We keep upgrading the tech but are we fixing the experience? That’s the real question behind today’s “broken” meeting rooms and maybe it starts with one simple shift: audio first, not video first. If people can’t hear clearly, nothing else matters. At the same time, third-party plugins promise efficiency but at what cost to network control and security?

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Host Tim Albright and his panel of AV industry experts bring you another essential AVWeek episode, tackling why meeting rooms still frustrate users, why an audio-led approach is critical to better collaboration, and how IT managers should evaluate third-party plugin ecosystems without compromising performance or security.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Willie Franklin – Willie on LinkedIn
• Kristin Bidwell – AVIXA
• Criss Niemann – Shure

This Week In AV:

• Inavate – Apogee Insights Acquires PMA Research
• AV Buyers Club – AVer's TR535 receives Microsoft Teams Certification
• AtlasIED – AtlasIED Unveils AIX Platform at ISC West 2026
• Installation International – Cisco Executive Keynoting InfoComm 2026
• HETMA – HETMA Board Nominations End March 31st

Roundtable Topics:

• rAVe Pubs – Modern Meeting Spaces Still Need Improving
• Inavate – Renkus Heinz Introduces Third Party Plugin
• AVNation – AV over IP usage in Stadiums

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What happens when global tariffs start rewriting AV project margins overnight, and is the industry just expected to absorb the chaos? “Security gaps aren’t always external threats… sometimes they’re already inside your system,” and if standards feel like a slow process, are they actually the only thing holding the AV ecosystem together?

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In this episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests bring you another must-watch AVWeek conversation diving into the ripple effects of tariffs, real-world AV security risks sparked by recent theft incidents, and why standards are becoming critical to long-term industry innovation.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dan Ferrisi – Commercial Integrator
• Jennifer Weaver – AVIXA
• Vanessa Tolisano – CTI

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – TPiMEA Awards & IAAPA Postponed Due to War
• rAVe Pubs – Javed Khan named new Neat CEO
• Inavate – Women in AV Startup Competition
• AVNation – Pleneo Receives AI Governance Certification
• AV Network – Ilya Bukshteyn to Keynote InfoComm 2026

Roundtable Topics:

• Commercial Integrator – Tariff Impacts in AV Industry
• AV Magazine – Worker Steals over £40,000 in Microphones from Royal Albert Hall
• AVNation – Raising the Standard for Industry Cooperation

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When classroom tech failures push 1 in 3 faculty to consider leaving, the stakes are clear. AV can’t just be installed and forgotten anymore. Are organizations finally ready to treat it like critical infrastructure?

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In this AVWeek episode, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack what customers actually need from modern AV strategies and why managed AV conversations are accelerating. They also explore how AV pros can explain the real value of reliable classroom AV to administrators making the budget calls.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Dawn Meade – Dawn on LinkedIn
• Justin O'Connor – Justin on LinkedIn
• Ross Noonan – DigiLED

This Week In AV:

• Facility Executive – Worker DIY Fixes to Office Tech in Study
• AV Magazine – Barco to Acquire VerVent
• AV Network – NSCA Acquires Navigate Management Consulting
• AV Magazine – ATEN Utilizes 'KVM over IP'
• AV Magazine – AV Awards Americas Winners

Roundtable Topics:

• rAVe Pubs – Managed Services For AV
• AVNation – The Hidden Cost of Unreliable AV in Classrooms

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MicroLED revenue is expected to double this year. But is the technology finally ready for real AV deployments or still a high-end experiment? And while organizations rush to deploy new collaboration systems, one truth keeps showing up: if users aren’t trained properly, even the best technology fails.

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In this episode of AVWeek, host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests unpack two important conversations shaping the commercial AV landscape. From the rise of MicroLED displays to the best ways organizations can train teams on new communication systems, this discussion offers valuable insights for AV professionals, integrators, and IT leaders alike.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Brock McGinnis – Nationwide
• Brandy Johnson – PTZ Optics
• Zack Tremaine – Waukesha County Circuit Courts

This Week In AV:

• AV Magazine – ISE Hall Zero Cost Rises from €165m to €365.4m
• AV Network – AVIXA Report for January
• AV Magazine – AV Robotics Trends in Broadcasting
• Essential Install – Yorktel-Kinly Consolidates Brand
• Sennheiser – Sennheiser Moving To Rock Nashville

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Micro LED Display Revenue Doubling
• Tech Target – Training UC Deployment

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Return-to-office mandates are being sold as “culture resets.” At the same time, AV Trust says our security practices “haven’t kept pace.” So let’s ask the uncomfortable question: are we demanding employees show up in person while the technology behind the walls still isn’t fully ready or fully secure?

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Host Tim Albright and his industry expert guests return with a focused AVWeek episode exploring the full spectrum of change in commercial AV, from the real-world impact of RTO on collaboration spaces and infrastructure planning to AV Trust’s potential influence on cybersecurity standards, accountability, and vulnerability disclosure across an increasingly connected ecosystem.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Kelly Teel – TLD
• Justin Dawson – Dublin City University
• Susan Wilhite – Bluefin

This Week In AV:

• Inavate – Google Collaboration With Neat & Teams
• rAVe Pubs – AWS Elemental Inference AI Services
• Aurora – Aurora Partners with NETGEAR
• Residential Systems – ISE Launches ISE Foundation
• AV Magazine – Clive Couldwell Steps Down From AV Magazine

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – Newcastle United Enforcing Return to Office
• AVNation – AV Trust Launches nonprofit organization

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“MDEP fixes Android for enterprise.” That’s the promise. But is putting Microsoft at the center of your display strategy a smart move or a long-term lock-in? And, broadcast-grade production isn’t just for TV trucks anymore… it’s showing up in everyday AV installs.

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This week, Tim Albright and his panel of industry experts return with another essential AVWeek episode focused on the realities shaping commercial AV. They share candid perspectives on MDEP’s move into displays and what that means for integrators and IT teams and explore the rising role of broadcast workflows in AV systems and how this shift is redefining expectations for performance and user experience.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Rebecca Sullins – AmpThink
• Danny Hayasaka – Mago
• Joe Drury – Sony

This Week In AV:

• AP News – Supreme Court Rejects Tariffs
• AP News – French Government Switching UC Platforms
• rAVe Pubs – Guitar Center Integrator for Titan Stadium
• Sennheiser – Prototype Microphone Used in Superbowl
• rAVe Pubs – Rise AV & Rise Broadcast Partner For International Womens Day
• ProSound Web – InfoComm 2026 Registration Open

Roundtable Topics:

• AV Magazine – MDEP Solutions at ISE 2026
• AVNation – Vizrt Broadcast Solutions for Higher Education

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We had so much to talk about ISE 2026 that we couldn't keep it to one episode! Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. We discuss the craziest innovations we've seen on the show floor and what this show has meant for the AV community.

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We bring you the latest news and stories for the AV industry, including important shows like this. We discuss the latest trends with a panel of experts to get the info you need. Joining us this week is Steph Beckett from rAVe Pubs, Jenny Hicks of Midwich, Iffat Chaudhry from M-Cube and Joe Way from UCLA.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Steph Beckett – rAVe Pubs
• Jenny Hicks – Midwich
• Iffat Chaudhry – M-Cube
• Joe Way – UCLA

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Integrated Systems Europe is one of the biggest shows for the AV industry. It's where we see the latest and greatest technology from across the globe in Barcelona. We come from the show floor itself, in the Midwich booth, to talk about the tech that excites us.

The video version of this podcast can be found here.

We are joined in pairs by Chris Neto & Erica Carrroll, and Erin Maher-Moran & Steve Greenblatt discussing all things ISE 2026. The latest tech, the vibe of the AV community at a show like this, and what solutions you should be on the lookout for.

Host: Tim Albright

Guests:

• Erica Carroll – Charbett Strategies
• Chris Neto – Midwich
• Erin Maher-Moran – Johns Hopkins University
• Steve Greenblatt – Control Concepts

This Week In AV:

• AVNation – Integrated Systems Europe 2026

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