2022 B2B Media Kit - AV Tech Group

MEDIA KIT 2022

Advertising, Lead Gen & Content Marketing Options Fiscal Year: 2022

Featuring

About Us

Resources that connect technology buyers and sellers in the dynamic AV, pro sound, radio, consumer tech retail and installation markets Our industry-leading brands have served a wide audience of B2B tech professionals for over 40 years. Tech professionals turn to Future’s AV Tech group brands for comprehensive technology, new product, industry and tradeshow coverage, plus a library of resources including eBooks, webinars, Buyer’s Guides, virtual and live events, and more.

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AV Technology : Digital Magazine

The Trusted Resource For AV End Users AV Technology solidifies its commitment to digital-first. Access to each AV Technology Tech Manager’s Guide is now delivered monthly to the in-boxes of thousands of AV/IT end-users.

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24K QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Internal SmartBrief statistics, November 2021

WHO WE SERVE

92% of AV Tech Readers Say They Recommend, Authorize, Evaluate and Approve New Product Purchases! AV Technology serves pro AV/ IT technology decision-makers, comprising end users and integrators, installers, consultants, architects and technology design practitioners with valuable industry news, case studies, examples of AV in action, thought leadership, product spotlights and educational events.

41%

AV/IT MANAGER/ DIRECTOR

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20%

CEO/ EXEC LEVEL

15%

AV STAFF/ CONSULTANTS

7%

SALES/ MARKETING MGR.

11%

FACILITY/ADMIN/ OTHER TITLES

6%

HR/TRAINING MANAGER

Sound & Video Contractor : Print & Digital Magazine

The monthly print magazine features product roundups for the key AV product categories, application stories, how-tos and technical interviews with a monthly focus on vertical markets including corporate, worship, education, entertainment, sports venues and live sound. Monthly supplements cover emerging technology topics such as AVoIP, audio networking, streaming, signal distribution, electroacoustics and other softwaredriven innovations, and hybrid collaboration and production.

18.2k QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Internal Publisher’s Sworn Statement, July 2021

Sound & Video Contractor Media Kit

WHO WE SERVE

Serving AV integrators and end users, SVC provides education on the latest technologies and use case scenarios. Through thought leadership stories, deep product analysis, webinars, podcasts and large scale events, we prepare our readers to be technically proficient in today’s market.

43%

SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR/ CONTRACTOR

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33%

AV CONSULTANT/ DESIGNER

13%

DISTRIBUTION/ DEALER/ RENTAL/VARs

11%

FACILITY/VENUE MANAGEMENT

System Contractor News : Print & Digital Magazine

21k

Let’s Talk Content Nobody covers the professional AV industry like SCN. What are the latest innovations for today’s hybrid work environments? How smart can you make your next smart classroom project? How can you help your retail and restaurant clients use AV to drive sales? Integrators have so many questions about today’s trends and technologies.

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QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Internal, Global Circulation, Print and digital, November 2020; Google Analytics, Monthly Average, February 2021

WHO WE SERVE

Serving AV integrators, resellers and consultants as the go-to source on AV product and business news, featuring examples of AV in action, the industry’s most valued thought leaders and educational events.

61%

OWNER/DIRECTOR/ MANAGER

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12%

SALES/MARKETING MANAGERS

9%

DESIGN/ ENGINEER/R&D

7%

TECHNICIAN/ INSTALLER/ SERVICE/MAINTE NANCE/REPAIR

5%

OPERATIONS MANAGERS

4%

CONSULTANT/ ARCHITECT

MIX / Prosound News : Print & Digital Magazine

Featuring

A Must-Read, Monthly Showcase of the best in Pro Audio As the comprehensive, go-to source for high-end audio production for more than 40 years, Mix magazine has consistently given marketers access to creative people using cutting-edge technology. Or vintage technology. Or blending the two in unique ways to produce high-quality sound. For 2022, Mix expands with the addition of robust Pro Sound News content, with a focus on live sound and coverage of current-day trends in audio and music. Now with a combined magazine audience of 37,000+ monthly readers, Mix is a one-stop shop for marketers looking to impact audio pros in recording, live sound, TV, film, production, post-production and more — those who make or influence QUALIFIED CIRCULATION significant investments in audio technology.

37k

Source: Internal, Global Circulation, Print and digital, July 2021.

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Radio World : Print & Digital Magazine

Career resource for managers and technologists Radio World has a uniquely devoted loyal audience who look forward to receiving their issue every two weeks for its coverage of FCC regulation, digital media, technical standards, new products, management advice and career advancement.

Radio World Engineering Extra is a deep dive just for radio engineers and technologists. It is published six times a year and is edited by award-winning veteran engineer Cris Alexander. Tech tips, how-to articles, technology white papers and career resources for engineers are featured.

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17k QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Internal, Global Circulation, June 2021

6k QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Internal, Global Circulation, June 2021

Radio World : Who We Serve

Who We Serve Radio World has fostered a community of buyers and sellers of radio broadcast technology by serving managers and engineers seeking compelling technology & regulatory news.

35% 31% 17% ENGINEERING/IT

OWNER/PRESIDENT

GENERAL MANAGEMENT

5%

6%

6%

Through technology coverage, industry analysis, thought leader interviews and convention specials, Radio World informs professionals about important technology and industry trends and changes to help them advance in their work.

PRODUCTION

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CONSULTANT

PROGRAMMING/ NEWS & OTHER

TV Tech : Print & Digital Magazine

The professional video industry’s trusted source of news analysis, trend reports and the latest product and technology information.

We reach more TV professionals and Technology & Engineering category Emmy voters in the broadcast, video streaming, cable, production, post production, corporate and new media markets than any other brand.

30k QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Internal, Global Circulation, Print and digital, November 2020

WHO WE SERVE

Serving TV technology industry decision-makers — from C-suite executives, hands-on engineers and technicians, product manufacturers, to a range of consultants and influencers — of the video industry as the authoritative source on emerging hardware and software, changes in platforms, advertising and tv programming.

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35%

CORPORATE OWERS & C SUITE / ENGINEERING VP / CHIEF / DIRECTOR

26%

ENGINEERING MGMT & OPERATIONS MCR TEAMS

19%

PRODUCTION & NEWS DIRECTOR / GENERAL MANAGER / MANAGER / SYSTEMS MANAGER

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Residential Systems : Print & Digital Magazine

Residential Systems gets your brand access to the most influential leaders in custom installation. As the leading brand serving the custom installation industry,

18.9k QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Sworn Publisher’s Statement, July 2021

we share solid business solutions to real-world problems through business insights, how-tos, in-depth product reviews and insightful reporting.

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WHO WE SERVE

Serving custom home entertainment and automation design and installation professionals, Residential Systems is the go-to source for timely news, insightful reporting and product information in the industry.

62% OWNER/ MANAGER

9%

SALES/ MARKETING

11%

DESIGN/ ENGINEERING

8%

TECHNICIAN/ INSTALLER/SERVICE/ MAINTENANCE/ REPAIR

Source: Sworn Publisher’s Statement, July 2021

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5%

OPERATIONS

5%

CONSULTANT/ ARCHITECT

TWICE : Print & Digital Magazine

TWICE magazine is a leading B2B brand serving the consumer electronics industry. Printed 12 times a year, TWICE meets the information needs of retailers, distributors and manufacturing representatives in the consumer electronics and major appliance industries. Business leaders turn to TWICE for perspective and analysis in the ever changing and fast paced environment of consumer technology.

19.8k QUALIFIED CIRCULATION Source: Publisher’s Sworn Statement, July, 2021

WHO WE SERVE

TWICE is the leading brand to serve consumer tech retail decision makers and leaders with comprehensive coverage of the industry through market research, news analysis, event coverage, product information and product reviews.

TWICE 2022 Media Kit

48% OWNER/ PRESIDENT

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9%

VICE PRESIDENT

22% MANAGER/ GM

14%

SALES MANAGER/ SALES

7% BUYER

Lead Gen Supplements

Lead Gen Supplements Align with key topics affecting the industry through your sponsorship of our lead gen supplements.

These guides, produced by the editors of our AV brands, invite sponsors to share their marketing messaging while generating leads from interested readers.

AV Technology

Radio World

Sponsorship includes: Either full- or spread ad in the guide of choice, list of readers who downloaded the digital edition and guaranteed editorial coverage.

Systems Contractor News

Click on the links to the right for sample Lead-Gen supplements/eBooks Residential Systems

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Sound & Video Contractor

eNewsletter/ Dedicated Send

eNewsletters, Powered by Smartbrief

Our daily eNewsletters now curate exclusive website content, powered by Smartbrief. Highly targeted and relevant curated content from thousands of sources, backed by the technology and editorial expertise Smartbrief can deliver. eNewsletter Ad units include:

BILLBOARD (970x250)

CONTENT IMAGE

● 970x250 Top Marquee Ad ● 300x250 Banner Ad ● Sponsored Content ● Embedded Video Ad corp.smartbrief.com/subscribe

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RECT-TEXT IMAGE

AV Technology : eNewsletters

SmartBrief

24k

Highlighting each day’s top stories, AV Technology’s Newsletter provides tech managers with a daily selection of features, industry news and analysis.

SUBSCRIBED AVTechnology SmartBrief

Delivered as a Smartbrief Newsletter, readers receive the best of both worlds: Highly targeted and relevant curated content from thousands of sources, backed by the technology and editorial expertise Smartbrief can deliver.

21%

Click here view latest brief.

20k

OPEN RATE

THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN FOR DEDICATED SENDS Source: Internal, 6-month avg newsletter subscriber data, February 2022

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AV Technology : eNewsletters

SmartBrief EduWire, a part of AVNetwork.com, reaches higher ed technology decision makers with the most critical news and trends in the higher-ed tech arena.

The EduWire Update, sent 3x weekly to newsletter subscribers, curates critical content for MOOC, education technology, flipped classrooms, learning management systems, web 2.0, pedagogy, lecture capture, distance learning, classroom audio and video, education apps, streaming, control systems, IT and security.

Click here view latest brief.

26k SUBSCRIBED EduWire SmartBrief

21k THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN DEDICATED SENDS

16% OPEN RATE

Source: Internal, Newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

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Sound & Video Cobtractor / AV Over IP : eNewsletters

SmartBrief This popular newsletter marks it's 8th successful year, providing curated news that's relevant and entertaining for AV professionals with "Why This Matters" insight from Content Director Cynthia Wisehart.

Click here view latest brief.

20.7k SUBSCRIBED Sound & Video Contractor SmartBrief

15% OPEN RATE

SmartBrief News, applications, standards, technical information and training tips in the fast-moving and competitive trend towards AV Over IP for professional AV.

20.6k THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN FOR DEDICATED SENDS Source: Internal, 6-month avg newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

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Systems Contractor News : eNewsletters

19k SmartBrief Highlighting each day’s top stories, Systems Contractor News’ daily eNewsletters provide our subscribers with the hottest digital content from avnetwork.com.

Delivered as a SmartBrief newsletter, readers receive the best of both worlds: highly targeted and relevant content from thousands of sources, backed by the technology and editorial expertise only SmartBrief can deliver.

Click here view latest brief.

SUBSCRIBED System Contractor News SmartBrief

18% OPEN RATE

17k THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN FOR DEDICATED SENDS Source: Internal, Newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

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MIX : eNewsletters

SmartBrief Created with a combination of technology, editorial expertise and industry knowledge, the daily Mix SmartBrief curates timely and relevant news to keep

37.4k

37.1k

SUBSCRIBED Mix SmartBrief

THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN SUBSCRIBERS

18%

4%

OPEN RATE

CTR

busy professionals on top of the trends and best practices that are shaping pro audio.

Click here view latest brief.

Source: Internal, Newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

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Radio World : eNewsletters

Created with a combination of technology, editorial expertise and industry knowledge, Radio World’s SmartBrief curates timely and relevant news to keep busy professionals on top of the trends and best practices that are shaping the radio industry.

SmartBrief Delivered by email every business day, the Radio World SmartBrief newsletter provides radio managers and engineers with top news headlines, featured columns and popular tech tips content from radioworld.com.

Click here view latest brief.

13k

12.8k

SUBSCRIBED Radio World SmartBrief

THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN SUBSCRIBERS Radio World SmartBrief

7k

6.8k

SUBSCRIBED RW Engineering Extra SmartBrief

THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN SUBSCRIBERS RW Engineering Extra SmartBrief

20%

6.5%

OPEN RATE

CTO RATIO

SmartBrief Twice monthly, RW Engineering Extra SmartBrief e-newsletter features “just tech,” focused on the interests of engineers and other technical managers.

Click here view latest brief.

Source: Internal, Newsletter subscriber data, October 2021

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TV Tech : eNewsletters

SmartBrief TV Tech’s daily newsletter curates exclusive content found only on tvtech.com.

TV Tech offers two Smartbrief email newsletters: a daily (M-F) TV Tech Smartbrief and a weekly (Friday) Broadcast Engineering Extra. Our Smartbrief newsletters provide readers with the best of both worlds: Highly targeted and relevant curated content from thousands of sources, backed by the technology and editorial expertise Smartbrief can deliver.

Capture our community of television, broadcast, and streaming professionals with a customized Dedicated Send.

Dedicated Sends allow you to share specific news about your products in a custom newsletter targeted to our opted-in audience.

Click here view latest brief.

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35.4k SUBSCRIBED tvtech SmartBrief

13.7% OPEN RATE

Published daily M-F Source: Internal, Newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

Residential Systems : eNewsletters

12k SmartBrief Deployed three times each week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Residential Systems’ eNewsletter provides our subscribers with the latest news, industry analysis, product updates and business guidance — right to their inbox.

SUBSCRIBED Residential Systems SmartBrief

17% OPEN RATE

Click here view latest brief.

10.6k THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN SUBSCRIBERS

Source: Internal, 6-month avg newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

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TWICE : eNewsletters

20k SmartBrief Highlighting each day’s top stories, TWICE’s eNewsletter provides leaders in the consumer electronics industry with a daily selection of features, industry news and analysis from twice.com.

Click here view latest brief.

SUBSCRIBED TWICE SmartBrief

17% OPEN RATE

19.7k THIRD PARTY OPTED-IN DEDICATED SENDS Source: Internal, 6-month avg newsletter subscriber data, November 2021

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SmartSocial

SmartSocial

GAIN EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to SmartBrief’s closed list of qualified business and HR executives. Our data and technology are used to match readers’ email addresses with their social media account.

SmartSocial EXTEND YOUR CAMPAIGN AND REACH SMARTBRIEF’S HIGHLY-ENGAGED AUDIENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

REACH YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE throughout the day with your content as they browse their preferred social media platform(s).

ACHIEVE TREMENDOUS ENGAGEMENT by using a combination of sponsored and promoted social posts across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to influence the highest-quality viewer.

AUTOMATICALLY OPTIMIZE YOUR MESSAGE to the highest-performing creative and social media placements, providing you with the best possible engagement.

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SmartSocial: Archive Your Goals

CAPTURE LEADS

PROMOTE AN EVENT

SHARE A REPORT

GENERATE VIDEO VIEWS

SmartSocial ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

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SmartSocial: Top Performing Example - Sony

SmartSocial

Client

An audience extension reached audiences on Facebook to drive web visits

Sony

Promotional Type: Product Promotion Product Mix: Dedicated Send + SmartSocial Social Audience Target: TV Tech

86K+ IMPRESSIONS

1.08%

Timing: 3 weeks

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CTR

SmartSocial: Top Performing Example - SnapAV

SmartSocial

Client

An audience extension reached audiences on Facebook to drive web visits

SnapAV

Promotional Type: Tech Talk Video Q&A

60K

Product Mix: Print + Newsletter Ads + Exclusive Sends + SmartSocial Social Audience Target: AV Network - AVT, SVC, SCN

IMPRESSIONS

.49% CTR

Timing: 3 weeks

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Lead Gen Custom Content Solutions Videos: Executive Q&As New Product Marketing Playbook

SmartStudio

A Full Suite of Content Solutions

WHITE PAPERS

WEBINARS

BLOG POSTS

Craft a custom story that delivers key insights, expert analysis and real-world applications to readers.

Deliver a polished experience for your webinar event while engaging and capturing qualified leads.

Collaborate with editors on a custom topic or showcase your company’s leadership with a Q&A series.

INFOGRAPHICS

SURVEYS

VIDEOS

Bring complex data points to life through a compelling visual that is easily digestible and engaging to readers.

Develop original research and market intelligence about issues affecting your industry.

Captivate audiences with a combination of motion graphics or an interactive video interview that will compel them to action.

Click here for more information

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Videos: Executive Q&As

Executive Q&As

Investment

Our editorial expert and your company representative distill what broadcast or AV professionals, our audiences need to know about an important technology topic in each 10- to 15-minute video. ● Videos available on-demand on band websites. ● Opportunity to promote the video on newsletters and SmallSocial

Option 1: Q&A Video Option 2: Promotional plan Q&A Video + 50k newsletter impressions plus video posted on AV Network for 6 months with AVN editor-written intro to optimize SEO

Sample video: AV Tech Talk: Interview with with Cynthia Menna from ADI and Jeffrey Wolf of Herman Pro AV

Option 3: SmartSocial package Promotional plan + 50k SmartSocial impressions.

Option 4: Enhanced Package Q&A Video (Tech Talk) Promotional plan - 100k newsletter impressions Social Media plan - 100k SmartSocial impressions.

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New Product Marketing Playbook

PACKAGE

DISCOVERY

CONSIDERATION

CONVERSION

DELIVERABLES

CLIENT COST

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1-Day Homepage Takeover 1x Full-Page Ad 3x eNewsletter ad inserts - 1 week 1x Dedicated Email in enewsletter of choice Editorial coverage: – New product announcement on website and enewsletter – 3x social posts over 1 week - Facebook & Twitter

$10,950

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1-Day Homepage Takeover 1x Full-Page Ad 1x Custom Video - Product Demo 3x eNewsletter ad inserts - Per week, 2 weeks 1x Dedicated Email in enewsletter of choice Editorial coverage: – New product announcement on website and enewsletter – Product spotlight in Magazine – 4x social posts over 1 week - Facebook & Twitter

$15,995

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1-Day Homepage Takeover ROS Advertising on website of choice - 50k impressions 1x Full-Page Ad in Ad 1x Custom Video - Product Demo 3x eNewsletter ad inserts - Per week, 1 month 1x Dedicated Email in enewsletter of choice 10 Things You Need to Know Supported article with lead gen widget, powered by Falcon Editorial coverage: – New product announcement on website and enewsletter – Product spotlight in Magazine – 4x social posts over 1 week - Facebook & Twitter

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$22,950

Multi-Sponsored Webinars

Multi-Sponsored Webinars

Multi-sponsored WEBINARS Included in sponsorship: ● Representative from your company on the panel ● We include a call with the moderator to ensure the representative feels comfortable with flow, topic, etc. prior to the webcast ● Sponsor included in all marketing materials ● Sponsor receives all registrants’ contact information post-event ● Investment: $4950/per webcast *Frequency discounts available

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For sample webinar click here.

2022 New Era AV/IT Webcast Series

Sponsorship per webcast: $4,950 (Frequency discounts available) JANUARY

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

MAY

12/15/21 Weds., 01/26/22, 2:00 pm ET

01/19/22 Weds., 02/23/22, 2:00 pm ET

02/16/22 Weds., 03/23/22, 2:00 pm ET

03/16/22 Weds., 04/20/22, 2:00 pm ET

04/13/22 Weds., 05/25/22, 2:00 pm ET

WEBCAST TOPIC

Adapting to a Changing World (Corporate & Higher Ed)

Higher Ed - Designing for the Future Classroom (Higher Ed)

The UC Revolution: A to V, to “Zoom” (Corporate & Higher Ed)

High Quality Live Production on Budget (Corporate & Higher Ed)

Immersive Learning and Training: From Collaboration to Displays to “Zoom” (C&HE)

SNAPSHOT OF TOPICS COVERED

As leases on corporate spaces and allocating higher ed classrooms are being reevaluated, this panel discusses the realities of the need for in-person interaction and ensuring parity of remote participants. The new landscape dictates flexibility and scalability, ease of use and high-levels of engagement. AV/IT standards and protocols are challenged. + Audio, video and IT standards and interoperability + The time is now for AVoIP and the cloud + Enterprise- and campus-wide systems + Expanded role of scheduling software and endpoints + In-room AV, audio, cameras, displays, collaboration, and streaming + Ensuring parity on the far side – high-quality audio, video, lighting, and connectivity

As AV/IT directors plan for summer revamps, we learn what technology solutions will define the next-gen hybrid classroom. This is the year to embrace in-class engagement through immersive and active learning solutions while also ensuring parity with a quality audio and video experience near and far.

Balancing synchronous and asynchronous teaching/learning. + Immersive and active learning and collaboration solutions + Intelligibility is paramount — audio finally becomes the most important element + Auto-tracking video cameras + Streaming and recording + Collaboration & presentation systems + Displays bring remote students into the classroom

Today, a truly unified communications infrastructure including endpoints, software, and agnostic platforms is essential.

The new role of room scheduling, people counting and device usage, to revamped ideas of unified communications and standardization, and digital signage. What AV/IT solutions are available, and which ones can be migrated to work in the cloud. + The new endpoints – all-in-ones, phones and more + Managing audio and video in the cloud + Ensuring intelligible audio near and far + Auto-tracking video cameras + Conferencing platforms + Collaboration & presentation systems that shine in the cloud + AV over IP – the time has come

From pop-up studio classrooms and training rooms, to broadcasting town halls, to corporate and sporting events, high-quality productions have become a necessity. This panel discusses products, solutions and best practices for ensuring quality recording and streaming without hiring a professional crew. Portable video walls and projection mapping create engaging and memorable indoor and outdoor experiences. + Video cameras, PTZs, microphones and headsets + All-in-one video production + IP workflows and streaming services + Cellular bonding + Pop-up production studios – audio, video, lighting, and connectivity + Projectors and portable video walls to engage audiences

Sponsorship Deadline: Live Webcast:

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Are the open plan and the huddle room a thing of the past? We call BS on some of the knee-jerk reactions being discussed and take 360-degree look at the new-era workplace. We first discuss the human factor and how staff wants to engage in the office and remote. From furniture to technology solutions, our panel discusses what did and did not work, and how to plan for a productive environment that includes a hybrid workforce. + People + Place + Process + Tools - meeting space AV, audio, cameras, displays, collaboration + Hybrid unified communication

2022 New Era AV/IT Webcast Series

Sponsorship per webcast: $4,950 (Frequency discounts available)

Sponsorship Deadline: Live Webcast:

WEBCAST TOPIC

SNAPSHOT OF TOPICS COVERED

JULY

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

06/15/22 Weds., 07/27/22, 2:00 pm ET

07/13/22 Weds., 08/24/22, 2:00 pm ET

08/17/22 Weds., 09/21/22, 2:00 pm ET

09/07/22 Weds., 10/19/22, 2:00 pm ET

10/12/22 Weds., 11/09/22, 2:00 pm ET

11/02/22 Weds., 12/07/22, 2:00 pm ET

Ensuring Intelligible Audio for Conferencing (Corporate & Higher Ed)

AVoIP: The Tipping Point (Corporate & Higher Ed)

Enhanced Role of Displays (Corporate & Higher Ed)

Streaming Media Ecosystem (Corporate & Higher Ed)

New Era Collaboration: BYOM (Corporate & Higher Ed)

2023 and Beyond: Defining the Higher Ed Classroom Environment (Corporate & Higher Ed)

Being able to hear presenters and participants during remote video conferencing meetings and class instruction is an age-old problem. You can no longer hope that the audio is good enough. This panel of audio experts discusses what every IT director and AV director need to know to work together to ensure the near and far ends are equally intelligible. + Understanding voice intelligibility + Setup and managing networked speaker systems + Networked microphone systems that are easy to set up and manage + Audio systems that utilize and evolve through Artificial Intelligence + Voice-lift and voice assistance systems + Sound masking and treatments

Whether AVoIP or AVoIT, “on the network” is gaining momentum. Every company has a full suite of networked AV/IT solutions, but for some AV/IT managers there is still a disconnect. This panel address barriers to entry such as existing infrastructure, major AV equipment that hasn’t reached the end of its lifecycle, and how to overcome interdepartmental resistance and help plan for the future.

This panel is a unifier for AV and IT managers. + AVoIP — the big picture + AVoIP — Hybrid considerations + AVoIP enables the use of new technologies + AVoIP enables centralized management + Security + New AVoIP products and solutions from InfoComm

Displays are playing varying roles from people-counting kiosks, to imparting critical information, to providing touchless wayfinding, and creating a calming environment. And large-scale video walls and projectors create engagement and a new sense of community in outdoor spaces. On the network, more displays are able to provide data and share content. This panel explores the enhanced role of displays inside and out. + A new welcome: digital signage, kiosks, and mobile + AVoIP and SoC play a major role in the hybrid environment + Touch-less and Interactive displays + Utilizing near-field communications (NFC) + A new role for outdoor displays + Artificial Intelligence and displays

Whether in the corporate or higher education space there is an increasing need to stream high quality events such as town halls, all-hands meeting, training sessions, graduation, performances, sports, and more. This panel explores the full streaming ecosystem from cameras to codecs and media servers, live streaming and recording to workflows and platforms, for teams needing to up their game. + Video cameras, PTZs, microphones and headsets + All-in-one video production units + IP workflows and streaming services + Pop-up production studios – audio, video, lighting, and connectivity + Projectors and portable video walls to engage audiences

The days of sitting in front of a laptop on a “Brady Bunch” call are no longer good enough.

The AV industry is known for its robust unified communications, presentation and collaboration systems, and supporting technologies. This panel explores the elements and culture of creating productive environments near and far. + Why Teams and Zoom certified devices are important + Networked UC and collaboration systems + Wireless collaboration + Interactive displays + All-in-one presentation systems + Immersive audio and video + Auto-tracking and framing PTZ + Speakers and microphones + AVoIP

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From the everywhere and anywhere workforce, to the HyFlex classroom, this panel works to define hybrid spaces of 2023 and beyond. From furniture to technology solutions, discuss how to plan for a productive environment that includes hybrid. We leave no stone unturned. We discuss the culture of hybrid and what elements are in place to make brick and mortar attractive. + Room and open space speakers and microphones + Microphone systems for presenters + Presentation and collaboration systems + Video cameras + Streaming and recording town halls, lectures, all-hands meetings, and training + Bringing remote participants in through displays + Ensuring voice intelligibility and visual inclusion for remote participants

2022 Sound & Video Contractor / System Contractor News Webcast Series

Sponsorship per webcast: $4,950 (Frequency discounts available)

Sponsorship Deadline: Live Webcast:

WEBCAST TOPIC

SNAPSHOT OF TOPICS COVERED

JANUARY/FEBRUARY

MARCH/APRIL

MAY/JUNE

JULY/AUGUST

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

1/26/22 Weds., 02/23/22, 2:00 pm ET

02/23/22 Weds., 03/23/22, 2:00 pm ET

05/25/22 Weds., 06/22/22, 2:00 pm ET

07/27/22 Weds., 08/24/22, 2:00 pm ET

09/21/22 Weds., 10/26/22, 2:00 pm ET

10/26/22 Weds., 11/30/22, 2:00 pm ET

AV-over-IP Security (Corporate, Higher Ed, Command/Control, Public Spaces)

eSports: Get in the Game (Higher Ed, Arenas)

Dante Certification Level 1 (Worship, Corporate, Higher Ed, Public Spaces, Entertainment/Events)

Videoconference with Confidence (Corporate, Higher Ed. Medical, Public Spaces, Command/Control)

IPMX Forum (Worship, Corporate, Higher Ed, Signage, Public Spaces)

Training Sampler (Worship, Corporate, Higher Ed, Arenas, Entertainment/Events, Signage, Public Spaces, Command/Control)

How secure is your AV? Learn about security basics for your audio and video streams and how to coordinate with clients and IT collaborators to make sure you are in compliance with needs and preferred security standards.

Play (virtual) Ball! Higher education is embracing eSports. Explore the positives and pitfalls to establishing an eSports program on campus, and learn about the technology investment required to be competitive.

It’s the first name in digital audio networking, and a certification designates proficiency in the popular standard.

Attendees will receive their Level 1 certification after passing an online test.

Videoconferencing has become a cornerstone of the hybrid workforce.

How is the quality of your sound & picture? How seamless is your wireless presentation? Compare the tools that can help you deliver high-end videoconferencing results for your clients.

The IP Media Experience (IPMX) open standard is designed to deliver 4K/60/4:4:4 video in 1 Gbps. If approved, it could be the next important tool for AV-over-IP. How will IPMX help your clients?

Get up to speed before you’re behind the curve.

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Customize a webcast to introduce integrators and consultants to your training resources and key product features, and help them be more proficient in specifying your products into their designs and installations.

2022 TV Tech Webcast Series

Sponsorship per webcast: $4,950 (Frequency discounts available)

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Content Management Strategies

NAB Show in Review

TV Production in the Cloud

NextGen TV

Audio Over IP

The cloud’s impact on production workflows has been profound. In this webcast, we’ll take a deep dive into cloud services and how such services can optimize production techniques.

We’ll take a look at the current consumer market for NextGen TV, helpful resources for broadcasters and look at how TV stations can monetize new and innovative services made possible by ATSC 3.0.

This webcast will examine how the latest advances in compression and audio over IP are helping media enterprises bring high-quality and immersive audio to the home viewer.

Broadcasters are looking for more effective ways to increase viewer choices through new services and expanding to new markets. We’ll look at how the industry is optimizing its content management strategies.

What were the standouts at this year’s NAB Show? This webcast will take a deep dive into the technologies, panels and new products launched at our industry’s largest annual gathering.

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Virtualized Playout

Advanced Advertising

Advances in Content Creation

Advances in IP-Based Production

The cloud allows media enterprises to rapidly spin up new channels and manage distribution from anywhere in the world. We’ll look at how virtualized playout is currently being used and its future potential.

New technologies in measurement and interactivity, as well as the rollout of ATSC 3.0, are helping stations tailor spots to a granular level and this webcast will spotlight the latest tools and products.

Recently remote production has taken on added importance in how media enterprises plan and execute their live production strategies. We’ll examine how it’s being deployed and the tools used.

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This webcast will highlight the latest advances in cameras, lenses and production tools to help media companies capture, deliver and archive high-resolution content.

This webcast will explore how broadcasters are using advances in IP to upgrade their plants to increase flexibility leverage long-term cost savings.

2022 Residential Systems Webcast Series

Sponsorship per webcast: $4,950 (Frequency discounts available)

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Getting Involved in Resimercial Projects

Navigating the 8K Ecosystem

Profiting from the Home Office Explosion

Outdoor AV Design Tips

Navigating the Smart Home: Smart Lighting

Surveys have suggested that integrators that have not yet included light commercial jobs into their mix are looking to do so, but how can they make the jump? This panel will feature integrators who have successfully added resimercial projects to their businesses, and the manufacturers they rely on to work across the residential and commercial spaces. Topics include: + How to find resimerical work + Training to take on light commercial projects + Resimercial manufacturers and support

8K video is coming… eventually. While easily accessible content may be some time away, manufacturers are already gearing up so that the products you install today will be ready for the next evolution in video resolution. This panel will feature manufacturers who are including 8K features in their current product pipeline. Topics include: + Preparing customers for 8K video + What 8K means for home theater and gaming + Beyond TVs — AV receivers and bables for 8K + 8K timelines and predictions

The pandemic pushed workers into their homes, and, as we emerge from the crisis with hybrid working structures across the country, these home offices aren’t going away. In fact, they will become a vital part of the smart home. This panel will take a look at: + The opportunities these work from home spaces offer residential integrators + Product solutions that can make your installs stand out + How to sell WFH solutions to clients + Techniques on enhancing your home office projects

Outdoor AV has come a long way in just the last two years!

Homeowners looking to expand living space have pushed outdoors, and are demanding a level of quality that matches the inside of the house. This panel will discuss: + Best practices for installing outdoor AV + Direct-view TV vs. projection + Working with landscape designers + Selling smart lighting and security for the outdoor area + The benefits of outdoor screens + Building outdoor Wi-Fi networks

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Smart lighting and lighting control can add convenience and value to any home — something designers and builders are catching on to.

This panel will investigate: + Reaching builders about the benefits of smart lighting + Demonstrating scenes and human-centric lighting concepts + Ditch the switch — lighting control provides elegant solutions to wall acne + Lighting design tips for integrators

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Navigating the Smart Home: Smart Shades

Navigating the Smart Home: Smart Security

Introducing Health & Wellness to Your Business

Identifying Manufacturer Training Opportunities

Selling Luxury

Smart shades have been a boon to custom installers, but they come with a big learning curve and present a challenge in the variety of styles they offer. In this webinar, a panel of experts will examine: + How to get start selling shades + Working with fabrics and styles + Motorization options + Integrating shades into automation scenes

Home security used to be an area that many custom installers wanted no part of, but, thanks to the smart home and some innovative technology partners, security is back on the table, and lets residential integrators be a full one-stop shop for their clients with products that work well together. This panel will discuss: + Adding smart security to your offerings + Playing well with others — linking to the home automation system + How to handle monitoring and other opportunities for recurring revenue + Best practices for placement and settings

All industry eyes are on the health & wellness market as new technologies enter the field and customers become increasingly aware of what this trend could mean for their homes. In this webinar, an expert panel will discuss: + Selling health & wellness without overselling it + What health & wellness products and services should you support, and which should you avoid + Opportunities in aging-in-place situations + Maintaining health & wellness systems

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Manufacturer training is a key way to keep installers up-to-date on the latest product updates and best practices, but as a busy shop that carries a multitude of brands, how do you choose which are the best programs for your team? Our panel of manufacturers and integrators will discuss: + How minimize business disruption during training + When to use virtual training and when to attend in-person sessions + Manufacturer/distributor training connection + Training at tradeshows

All signs point to continued growth in the luxury market, but what does that mean for CI dealers? In this webinar, experience integrators and manufacturers will cover: + What it means to be a luxury dealer + How to make the transition from mid- to high-end services + Working with manufacturers and distributors to create while-glove service + Managing — and exceeding — luxury customer expectations

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AV Tech Group Events

Virtual and In-Person Events are bringing AV professionals and manufacturers together for learning about pro AV technologies from the experts.

August 2022 City, ST (TBD) For more information visit avitsummit.com

Fall 2022 Virtual For more information visit av3event.com

December 2022 Virtual For more information visit eduesportsexpo.com

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April 5, 2022 Virtual For more information visit avnetworknation.com

May 2022 NEW! September 2022 Harbor Studios Sony Pictures Studios New York, NY Culver City, CA For more information visit mixsoundforfilm.com/nyc

Tradeshow Amplification

We are the trusted leader in major industry trade show coverage, and are the official publisher of Show Dailies for the industry’s biggest events, including CES, NAB Show, InfoComm, and CEDIA. In each case, we work with the show’s producers to ensure attendees are well-informed both before and during the show, and we will work with your marketing team to make sure you get the most from your tradeshow investment.

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Best of Show Awards Programs

The Best of Show awards honor outstanding new products exhibited at the leading industry tradeshows, including Infocomm, CEDIA, NAB Show and CES. The awards are the perfect platform for winners and nominees alike to raise awareness for their new offerings launching/being showcased at each show.

The Future AV Tech Group Award programs honor innovation in product design, company service, installation and more. Spaced strategically throughout the year, these respected programs bring well-deserved attention to your products and services right when they need it most.

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