Daryl Friedman Announces Retirement Plans

CEDIA has announced that Daryl Friedman, global president and CEO of CEDIA, has informed the Board of his plans to retire in 2027, committing to staying through his successor's onboarding next year, to ensure no interruption to the programs and services currently underway.
"It has been the honor of my professional life to lead this association through a period of significant transformation," said Friedman. "With a strong Board led by integrator Amanda Wildman and a team of committed professionals that has earned the Great Place to Work certification for the past two years, I can pass the baton with confidence. My focus for next year will be to ensure a smooth hand-off and set up the next CEO for success."

Kaleidescape has announced that veteran media executive Michael Lambert has joined its board of directors. With over 40 years of running public and private companies, Michael has spent his career acquiring, managing, and growing US and international media and technology businesses.

German luxury consumer electronics A/V brand Loewe Technology has announced new retail partnerships with two premier home technology retailers and custom integrators serving the Mid-Atlantic region. Together, World Wide Stereo in Pennsylvania and Gramophone in Maryland operate seven showrooms across Pennsylvania and Maryland, and will be the exclusive regional dealers for Loewe Technology.

TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The thirteenth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

Tannoy turns 100 this year, and while the legendary brand has been a little quiet on the new product front in recent years, it's starting to make some noise as it gears up to mark this significant milestone.

Xreal has always occupied a somewhat different niche in the smartglasses market. Rather than normal-looking glasses with some smart features, the company offers a more immersive AR experience that's particularly well-suited for entertainment.

North American Pro AV distributor Almo Pro AV and Hall Research, global provider of Pro AV signal management and distribution solutions, have announced an expanded distribution partnership. Through this agreement, Hall Research's newly aligned portfolio of five AV-focused brands, including Hall Technologies, Atlona, Captivate, Javelin, and Gain Audio, is now fully available through Almo Pro AV.
“Atlona has been a trusted brand for our customers for many years, and that doesn’t change,” said Rob Ziv, Senior Vice President of Business Development & Strategy at Almo Pro AV.