AQAV is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to setting the standard for quality integrators and how they differentiate themselves in the marketplace. We first started talking about the group a little over a year ago, setting a goal to be AQAV certified. In December, our Kramer representative called to tell us that they had become an exclusive sponsor for AQAV and they wanted us to enroll.
The show floor hasn't yet opened at InfoComm 2014 but there is already buzz about one of the vendors.
This June, InfoComm International, the trade association representing the commercial audiovisual and information communication industries, will be celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Studies have shown that collaboration technology can increase workplace efficiency by more than 35 percent. This added productivity can drive both sales revenue and profit. If that is true, why do I often hear prospective clients complaining about how their current presentation, conferencing and collaboration technology is often a distraction?
While there are many in-house organizations throughout the country that have a very good reputation for being fair in contract negotiations with their clients, we often hear questions regarding charges and fees to use outside vendors, or have supervising staff in place to oversee any outside production, load-in, etc. Many times, these stipulations and fees are being disclosed to meeting planners after a contract has been signed.
Each spring, 400+ marketing executives from around the country attend the Monetate Summit in Philadelphia to learn the latest methods and e-marketing technologies for interacting, engaging and reaching customers. Presenters include a lineup of premier industry thought-leaders and the summit is designed for peer interaction and sharing of best practices to elevate marketing to new heights.