AV Trade Talk

Establishing the Technology Integrator SOC occupational code - your support is needed!

In this episode, I'm joined by Daryl Friedman, Global CEO and President of CEDIA, the Custom Electronic Design and Integration Association, to talk about the association's efforts to establish a Technology Integrator SOC occupational code.

Why is this important? Smart Home Professionals, or Technology Integrators, are currently misclassified as a subset of the electrical trade within the SOC system. In the next revision to the SOC system, our community feels it is vital Technology Integrators are recognized with a separate SOC occupational code. A Technology Integrator’s skill set and training is more diverse than other trades, with specialized skills required to work with technology throughout the home. A vital step for the important work done by Technology Integrators is to establish a separate SOC occupational code in the SOC system revision, which is open for possible revision in 2028.

Tune in to learn more and if you are compelled, our industry would appreciate your support! The link below will open a pre-written/suggested letter that you can submit simply by clicking the button at the bottom. The work this industry does is important and this SOC will make a big difference for those in the field now as well as those coming into it. Thank you for supporting Technology Integrators and the AV Trade Talk pod! 

https://cedia.org/make-my-job-official/#support

CEDIA Expo: What To Know Before You Go

CEDIA Expo 2024 takes place in Denver, CO from Sept. 5-7, 2024. The residential technology industry's leading event for professionals and brands in the channel, this show is THE place to be if you're in the audiovisual biz. I'm joined in this episode by Jason McGraw, Emerald Expositions Group Vice President, Event Brand Leader, CEDIA Expo, Commercial Integrator Expo, KBIS, and AV-iQ. Jason shares what's taking place before and during CEDIA Expo and some of his favorite parts of the show. Of course, I can't resist sharing my POV, so we discuss that and more in this episode of AV Trade Talk, your source for news, insights, and more. CEDIA Expo is open to the trade only. If you qualify, you can register here, now:  https://cediaexpo.com. Thanks for tuning in!

Mastering [Wireless] Connectivity: Why Behind Every Great Wi-Fi Experience There is Always a Great Wired Network [Sponsored by Kordz​]

Mastering [Wireless] Connectivity:
Wireless Connectivity: Why Behind Every Great Wi-Fi Experience There is Always a Great Wired Network [Sponsored by Kordz​]

In this second installment of the Mastering Connectivity Series, Sponsored by Kordz, integration and networking experts dive into how reliable and robust cabling is at the heart of any good Wi-Fi experience.      

Download, tune in, and enjoy! More episodes will follow, taking a deeper look at the cable infrastructure industry and diving into the details that matter.

To learn more about Kordz visit www.kordz.com.

 

Building Community: Pickleball Gathering During CEDIA Expo Week

In the audiovisual industry, there is a strong sense of community but we often get so tied up in the day-to-day that it can be easy to forget to have fun together. However, a group is forming to change that, one "dink" at a time. Host Katye McGregor Bennett is  joined in this episode by Alex Capecelatro of Josh.ai and John Sciacca of Custom Theater & Audio in Murrell's Inlet, SC, who are working hard to make a CEDIA community Pickleball event happen during the week of CEDIA Expo 2024. Attendees and Sponsors are needed so please, tune in to hear not only what Pickleball is but how you can sign up for the event set to take place during CEDIA Expo week in Denver, CO. You might even learn what "dink" means.

CEDIA community members and #avtweeps are invited to fill out this form with their suggested availability, if interested in participating: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKGtdgrJnzG5cIaA3tbVbg07i3STiE4ovBMGuKRH8ldGJSkA/viewform. 

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of AV Trade Talk with Katye McGregor Bennett!

Mastering Connectivity: Why the industry has had connectivity all wrong [Sponsored by Kordz]

In this first installment of a new podcast series Sponsored by Kordz called Mastering Connectivity, connectivity experts unravel cabling myths that have plagued the technology integration industry for decades and share how what needs to evolve for integration professionals to meet the demands of tomorrow. Download, tune in, and enjoy! More episodes will follow, taking a deeper look at the cable infrastructure industry and diving into the details that matter.

To learn more about Kordz visit www.kordz.com.

New Ways to Conceal Tech Gear With WALL-SMART

WALL-SMART products beautifully conceal tech gear in homes and businesses. Co-founder Galia Ben-Dor shares what's new in the lineup for 2024 and what will debut during the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) show in Barcelona, Spain. 

Yoga returns to CEDIA Expo 2023

What's this AV Yoga thing all about? AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo is led by Maddie Ringer of Mad Yoga on YouTube and Sunshine Yoga in Red Lodge, MT. In this episode Maddie shares what to expect, what not to worry about, and what you'll get out of it. TRUST ME, this pre-show morning practice will wake you up, re-energize you, and stretch you out, a perfect way to start the last day of CEDIA Expo.

 

Please note: AV Yoga @ CEDIA Expo takes place Saturday, Sept. 9th @ 7:30 in the Colorado Convention Center but is only open to registered, badge-holding attendees of CEDIA Expo. If you meet this criteria, please join us by registering via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/av-yoga-cedia-expo-tickets-695029571157

 

Thanks for tuning in to AV Trade Talk!

CEDIA Expo 2023 Mashup: What attendees are excited to see, learn, and do in Denver

Here we go! CEDIA Expo 2023 kicks off Sept. 7th. Hear what attendees are excited to see, learn, and do while in Denver, CO for the show in this new episode of AV Trade Talk. Thanks for tuning in!

Breaking AV News: CE Pro Editor Jason Knott Joins D-Tools Team

Breaking AV Industry News: Longtime CE Pro Editor Jason Knott Joins the D-Tools Team. We didn't see this one coming but, wow, what a move! Tune in to hear what it was about D-Tools that piqued Jason's interest so much that he had to join the team. Hint: it's all in the numbers. Download, listen, and share your thoughts, #avtweeps! Learn more about D-Tools at www.d-tools.com.

Voices from the AV industry: What everyone’s excited to see, learn, and enjoy during CEDIA Expo 2022

It's CEDIA Expo time again! What's everyone in the CEDIA channel eager to see, do, eat & drink this week in Dallas? Tune in to hear from AV industry integrators, reps, brands, and associations and learn what they have their eyes on and where they're planning to spend their time during CEDIA Expo and after hours around Dallas. Grab a pen and take notes, lots of great info is shared in this episode!