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InfoComm International Names Heidi Voorhees Chief Operating Officer
March 15, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

InfoComm International Names Heidi Voorhees Chief Operating Officer

InfoComm International announced Heidi A. Voorhees, MBA, CAE, as the organization's new Chief Operating Officer. As COO, Voorhees will lead InfoComm's North American operations and global marketing and communication efforts. With 20 years of trade association and private business experience, Voorhees brings to InfoComm significant expertise in operations management and strategic planning.
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The World of Live Entertainment Returns to Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt
March 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

The World of Live Entertainment Returns to Prolight+Sound 2017 in Frankfurt

Prolight+Sound Frankfurt returns this year with a reinforced proposition on the model adopted in the previous year, while introducing several key changes on the outdoor demonstrations and coordination with the concurrent Musikmesse 2017, now overlapping during the last three days. Prolight+Sound 2017 will introduce visitors to the Silent-Stage concept in Hall 4.1.
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A Decisive Moment for the NAMM Show
February 1, 2017 by Joao Martins

A Decisive Moment for the NAMM Show

The 2017 edition of the Winter National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show in Anaheim will be remembered for both the pouring rain that affected all of California during three of the four show days, while also confirming the reasons why it is one of the best and most vibrant events on the audio industry calendar.
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The Future of Mobile at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
December 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

The Future of Mobile at the 2017 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

The GSMA association announced the latest initiatives and schedule of events for the 2017 Mobile World Congress, unveiling newly confirmed keynote speakers for the conference and additional participating companies. The Mobile World Congress will be held 27 February – 2 March 2017 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, with events also taking place at Fira Montjuïc. Even though this is mainly the world stage for mobile operators and smartphone manufacturers, the show is increasingly a launch pad for the latest wireless audio technologies.
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Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale
December 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou 2017 Celebrates 15th Anniversary and Returns with Expanded Scale

Prolight+Sound Guangzhou, the largest trade fair for the pro audio and lighting industry in China, will stage a full array of top-of-the-line products plus industry-focused events within 13 halls (130,000 sqm) plus the entire outdoor space in Area A of the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from 22 - 25 February 2017. The signature Audio Brand Name Halls, a special showcase for key international audio brands, continue to expand.
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James Loudspeaker Introduces Modular Freestanding Indoor/Outdoor Home Theater Structure
November 29, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

James Loudspeaker Introduces Modular Freestanding Indoor/Outdoor Home Theater Structure

James Loudspeaker introduced the Modular Indoor/Outdoor Theater structure, a dramatically innovative approach to delivering all available surround formats to any environment in a high-performance, fully custom free-standing form factor. The Modular Indoor/Outdoor Theater is a built-to-size aluminum structure to be assembled onsite, housing all of the required loudspeaker components for any surround format. The system is compatible with an array of subwoofer options depending on the décor and acoustic requirements of each room.
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New Organizational Structure for Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound Shows
July 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Organizational Structure for Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound Shows

Following criticism from exhibitors, the press and visitors regarding mixed results in the 2016 editions of the Prolight+Sound and Musikmesse shows, Messe Frankfurt announced a new organizational structure for optimum interlinkage of the two shows. Michael Biwer, previously responsible for Prolight+Sound, is now responsible for key account management and the strategic planning of both events, which will return to a more coordinate model in 2017.
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Frankfurt Mess!
April 21, 2016 by Joao Martins

Frankfurt Mess!

I have hardly had time to recover from another edition of Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound 2016 and catch up on all the announcements and what we have seen there - and it was plenty. So, was it worth? Indeed. But I couldn't help returning from Frankfurt with an uncomfortable feeling and the clear perception that this was the worst Musikmesse and Prolight+Sound ever. I will elaborate because there are lessons to be learned.
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Messe Frankfurt Announces Prolight+Sound Middle East 2016
February 18, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Messe Frankfurt Announces Prolight+Sound Middle East 2016

Messe Frankfurt, one of the world’s leading trade fair and conventions organizers, has announced the launch of Prolight+Sound Middle East. According to Installation International magazine, Messe Frankfurt has acquired the PALME Middle East show, which used to be held in May, from Informa Exhibitions and rebranded it as Prolight+Sound Middle East.
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2016 NAMM Show Was The Largest in NAMM’s 115-Year History
January 28, 2016 by Joao Martins

2016 NAMM Show Was The Largest in NAMM’s 115-Year History

NAMM 2016 will be one for the records. Not so much because of product announcements or outstanding technology - which was aplenty, but more because of the shared passion for music, entrepreneurial spirit, and community connection around the music. During four days, the NAMM Show was upbeat and confirmed how important it is to inspire creativity and how the MI market actually matters.
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