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July 14, 2008
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CEDIA said Monday that the deadline for savings on registration for this fall’s CEDIA Expo is July 16 at 5 p.m. In addition, those registering prior to that date will receive free registration to the accompanying trade show.
 
July 14, 2008
CustomRetailer’s Maureen Jenson talks to SoundSense’s Bruce Sheinman about installing a home theater that doesn’t disturb the neighbors. See the full video here.
 
July 14, 2008
Klipsch announces last week that it will be expanding its high-end flagship Palladium speaker series, adding six new products to the existing P-39F floorstanding speaker.
 
July 14, 2008
Worldwide revenue for the consumer electronics industry will reach $700 billion for the first time in 2009, based on annual growth of $42 billion (10 percent.)
 
July 14, 2008
CEDIA has opened the application process for those interested in serving as Registered Outreach Instructor (ROIs). A “Train the Trainer” event will be held August 7 and 8 at the group’s headquarters in Indianapolis, where those interested can learn how to be ROIs.
 
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Volutone Names Steve Honig Marketing Director
Volutone Distributing named Steve Honig its marketing director. Honig’s responsibilities will include creating and implementing a new Customer Care Center, building a new e-commerce web site, monthly catalogs, vendor relations, and marketing products, services and training for all seven of the distributor’s locations.
 
 
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June 17, 2008
The sights, sounds and people that made the inaugural edition of this new consumer electronics showcase a hit.
 
 
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April 07, 2008
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Premier Mounts Unveils Web-Based “Possibilities Planner”
Mount manufacturer Premier Mounts debuted a new web-based tool designed to showcase consumers’ mounting choices. The tool allows both consumers and installation professionals to see 3D and articulating views of mounting placement possibilities.
 
 
DBL Releases Summer/Fall Catalog
DBL Distributing released its Summer/Fall 2007 catalog, which it calls its largest to date, at more than 1,100 pages. Included are more than 17,000 product (3,000 of them new), nearly 2,000 permanent price reductions, and 31 new manufacturers.
 

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