Associations/Buying Groups

Sally-Ann D’Amato Named Executive Director of SMPTE

SMPTE, the home of media professionals, technologists, and engineers, has announced that Sally-Ann D’Amato has been named executive director by the SMPTE board of governors. D’Amato formally began this new role on Dec. 18, 2024, after acting as i

Jan 08, 2025

2024 Was a Year of Consolidation in Custom Integration: What Does it Mean for the Industry?

The recent spike in consolidation of the CE channel has many integrators worried, but is it a sign of shrinking opportunity or an inevitable part of gaining more validity as an industry?

Dec 26, 2024

Azione Elects Mike Cleary to Advisory Board

Azione Unlimited, a national buying group, has announced the election of Mike Cleary, senior director of strategic accounts, to the Azione Unlimited Advisory Board. This group of five dealer-members and five vendor-members serves as a strategic think

Dec 12, 2024

CEDIA Establishes Foundation to Fuel Workforce Development in CI

Industry’s largest association launches charitable CEDIA Foundation aimed at elevating newcomers with easy access to tools and training.

Dec 02, 2024

WAC Lighting Colorscaping System Wins HTSA Award

At the HTSA Fall Summit, Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) awarded AiSPIRE/WAC Lighting the Innovative Product of the Year for its Colorscaping Smart Lighting and Control System. HTSA is an international trade consortium of residentia

Nov 26, 2024

CEDIA Opens New Web-Portal for Online Learning and Education

CEDIA's new educational platform provides content to meet every skill level that was developed using the organization's years of market experience.

Nov 21, 2024