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A massive thank you to @PeerlessAV for the invite and a great day at their Showcase held at the Lord's Cricket Ground yesterday (and today if you are local). It was a great insight into a side of the industry I don't always work in. Great to catch up with Gordon Dutch | Chris White | Adam Dover | Jeff Oakes, CTS and many new faces interested in partnering with Inside CI Already looking forward to next year. #networking #showcase

Are you a CI Insider? If you are anything like me, you listen to podcasts all day, whether you are working onsite or on the road. Let the Inside CI Podcast keep you entertained while you are busy with your day. Created by industry professionals for industry professionals, we cover news, reviews and Interviews from inside the custom installation industry. Recent podcast news and interviews have featured brands such as @DenonUK @LitheAudio | Cinema Luxe | Match Distribution | Pulse Cinemas among others. Follow this link and become a CI Insider - linkly.link/2iMTU #podcast

The latest issue of the Inside CI Newsletter is now live. Featuring @LitheAudio - CUK - @DenonUK - @Together4Cinema - Cinema Luxe - Match Distribution, and many more Secure the cup and catch up on the latest news from Inside the Custom Installation Industry. Read it here: linkly.link/2inGM Get your own personal copy delivered directly to your inbox every week by signing up here: linkly.link/2gPF0 #news #technews

@MonitorAudio has announced the appointment of Charlie McClarron as UK Custom Installation (CI) Business Development Manager. With a wealth of industry experience, having held key roles at Steinway Lyngdorf, Artcoustic, Pulse Cinemas and Anthem AV Solutions, McClarron will lead the development of Monitor Audio’s CI business in the UK. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #TechNews #BreakingNews

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The AV Industry Needs This Conversation Right Now At Inside CI we’re continuing to build a platform that goes beyond news and advertising. The aim is to create something genuinely useful for the professional AV, home cinema, and custom installation community — shaped by the people who work in it every day. Recently, Darren Barker from ​Cinema Lux​e and Mike Beatty from ​DirectlyAV​ shared their experiences from Mumbai and the expo scene there. Those kinds of first-hand stories are incredibly valuable because they offer real insight into the people, products, partnerships, and lessons shaping our industry globally. Read their stories here - ​linkly.link/2imfm​ That’s exactly the kind of content we’d love to see more of. Whether it’s: A recent project A business lesson learned An event or trade show recap A product experience A challenge you overcame Or simply your perspective on the industry …we’d love to hear from you. The AV industry is built on shared experience, and often the most useful content comes from honest conversations about what worked, what didn’t, and what others can learn from it. Sometimes it’s easy to feel like you’re the only one dealing with a difficult client, a project challenge, or unexpected issues on-site — but sharing those experiences helps everyone grow stronger together. Inside CI is open to contributors from across the industry, not just in the UK but globally. If you have a story, insight, or experience that could help fellow integrators and AV professionals, we’d love to feature it. If you’d like to contribute, send your ideas, stories, photos, or videos to ​hello@insideci.com​. Also, if you haven’t already, take a look at InsideCI.co.uk — new content is being added daily, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Thanks for your support, and I hope you enjoy this short video update.

Had a great chat with Richard Campbell from @RakoControls at the recent CEDIA EMEA Summit. I'm always impressed with the amazing range of products Rako manufactures, which helps both integrators and clients in so many ways. If you missed Manchester, be sure to sign up for the next ones in May, June and July using this link - linkly.link/2fT1i Also, don't forget to sign up for our weekend Inside CI Newsletter here - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #business #networking

Shanling Debuts Advanced Android SM90 Streamer DAC Introducing the Shanling SM90, a next-generation streamer DAC with an impressive specification. Running on Android 12, the SM90 employs a custom streaming platform powered by a 64-bit ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. USB and internal M.2 storage options are also catered for.. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #technews #BreakingNews

CUK Boosts Sales Team as it Steps up CI Support Premium AV distributor CUK Group has appointed Mara Lucio to its CI sales team, as CI and Marine Sales Manager. Having spent the past 6 years building a successful career with a major CI distributor, Lucio is charged with building productive relationships with leading CI integrators and the UK industry’s trade body, CEDIA. Working with CUK’s CI Channel Manager Phillip Roe, Lucio will be focused primarily on developing CUK’s CI business in the South of England, using its Ascot training and demonstration centre to enhance the understanding and experience of CUK’s premium brand line-up - including JBL Synthesis, Arcam, Focal, Naim, Powersoft and Sim2 - for integrators and their customers. Mara will also be closely involved in CUK’s support for future CEDIA events and initiatives. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #technews #breakingnews

@Together4Cinema has unveiled a new industry initiative to reduce AV waste while supporting charities and community organisations across the UK. The new online platform, GivingBack.tech, aims to repurpose second-hand, discontinued and B-Stock AV equipment by connecting donors with Community Interest Companies (CICs) and registered charities. The initiative seeks to address a long-standing issue in the industry: the large volume of functional AV equipment that is often discarded or sent to landfill. Ian Morrish is set to host a webinar examining how surplus audiovisual equipment can be redirected to support charities and community organisations, while addressing sustainability and social value priorities within the AV sector. To sign up for this webinar and to read the full story, please visit our website - linkly.link/2fT1i #NewsUpdate #charity #givingbackfeelsgood

I don't think there are many people in this industry who don't know @KEFAudio and the legend that is Ron Locke. I have a funny story about how I met Ron and our friendship started. I'll be happy to share it in person next time I see you. This photo was taken at the Manchester @CEDIA_EMEA Summit, where KEF was showing off some amazing new products. Reach out to KEF to learn more. If you missed Manchester, be sure to sign up for the next ones in May, June and July using this link - linkly.link/2hgif Also, don't forget to sign up for our weekend Inside CI Newsletter here - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #business #networking

Armour Home has appointed Charlie Henderson as Managing Director, marking a new era of brand evolution and strategic growth for the Hi-Fi major. In his role as Managing Director, Charlie Henderson assumes full responsibility for day-to-day operations, commercial strategy, and global growth across Armour Home’s extensive portfolio, including the award-winning Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring brands, as well as the company’s UK distribution brands. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #technews #breakingnews

The latest issue of the Inside CI Newsletter is now live. Featuring @LitheAudio - Match Distribution Limited - @DenonUK - Cinema Luxe - @CEDIA Secure the cup and catch up on the latest news from Inside the Custom Installation Industry. Read it here: linkly.link/2iLRE Get your own personal copy delivered directly to your inbox every week by signing up here: linkly.link/2gPF0 #news #technews

Really good to catch up with the man, the myth, and the legend, Justin Fothergill from @HDANYWHERE and Joe Wilks from @OneAV_UK at the recent @CEDIA_EMEA Tech Summit. Lots of amazing products on show from them, and it was always great to see what new products the team in Malvern has been creating and on show. If you missed the Manchester @CEDIA Summit, be sure to sign up for the next ones in May, June and July using this link - linkly.link/2hgif Also, don't forget to sign up for our weekend Inside CI Newsletter here - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #business #networking

@CEDIA has appointed designer Andrea Harvey as Director of Design & Build Outreach. Harvey will head a new department within CEDIA, tasked with forging partnerships with interior designers, architects, and builders. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #technews #BreakingNews

Really good to catch up with Phil Hardaway from @BasalteBE at the recent @CEDIA_EMEA Tech Summit. Lots of amazing products on show from them, and looking forward to hopefully getting out to the Showroom later this year to make some videos. If you missed the Manchester @CEDIA Summit, be sure to sign up for the next ones in May, June and July using this link - linkly.link/2hgif Also, don't forget to sign up for our weekend Inside CI Newsletter here - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? hashtag #business #networking

A great day was spent with Jason Aldous and Damien Winters of @aldoussystems taking a hands-on look at their new Networking range, @AltaLabsInc A great product and great training from Dallin Kauffman. If you are an integrator who wants a reliable and flexible networking solution and wants to actually earn some profit by selling it, get in touch with Aldous - linkly.link/2iC5u #training #networking

@LitheAudio has expanded the capabilities of its patented PoE Bolt-On platform by adding combined power and network distribution over a single cable, a move aimed squarely at simplifying infrastructure requirements for custom installers. Read the full news story on the Inside CI website - linkly.link/2fT1i Get the latest news directly to your inbox with our weekly newsletter - linkly.link/2gPF0 Are you a CI Insider? #technews #breakingnewstoday