AV Week - MP3 Edition

Is NAB the most overlooked opportunity in AV right now? Especially as broadcast and AV continue to collide. Because at the same time, “AI is no longer just a tool. it’s becoming the system behind the system.” And if intelligence is moving into the core, how much of AV is about to be redefined?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests for another must-watch AVWeek episode covering why NAB is back in the spotlight for AV pros and how AI is reshaping control, creativity, and system design.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJimmy Vaughan – MicrosoftThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – X2O Closes After 20 YearsSCN – TSL Acquires JLCooper ElectronicsAV Network – LG's new MAGNIT LEDInstallation International – Legrand Hosting Day of Training at InfoComm 2026UC Today – ViewSonic's ViewBoard IFP41Roundtable Topics:AVNation – Pre-NAB Event & More For NAB 2026Inavate – Full AI ExperiencerAVe Pubs – Rethinking Digital SignageSee Privacy Poli

“We have way too many standards and too many proprietary systems for our own good.” That’s the uncomfortable truth behind where IPMX stands right now. It promises interoperability… but in a fragmented AV landscape, is that enough to actually simplify deployments? Meanwhile, displays have quietly evolved into networked infrastructure, not just screens.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek episode covering critical topics from the commercial AV world, including where IPMX truly stands in solving interoperability challenges and how commercial displays are reshaping enterprise and higher-ed environments.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Chris Neto – MidwichRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkTom Kehr – AlmoThis Week In AV:Residential Systems – Sony & TCL Partner for BRAVIA LineAV Magazine – Stratacache Layoffs Amidst Tariffs & Memory CostsAVNation – Samsung Introduces Color E-Paper DisplayrAVe Pubs – CEDIA Advocates for I

We keep upgrading the tech but are we fixing the experience? That’s the real question behind today’s “broken” meeting rooms and maybe it starts with one simple shift: audio first, not video first. If people can’t hear clearly, nothing else matters. At the same time, third-party plugins promise efficiency but at what cost to network control and security?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his panel of AV industry experts bring you another essential AVWeek episode, tackling why meeting rooms still frustrate users, why an audio-led approach is critical to better collaboration, and how IT managers should evaluate third-party plugin ecosystems without compromising performance or security.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInKristin Bidwell – AVIXACriss Niemann – ShureThis Week In AV:Inavate – Apogee Insights Acquires PMA ResearchAV Buyers Club – AVer's TR535 receives Microsoft Teams CertificationAtlasIED – AtlasIED Unveils AIX Platform at ISC West

What happens when global tariffs start rewriting AV project margins overnight, and is the industry just expected to absorb the chaos? “Security gaps aren’t always external threats… sometimes they’re already inside your system,” and if standards feel like a slow process, are they actually the only thing holding the AV ecosystem together?The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek conversation diving into the ripple effects of tariffs, real-world AV security risks sparked by recent theft incidents, and why standards are becoming critical to long-term industry innovation.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dan Ferrisi – Commercial IntegratorJennifer Weaver – AVIXAVanessa Tolisano – CTIThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – TPiMEA Awards & IAAPA Postponed Due to WarrAVe Pubs – Javed Khan named new Neat CEOInavate – Women in AV Startup CompetitionAVNation – Pleneo Receives AI Governance CertificationAV Network – Ilya

When classroom tech failures push 1 in 3 faculty to consider leaving, the stakes are clear. AV can’t just be installed and forgotten anymore. Are organizations finally ready to treat it like critical infrastructure?The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack what customers actually need from modern AV strategies and why managed AV conversations are accelerating. They also explore how AV pros can explain the real value of reliable classroom AV to administrators making the budget calls.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin O'Connor – Justin on LinkedInRoss Noonan – DigiLEDThis Week In AV:Facility Executive – Worker DIY Fixes to Office Tech in StudyAV Magazine – Barco to Acquire VerVentAV Network – NSCA Acquires Navigate Management ConsultingAV Magazine – ATEN Utilizes 'KVM over IP'AV Magazine – AV Awards Americas WinnersRoundtable Topics:rAVe Pubs – Managed Services For AVAVNation – The Hidden Cos

MicroLED revenue is expected to double this year. But is the technology finally ready for real AV deployments or still a high-end experiment? And while organizations rush to deploy new collaboration systems, one truth keeps showing up: if users aren’t trained properly, even the best technology fails.The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this episode of AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack two important conversations shaping the commercial AV landscape. From the rise of MicroLED displays to the best ways organizations can train teams on new communication systems, this discussion offers valuable insights for AV professionals, integrators, and IT leaders alike.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – NationwideBrandy Johnson – PTZ OpticsZack Tremaine – Waukesha County Circuit CourtsThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – ISE Hall Zero Cost Rises from €165m to €365.4mAV Network – AVIXA Report for JanuaryAV Magazine – AV Robotics Trends in BroadcastingEssential Install – Yor

Return-to-office mandates are being sold as “culture resets.” At the same time, AV Trust says our security practices “haven’t kept pace.” So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: are we demanding employees show up in person while the technology behind the walls still isn’t fully ready or fully secure?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with a focused AVWeek episode exploring the full spectrum of change in commercial AV, from the real-world impact of RTO on collaboration spaces and infrastructure planning to AV Trust’s potential influence on cybersecurity standards, accountability, and vulnerability disclosure across an increasingly connected ecosystem.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Kelly Teel – TLDJustin Dawson – Dublin City UniversitySusan Wilhite – BluefinThis Week In AV:Inavate – Google Collaboration With Neat & TeamsrAVe Pubs – AWS Elemental Inference AI ServicesAurora – Aurora Partners with NETGEARResidential Systems – ISE Launche

“MDEP fixes Android for enterprise.” That’s the promise. But is putting Microsoft at the center of your display strategy a smart move or a long-term lock-in? And, broadcast-grade production isn’t just for TV trucks anymore… it’s showing up in everyday AV installs.The video version of this podcast can be found here.This week, Tim Albright and his panel of industry experts return with another essential AVWeek episode focused on the realities shaping commercial AV. They share candid perspectives on MDEP’s move into displays and what that means for integrators and IT teams and explore the rising role of broadcast workflows in AV systems and how this shift is redefining expectations for performance and user experience.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Rebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDanny Hayasaka – MagoJoe Drury – SonyThis Week In AV:AP News – Supreme Court Rejects TariffsAP News – French Government Switching UC PlatformsrAVe Pubs – Guitar Center Integrator for Titan StadiumSennheiser – Prototype Microphone Used in Superbo

We had so much to talk about ISE 2026 that we couldn't keep it to one episode! Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. We discuss the craziest innovations we've seen on the show floor and what this show has meant for the AV community.The video version of this podcast can be found here.We bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry, including important shows like this. We discuss the latest trends with a panel of experts to get the info you need. Joining us this week is Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs, Jenny Hicks of Midwich, Iffat Chaudhry from M-Cube and Joe Way from UCLA.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Steph Beckett – rAVe PubsJenny Hicks – MidwichIffat Chaudhry – M-CubeJoe Way – UCLASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's where we see the latest and greatest technology from across the globe in Barcelona. We come from the show floor itself, in the Midwich booth, to talk about the tech that excites us.The video version of this podcast can be found here.We are joined in pairs by Chris Neto & Erica Carrroll, and Erin Maher-Moran & Steve Greenblatt discussing all things ISE 2026. The latest tech, the vibe of the AV community at a show like this, and what solutions you should be on the lookout for.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Erica Carroll – Charbett StrategiesChris Neto – MidwichErin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins UniversitySteve Greenblatt – Control ConceptsThis Week In AV:AVNation – Integrated Systems Europe 2026See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AV's normally all about showing off the cool tech we put into spaces. But is it worth it to the clients to see how the sausage is made? We look into making AV invisible and how that benefits both client and integrator. Plus, artificial intelligence is making RAM prices skyrocket. But we need those chips to make our own gear! Where's the line before this gets well out of hand?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Even before we hit the show floor in Barcelona, there's plenty of AV news to go around! While Tim is gearing up for Integrated Systems Europe 2026, Patrick Norton takes the helm to get you the latest stories surrounding our industry. We also have a panel of experts to discuss these topics, including Dawn Meade, Willie Franklin and Brittany Delgado.Host: Patrick NortonGuests:Brittany Delgado – Midwich USDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – French Government phasing out Zoom & TeamsThe Verge – Windows 11 suffering major pat

What happens when digital signage stops glowing and starts behaving like paper? And here’s the uncomfortable question higher ed keeps dodging. Are universities investing in AV that actually improves learning or just buying shiny tech because the budget says spend it?The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this must-watch AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack where e-paper fits into the future of commercial AV and take a hard look at AV spending in higher education. From sustainability and use cases to real-world value and waste, the panel dives into what matters and what doesn’t.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVGina Sansivero – AtlasIEDMichelle Loret – ITAVAIThis Week In AV:AV Network – Online Instruments Acquires Level 3 AudiovisualSony – Sony and TCL Sign Memorandum of UnderstandingThe Verge – RAM Prices Going UpAV Magazine – Second Sphere to Launch in East CoastAVNation – Matt Clark Keynotes ISE 2026Roundtable Topics:AV Buyers' Clu

The chip shortage conversation is back, this time driven by AI reshaping the global supply chain, because of course it is. Meanwhile, AV pros are left with a familiar edge problem: choosing connectivity that makes sense when HDMI and USB-C now coexist with IP as the transport, and none of them are going away quietly.The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this week’s AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests break it down without the hype. They look at how concerned AV and IT managers should be about ongoing supply chain pressure, and how to design AV systems that balance edge connections with IP-based infrastructure without aging out at the next refresh cycle.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Erica Carroll – CharBett StrategiesKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInNathan Coutinho – LogitechThis Week In AV:AV Magazine – Ricoh Acquires Presentation Products Inc.Shure – New Strategic Alliances TeamAV Magazine – Panasonic revealing new projection light source platformAV Magazine – Real

Did Dave Labuskes change AVIXA, or did he change how the AV industry defines itself? CES 2026 sent a clear message with fewer cables, faster installs, and a serious rethink of what a video wall even needs. And as one industry leader put it, “AI isn’t experimental anymore” because 2026 is where edge intelligence, automation, and cybersecurity start separating hype from real-world impact.The video version of this podcast can be found here.In this must-watch AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests dig into the stories shaping commercial AV right now. From Labuskes’ lasting legacy at AVIXA, to the technologies from CES 2026 that actually matter, to where AI will deliver the biggest returns in 2026, this conversation brings clarity, context, and perspective you won’t get from headlines alone.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Chris Neto – MidwichRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDaniel Centelles – LANGThis Week In AV:AVNation – AVIXA CEO Announces RetirementAV Magazine – Exertis UK Places Distribution

The start of a new year is time for reflection. We've already looked back at our conversations around the industry, now it's time to talk to some experts about the year that was 2025. We then turn it around and look forward to what's coming in 2026. What's the next big thing for AV?The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the commercial side of the AV industry. We do so with a panel of experts for insights and more. This episode we arer joined by Steph Beckett of rAVe Pubs, Amala Reddie from Commercial Integrator, and Guy Campos from AV Magazine.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Amala Reddie – Commercial IntegratorGuy Campos – AV MagazineSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we are about to head into a new year, it's time we look back and see what the biggest stories for the AV industry were in 2025. We recap what really mattered to our companies from full-stack programming to immersive experiences and everything in between.The video version of this podcast can be found here.AVWeek is your place to get the latest news and information for the audiovisual industry. We talk to experts in and around the AV space to have insightful and entertaining chats with a community that loves to talk tech.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bren Walker – KirkegaardJoe Dunbar – Midwich USTim Van Woeart – Rutgers UniversityBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVCraig Durr – Collab CollectiveMisty Chalk – BrightSignJames King – Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLVKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInNathan Coutinho – LogitechVictoria Ferrari– CTIFrank Padikkala – ZoomRebecca Sullins – AmpThinkDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInJustin Watts – AMDShar

IPMX testing is officially underway, putting the industry’s faith in certification to the real test. Can it finally fix AV-over-IP interoperability? At the same time, the AV Sustainability Summit surfaced a hard truth: circularity is no longer optional, and the gap between compliance and real change is getting harder to ignore.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Host Tim Albright teams up with battle-tested industry experts to deliver another powerful AVWeek episode, dissecting the commercial AV developments including the debut of IPMX certification protocols, and the rising influence of sustainability metrics in procurement.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bill Lawrence – CTIBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVLisle Waldron – University of Trinidad & TobagoThis Week In AV:AV Network – AVIXA Growth Report for OctoberAV Magazine – Mersive Management Takes Controlling StakeLogitech – Logitech Named in "Best in Business" ListInavate – INFiLED Installation in DubaiRoundtable Topics:Inavate – AIMS Annou

The Microsoft Device Ecosystem Platform is spreading fast across Poly hardware but is ubiquity always a good thing for AV ecosystems? At the same time, Anthropic's Claude is about to become your default AI co-worker whether you opted in or not, forcing enterprises to confront the tension between breakthrough productivity and tightening privacy boundaries.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and top industry voices for this week's must-watch AVWeek episode, where they tackle the biggest moves in commercial AV. They break down HP's Poly- Microsoft integration strategy, dissect the compliance maze surrounding Microsoft’s multi-model AI approach, and explore what these shifts mean for IT leaders, integrators, and end users navigating rapid transformation.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Bren Walker – KirkegaardBC Hatchett – Vanderbilt UniversityTravis Cawthorne – KramerThis Week In AV:IT Channel Oxygen – Exertis Cutting 1000 Jobs in UKAVNation – Broadsign to Acquire Place Exchan

The SCN Top 50 isn’t just a leaderboard, it’s a snapshot of who’s shaping the future of commercial AV and what that means for customers making critical tech decisions. And patent battles are back in the spotlight, putting innovation and user confidence to the test.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Join host Tim Albright as he and top industry guests break down the biggest forces shaping Commercial AV today, the meaning behind the Top 50 list, and what legal battles mean for product innovation. It’s another can’t-miss AVWeek episode delivering the insights every AV pro needs to stay ahead.Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Cindy Davis – AV NetworkJoel Carroll – Joel on LinkedInWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInThis Week In AV:Barco – Barco Enfoces Patents Against YealinkAV Magazine – Prolight + Sound Event Cancelled AV Network – SCN Top 50 Data AnalysisUC Today – Microsoft Teams for TelecommunicationsAV Network – Visionary Announces XB5 Conferencing B

The AV community is like a tight-knit family. And Thanksgiving is the best time to sit back and enjoy each other's company. Here's some holiday's greetings from our friends from all over the industry.The video version of this podcast can be found here.Every week we bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry. But this space is made up of all kinds of different individuals from all over the globe. So join us as we are thankful for a lot of things!Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Joel Carroll – Mersive TechnologiesBrad Hintze – CrestronLex Evans – Epiphan VideoSharath Abraham – JabraSteph Beckett – rAVe PubsMark J. Pescatore – SCNKelly Teel – Kelly on LinkedInJeremy Elesser – Level 3 AudiovisualAdaline Tatum – UCLAJustin Watts – AMDDawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedInBrock McGinnis – Nationwide AVWillie Franklin – Willie on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell