection Expands Its Team with Two New Regional Sales Managers

February 9, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

Digital Projection logo

Respected digital imaging powerhouse Digital Projection International (DP) announced that it has expanded its sales team with two new regional sales managers. Both are experienced professionals who will offer sales and support to Digital Projection customers throughout their respective regions.

Learn who has joined the Digital Projection sales team

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Filed Under: Management, News, People, Sales Tagged With: Digital Projection

On Eve of ISE, AudioControl Announces Appointment of Australian Distributor

January 25, 2024 by Ted Leave a Comment

AudioControl announced today that it has appointed Oceanic Distribution as its distributor for Australia. Based in Seattle, WA, AudioControl has long pursued a global distribution strategy. This new appointment will drive its business in Australia, a strong AV market in its own right.

See more on AudioControl appointing an Australian distribution partner

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Filed Under: Distributors, Manufacturers, News, People Tagged With: AudioControl, Australia, Chris Kane, James Hicks, Oceanic Distribution

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