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April 30, 2025
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Projectors and Screens – A Powerful Pair
By Karen Mitchell Direct-view LEDs may grab the headlines, but the projector/screen pairing is still the dominant way to get big-screen experiences at home.
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For the Love of Movie Theaters
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By Anthony Savona In his acceptance speech for Best Director at this year’s Academy Awards, Anora director Sean Baker made a plea to everyone listening to save the movie-going experience. I agree with him wholeheartedly, both as a film lover and as someone who works in an industry where better versions of movie theaters are regularly created in private homes.
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Allows Mimo to sell the full line of small displays, tablets, and AV solutions with fewer delays and unpredictability.
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System features a multichannel surround sound array with flagship SVS speakers and subwoofers to highlight emerging filmmakers' work.
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Sommer cable was used exclusively throughout the entire cinema for analog and digital audio interconnects, as well as speaker cables.
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Sync Systems teams with Coastal Source to elevate the outdoor audio at a luxury home in Sonoma, California.
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Industry Events
New Location for 16th Annual CI Expo
Redwood Marketing has announced that the 16th annual CI Expo will be held in a new location at the Doubletree Hotel at the Club in Pleasanton, California, on May 29, 2025. This move marks a significant change for the trade show, offering attendees expanded exhibition spaces and a newer, more modern venue to experience the latest innovations in the CI Industry.
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Navigating Shifting Social Media Sentiments
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By Katye McGregor Bennett Social media has long been a go-to for residential technology brands and integration firms looking to connect with trade partners, industry peers, and customers. But, as consumer sentiment shows signs of shifting, brands and businesses should take time to consider where and how they engage online. The good news? There are more options than ever, each catering to different audiences and content styles. The bad news? Each requires time, resources, and the right talent to execute it efficiently. Here’s a quick rundown of social media platforms to consider in 2025 and some ideas on how you might maximize them.
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