Women in Consumer Technology Luncheon – CEDIA 2023
Women and friends gathered for a “Bellini and Bloody Mary Bar” and lunch to network with others across the consumer technology industry.
BrandSource Executives Talk Industry and Philanthropy
Dealerscope had the opportunity to sit down with the CEO of AVB BrandSource, Jim Ristow, at BrandSource 2023 in Nashville, TN.
IFA 2023 Press Conference Highlights Stability in Transition
Transition was a central theme of the 2023 IFA opening press conference, which discussed the state of the industry and the show's 100th anniversary in 2024.
IFA Berlin 2023 Presses Start on New Gaming Area
The Gaming Area exhibition is a first for the 99-year-old consumer electronics trade show and promises to be an exciting combination of gaming and networking.
AVB CEO Jim Ristow Urges Members to “Plug-In to a New...
Jim Ristow, CEO, Dave Meekings, COO, and John White, COO of AVB BrandSource, kick off BrandSource Convention 2023 with the State of the Union Address.
CE Today 08/29/23: News from IFA, Featuring HONOR & Liebherr
Get the latest news and updates from the Consumer Electronics (CE) industry including highlights from IFA, featuring HONOR and Liebherr.
IFA 2023 Preview: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Sara Warneke
Dealerscope sits down with Dr. Warneke, Ph.D., Managing Director of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH to discuss IFA 2023 and the current CE Industry.
Nationwide CEO Tom Hickman to Attend Retail Panel at IFA 2023
Panelists discuss how the evolution of shopping will affect retailers and how can retailers adapt at IFA 2023.
IFA Adds Sustainability Village to 2023 Event
A fully functioning Sustainability Village will be one of the major features of IFA 2023
Leif-Erik Lindner Appointed Managing Director of IFA
Leif-Erik Lindner joins IFA Management GmbH as new Managing Director, bringing industry expertise and innovation to the global trade show business.
Nationwide PrimeTime Event in Nashville Opens for Registration
Register now for Nationwide Marketing Group's PrimeTime event in Nashville! Don't miss this immersive experience for independent retailers.
CONNECTIONS: Connected Home and Health Summit opens May 23-25
Parks Associates today announced the agenda for its pre-event research workshop, Growing Demand for Home Technology, on Tuesday, May 23, in conjunction with the firm's two signature connected home conferences — CONNECTIONS™ and Connected Health Summit.
AWE2023 Opens with Prospects into Smart Homes
AWE2023 opens at Shanghai New International Expo Centre on April 27. Under the theme of “Smartize the Future”, AWE2023 presents a panoramic view of a...
Mentech Showcases New Energy Storage Solutions
Mentech Innovation showcased portable energy solutions
IFA 2023—Let’s get on with the show!
The countdown is on for Berlin, September 1-5, and one of the oldest, and largest, tech shows on earth. Official announcements this week detailed...
Nationwide Urges Members to be “Customer Obsessed”
Tom Hickman kicked off Nationwide’s PrimeTime event with an opening keynote stressing the need for retailers to stay on their toes and be “Customer Obsessed.”
HTSN Rebrands to Oasys: Targets Significant Expansion
Nationwide has rebranded its Home Technology Specialists Nationwide (HTSN) custom integration division to now be known as Oasys Residential Technology Group.
AVB CEO Jim Ristow Urges Members to “Plug In” at Summit...
See why AVB thinks having well-developed digital marketing and e-commerce platforms will be the key to success in 2023.
Everything You Missed From Azione’s Spring Conference
At the event, Azione Unlimited unveiled two major new initiatives in conjunction with Nationwide Marketing Group.
At CanJam NYC 2023: Headphones.com
Headphones.com occupied a prime front-and-center position at February’s CanJam NYC 2023 where they showcased an impressive "wall of headphones.”
Sustainability: Plugging into a Purpose-Powered CES
On the Vegas showroom floor at CES 2023, consumer technology brands of every kind were embracing sustainability and accessibility with their products.
Sony MDR-Z1R and Focal Clear MG Kings of Wired Over-Ear Headphones
The judges have granted the 2023 Headphone Shootout award for Best Wired Over-Ear Headphone ($1,499-$1,799) to the Focal Clear-MG and the Sony MDR-Z1R.
Focal Bathys Named King of Over-Ear Headphones ($699-$799)
The judges have granted the 2023 Headphone Shootout award for Best Over-Ear Headphone ($699-$799) to the Focal Bathys.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 King of Over-Ear Headphones $349-$399
The judges have granted the 2023 Headphone Shootout award for Best Over-Ear Headphone ($349-$399) to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2.
Sony WF-1000XM4 Named King of In-Ear Headphones ($279-$299)
The judges have granted the 2023 Headphone Shootout award for Best In-Ear Headphone ($279-$299) to the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Sennheiser IE 200 Named King of In-Ear Headphones ($149-$249)
The results are in! The judges have granted the 2023 Headphone Shootout award for Best In-Ear Headphone ($149-$249) to the Sennheiser IE 200.
Lightapalooza is Lighting Up Phoenix
Lightapalooza, the custom installation industry’s new platform for lighting design and integration, is currently lighting up the stage in Phoenix, Arizona.
Industry: The Big Picture of 2023 CE Tech
Highlighted technologies at CES combat climate change and support human rights.
Everything You Need to Know from the Mobility Sector at CES
From flying boats to retailer-friendly EV charging stations, here are our favorite mobility innovations from CES 2023.
CES 2023 Drew 115,000 to Las Vegas
The 2023 CES drew 115,000 industry professionals, and more than 3200 exhibitors, about one third of which were startups.
AMD Keynote With Chairman and CEO Dr. Lisa Su
On Wednesday, January 4th, AMD chairman and CEO Lisa Su took the stage to give a keynote speech on the advancements in technology AMD...
Automation Is the Name of the Game at CES 2023
From autonomous concept cars to automated snowblowers and toilets, here is a look at where automation is set to go in 2023
Everything You Need to Know From Pepcom at CES 2023
Here are our favorite products from Pepcom at CES 2023. The list reflects industry diversity with products ranging from smart sunglasses to autonomous robots.
The Future of Tv and Streaming
At the “Future of TV & Streaming: Programming & Multi-Platform Strategy” panel at CES, I was able to get a glimpse of what media...
Samsung Aims For Sustainability, Safety, and Connectivity
At the beginning of the panel, Samsung gave the statistic that more than 14 billion connected devices are in use worldwide. JH Han, Vice...
The Best of CES Unveiled
CES 2023 has begun in Las Vegas with media previews, including the exclusive CES Unveiled. While the biggest technology show in North America officially...
Cybersecurity, Cloud and AI & Robotics: The New Digital Utilities
All three of these sectors — cybersecurity, the cloud and AI — are critical.
Samsung at CES 2023 with Lydia Cho
CES is always filled with innovation and we’re excited to see what companies have planned for this year. We had the honor to interview...
What to Expect at CES 2023
This year’s show in Las Vegas is lining up to be bigger and more diverse than ever
Azione Unlimited Is “Alive in Las Vegas”
From team-building to organizational development, get all of the insight on this morning’s speech from G.A. Bartick.
Samsung on the CEDIA Show Floor
Jim Mayo, the Executive Director for the CI Sales Team at Samsung was invited to talk about Samsungs plans for CEDIA 2022
Everything You Missed From Nationwide PrimeTime in Orlando
Hear from Nationwide's leadership team on everything from new distributor partnerships to apprenticeship programs in conjunction with the Department of Labor.
Everything You Need to Know From ShowStoppers at IFA 2022
Both champagne and tech innovation flowed in abundance during ShowStoppers at IFA 2022.
Celebrating the Impact of Photography
Berlin Photo Week 2022 took place this last week at Arena Berlin and celebrated 75 years of Magnum Photos. Dealerscope spoke with Benjamin Jäger,...
Exhibitors’ View On IFA 2022
While on the IFA show floor we asked a few exhibitors questions about IFA 20222.
Learn to Work from Anywhere, Micro Gaming and More from BCS...
BCS Connections, hosted by Ingram Micro in Puerto Rico this week, had a full day of Breakout Sessions yesterday covering everything from better working environments to what’s going on with micro gaming.
An Impressive Comeback for IFA in 2022
After a three-year break, IFA Berlin has made a strong return as the world’s top event for the consumer and home electronics industry. Despite...
IFA 2022 Keynote with Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arcelik
On Friday, the keynote opened up with David Ruetz, Senior Vice President of IFA Berlin 2022, saying how he had missed everyone after being...
BrandSource Delivers Post-Pandemic Growth Plan
Even though the pandemic isn't completely over, Brandsource has plans for growth after the pandemi
IFA Summit+ Dives into the Pros and Cons of Deglobalization
See what international economists had to say about reducing dependency on China and dealing with supply chain shocks.
IFA Opening Keynote from Qualcomm Highlights AI Integration
See what Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon had to say about Wi-Fi 7 and Snapdragon Connect.
IFA 2022: Ready, Steady, Show – The World’s Top Tech Brands...
Tech brands and retailers return in force to the first large-scale IFA since 2019.
Live from the IFA Opening Press Conference
The IFA leadership team presented their forecast for the industry, what to look for in this year’s show and what might be happening with IFA in the future.
Global Tech Reboot in September in Berlin
Over five days, from 2 to 6 September 2022, IFA in Berlin will bring together global leading brands across consumer electronics, home appliances, information...
IFA Next 2022: Sustainable Electronics for a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Numerous startups are working to improve ecological performance in the consumer electronics and home appliances sector.
Live Update from the Showroom Floor at Nationwide PrimeTime
Plus: Check out insights from Lee MacDonald, Nationwide’s VP of consumer electronics, and Peter Hollenhorst from eero, one of the show's newest vendors.
Nationwide’s PrimeTime Keynote Laudes Retailer Resiliency
From Macroeconomic analysis to inspiring personal stories, here is everything you need to know from the PrimeTime keynote address.
Get a Sneak Peak at Nationwide’s Orlando PrimeTime Show
From macroeconomic analysis to exclusive buying opportunities, PrimeTime is sure to have something for everyone.
IFA 2022: Smart Homes For A Sustainable Future
In her keynote speech at IFA 2022, Gwenaelle Avice-Huet of SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC will talk about saving energy with new smart home technologies.
IFA 2022: Keynote – A New Era of Connectivity
In his keynote at IFA 2022, George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co. Ltd. talks about the fluid boundaries of different services and a new connected reality.
G.A. Bartick Opens Second Day of Powerhouse Alliance with Keynote
G.A. Bartick, president of Consilio, gave the keynote speech for the second day of the Powerhouse Alliance National Sales Meeting. Bartick is also the author of...
Powerhouse Alliance National Sales Meeting Begins
The PowerHouse Alliance National Sales Meeting has begun in Pittsburgh, and is expected to include vendor meetings, one-on-one distributor discussions and team activities.
Trade Shows are Back — Right?
Well, trade shows are finally back. At least I think they are.
After two years of show cancellations in the security industry – including both...
IFA 2022: Over 80% of The Grounds Booked as Spots Go...
At IFA 2022, well-known consumer and home electronics brands are presenting their innovations and new products in the halls of the Berlin Exhibition Grounds.
IFA Begins Releasing Tickets To the Public
IFA - the world's largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show - launches ticket sales to the public and opts for no price increase.
Announcing the 2022 TV Shootout Events
Value Electronics is hosting its annual 4K TV Shootout Evaluation event at 9 a.m. ET on Saturday, July 30, 2022 and the 8K TV Shootout Evaluation Event at 10 a.m. ET on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at The Company Building, 335 Madison Ave., NYC.
Euro Trip: Anticipation Builds for Those Attending IFA Berlin
Industry leaders from across the CE space share their building excitement for the IFA Berlin event, which is set to be held in person this September.
BREAKING NEWS: IFA Under New Dual Leadership
David Ruetz and Kai Mangelberger take over IFA 2022
One hundred days before IFA 2022 opens its doors, Messe Berlin has appointed David Ruetz (53)...
IFA Berlin 2022 is going ahead: in large-scale and real-life
IFA Berlin, the world’s most important consumer electronics and household appliances trade show, is making a large-scale, real-life return September 2-6, 2022.
E-MOBILITY: IT’S NOT JUST FOR KIDS
E-mobility is for everyone, and everywhere, as last month's New York Auto Show demonstrated.
IFA 2022: Back in Person, “Without Compromise”
The annual Berlin trade show will also be available online, though in limited form, per the conference organizers in a press conference.
Watch the IFA 2022 Global Press Conference (GPC) Here
IFA Executive Director Jens Heithecker will share details about IFA 2022 on the live virtual event, which you can check out here.
Magnum Photos to Celebrate 75th Anniversary at Berlin Photo Week
The BPW festival of events and exhibitions surrounding the 75th anniversary of Magnum Photos will take place from 2 to 9 September at Arena Berlin.
IFA 2022 to Be “First Truly Global CE Trade Show Since...
IFA 2022 organizers look forward to a “global tech reboot” in Berlin, where the international CE trade show kicks off on September 2nd.
Let’s Talk About Social Audio
How businesses can leverage platforms like Clubhouse for marketing and better customer engagement.
Qualcomm CMO Says Tomorrow’s Metaverse Will Be “Anytime, Anywhere”
During the SXSW 2022 panel “How to Win in the Future of Gaming,” Chief Marketing Officer Don McGuire spoke on the role of metaverse platforms.
Gravity Payments’ Dan Price on Why Raising Employee Salaries Works
"You invest in your people, and it's amazing how it pays back,” the Gravity Payments CEO and Founder said of the strategy.
Pete Buttigieg Covers Mobility and Supply Chain Issues at SXSW
At the Austin event, the Secretary of Transportation gave a brief speech followed by a lengthy question-and-answer session
Emerging Tech Trends Report Predicts a Grim Future
At SXSW 2022, the Future Today Institute’s Amy Webb said her pessimistic predictions on AI, the metaverse, Web 3, and synthetic biology were more likely to pan out than her optimistic ones.
The Niftiest CE Winners of the 2022 SXSW Innovation Awards
Several prizes went to CE-related technologies at the annual technology festival in Austin.
Mark Zuckerberg Discusses Metaverse Plans at SXSW 2022
Meta CEO and founder says metaverse will reduce inequality, but that’s hard to see when Oculus VR headsets cost $400-plus.
SXSW 2022 Talk Looks at Today’s Gaming Industry
Writer and entrepreneur Joost van Dreunen discussed gaming’s role in everything from the metaverse to recent workplace scandals to the war in Ukraine.
Nintendo Legend Fils-Aime Talks NFTs, Metaverse, and Meta’s Hardware Failures
Speaking to the SXSW 2022 audience, the former CEO of Nintendo said the company formerly known as Facebook doesn't know how to innovate.
The CanJam NYC 2022 Headphone Show’s Greatest Hits
The (nearly) all-headphones show, made a successful reappearance at New York's Marriott Marquis Times Square in late February, after a two-year coronavirus hiatus.
At BrandSource Summit 22 General Session, Members Learn to “Own It”
BrandSource CEO Jim Ristow and others stressed positive trends, resilience, and flexibility at the buying group's opening General Session.
Nationwide PrimeTime Keynotes Cover Technology, Luxury, and Triumph Over Adversity
Digital tools are essential for retailers to remain competittive, said senior members of the buying group's team at the opening general session on Sunday.
Nationwide and Thermador Team Up on Luxury Program
The special program will help Nationwide members better position the Thermador brand in their stores, both online and off.
Shopper Journey a Big Focus For Nationwide PrimeTime
The 58th NMG Expo will also feature 14 different learning tracks, 200 vendors, and specialty networking groups.
How Brands and Retailers Can Navigate the World of Livestream Shopping...
Set to reach $11 billion in 2022 live streaming will grow significantly this year, and retailers need to be prepared.
The Best of Pepcom Digital Experience at CES 2022
From dog concierge robots to enterprise air purification solutions, here are some top highlights from annual media demo event in Las Vegas.
Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer to Deliver Keynote Speech on Adversity at Nationwide...
Erik Weihenmayer will be delivering the opening keynote speech at the February Nationwide PrimeTime event, which will focus on overcoming adversity.
Moen Launches Smart Faucet with Motion Control Technology
The next generation of Moen’s award-winning Smart Faucet, the Smart Faucet with Motion Control features new touchless technology that allows the user to control temperature and water flow by using simple hand motions.
New LG TVs Redefine Viewing and User Experience
LG Electronics USA (LG) today unveiled its most advanced and impressive TV lineup yet, headlined by the company's exceptional 2022 OLED TVs. With powerful imaging technologies...
Samsung CES Keynote Touts Sustainability, Connectivity
Jong-Hee "J.H." Han, Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics talked about new products, but mostly addressed the company's sustainability efforts, new partnerships, and other more big-picture considerations.
Inside CES 2022 With Samsung Senior VP of CE James Fishler
James Fishler, Senior Vice President of Consumer Electronics gives insight on what Samsung products he's excited for at CES this year and gives details on what new features 2022 Samsung TVs will have.
Nifty Samsung Freestyle Portable Projector Handles All the Angles
The sleek new device auto-calibrates in one second and has voice control, smart TV capabilities, built-in music streaming. It's also a light.
At CES 2022: TCL’s Ultra-Large, Feature-Loaded TV Lineup
The TV manufacturer has made gaming and streaming capabilities its top priority with the release of its new 2022 lineup.
Abode Launches New Wireless Video Doorbell and Full-Color Smart Bulbs
Abode Wireless Video Doorbell and Abode Color Bulbs – into the expanding and comprehensive Abode ecosystem.
Hisense Announces Laser Cinema Projector and TV, Plus New ULED Lines
Besides the 120-inch LG5 4K Smart Laser TV, the company unviled the PX1-PRO TriChroma Laser Cinema and new ULED models.
GE Lighting, A Savant Company, Announces Major Additions to Cync Portfolio...
The company is introducing a Smart Thermostat and Temperature Sensor, a line of Outdoor Security Cameras, and additional lighting products to the family of connected products at CES 2022, and will continue to launch more hardware, as well as innovative software solutions, throughout the year.
Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2022 State of the Ecosystem Report
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, has released its third-annual Z-Wave State of the...
At CES 2022, Sony Unveils New BRAVIA XR TVs
At CES, Sony Intros 8K & 4K Mini LED, OLED & 4K LED BRAVIA XR Lineups
Acer Announces Sustainable National Geographic Aspire Vero
The computer is made from post-consumer recycled plastic in its chassis and keycaps. Acer also announced new Chromebooks just ahead of CES 2022.
LG Debuts Latest OLED TVs for 2022
On the eve of CES 2022, the new lineup of OLED and LED TVs from LG Electronics come in new sizes and ship with a plethora of new features and compatibility.
Samsung Unveils New RF-Harvesting Eco Remote and Feature-Packed TVs
Samsung adds new features to its 2022 TV models and makes more eco-friendly changes to its packaging and remotes.
How to Prep Your PR for Virtual, In-Person, and Hybrid Events
Companies should make the effort to attend upcoming in-person tradeshows and conferences because the media relies on these events to see the newest products companies have to offer consumers.
Tech Up For Women Conference Goes Virtual With Panels, Webinars, and...
The free event on Tuesday, November 16th will feature panels on AI, digital health, cybersecurity, and more.
Dealerscope’s Nancy Klosek and Other CE Leaders Inducted Into CT Hall...
In a ceremony held at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City last night, six honorees were inducted into CT Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021 last night. It was the first time that the annual ceremony and gala dinner was held since 2019, so the Class of 2020 was also officially honored at the event.
CES 2022: Be There, Or Be There Online
CES 2022 will be a hybrid show that's in-person in Las Vegas and online, with 1,600 exhibitors and a vaccine mandate per the CTA's CES Unveiled event last night.
On With the Show: CES 2022 Preview Q&A
What’s happening at CES 2022 in January? We spoke with Jean Foster, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications at the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), to find out.
21st Century Distributing Hosts 2021 Virtual Roadshow
The arcade-themed 2021 Virtual Roadshow event hosted by 21st Century Distributing featured a slew of product demos, trainings, and business growth seminars.
Hymas Sets Refreshing Tone at 2021 NATM Vendor Conference
At the 2021 Vendor Conference, NATM President Scott Hymas focuses on "the best of times" and reminds retailers to be thankful for all that has gone right over the past 18 months.
Nationwide Launches Free, All-Access Virtual PrimeTime
Did you miss Nationwide PrimeTime in Nashville last month? You're in luck: The buying group just launched a free, on-demand version of the event that's even open to non-members.
Sony 4K and LG 8K OLED TVs Win 2021 TV Shootout
The results of the 2021 TV ShootOut are in, with Sony and LG sweeping up the 4K and 8K categories, respectively.
Tech Up For Women Emphasizes Diversity As the Key to Growth
The future of technology growth will depend ona diverse group of leaders, thinkers, and creators. It was just one of many topics discussed at last week's week's IFA and Tech Up For Women online conference.
SHIFTx Focuses on Tech’s Role in the Future of Mobility
The SHIFTx conference focused on solutions around the future of mobility, everything from e-bikes to autonomous cars. Here are the highlights.
CEDIA Expo Returns This Week
CEDIA Expo 2021 begins this week. Despite some exhibitors pulling out, more than 10,000 technology integrators, designers, and construction professionals will still attend and meet with the show's more than 300 exhibitors.
BrandSource Unveils Omnichannel and HR Tools at 2021 Convention
BrandSource CEO Jim Ristow kicked off the AVB buying group's 2021 "Double Down" convention by announcing new member tools for HR and omnichannel optimization.
Tom Hickman on the First In-Person Nationwide PrimeTime in 18 Months
Tom Hickman shares his thoughts on the first in-person Nationwide PrimeTime since February 2020, along with a few other topics from this week's show in Nashville.
ADC and Nationwide Discuss Their New Partnership in This Exclusive Interview
Nationwide and ADC announced a new partnership earlier this week. While at Nationwide PrimeTime, we sat down with ADC CEO Ken Miele, ADC Facilitator Kenneth Kohn, and Nationwide EVP of Membership Patrick Maloney for an exclusive interview.
Nationwide Marketing Group Partners with ADC
Nationwide Marketing Group today announced its alignment with Appliance Dealers Cooperative (ADC) to create a market-leading purchasing program for its members.
What to Expect at Berlin Photo Week 2021
In an interview with Dealerscope, Berlin Photo Week CEO Wolfgang Heinen explains why the photo industry needs to expand its focus beyond hardware and software.
CE China 2021 Canceled Due to COVID Concerns
CE China, the annual trade show that connects international electronics and appliance brands with some of the biggest retailers in Asia, has been canceled due to COVID-related travel restrictions.
Nationwide and Lockton Affinity to Offer Health Insurance Program for Independent...
Nationwide Marketing Group announced its partnership with insurance brokerage firm Lockton Affinity to create an affordable health insurance program for independent retailers.
Country Music Stars Little Big Town To Take Stage at Nationwide...
Nationwide Marketing Group has announced that GRAMMY Award-winning country group Little Big Town will perform as part of the upcoming PrimeTime.
The Pros and Cons of Virtual Events
IFA Director Dirk Koslowski talks about the future of trade shows, and why virtual events just don't cut it, at the Alibaba.com Online Trade Show Summer.
IFA 2021 Canceled Due to Pandemic Uncertainty
Citing concerns around new variants of COVID-19, the slower-than-expected distribution of vaccines, and the ensuing uncertainty of travel conditions for attendees, Messe Berlin and gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH today announced that IFA 2021 will not be held in September. “We did not take this decision lightly,” said Messe Berlin CEO Martin Ecknig. “However, the health and safety of everybody has to be absolutely paramount.”
BrandSource 2021 Convention Will Be In Person
In August 2021, buying co-op BrandSource will hold its first in-person convention since March 2020 at Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.
Nationwide Resumes Its Official In-Person Group Gatherings
Nationwide Marketing Group returns to live events on May 25th with the Regional Member Meeting in Dallas, NWG's first in-person gathering since February 2020.
Vaccinated Americans All Clear to Attend IFA 2021
Five months ahead of IFA 2021, president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen announced that travel restrictions will be easing for fully vaccinated Americans.
CES to Make its Las Vegas Return in 2022
CTA announced that CES will make its long-awaited return to Las Vegas from Jan. 5-8, 2022. The show will welcome both in-person and virtual attendees. Media days are set to take place ahead of the show from Jan. 3-4, 2022.
IFA 2021 Returns to Berlin in Full Force
IFA Berlin, the world's leading event for consumer electronics and appliances, has announced its plan to return to its standard event format as a full-scale, real-life event on the fairgrounds of Messe Berlin from September 3-7, 2021.
Pandemic Ushers In a New Era of Immersive AR/VR Retail
At the virtual SXSW, panels about business and technology included one focused on the role of AR, VR, and XR in retail’s post-pandemic future.
Nationwide Marketing Group Joins the Las Vegas Market Live Experience
Nationwide Marketing Group already has a few successful virtual events under their belt and they are keeping that momentum going with the first-ever Las Vegas Market Live virtual experience for the independent retail channel.
SXSW 2021: Audio Is Hot Again
SXSW panel focuses on a much broader category that now includes high-res streaming services and apps like Clubhouse and Calm.
BrandSource Summit: Age of Connection
Retailers who succeeded in 2020 mastered omnichannel strategies; BrandSource members recorded a nearly 30 percent increase in business.
Nationwide’s 2nd Virtual PrimeTime Saw Sizable Gains
Under the theme "Better. Faster. Stronger.," Nationwide Marketing Group hosted its second Virtual PrimeTime event that was equal parts educational and opportunistic.
BrandSource ‘Doubles Down’ for Informative, Interactive Summit 21
BrandSource begins its virtual "Double Down" Summit tomorrow, March 23. The marketing and merchandising group for independent furniture, appliance and consumer tech dealers will host a three-day event, featuring product info, industry updates as well as education and training sessions. It will utilize a interactive interfaces to enable chatting and initiate discussion.
Consumer Spending to Rise, Says Virtual PrimeTime Economist
Presenter House described a U.S. economy benefiting from “tailwinds” such as increased vaccine distribution, falling COVID case numbers, and the cumulative effect of the government stimulus packages.
Virtual PrimeTime: Digital Is Here to Stay, Says Nationwide’s Hickman
Nationwide's Tom Hickman delivered a Virtual PrimeTime speech that stressed the importance of digital savvy for retailers now and even after the pandemic.
Strategies for Selling to Women Spotlighted at Virtual PrimeTime
At Virtual PrimeTime, author Bridget Brennan shared some of the top motivators for female consumers, and how members can best leverage them.
Virtual PrimeTime Talk Focuses on Disruption as Opportunity
Virtual PrimeTime members were served some powerful advice about turning adversity into opportunity – particularly germane in wake of what has perhaps been the most disruptive year ever for their businesses.
Harnessing the Power of Google for Retail Success
On a special episode of the Independent Thinking Podcast hosted live from Nationwide’s Virtual PrimeTime, Patrick Tam, Strategic Partner Manager at Google, discussed digital trends as they relate to retail and the ways retailers can use Google’s suite of tools to stay ahead of them.
Nationwide Virtual PrimeTime Examines COVID-19 Effect on Customer Journey
At his Virtual PrimeTime walkthrough, Nationwide VP of Marketing Rob White helped members understand the journey of the digital shopper during COVID-19 and beyond.
Nationwide’s Wrede Projects ‘Continued Momentum’ in 2021 Appliance Sales
Members viewing the Virtual PrimeTime show heard that their appliance sales were robust, and were predicted to stay that way.
Nationwide Leads by Example with Digital Emphasis at Virtual PrimeTime
Nationwide Marketing Group opened the virtual doors today to its second-ever Virtual PrimeTime show. Running March 16-18, Nationwide will once again host a variety of educational sessions, business and networking opportunities, and exciting giveaways for free to its members.
Galanz, Konka, and Whirlpool Among Exhibitors at CE China 2021
Looking to break into the Chinese and Pan-Asia retail market? Then head on over to Guangzhou, China, where CE China 2021 will take place, booths and all, this September.
Dana Carvey to Make Virtual PrimeTime Appearance
Funnyman Dana Carvey will interview Nationwide Marketing Group President and Chief Member Advocate Tom Hickman at the second installment of Virtual PrimeTime
BrandSource Summit 21 Gets Social From a Distance
Building on its digital debut last summer, BrandSource is adding even more interactive social events throughout the duration of Summit 21 because as the group puts it, "all work and no play can make any convention a dull trade show."
Leica and Punk Rock to Share Arena at Berlin Photo Week
Berlin Photo Week (BPW) will kick off in August with a Leica-curated exhibit featuring three photographers: Herlinde Koelbl, Donata Wenders, and Xiomara Bender. Held at Arena Berlin, the exhibit will also include a spotlight on the aesthetics of punk rock.
IFA Partners with Tech Up for Women
IFA has announced a partnership with Global Training Events Group to host its first-ever Tech Up For Women Conference in Berlin. The conference will cover a range of topics and will be available for both in-person and virtual attendees.
The Lowdown on Virtual Events
The success of a virtual event lies jointly in the hands of hosts and attendees.
Global Brands Eager to Unveil Major Innovations at IFA 2021
IFA, the world's most significant trade show for consumer tech and home electronics is returning from September 3-7, 2021. As always, that IFA platform will allow global brands to present their latest innovations and inspiring industry insights.
Registration Opens for Nationwide’s Second Virtual PrimeTime
The Spring edition of Virtual PrimeTime will build upon the success of the Fall show, which saw more than 3,200 attendees from 1,300 member companies – including 369 first-time PrimeTime attendees.
NRF 2021 – Retail Evolution: Thriving Virtually Anywhere
While stores have been swift to adapt to COVID’s challenges, they must pay attention to improving fulfillment, developing sustainable systems and right-sizing their real estate.
BrandSource Opens Registration for Summit 21
This year's theme: ‘Double Down’ on multichannel initiatives
CTA’s Shapiro Caps ‘Remarkable’ 2021 CES; Talks of a Hybrid 2022...
CTA's Shapiro characterized the newly realized CES format as a "remarkable show"
Presenting: The 2021 Dealerscope IMPACT Award Winners
Dealerscope’s annual IMPACT Awards were designed to recognize exceptional products in the consumer electronics industry that are innovative, practical and helping to drive sales on the showroom floor and online. With that in mind, we proudly present to you the 2021 IMPACT Award winners.
Panasonic Showcases its Resiliency, Spirit, and Adaptability at CES 2021
Despite the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Panasonic created products that addressed the changing needs of consumers and retailers alike while also making it a priority to give back to the community.
Nationwide Marketing Group to Resume Virtual PrimeTime Format for March Show
Building on the momentum of its first virtual show, Nationwide has announced that its spring PrimeTime event will return in virtual format from March 16-18, 2021.
CTA Unveils CES 2021 Digital Venue
CTA previewed its all-digital platform for the 2021 CES, revealing what attendees will experience Jan. 11-14.
CTA Announces CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honorees
The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across 28 product categories.
BrandSource To Revisit Virtual Format for Summit 2021
AVB/BrandSource is returning to the Internet for its first major trade event of next year: Summit 2021.
Tech Up for Women Virtual Event Features Power Talks
The annual forum designed to inform its audience about empowerment opportunities for women in all walks of business was held as a virtual event this week.
Exploring Immersive Opportunities at Tech Up For Women Virtual Event
Tech Up for Women held their fourth annual Tech Up For Women conference, this time online due to the pandemic, rather than at New York’s Javits Center.
IFA 2020 Special Edition Receives “Thumbs Up” From Attendees/Participants
IFA 2020 event gets encouraging feedback from live participants whom also show a remarkable willingness to participate in the IFA 2021 event.
Dealerscope Insider Talk Welcomes Tech Up For Women Co-founder Kathy Murray
With perhaps the perfect backdrop of having our country newly elect the first female Vice President ever, Publisher Tony Monteleone and Editor-in-Chief Nancy Klosek welcomed as their Dealerscope Insider Kathy Murray, Co-founder and Advisor of Tech Up For Women.
Berlin Photo Week 2021: Igniting Fireworks in the Imaging Industry
Enthusiasm builds for Berlin Photo Week 2021, as creative artists and media companies, politicians and celebrities will take part, as well as thousands of visitors on site and millions online who love images and image creation.
Ron’s Lumber & Home Center Wins Nationwide’s $100,000 Store Makeover
Nationwide Marketing Group awarded its store-makeover prize, drawn at the Virtual PrimeTime convention, to Ron’s Lumber & Home Center, Howe, Okla.
Nationwide’s Virtual PrimeTime Draws Record-Setting Member Engagement
Nationwide's Virtual PrimeTime show drew nearly 1,300 member companies who left the show fully prepped for the holidays.
Nationwide Virtual PrimeTime Wraps Up on a Singer’s Inspirational Note
In closing remarks, Kris Kuester gave a rousing and inspirational account of his personal life journey replete with life lessons – and business lessons – for Nationwide’s retailers.
Good Vibes All Around, at Nationwide Virtual PrimeTime Event
Using the tagline “Outwork. Outwit. Outwin,” Nationwide’s first ever all-virtual PrimeTime event ended with a feeling that all of their members have done exactly that, during what’s been an extremely challenging 2020.
Visiting Podium’s Virtual Booth, at Nationwide Virtual’s Expo
Podium, an online messaging platform available to Nationwide dealers – all based in contactless texting - was one booth we visited.
HTSA Virtual Conference: Keynoter Esterly Inspires Embrace of Change
A keynote speech by Chief Learning Architect Keith Esterly recommended formulation of forward-thinking goals and communication of same clearly to staff.
Nationwide Virtual PrimeTime Kicks Off Under “We’re Here to Help” Message
While the pandemic cast just a bit of a cloud over the proceedings, Hickman’s State of the Union set a positive tone as the aforementioned online successes for independent retailers has opened up new doors for innovative digital marketing strategies – perfect timing for the Q4 holiday selling season.
HTSA Virtual Conference Launches Into 3 Days of Learning
The Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) took to cyberspace Monday, launching its first-ever virtual conference
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Designers/Installers Turn NJ Showhouse Into Smart Tech Wonder
The Trovers and Petrill collaborated on one of the 10,000 square foot mansion’s 34 rooms to showcase their work and the trio produced a room that wonderfully showcased a perfect blend of their specific talents.
Snap Pro Live Event Highlight: Control4 Chime Video Doorbell’s Unveiling
During its Snap Pro Live virtual event Oct. 13 – the forum for new product and program intros for the company’s integrator customers – SnapAV introduced and said it would begin immediately to ship the Control4 Chime Video Doorbell.
Nationwide Announces $100K Store Makeover Giveaway
As part of its Virtual PrimeTime show in two weeks, Nationwide Marketing Group is giving away a $100,000 store makeover – which Nationwide says it believes is the single largest prize ever awarded to an independent retailer.
2020 CEDIA Award Winners Honored
CEDIA has announced the winners of 2020 CEDIA Awards in the Americas region, Global honorees, and manufacturers.
Insider Talk: How TechDay Aims to ‘Democratize Access to Success’
Walter Charnizon, founder and president of TechDay HQ, who has for the last nine years, produced single-day, high-intensity trade shows in New York, Los Angeles and London, was the guest for the Sept. 30 Facebook Live edition of Dealerscope Insider Talk.
Azione Digital Fall Conference Runs Oct. 13-15
Azione Unlimited, The Smart Home Association, has announced the Azione Absolute Fall Conference. Replacing the association’s typical in-person conference, this three-day digital event running...
Dell, HP, Lenovo & Acer to Announce Eyesafe Products at Blue...
Eyesafe, UnitedHealthcare Vision and TÜV Rheinland Group will welcome Dell, HP, Lenovo and Acer, among other companies, to the Blue Light Summit 2020, to be held virtually on Oct. 15, 2020.
GM Chairman, CEO Mary Barra to Keynote at CES 2021
GM Chairman, CEO Mary Barra’s Keynote at the 2021 CES will explore GM's vision and path to an all-electric future.
CEDIA Launches Career Center
To connect employees with job-seekers, CEDIA has opened the tap on the industry job search and recruiting pipeline with a new tool for jobseekers and employers: the CEDIA Career Center.
CE Summit 2020: Leading Industry Players to Outline the Future of...
The International Consumer Electronics (CE) Summit 2020 by IDG Asia and co-hosted by CE China will bring leading industry players on stage to outline the future of the CE Industry. The event will take place from September 24-25, 2020 in Guangzhou, China.
Helping Members Navigate a Pandemic, HTSA Creates New Support Programs &...
Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA) is an industry international trade consortium of residential technology retail and custom integration specialists. Like many businesses in...
Vanco CEDIA Intro: Two New AV Streaming, Recording Products
Vanco International LLC, an AV distribution and electronic accessory products manufacturer, introduced two new products for streaming and recording audio and video: the Vanco...
Delos and Crestron Partner on Home Control that Promotes Health and...
Crestron and Delos just announced a new partnership at Crestron Next that is transforming the home space through intelligent scenes designed to help support...
Klipsch Intros Real Custom Cinema at CEDIA
Klipsch has been in professional cinema sound for decades and has adapted these speakers to deliver the same cinematic experience for home use. The...
CEDIA Unveils 2020 Best New Products Awards Finalists
The finalists for the 2020 CEDIA Best New Products Awards program in the Americas region have been announced. The honors feature hardware and software...
D-Tools Cloud Unveiled at CEDIA Expo Virtual
D-Tools, Inc., a data-driven system integration software company, has announced valuable new capabilities to its award-winning, D-Tools Cloud platform – a powerful, yet easy-to-implement...
Sony Turns HQs into CEDIA Booth to Show Gamut of CI...
Sony Electronics brought CEDIA Expo Virtual to San Diego this week, with Head of Sales for CI Jeff Goldstein welcoming visitors with a CEDIA...
Crestron NEXT Panel: Why Crestron Home Resonates With Integrators
A Crestron NEXT panel event during CEDIA Expo Virtual this week gave two integrators of different stripes and different business sizes who are signed...
Legrand Showcases SANUS In-Wall Cable Kit at CEDIA
Legrand’s VP of Marketing Mike Grubb opened up the company’s CEDIA Expo Virtual by stating, “We’re going to miss live interactions this year, but...
Brilliant’s New Platform Brings Smart Home Experience to Multifamily Properties
Brilliant, a home control and lighting company, has announced at CEDIA a new platform to improve the overall experience of apartment living for residents...
Natural Stones Speaker Series by Magna Audio Intro’d at CEDIA
Magna Audio, a Brazilian Speaker manufacturer, has introduced their Rock Series to the U.S. market at the CEDIA Expo Virtual. The Rock series is...
Kohler Showcases New Smart Home Innovations at CEDIA Expo Virtual
Kohler Co., a designer and innovator of kitchen and bath products, utilizes the 2020 virtual CEDIA tradeshow to highlight its newest innovations within the...
Liberty AV Introduces Work From Anywhere: Desktop Solutions at CEDIA Expo
Back in March, our homes became our offices practically overnight and many of us were not prepared with the right equipment. To tackle this...
Josh.ai Debuts New Fiji OS, Integrations, and Features at CEDIA Expo...
Josh.ai, a voice control and AI company for the custom integration channel, has announced a multitude of updates at CEDIA Expo 2020 this week....
Sonance, James Loudspeaker Intros at CEDIA Expo Virtual
Sonance took the occasion of CEDIA Expo Virtual to showcase its new Invisible Series of speakers and subwoofers, which was two years in the...
Samsung Displays: Front & Center at CEDIA Expo Virtual
Samsung at CEDIA Expo Virtual showed off some of the newest display iterations within its residential and commercial portfolios while providing its dealer and...
iRoom iO Unwraps Latest Docks at CEDIA Expo Virtual
iRoom iO brought its newest wall docking stations to CEDIA Expo Virtual, following its recent merger with Eltako. In the presentation, Chris Lehnen, general...
Liberty AV Uses CEDIA Expo Virtual to Intro Latest AV Solution
Liberty AV Solution introduced their innovative, professional AV solutions in front of attendees of the CEDIA Expo Virtual event as they demo'd what they...
HDBaseT Intros HDBaseT SPEC 3.0
The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry association tasked with promoting and advancing the HDBaseT standard, used the CEDIA Expo Virtual stage to announce what they...
Leon Demos Several New Products at CEDIA Expo Virtual
Among the products Leon is showcasing at CEDIA Expo Virtual are FrameBar for Samsung The Frame TV: Leveraging the good looks of the popular...
PureTech Alliance to Partner with Google Nest in Pro Channel
The PureTech Alliance (puretech-alliance.com), a national sales and service organization representing health and wellness technologies across the USA and Puerto Rico, has announced an...
Hisense Showcases Full Product Lineup at CEDIA 2020
Hisense, a provider of televisions and appliances, showcases its 2020 TV lineup that combines new technologies, such as ULED, multiple content platforms, and smart...
CEDIA Establishes CEDIASTRONG Scholarship Fund
CEDIA has just announced the establishment of the CEDIASTRONG Scholarship Fund. The aim, CEDIA says, is to attract new talent to the CI industry and to eliminate financial barriers to arm tomorrow’s workforce with tech and business skills.
Candidates Slated for 2021-2022 CEDIA Board Openings
The ballot featuring five (5) elected director candidates for the 2021-2022 CEDIA Board of Directors is open. CEDIA is encouraging all global member companies to...
URC Launches New Website/Consumer Marketing Platform at CEDIA
URC, a global smart home automation and control for residential and commercial applications manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new website (www.urc-automation.com) to engage consumers and continue to serve its exclusive dealer network.
CEDIA Cancels 2020 In-Person Tech Summits
CEDIA has just announced that all in-person CEDIA Tech Summits scheduled in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada in 2020 have been canceled. The decision is the result of careful consideration surrounding evolving regulations and safety protocols related to the global COVID-19 pandemic.
IFA 2020 Special Edition: ECOVACS Dr. Anna Golovach
At IFA 2020 Special Edition, ECOVACS is showcasing new top models DEEBOT OZMO T8 AIVI, DEEBOT OZMO T8 / T8+, the new entry-level models...
BrandSource Execs Tout Success Strategies in Face of COVID-19
AVB BrandSource executives, in an online conversation with industry press this week during the group’s first-ever virtual convention, provided an assessment of this new...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: Retailers & Distributors From Over 50 Countries...
“Personal, trustful contact is and remains an essential foundation for successful business relations", said Dirk Koslowski, IFA Director Messe Berlin. In order to support...
Dealerscope Insider Talk: Nationwide Views Business & Previews PrimeTime
The Aug. 12th episode of the Dealerscope Insider Talk series featured Patrick Maloney, Senior VP of Merchandising, & Melissa Stenson, VP of Member Experience,...
CES 2021 Virtual Event Moves to January 11-14
The 2021 CES has announced a date change, now taking place Monday, January 11 through Thursday January 14, 2021.
Here is a breakdown of the...
The “Buzz” From IFA 2020 Special Edition Show Floor
From the moment the organizers of the IFA 2020 Special Edition announced they were going ahead with plans for a hybrid physical/virtual event, the...
Hybrid IFA 2020 Special Edition Experience Puts Tech Industry Back on...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: New Type of Hybrid Event
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers of the IFA 2020 Special Edition had imposed tight...
Reporting Live from Day 3 of IFA 2020 Special Edition
On the final day of IFA 2020 Special Edition, Dealerscope had the chance to catch up with a few different companies, and even test...
Closing Remarks on IFA 2020 and What Lies Ahead for 2021
The closing presentation for IFA 2020 Special Edition began with Jens Heithecker expressing gratitude towards the entire IFA team, gfu, the attendees (both in-person...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: More Smart Shellys from Allterco
Allterco Robotics, maker of the Shelly device that makes any product in the home “smart” by using Wi-Fi, was at IFA 2020 Special Edition...
On the Ground Reporting Live from IFA 2020 Special Edition
Dealerscope was on site in Berlin at IFA 2020 Special Edition. We spoke to brands about their latest products and innovations as well as...
Realme Holds Their First Ever Press Event at IFA
Chinese smartphone brand Realme used the IFA 2020 Special Edition platform to hold their first ever press event there. Under the theme “Dare To...
ECOVACS Intros Latest Robotic Floor Cleaners at IFA Press Event
At the ECOVACS IFA press conference company CEO David Qian opened remotely from China by reminding everyone that the company’s mission remains, “A robot...
Daily IFA Recap Day 2 – IFA 2020 Special Edition
Day 2 was another whirlwind day at IFA 2020 Special Edition and below are a few highlights of the day:
LG: “For us, this is a...
Daily IFA Preview Day 3 – IFA 2020 Special Edition
The third and last day of IFA 2020 Special Edition is set to begin, September 5th! Once again, IFA will present global brands, innovative...
CE China 2020: Converging Market Insights at CE Summit
CE China - a global IFA event - has adjusted its concept for the year 2020 and will co-host the International Consumer Electronics (CE)...
IFA Special Edition: GfK Data Shows COVID-19 Disruption in Consumer Buying...
Research firm GfK presented an overview at the 2020 IFA Special Edition on trending buying behaviors among European consumers during the COVID-19 period, and...
IFA Next Innovation Engine Boosts New Visions For Tech/Mobility Industry
The IFA NEXT Innovation Engine drives forward the discussions about future concepts and ideas in tech and mobility. Over the course of three days...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: TCL Fields New Video Processor, Tablets, &...
p>The coronavirus, it was clear during IFA 2020 Special Edition, hasn’t done anything to stanch innovation at TCL, which featured some unique introductions for...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: Sustainability Marks BSH, Bosch Appliances
"Improved quality of life for people at home – that’s our mission to deliver,” said Matthias Ginthum, CMO at BSH Home Appliances Corp. – and...
IFA 2020 Special Edition Opens With a Message: ‘Tech is Back’
IFA, gfu and GfK opened the IFA 2020 Special Edition today expressing their confidence that the tech industry is ready to bounce back from...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: LG Spotlights Next-Gen Home Innovations
At IFA 2020 Special Edition Thursday, LG Electronics (LG) presented a ‘Life’s Good from Home' theme that both gelled with the company’s 'Life’s Good’...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: Daily Preview Day 2
Get ready for the second day of IFA 2020 Special Edition, September 4! Again, show organizers will present major global brands, innovative products, insights...
Huawei at IFA: Committed to Customers, Connected Living
Walter Ji, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group (CBG), Europe, painted a picture of commitment to the IFA 2020 Special Edition audience – a...
Haier CEO Fierling Talks Growth, Vision and Forward-Looking Spirit at IFA...
For appliance manufacturer Haier, IFA 2020 Special Edition presented an opportunity to showcase growth, future vision and new innovations, and that was clearly the...
GfK Offers Insights on IFA Day One
In the final press briefing of Day 1 for IFA 2020 Special Edition, Warren Saunders, Northern European Lead at GfK spoke about the global consumer electronic landscape and, of course, how the pandemic is and will continue to affect it.
Qualcomm at IFA: Technology Leads Us Through Difficult Times
Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon once again addressed an IFA keynote at the IFA 2020 Special Edition event.
Daily Recap Day 1 – IFA 2020 Special Edition
IFA 2020 Special Edition had posed the question: Is tech back? Well as Day 1 unfolds, the answer most resoundingly is: You bet it...
IFA Product Technology Innovation Award Winners Announced
Jens Heithecker, IFA Executive Director and Chairman of CE China, announced on the opening day of the IFA 2020 Special Edition in Berlin the...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: GfK & IFA Step Into New Global...
In a world of data overload, disruption and misuse, extracting actionable, structured insights from trillions of data points is key to the success of...
A Pre-IFA Look at Insights & Trends From gfu
A day before the official start of IFA 2020 Special Edition a representative study by gfu Consumer & Home Electronics GmbH presented at the...
It’s IFA EVE as IFA 2020 Special Edition Opens Tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, IFA Special Edition 2020 offers a real hybrid show experience for the tech industry. Being the first onsite trade show for the...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: Ushering in Return to Normal
Dealerscope magazine recently had the opportunity to sit down with IFA Executive Director Jens Heithecker to chat about the thought process behind IFA 2020...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: Ushering in Return to Normal
Running an event like IFA Berlin – with more than XXX,XXX visitors from YY countries every year – is never routine, but this year...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: IFA Xtended Space – a Never-Seen-Before Virtual...
With an all-new digital platform, IFA 2020 Special Edition offers additional valuable access to the event in Berlin for all who are on site...
Register Now for IFA 2020 Special Edition Onsite Experience
Visitors, who join the show onsite, have the opportunity to experience the first global industry gathering since the corona pandemic. Most importantly, IFA 2020...
Fitbit’s Latest at IFA 2020 Special Edition
For German customers IFA 2020 Special Edition also brings an updated look at Fitbit PremiumTM, Fitbit’s subscription service. The new Health Metrics dashboard helps...
HONOR to Launch Products Signifying “New Normal” at IFA 2020 Special...
Honor is going to present exciting new products at the IFA 2020 Special Edition in Berlin. George Zhao, President of HONOR pointed out that...
Ristow Offers Energized Launch of BrandSource Virtual Convention
The second-half independent-retailer-aimed convention circuit got under way on Sunday night, Aug. 30, courtesy of AVB, with CEO Jim Ristow’s State of the Union...
Free Limited-Time Registration Now for IFA 2020 Special Edition
We invite you to be a part of our hybrid experience - and free registration is now open! IFA 2020 Special Edition Xtended Space...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: The “Digital Start-up of the Year” Goes...
On September 4, during IFA 2020 Special Edition, the "Digital Start-up of the Year" will be announced on the Innovation Engine stage. Every year,...
IFA 2020 Special Edition Debuts FUTURE CANDY LAND
FUTURE CANDY LAND will make its public debut at this year's SHIFT Mobility meets IFA NEXT, which takes place as part of the IFA...
CTA Names 2020 CT Hall of Fame Honorees & Innovation Entrepreneurs
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the new class of honorees into its 2020 Consumer Technology (CT) Hall of Fame, created in 2000.
BrandSource Convenes Its First Virtual Convention This Weekend
The BrandSource buying group will throw open the digital doors to its first-ever all-virtual Convention this weekend, leading off what’s proving to be an...
MakakaOnTheRun Intros RFID Anti-Spy-Products at IFA 2020 Special Edition
Tech is all about creativity. The innovation hub SHIFT Mobility meets IFA NEXT sets the corresponding scene. International start-ups and upcoming projects seize the...
IFA Executive Director Dirk Koslowski Talks IFA 2020 Special Edition
Appliance Retailer reporter James Wells recently conducted an exclusive interview with IFA executive director, Dirk Koslowski regarding additional details on the upcoming IFA 2020 Special...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: Startups Bring Solutions for the Future
IFA NEXT stands for vision, pioneering spirit and future-stimulating ideas. Nearly 30 IFA NEXT exhibitors will present themselves on all three IFA 2020 Special...
Huawei to Present Vision, Commitment at IFA 2020 Special Edition
At the IFA 2020 Special Edition, running from September 3-5, 2020, in Berlin, Walter Ji, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business Group (CBG), Europe, will...
New Visions for Tech, Mobility at IFA NEXT
The IFA NEXT Innovation Engine drives forward the discussions about future concepts and ideas in tech and mobility. Over the course of three days...
National Hardware Show Announces Virtual Show Dates
The National Hardware Show (NHS) has announced the 2020 Show will take place virtually October 12-15, 2020. The first ever National Hardware Virtual Show...
BSH on IFA 2020 SPECIAL EDITION: “Most Important Showcase for Trends,...
One of the world leaders in the home appliances industry, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, is seizing the opportunity of the IFA Global Press Conference as...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: “Important Driving Force” Says EK/servicegroup
This year, the IFA Business, Retail & Meeting Lounges offer efficient meetings in a relaxed atmosphere. EK/servicegroup, as a long-standing partner of IFA, is...
IFA 2020 Special Edition – Tech is Back: Global Brands Ready...
An increasing number of global brands will be exhibiting at the upcoming IFA 2020 Special Edition, which takes place from September 3 to 5,...
IFA 2020 Special Edition: IFA Global Markets Portion of Event Postponed...
Due to persisting travel restrictions from several locations, many companies, especially from the Asian core exhibitors markets, felt they could not effectively participate in...
Florida Audio Expo 2021 Cancelled
With seemingly no end in sight for COVID-19, the team behind the Florida Audio Expo has decided to cancel its 2021 event. The show...
At HKTDC Summer Sourcing Weeks Virtual Fair: How 5G Powers Up...
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) held the Tech Trends Symposium 2020 – The Future of Intelligent Connectivity on July 28, to foster...
Innovations Ahead as SHIFT Mobility Meets IFA NEXT
This year´s IFA 2020 Special Edition offers a true visionary spirit and 'return to business' atmosphere for the tech industry. Show organizers have merged...
ProSource Offers Lighting Technology Certification Program
A/V and integrator buying group ProSource has launched the ProSource Lighting Technology Certification program to help its membership advance their lighting sales.
Lighting is a...
CTA on 2021 CES: Not Possible to Safely Gather Over 100,000...
It was simply a case of the perfect storm of factors that led to the announcement the 2021 CES would be an all-digital event....
CES 2021 Moves to an All-Digital Experience
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® has announced CES 2021® — January 6-9, 2021 — will be an all-digital experience connecting exhibitors, customers, thought leaders...
HKTDC Launches Advanced Online Virtual Exhibition
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) has launched its advanced online virtual exhibition, Summer Sourcing Weeks | Go ONLINE. It opened July 27...
NRF NXT ALL ACCESS: New Online Event for Digital Retailers
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has announced NRF NXT ALL ACCESS, a free, three-day online event for retail eCommerce and digital marketing professionals. The...
CES Asia Exhibition Cancelled ‘Going Forward’
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA), in a post on the CTA website within its “Update on CTA Events” section, has followed up on a...
Dealing Virtually, While Pining for Some Real Face Time
Business is, in large part, about building relationships. So is life. Face-to-face interactions build trust, understanding, a sense of a shared mission, the best parts of what we do every day. It’s why consumers will never only shop online, it’s why the physical trade show business will never die, and it’s why our work lives have a deeper meaning that you don’t see on a P&L sheet.
HKTDC Summer Virtual Expo to Run Through July 24
Although there are signs that the COVID-19 outbreak is stabilizing in some parts of the world, the demand for online sourcing continues to grow...
