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State of the Industry
CE Pro 2026 state of the industry

The 2026 CE Pro State of the Industry: Navigating an Era of Muted Optimism and Professional Maturity

The 2026 CE Pro State of the Industry finds flatter growth, labor pressure, and a stronger focus on…

News February 12
Awards CEDIA CEDIA Lifetime Achievement Awards
CEDIA Awards

CEDIA Opens Nominations for 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

CEDIA opens nominations for the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, honoring individuals with a lasting impact on the smart…

News February 12
D-Tools People & Places Promotions
D-Tools CEO Randy Stearns and G Paul Hess

D-Tools Appoints G Paul Hess as CEO in Planned Succession

Current CEO Randy Stearns will 'downshift' from current position into leadership role at the company.

News February 11
Home Appliances Luxury Nationwide Marketing Group Partnerships
Liebherr logo

Nationwide Marketing Group Adds Liebherr Refrigeration Appliance to Luxury Portfolio

Based in Germany, Liebherr is an internationally recognized refrigeration specialist spanning seven decades of operation.

Briefs February 11
Daisy Illinois Mergers & Acquisitions Sapient Home
New Chicago Daisy Franchisee Sapient Home

Sapient Homes Becomes Daisyโ€™s 20th Franchisee, Adding Chicago Presence

Founded in 2004, the Chicago-based integrator joins Daisy as its first new franchise of 2026 following a year…

News February 11
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How Search Engines and AI Decide Which Dealers Get Seen Today

Many dealers still measure online visibility by rankings alone, but AI-driven search works differently. Hereโ€™s how search engines…

Sponsored February 10
Smart Home user experience
Home of the Year Award Winner 2025 Luxury Home Automation Rouse House

Opinion: Another Industry Takedown Piece Misses the Mark

An analysis of recent smart home criticism and what it reveals about usability, complexity, and public perception in…

News February 10
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2026 CE Pro Masters Logo

2026 CE Pro Masters: Celebrating Careers That Shape Custom Integration

The CE Pro Masters program recognizes individuals whose careers have not only shaped the custom integration industry, but…

News February 10
CEDIA ISE 2026
CEDIA ISE 2026

At ISE 2026, CEDIA Sharpens Its Global Focus on Workforce, Design, and Industry Intelligence

From ISE 2026, CEDIA CEO Daryl Friedman previews the associationโ€™s 2026 focus on education, workforce, and industry growth.

News February 9
CEDIA Expo 2025 DMF Lighting
DMF Lighting

Inside Buzz Ep. 11: DMF Lightingโ€™s Ruslan Polinovsky on Closing the Education Gap Between Designers and Integrators

Polinovsky discusses lighting education and showroom experiences that improve collaboration between designers and integrators.

News February 9
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series