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AV Trade Talk explores the stories behind the brands and people in the audio-visual industry.

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CEDIA Expo 2026 Preview: Meet the CE Pro All Star Band

The CE Pro All Star Band feature technology integrator industry members, including dealers, manufacturers, and even members of the KMB Communications team. The band will play at 8 p.m., Wednesday Sept. 2 at the Cervantes’ Masterpiece Ballroom.

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AV Trade Talk Podcast: The Rise of Analog Rooms

Paul Bochner from AHT New York Metro and Joesph Cali from Gryphon Audio LA discuss on AV Trade Talk the revival of stereo including the growing trend of "analog rooms."

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Mastering Connectivity Ep. 8: Cybersecurity Is Now an Integrator’s Responsibility: What You Need to Know and How to Prepare

In this episode of the Mastering Connectivity Podcast, hosted by Katye McGregor Bennett and presented by Kordz, the conversation makes one thing clear: as homes become more intelligent, automated, and interconnected, integrators must expand their role beyond performance and convenience to include protecting the integrity of the systems they deploy. Joining the discussion are James Chen, Managing…

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CEDIA Awards Season Is Here: Bob Archer and Lisa Montgomery Share What Makes a Strong Entry

In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by Team KMB’s Bob Archer and Lisa Montgomery for a candid, practical conversation about CEDIA Expo, award season, and what brands and integrators should be doing now to prepare stronger entries. Drawing from years of editorial experience, judging, and award-entry development, the conversation covers what really matters, from…

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Krista Haughey on Leadership, Growth, and Knowing When It’s Time to Make a Move

Episode Description In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by Bob Archer and special guest Krista Haughey for a candid conversation about career growth, industry leadership, and Krista’s new role at KEF. From starting out in the residential audio-visual industry in 1992 to becoming one of its most respected voices, Krista shares what she’s learned about building…

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Rob Stott on the New Connected Design

Sometimes the return of a publication says a lot about where an industry is headed. In the latest episode of AV Trade Talk, Katye McGregor Bennett and Bob Archer sit down with Rob Stott to talk about the new Connected Design, the trends shaping the market, and why strong media relationships still matter. It is a candid, smart conversation about market maturity, the continuing convergence of design…

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AI, Automation, and the Integrator’s Bottom Line — with Jason Knott of D-Tools

AI is everywhere right now… but what does it actually do for a busy integration business trying to quote faster, design cleaner, document smarter, and keep projects moving in the field? In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by Jason Knott, Data Evangelist for D-Tools, for a practical conversation about what’s new (and what’s coming next) with the D-Tools…

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Bob Archer and Nyal Mellor discuss the launch of HYPERSUB and how the brand serves the luxury home theater market.

Taking a different approach to an age-old problem, Nyal Mellor, system designer for HYPERSUB and founder of Acoustic Frontiers, a Calif.-based technology integration firm, is applying his experience and science to residential low-frequency audio reproduction. Bob Archer hosts this episode to talk with Nyal about his experience and what drove him to develop the HYPERSUB line. As you'll hear, Nyal…

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Mastering Connectivity: The Future of AV Connectivity: Centered Innovation in an AI-Driven World [Sponsored by Kordz]

AV Trade Talk: Mastering Connectivity Series, Episode 7 – The Future of AV Connectivity: Human-Centered Innovation in an AI-Driven World In this new episode of the Mastering Connectivity podcast series, presented by Kordz in collaboration with AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett is joined by tech industry leaders James Chen (Managing Director, Kordz), Rich Green (AV futurist and…

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Introducing Alexa Centeno and the new VELLA HAUS luxury home staging franchise

In this episode of AV Trade Talk, host Katye McGregor Bennett sits down with Alexa Centeno, co‑owner of Systems Design & Integration (SDI Boston) and founder of the new VELLA HAUS franchise, to explore how premium home staging and home technology come together to sell faster, sell higher, and create lifelong clients. Alexa shares her journey from integrator to stager (without leaving integration…

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