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G.A. Bartick Opens Second Day of Powerhouse Alliance with Keynote

G.A. Bartick, president of Consilio, gave the keynote speech for the second day of the Powerhouse Alliance National Sales Meeting. Bartick is also the author of the bestselling book, Silver Bullet Selling: 6 Critical Steps to Opening More Relationships and Closing More Sales. Bartick is an international speaker and facilitator at conventions and meetings around the world. He has implemented hundreds…

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Spotify Connect Now Available with Crestron DM NAX 8-Zone Streaming Amplifier 

 Crestron Electronics today announces the addition of Spotify Connect to its expanding collection of digital music services available through the recently-launched DM NAX™ 8-Zone Network Streaming Amplifier. The latest firmware update enables Spotify Connect to be streamed to the DM NAX 8-Zone Network Streaming Amplifier via a wired or wireless home network connection for an elevated music experience coupled with…

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Cavlo Returns to Dallas Area for Fall Show  

The cavlo trade show taps DFW for a second time to host its’ regional show at the tech-forward Texas LIVE! venue. cavlo will connect the TOLA region with manufacturers of professional audio, video, and lighting equipment. Cavlo has proven to be a cost-effective way for manufacturers to engage with the professionals who specify, install, and use their products. This in-person…

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Powerhouse Alliance National Sales Meeting Begins

The PowerHouse Alliance National Sales Meeting has begun in Pittsburgh. The three-day sales meeting is expected to include vendor meetings, one-on-one distributor discussions and team activities. Stacey McKibbin, CEO of Consilio, delivered the keynote speech this morning. “I want to create the awareness around all the things that you are doing with your thought process, your decision making, and the…

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A Snapshot of a Smart Outdoor Space

“Taking all the many benefits of smart home and entertainment technology to outside spaces these days is vital, as our clients want to maximize their homes and family time. This home now has a fantastic outdoor living space with high-performance sound and video, all seamlessly managed by one single app from Control 4.”     – Dan Paulson, vice president of technical…

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Integrator

Integrator Roundtable with Experts in the Industry

What is the biggest obstacle that you are having to overcome right now? “Extended lead times and keeping up with our busy workload. Business has been very strong ,which has put a strain on our resources. We hired new installation technicians this year to help keep the momentum going.”  – Brian Perreault, COO for Barrett’s Technology Solutions, Lombard, Ill.  “Having to…

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Theater

How to Create the Theater Experience at Home

From drive-in theaters to modern multi-theater cinemas, heading to the movies is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. The movie theater as we know it is strategically designed to “set the scene” for patrons – with the big screen, surround sound, the theater acoustics and maybe even the popcorn-crumbed floor – but what greatly enhances the theater experience is the low lighting.…

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