Longstanding AV rep firms Sapphire Marketing and Audio Associates have formed a partnership in order to more effectively expand and support the AV brands within its group.

CEDIA has announced five new members of its board of directors executive committee, with Lutron's David Weinstein acting as chair.

The global electronics and appliances company Hisense has announced the expansion of its U.S. executive team.

AV industry veteran Mike O'Neal has taken the CEO role for SecureNet, an AV security company focused on IoT SaaS solutions for primarily commercial installations.

Joe Freeman, principal of consulting and research firm J.P. Freeman & Company, has passed away at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife, four children and two sisters.

Amanda Beckner, CTS, brings two decades of market experience to her new role as new vice president of education and training for CEDIA.