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For the First Time in Years, Residential Construction Forecast is Optimistic; But Cautiously So

April 26, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

<April 25, 2012> The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) held their annual Spring NAHB LogoConstruction Forecast webinar for members of the press today, and the organization’s forecasts were decidedly – if cautiously – optimistic. Forecasting rebounding growth in several important categories, the NAHB is clearly suggesting that better days are ahead. [Read more…] about For the First Time in Years, Residential Construction Forecast is Optimistic; But Cautiously So

Filed Under: Economic Trends, News Tagged With: builders, construction, NAHB, residential

Denon Launches New ‘Core’ Receivers

April 26, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

<April 25, 2012> Denon Electronics, part of D&M Holdings, Inc. announced today the launch of a new 2012 “core” receiver line-up. The new 2012 line-up includes four receivers that the company says are available now and include some popular features such as Apple’s AirPlay, expanded access to content, and flexible connectivity capability. [Read more…] about Denon Launches New ‘Core’ Receivers

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Denon, Receivers

Taking Sales Factory Direct at Lenbrook – One Year Later

April 26, 2012 by Ted 1 Comment

Lenbrook Website Image<April 25, 2012> Almost exactly one year ago, the specialty electronics world was stunned to learn that Lenbrook America, the company that distributes NAD and PSB in the United States and often looked upon as a paragon of the specialty A/V community, had decided to fire its sales manager, public relations company, and independent specialty sales representative sales force to go factory direct. While not the first company – nor likely the last – to make such a decision…the company’s long time commitment to the specialty channel and abrupt announcement sent shock waves around the industry. [Read more…] about Taking Sales Factory Direct at Lenbrook – One Year Later

Filed Under: General Topics, Industry Trends, Management, Pivot Point, Specialty Tagged With: Dean Miller, Lenbrook, Reps

NY Mega-Rep Audio Associates Announces ‘Alliance Expo’ Dealer Show

April 19, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

Audio Associates Dealer Show

<April 18, 2012> Audio Associates Corporation, one of the more prominent sales representative organizations in the New York Metro and Mid-Atlantic markets, announced a huge new dealer event called “Alliance Expo 2012 – Partnering for a Stronger Tomorrow” to be held on May 22 & 23 at the Hilton Doubletree Hotel in Newark, NJ. The company says that this year’s version of their annual event will be one of the largest that they have ever held with more than 23 participating vendors. [Read more…] about NY Mega-Rep Audio Associates Announces ‘Alliance Expo’ Dealer Show

Filed Under: News, Shows & Events, Specialty Tagged With: Audio Associates, Dealers, Mike Lefkowits, Reps, Ron Meyerowitz

More Employers are Investigating Job Candidates by Scanning Their Social Media Posts

April 19, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

CareerBuilder logo<April 18, 2012> Do you and your friends laugh about the picture of you drunk with the lampshade on your head posted by a buddy on Facebook? Do you tweet rants about your former employer on Twitter? Does your Flickr account include pictures of scantily clad members of the opposite sex? It’s time to take a closer look at your online “social” image…especially if you’re in the market for a job…according to new research by CareerBuilder. [Read more…] about More Employers are Investigating Job Candidates by Scanning Their Social Media Posts

Filed Under: News, Social Media Tagged With: CareerBuilder, employment, hiring, job hunting

CEDIA? Oh Yeah, There’s an App for That!

April 19, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

<April 18, 2012> The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) announced on Tuesday that it has launched an App for the iOS, Android, and Blackberry platforms available now. The group says the App brings a variety of key information together – all conveniently available on your favorite mobile device. [Read more…] about CEDIA? Oh Yeah, There’s an App for That!

Filed Under: Associations, News Tagged With: app, apps, CEDIA

Best Buy Reveals List of Stores to be Closed

April 19, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

Best Buy Store<April 18, 2012> On Monday, Best Buy revealed the specific store locations it planned to close as previously announced by former CEO Brian Dunn, just days before he unexpectedly resigned under potentially scandalous circumstances. In the wake of reporting disappointing financial results, Dunn had announced – among other things – that the company would shutter 50 of its big box superstores, but did not identify specifically which store locations would close. [Read more…] about Best Buy Reveals List of Stores to be Closed

Filed Under: Economic Trends, Industry Trends, Management, News, Pivot Point Tagged With: Best Buy, store closings

Waterfall Audio Selects Grace Motif as U.S. Distributor

April 12, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

Waterfall Audio Theater<April 11, 2012> Waterfall Audio, a luxury loudspeaker manufacturer based on the French Riviera, announced today that it has selected Grace Motif of Scottsdale, AZ as its exclusive U.S. distributor. Consistent with Grace Motif’s other lines of high-end, high-design products, Waterfall Audio speakers feature a unique cabinet hand-constructed out of safety glass for a striking appearance. [Read more…] about Waterfall Audio Selects Grace Motif as U.S. Distributor

Filed Under: Distributors, News, Specialty Tagged With: Grace Motif, high-end, import, John Caldwell, loudspeakers, Waterfall Audio

U.S. Dept. of Justice Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple & Five Publishers

April 12, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

<April 11, 2012> The Department of Justice (DOJ) today filed an antitrust civil lawsuit against Apple, Inc. and five major book publishers, alleging that the parties had formed an illegal cabal for the purpose of artificially inflating the price of e-books. The publishers charged in the action were Hachette SA, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Penguin and Simon & Schuster. [Read more…] about U.S. Dept. of Justice Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple & Five Publishers

Filed Under: Manufacturers, News, Strategy Tagged With: Apple, Dept. of Justice, Hachette, HarperCollins, iBookstore, Jobs, Macmillan, Penguin, Simon & Schuster, Steve

Key Digital Selects AVAD as the Exclusive Distributor of Its Compass Control System

April 12, 2012 by Ted Leave a Comment

Key Digital Logo<April 11, 2012> Key Digital Systems, Inc. announced today that it has selected Ingram Micro’s AVAD division as the exclusive residential distributor in the continental U.S. for its Compass Control System. Key’s Compass system is said to be a “plug and play” technology developed to support third party protocols and drivers creating a universe of products from a variety of suppliers they call the Compass Alliance Partners (CAP). [Read more…] about Key Digital Selects AVAD as the Exclusive Distributor of Its Compass Control System

Filed Under: Industry Trends, News, Pivot Point, Strategy Tagged With: AVAD, Compass Alliance Partners, Compass Control System, control, distribution, Jim Annes, Key Digital, Michael Lahkter

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