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Light Can Help You Lighting Design Sales Skills
Man talking to potential client about lighting to symbolize a potential pitfall when using too many technical terms as part of the sales process or design pitch

Analogies Can Tap Into a Universal Language When Selling Lighting

Clients aren't always going to understand everything you're selling. The worst thing you can try to do is…

News August 22
D-Tools
D-Tools CEDIA Expo 2025

D-Tools Highlights Cloud Enhancements and New Mobile App for CEDIA Expo 2025

At CEDIA Expo/CIX 2025 in Denver, D-Tools (booth #3133) is showcasing the latest advancements to its Cloud platform,…

Sponsored August 21
CEDIA Expo/CIX dealer software dealer support VITAL
CEDIA Expo 2025 VITAL

VITAL to Show Ascend, Business Blueprint at CEDIA Expo 2025

Show attendees can stop by booth #433 to learn more about the VITAL Ascend and the VITAL Business…

Briefs August 20
CEDIA Expo/CIX Lighting Control lighting fixtures Luminii Smart Home
Luminii AV Lighting Configurator tool

Luminii to Feature AV Lighting Configurator & Quoting Tool in CEDIA Expo Booth

Luminii, a Chicago-based manufacturer of specification-grade architectural LED lighting systems, has announced the immediate availability of its AV…

Briefs August 20
Daisy Opinion
Woman technician in the field meant to represent the average female on-site technician in the custom smart home integration industry workforce

Opinion: Women Technicians and Leaders Offer Competitive Advantage in Custom Integration

As top technology companies have publicly shed their diversity programs and cut staff, we see a great opportunity…

News August 20
AVPro Global commercial AV Excellence Marketing Manufacturer's Representative
Mark Mitchell Excellence Marketing

AVPro Global Names Excellence Marketing as Rep

Excellence Marketing will represent AVPro and its brands in coveringย Dakotas, Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin.

Briefs August 20
DMF Lighting Lighting Control lighting fixtures Smart Home
DMF website

New DMF Lighting Site is More Dealer Friendly

The company has redesigned its website with features that include a dealer portal section.

Briefs August 19
Coastal Source Opinion Sustainability
recycle sign on brown paper texture background environmental packaging

Opinion: Environmental Packaging Helps Integrators as Much as It Does Nature

With innovation and sustainability as a priority, it's possible to design packaging that can protect products, the environment,…

News August 18
8K 8K Association Audio Advice CEDIA Expo CEDIA Expo 2025 CEDIA Expo/CIX D-Tools Mergers & Acquisitions People and Places The Sound Room Week in Playback
Audio Advice Showroom featured in weekly playback article

This Week in Playback: An East Coast Staple Moves Out West

CE Pro takes a look through all the news static throughout the week to find the stories and…

News August 15
Audio Advice Mergers & Acquisitions The Sound Room
Interior view of an Audio Advice showroom featuring large Sony video walls, immersive home theater displays, and high-end audio equipment arranged in a modern, well-lit space.

Audio Advice Expands National Footprint with Acquisition of The Sound Room

Further growing its reach, the N.C.-based dealer seeks to preserve its regional service reputation through careful selection of…

News August 14
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series