Special report
Innovative AV expected to unlock post-pandemic revival
The retail and hospitality sectors have taken a huge hit during Covid-19, and it’s going to be a while before their fortunes are restored....
Covid 19
Audio
Global headphone market buoyant says Futuresource
Market grew in both volumes and retail value in 2020, to reach 480m units and generate $44billion, says Futuresource Consulting, with the pandemic playing...
ISE
Tricky decisions in difficult times
The global pandemic has impacted all sectors of the AV industry, perhaps no more so than exhibitions and live events. So it was perhaps...
AVIXA
Pro AV growth strengthens as vaccines proliferate
AVIXA’s Pro AV Business Index reports that AV sales growth increased in February
Ed Tech
EdTech boom boosted further by government initiatives globally
Covid-19 was initial catalyst to boom in technology use, says Futuresource
Installation magazine
How corporate AV is driving a Covid-influenced revolution in the workplace
The latest edition of Installation is a corporate AV special, packed with features, insight, case studies, news, views, interviews and technology. It's available now...
Collaboration
Accelerated collaborative transitions
Convergence in AV-IT systems and the move into the virtualised world are two long-term sector trends that are set to accelerate as result of...
Displays & Signage
Growth opportunities ahead for pro displays, says Futuresource
The signs are good, despite demand plummeting for some technologies
Thought Leadership
Gen Z and the role of the office
Jason Cort, director of product planning and marketing at Sharp Europe looks at how workplaces will look after Covid, and the influence of younger...
Unified Comms
Mediascape sees turnover return to pre-Covid levels
Demand for hybrid workplaces boosts Glasgow firm's bottom line
ISE
PPDS to put safety first for ISE attendance; staff to decide
Company's "final decision" will be be dictated by "teams and partners", not financials
ISE
Mike Blackman confirms that ISE 2021 will go ahead as an in-person event in Barcelona
Integrated Systems Events managing director concedes that attendances will be down on previous years, whilst reiterating the organisation's intention to explore opportunities to take...
Audio
Looking Ahead to a brighter future
Amnon Harman, CEO d&b audiotechnik is encouraged by recent research that sees the live music sector bounce back to pre-Covid levels by 2022.
Thought Leadership
A post-pandemic workplace utopia for AV Communications?
Russell Harpham, business development for Bose Work at Bose Corporation, looks at how Covid-19 is set to impact on work-life balances and traditional workspaces
ISE
RISE Spotlight gets smart with buildings for its latest free-to-attend event
Next Integrated Systems Events' digital forum – Smart Buildings: The Way Forward – explores the future of smart buildings
Displays & Signage
Black Box temperature-screening kiosks aid safer return to work
BDS-8 all-in-one solution boasts fast, contactless temperature measurement
ISE
Catalan politicians voice support for in-person ISE 2021
Prominent leaders say Barcelona is ready and waiting to host this year's event
Displays & Signage
Exclusive: How Covid has affected the digital signage market
Ben Phelps, Absen Europe’s retail industry director, on Covid-19 and the DS sector
Installation magazine
Letter from the editor: Thoughts on 2020 and optimism for 2021
Installation chief gazes ahead to the new year with optimism, takes the positives for what has been a horrible few months for everyone, and...
Audio
Exclusive: Shure director on post-Covid EduTech
Rob Smith discusses the speed of the pandemic and our response to it
Displays & Signage
Health clinic installs contactless Glory Star temperature tablet
Solution speeds up registration process and helps limit COVID exposure at Willapa Clinic
Audio
Leisure and commercial loudspeaker install markets to be ‘most resilient’ through Covid
Futuresource Consulting this week released commentary from its Professional Loudspeaker Market report that points to continued challenges for the live and touring markets as...
Business
Industry unity will endure through Covid, and beyond
PSNI executive director Chris Miller talks to Installation on how the industry's ability to adapt will help it through Covid, and beyond
Business
We Make Events campaign announces new ‘global day of action’
The campaign is working to generate greater government support for the events industry in light of the devastating effects of COVID-19
Business
We Make Events day of action brings UK biz together in fight for government support
Venues across the country lit up in red to signify the events industry’s urgent need for support
Business
NAMM 2021 cancelled
The Anaheim show has been replaced with a virtual Believe In Music week
Business
Red Alert day of action
Today's Red Alert day of action calls on the UK government to support the live events industry
Business
114,000 jobs at risk in events industry, says We Make Events
The We Make Events campaign says up to 60 per cent of job could be lost unless action is taken
Business
AVIXA: Americas pro AV biz to drop to $86bn in 2020, rising to $95bn in 2022
A new report from AVIXA shows that the Americas pro AV market is set to fall by eight per cent this year
Audio
INFOGRAPHIC: How many jobs does the live music and touring industry provide per performance?
PLASA has published a new infographic highlighting just how many jobs the live events sector provides
Business
AVIXA confirms mass redundancies, says it doesn’t know when trade shows will return
A letter to members confirms that a number of job positions have been ‘eliminated’
Uncategorized
Free AV industry recruitment site launches in response to COVID-19 redundancies
AV Agency aims to offer a flexible hiring platform for candidates and employers
Uncategorized
Powersoft donating five per cent of all touring product profits to Crew Nation
Crew Nation is a charitable fund set up to support live music crews around the world
Uncategorized
Sharp UK adds touchless sign-in to Optimised Visitor Management system
The feature is designed to help businesses reduce physical contact with devices and reduce COVID-19 transmission
Audio
Touring industry comes together to launch COVID-19 working guidance
Key figures from across the sector have united to offer a unified response to the pandemic
Uncategorized
GLP announces 12 month warranty extension to support customers during pandemic
The firm has announced an automatic 12-month product warranty extension for any product whose original warranty was due to expire between April 1, 2020...
Audio
Guernsey music venue St James reopens after Channel Island declared Covid-free
The St James concert venue has reopened after lockdown restrictions were completely lifted on the Channel Island
Business
Midwich H1 underlying sales down 22 per cent
The downturn in underlying sales has been caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic
Audio
‘It was great to be back’: Inside the world’s first post-lockdown arena concert with L-Acoustics
An L-Acoustics K1 system was used for L.A.B.’s sold out show at Spark Arena
Events & Production
Over 670 #LightItInRed illuminations across UK highlight events biz plight
The campaign saw over 670 buildings, monuments, landmarks and structures all over the UK illuminated in ‘Emergency Red’ on Monday, July 6
Displays & Signage
Philips PDS announces biggest ever support programme to help businesses get back to work
The company is offering a range of exclusive product deals, finance packages and sales incentives, which have been brought together in a new dedicated...
Events & Production
PLASA 2020 postponed, 2021 dates announced
The next PLASA Show will take place from September 5-7 2021 at Olympia London