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AVL Media Group, the prominent distributor of professional audio and video equipment, and Wharfedale Pro, the renowned manufacturer of professional audio equipment, have extended their distribution agreement to now include Canada. The change is with immediate effect.
SFM is very honoured to announce that is has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the fifth consecutive year in a row, designating them as a Gold Standard winner of this business excellence award given by the Best Managed Companies program sponsored by Deloitte Private, Salesforce, The Globe and Mail, and TMX Group. SFM has achieved its prestigious Gold Standard status by receiving this award every year for more than 4 years in a row.
SFM is proud to be appointed as the new exclusive Canadian distributor of Blustream for the commercial channel, a company specialized in award-winning AV distribution solutions.
Hall Technologies, a global AV company specializing in end-to-end solutions, recently added thirty-year AV veteran, Flynn Kelly, to its team to build its education sector business. Mr. Kelly hails from a long career on the system integration and engineering side of designing audio-visual projects.
In a recent survey, professional audio companies ranked 5G capabilities as offering “good potential” in terms of enabling high-resolution audio content for streaming and cloud-based storage, with “some potential” indicated for cloud-based production, low-latency distance collaboration and their companies to enhance products with 5G access and complementary features.
Fulcrum Acoustic has announced the promotion of Todd Foster to Vice President Sales. Since 2013, Foster has spearheaded the development of the company's North American market. Under his leadership, Fulcrum Acoustic has experienced substantial growth of its domestic business and sales force. In his new role, Foster will lead the company as it advances globally and diversifies its sales team.
Transom Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has announced the appointment of John Maier as CEO of the newly independent Bose Professional.
Managing Multiple Priorities: How to Balance It All
Former CEO of Adamson Systems Engineering and TC Group Americas joins the company as the first strategic move towards its launch into the commercial audio market.
This year’s edition of EXPO-SCÈNE took place April 13 and 14 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal and featured over 50 trade show exhibitors, educational TEC talks, demo rooms and networking opportunities to nearly 1600 attendees over the show’s two days.
Bethel Music, one of the foremost names in the contemporary worship movement in the US, recently headed to South Africa for a two-night concert series. Alongside a much-anticipated appearance in Pretoria, Bethel Music led an evening of song and praise with the Henry Pike Worship Band at Meerendal Wine Estate, Cape Town on March 25th. The event, organised by Tygerberg Radio, required a powerful sound system, capable of achieving sufficient coverage across a crowd of up to 17,000 fans in an open-air setting. A full d&b system provided by Cape Town-based technical production experts, Golden Circle Events was chosen to meet the technical requirements of the bands.
Crestron Electronics just promoted John Clancy to the chief sales officer (CSO) position, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Clancy will lead and unify the global Crestron sales organization.
SFM is proud to announce that ICE Cable Systems has joined its family of quality brands and is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of ICE Cable products. The Austin-Texas-based manufacturer offers complete lines of quality cables and accessories for hassle-free installations in residential and commercial audio video (AV), alarm and security, electrical contracting, and data centers.
InfoComm 2023, June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) in Orlando, Florida, will present a wide-ranging digital signage program, featuring in-depth workshops, the D=SIGN conference, show floor tours, and networking mixer at Vū Orlando.
Headquarters of Canada’s largest fully integrated speaker manufacturer has completed its strategic management initiative with key new hires and the return of Brock Adamson as CEO.
PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has appointed live sound industry veteran Ralph Mastrangelo to the role of Global Business Development. Based in Nashville, TN, Mastrangelo will leverage his decades of experience and expansive professional network to continue driving the expansion of PK Sound’s global Alliance Member base while also focusing on key accounts and regional distribution partners.
SFM is proud to announce that ICE Cable Systems has joined its family of quality brands and is now the exclusive Canadian distributor of ICE Cable products. The Austin-Texas-based manufacturer offers complete lines of quality cables and accessories for hassle-free installations in residential and commercial audio video (AV), alarm and security, electrical contracting, and data centers.
InfoComm 2023, June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) in Orlando, Florida, will spotlight AV products and solutions that will transform the future of learning environments, from presentation aids to streaming distribution systems. The show will feature a rich education program, expert-led tours of learning solutions on the trade show floor, and tours of innovative solutions at the University of Central Florida (UCF).
Martin Tremblay, President and CEO of Solotech, announced today the appointment of Martin Carrier as President of the Live Productions Division in Canada.
To accommodate its ongoing growth across the Americas, Riedel Communications has expanded its Americas sales team with the appointment of Todd Gardner as channel manager, North America, and James Skupien and Ben Gabrielson in regional sales manager roles.
Canada’s leading entertainment technology show is back and ready to make Montreal vibrate with its mix of trade show exhibiting hundreds of brand products, lively demo rooms, exceptional TEC Talks and unique networking opportunities.
The industry is getting ready for four full days of business, networking and positive energy. At Prolight + Sound (25 to 28 April), visitors can discover all the latest trends and technologies for spectacular events.
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) today announced that SMPTE President Renard T. Jenkins will serve as the keynote speaker for the inaugural Public Media Technology Summit (PMTS) preceding the 2023 NAB Show and for the 2023 NAB Show’s Broadcast Engineering and IT (BEIT) Conference during its opening session. Jenkins is senior vice president of production integration and creative technology services at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) is gearing up for its next monthly online event on Thursday, March 16, at 12:00 p.m. EST / 9:00 a.m. PST. This open meeting will feature the presentation "Mixhalo: Unrivaled, Immersive Audio Experiences At Live Events" with the CEO of Mixhalo, John Vars, a prominent online technology specialist for more than two decades.
Women in AV/IT (WAVIT), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women in the AV and IT industries, has officially launched its speakers bureau to help give women a greater share of voice in the ProAV and IT industries.
Meyer Sound has promoted Amy Luley to the position of Director of Global Sales Operations. In her new capacity, Luley will assume responsibility for overseeing and coordinating operational activities of the Meyer Sound sales teams both in the United States and internationally.
Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the promotion of Christopher Weatherford and Mario Ahrberg to Head of Applications. Together, they lead teams of support staff responsible for sound design, product support and continuous improvement of operational processes in the AMER and EMEA regions, respectively.
The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) announced today it will offer two critically important virtual training opportunities as part of its commitment to fostering a healthier, safer live music community in response to harassment in Canada’s live music industry: Bystander Intervention Training and Civility & Respect in the Workplace.
As the new Senior Director of Business Development covering the United States and Canada, Sal Amato is the new point of contact for all things Kramer.
SOUND FUTURE FOUNDATION, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization harnessing the influence of the live event industry to accelerate and catalyze climate innovation, has announced the appointment of its new Board of Directors. The Sound Future Board comprises nine members of diverse experience and background, spanning top creatives, technical experts, industry professionals, and climate financiers, all dedicated to shaping an environmentally sound future.
Veteran Sound Mixer Jon Erickson has finally lost his long battle with cancer. Jon was one of the top sound mixers in the country.
d&b audiotechnik announces the appointment of Mike Case to Vice President Global Marketing effective February 1st, 2023. The new role will also include continued responsibility for Segment (Market) Development and Artist Relations.
Genelec – the global leader in professional loudspeaker systems – is marking its 45th anniversary this year by launching the Genelec 45 World Tour, which celebrates truthful sound and the passion that powers it. The extensive tour combines demonstrations of Genelec studio monitors with a program of premium learning and listening experiences, complemented by a major global music collaboration.
Over 300 sound engineers, integrators, and audio architects received an educational demonstration on the benefits Adamson’s spatial rendering engine provides to sound system design and audience enjoyment.
Two local AES members, Bob Snelgrove and Ian Robertson, served on the AES standards sub-committee that developed this monumental standard, which provides a common, consistent methodology for measuring and reporting the performance of loudspeakers.
Registration is officially open for InfoComm 2023, set for June 10-16 (exhibits 14-16) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will explore pro AV solutions that accelerate productivity and create unforgettable in-person experiences.
Marking two decades of growth and advocacy as the unified voice for professional audio manufacturers, PAMA is greeting 2023 with updated branding (including a new logo), compelling educational webinar sessions, and other ongoing initiatives.
InfoComm Partners with NSCA on Education for the June Show in Orlando. Registration for InfoComm 2023 opens Feb. 14, 2023
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) was presented with a prestigious Technical GRAMMY® Award during GRAMMY® Week 2023. AES President Bruce Olson and AES President-Elect Leslie Gaston-Bird accepted the Special Merit Award on behalf of the Society during a ceremony held by the Recording Academy® on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
To celebrate this current year as its 50th anniversary since incorporation, Outline has been working behind the scenes to a profound restructuring, which has resulted in the appointment of a new management team.
State-of-the-art facilities to further equip Solotech UK team with technology and high AV production capabilities.
TEC Talks are a fantastic opportunity for our visitors to access some free professional development, and they also help you promote your business, service or product in an educational format and thereby expand your reach in the Canadian market!
The only show focused on the pro AV industry returns to Orlando, Florida, June 14-16.
In this first-of-its-kind event, explore the critical need for more programming across linear, streaming and syndication channels.
