Malissa Dillman Archives

AVWeek 396: Inventing AV

Where digital signage belongs in the AV space, the pros and cons of using control modules, and landing the big job.

MHO 20: Stealing Thunder

Is Infocomm having its thunder stolen? Host: Chris Neto, Malissa Dillman, & Mike Shinn

MHO 19: What Could Possibly Go Wrong

Alexa, the voice activated ‘Digital Assistant, is on all of our clients lips, and control companies are eagerly tying into it. Now with an added camera, just what does this mean to the integration industry, and who would trust this thing in their bedroom?

MHO 21: Think Local

On this episode we look in to the effect regional shows have on the lead up to Infocomm 17.

MHO 18: Hide and Seek

Just where has the AV gone to? Has it really disappeared or is it just hiding in plain sight? The marriage of AV and IT is more than transferring responsibility from the media room to the server space.

MHO 17: BLC and Beyond

The hottest gear may get all the attention and centerfold eyes, but growing your business is where the real excitement lies. Michael Shinn attended NSCA’s BLC (Business Leadership Conference).

MHO 16: Don’t Fear the Bot

What does Deion Sanders, the Microsoft Ignite show and Bots have in common? Neto and Shinn have some choice words for an ex -Cowboy, but the bots may change our core business.

MHO 15: Microsoft Ignite

Malissa attended the recent Microsoft Ignite show and suggests that it may very well be the genesis of Infocomm 2025.

AVNation Special – Samsung & Harman

Samsung announced its intent to purchase Harman International, owner of well known Audio Visual/ Control brands such as Martin, Soundcraft, AMX, BSS and more. What does this mean for the Pro Integration industry? Is it a boon or will all restaurants become Taco Bell?

MHO 14: Surface Sidelined

The New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick took exception to a Microsoft Surface Sideline failure. We explore the risks in using streaming technology for critical moments.