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Ben Thomas

@benraythomas

🎧 Pro AV & Integrated Tech Partnerships Lead @MarketScale | 🎤 Host @AVIXA TV | 🎙️ Pro AV Today Podcast | marketscale.com/shows/pro-av-t…

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Each year as we commemorate Veterans Day, I find myself immersed in a sea of emotions, reflecting on both my personal journey and the broader sacrifices of our brave veterans. My father, a veteran himself, and I have navigated a tumultuous relationship over the years. Despite

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Quick observations from day 2 of #iaapaexpo: 1: Outside of a handful of premium players, there doesn’t seem to be tons of brand loyalty when it comes to AV buyers in amusement and attractions. The number one factors seem to be product functionality and longevity. Saw that

Quick observations from day 2 of #iaapaexpo:

1: Outside of a handful of premium players, there doesn’t seem to be tons of brand loyalty when it comes to AV buyers in amusement and attractions. The number one factors seem to be product functionality and longevity. Saw that
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FEEDBACK REQUESTED: One of the great things about #AI is that it democratizes information across all sorts of industries and makes certain tasks more feasible for people. This applies directly to our industry as we look to better serve our communities. So I've built a VERY

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What's the connection between professional wrestling and B2B marketing? Check out the latest episode of Pro AV Today to find out! Join myself, Christopher Neto CTS, Jimmy Vaughan, and Dan Vollmayer🔥 as we break down the similarities between the two worlds. Don't miss out on this one! Watch

What's the connection between professional wrestling and B2B marketing? Check out the latest episode of Pro AV Today to find out!

Join myself, <a href="/chris_neto/">Christopher Neto CTS</a>, <a href="/jrsyjmy/">Jimmy Vaughan</a>, and <a href="/VollmayerOnFire/">Dan Vollmayer🔥</a> as we break down the similarities between the two worlds. Don't miss out on this one!

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I've mentioned this to many in our community, but it often catches people off guard when they learn that I grapple with stage fright and on-camera anxiety. I'm well aware that I'm not the only one; after all, the fear of public speaking is a common challenge for so many of us.

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One of the hidden secrets to success is rooting for other people’s success. Winners love bringing their supporters along for the ride w/‘em. Thus, supporting everyone’s success creates an exponential number of people bringing you up w/them, making it nearly impossible to fail.

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This year, I'm shaking things up by attending a mix of shows and events outside my usual circuit. And what better place to start than NAMMShow? Pro Audio is one of our most foundational building blocks that crosses over almost every single vertical that we serve, and NAMM is

This year, I'm shaking things up by attending a mix of shows and events outside my usual circuit. And what better place to start than <a href="/NAMMShow/">NAMMShow</a>?

Pro Audio is one of our most foundational building blocks that crosses over almost every single vertical that we serve, and NAMM is
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There are 2 verticals in 2024 that I can't wait to see our industry serve. 1: Residential Technology 2: Security and Access Control -- This will be a banner year for all of us as we grow to better empower and serve our tech communities! #avtweeps

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One of the things that I've found unilaterally through integrated tech focused industries is that the barrier to entry for industry newcomers if very high. Whether it's terms, trade shows, best practices, channel structure, hard skills, or something else, it can be very difficult

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I'm a big fan of innovation and trying new things, but I'm just not particularly enthusiastic about the #VisionPro launch for some reason. Feels like we go through the same song and dance with consumer level VR/AR every few years. There isn't enough content yet and the

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The Super Bowl was just one big reminder that Taylor Swift doesn't need to spend a dollar on marketing for the rest of her life. Her fans are the best marketing department in the world. #superbowl #taylorswift #marketing #b2bmarketing

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Prediction: in the first 6 months after this deal closes, you'll see Walmart literally giving away VIZIO TVs or HEAVILY discounting them as a loss leader to acquire data and eyeballs. But it will require a pretty extensive opt-in for the buyers to provide viewership data.

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Since #cyberattacks are back in the news today, I had a question for you all. What best practices do you recommend for companies or organizations looking to secure their network infrastructure? Both from a data and hardware standpoint. #security #hack #hacking #cybersecurity

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Does the term "Pro AV" still appropriately describe our industry? -- When I walk through trade show floors around the globe, it is wildly apparent that our community is stretching its tentacles further than ever. However, there's one thing that has become crystal clear as I