Volume 16, Issue 4 — February 21, 2023

rAVe ED [Education] — Volume 16, Issue 4

February 21, 2023 | Volume: 16 | Issue: 4

In our newsletter today, we’re thinking about the future. The first column is from Gary Kayye, his annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball. Each year, Gary predicts what the industry will look like, what companies will be significant and what products will continue to propel our industry forward. You’ll want to give it a read.

Scott Tiner also looks at the future of our industry, but in a different way. Rather than predicting what 2023 will bring to ProAV, he looks at things that may be big talking points for business. (The economy, WFH, security, etc.)

So while looking to the future might be scary, I always say it’s best to be at least a little bit prepared for what it will hold. Thanks to Scott and Gary, that’s an ability we can have.

Finally, don’t forget to register for LAVNCH WEEK 7 — we’re looking at all the recent issues in our industry and you’ll appreciate the panels we’ve put together. P.S. Each day (March 6-9) is worth 2.5 CTS RUs!

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

+ Kayye’s Krystal Ball: 2023 Edition [Gary Kayye]

Welcome to my 23rd annual Kayye’s Krystal Ball! I wonder if this will be my last … are you bored yet? To think I have been opining this column for 23 years is stunning to me. I am humbled by your loyal readership, and I continue to be amazed by how many of you read it (as well as how many of you tell me you use it to guide decisions on up-and-coming new companies and tech). Thank you for the support, #AVtweeps. #LOVE .

+ It’s a New Year [Scott Tiner]

Over the past several weeks, people much smarter and more creative than I have made predictions on what 2023 will bring to the AV world. These are always fun to read and keep score of throughout the year. Rather than make predictions, I tend to think about what the important issues will be throughout the year. What will be the talking points among our businesses and on social media?