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August 2008 Issue
Cover Story
CEDIA Build the Buzz -
August 01, 2008
CR has compiled a list of participants in this year’s CEDIA Pre-Show Product Showcase. Take a look at some of the latest products that will be all the buzz at EXPO! Be sure to check out http://cedia.customretailer.net...
CR has compiled a list of participants in this year’s CEDIA Pre-Show Product Showcase. Take a look at some of the latest products that will be all the buzz at EXPO! Be sure to check out http://cedia.customretailer.net...
Current Features
Software Savior -
August 01, 2008
Joe and Melissa Tooley, owners of AudioPerfection Inc., purchased D-Tools SI 3, but didn’t immediately get started in the software. In 2006, they decided to upgrade their software and get their business...
Joe and Melissa Tooley, owners of AudioPerfection Inc., purchased D-Tools SI 3, but didn’t immediately get started in the software. In 2006, they decided to upgrade their software and get their business...
Central Vacuum Systems -
August 01, 2008
BROAN-NUTONE LLC Tom Heidel, Marketing Manager, Central Vacuum Systems
BROAN-NUTONE LLC Tom Heidel, Marketing Manager, Central Vacuum Systems
QUICK TAKES: CEDIA Manufacturers’ Excellence Awards Finalists -
August 01, 2008
BEST NEW TECHNOLOGY FINALISTS Crestron Adagio Digital Media System
BEST NEW TECHNOLOGY FINALISTS Crestron Adagio Digital Media System
CEDIA’s NEW COURSES FOR EXPO 2008! -
August 01, 2008
Every year the CEDIA Education Team and Subject Matter Expert review each course to make sure they are current and up to date for the industry. The following are this year’s new courses. For full course...
Every year the CEDIA Education Team and Subject Matter Expert review each course to make sure they are current and up to date for the industry. The following are this year’s new courses. For full course...
Current Columns
Blending Art and Science -
August 01, 2008
“What is design? It’s where you stand with a foot in two worlds—the world of technology and the world of people and human purposes—and you try to bring the two together.” —Mitchell Kapor, software designer...
“What is design? It’s where you stand with a foot in two worlds—the world of technology and the world of people and human purposes—and you try to bring the two together.” —Mitchell Kapor, software designer...
‘No Apologies Necessary’ -
August 01, 2008
Dealers often mention that in order to respond to their customers’ desires for in-wall and on-wall speakers, apologies must be made regarding the performance capability of the current market offerings...
Dealers often mention that in order to respond to their customers’ desires for in-wall and on-wall speakers, apologies must be made regarding the performance capability of the current market offerings...
Time to Customize -
August 01, 2008
I had an interesting group of family and friends at my home for dinner recently. As I listened to their conversations, I realized just how diverse they were. I also realized that within my close circle,...
I had an interesting group of family and friends at my home for dinner recently. As I listened to their conversations, I realized just how diverse they were. I also realized that within my close circle,...
What Are You Going to Do at CEDIA This Year? -
August 01, 2008
Each year at this time, I usually write about how one should prepare for the CEDIA EXPO. Getting your numbers ready for meetings with suppliers, assigning staff members to meet with suppliers, educating...
Each year at this time, I usually write about how one should prepare for the CEDIA EXPO. Getting your numbers ready for meetings with suppliers, assigning staff members to meet with suppliers, educating...
The UCE: A Matter of Leadership -
August 01, 2008
“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” —Walt Disney
“Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends.” —Walt Disney
Making the Most of CEDIA -
August 01, 2008
Times are tough and money is tight, so maybe you’re thinking this would be a good year to skip the CEDIA EXPO. But before you throw in the towel and stay at home this September, maybe now would be a...
Times are tough and money is tight, so maybe you’re thinking this would be a good year to skip the CEDIA EXPO. But before you throw in the towel and stay at home this September, maybe now would be a...
New Years Eve! -
August 01, 2008
For the readers of CustomRetailer, CEDIA EXPO is like New Years Day. For us, it is the kickoff of a new editorial calendar year guaranteed to continue to drive home strategies to Thrive and Survive! You’ll...
For the readers of CustomRetailer, CEDIA EXPO is like New Years Day. For us, it is the kickoff of a new editorial calendar year guaranteed to continue to drive home strategies to Thrive and Survive! You’ll...
You Belong -
August 01, 2008
Life is a fascinating adventure. A few of you have a plan that you have carefully crafted that is leading to a life of accomplishment and fulfillment. You have imagined specific landmarks and achievements...
Life is a fascinating adventure. A few of you have a plan that you have carefully crafted that is leading to a life of accomplishment and fulfillment. You have imagined specific landmarks and achievements...
EXPO Excitement Builds -
August 01, 2008
The importance of CEDIA to the electronic systems integrator is undeniable and to my esteemed colleague, Carol Campbell’s point below, every year EXPO is truly the start of a new year for those of us in...
The importance of CEDIA to the electronic systems integrator is undeniable and to my esteemed colleague, Carol Campbell’s point below, every year EXPO is truly the start of a new year for those of us in...
Current Departments
CR’s Customer Service Award goes to... -
August 01, 2008
Affordable Audio of Massillon, Ohio Working with builders and other trade disciplines can be challenging. But it offers great opportunity to showcase your professionalism and collaboration skills. As is...
Affordable Audio of Massillon, Ohio Working with builders and other trade disciplines can be challenging. But it offers great opportunity to showcase your professionalism and collaboration skills. As is...
Fruits of Your Labor -
August 01, 2008
Besides providing an opportunity for good-will giving, non-profit organizations like the custom electronics industry’s Elf are also an object lesson in small-business management. CustomRetailer: Tell us...
Besides providing an opportunity for good-will giving, non-profit organizations like the custom electronics industry’s Elf are also an object lesson in small-business management. CustomRetailer: Tell us...
Survey Results: Project Management -
August 01, 2008
In the May issue of CustomRetailer, we asked our Insight columnist and industry insider, Rob Ain, to develop an online Zoomerang Survey based on how custom integrators are developing their project management....
In the May issue of CustomRetailer, we asked our Insight columnist and industry insider, Rob Ain, to develop an online Zoomerang Survey based on how custom integrators are developing their project management....