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PPDS Global Product Marketing Manager Suzanne Racz Shares 20+ Years' Experience As A Leading Lady In AV | Lowe's launches subscription service for in-home maintenance | Consumer sentiment declines in early March
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PPDS Global Product Marketing Manager Suzanne Racz Shares 20+ Years' Experience As A Leading Lady In AV
PPDS Global Product Marketing Manager Suzanne Racz Shares 20+ Years' Experience As A Leading Lady In AV
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, has remained a strong advocate for promoting equality and gender diversity in the workplace and has a proud record in supporting individuals - regardless of background, preferences, beliefs, or indeed gender - for the betterment of the business and people's careers.
Mirroring previous years, PPDS continues to experience positive trends in the number of females seeking to begin or advance their careers in the AV industry, while also seeing key members of the team excel in local, international, and global management positions. As of IWD 2026, the ratio of women in its teams stands at 29%.
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Lowe's launches subscription service for in-home maintenance
 
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HomeCare+ offers customers two in-home visits per year, where they can choose up to seven services, including electric dryer vent cleaning, HVAC air filter replacement, refrigerator water filter replacement, electric water heater flush, garage door lubrication, smoke and carbon monoxide detector battery replacement, and light bulb replacement.
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Nominate For The 2026 TWICE Powerful Women In Consumer Electronics Award Today!
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The TWICE Powerful Women in Consumer Electronics program is a tribute to the women who are not just succeeding, but shaping, leading, and transforming the consumer technology industry. These are the trailblazers and mentors, the quiet powerhouses and bold changemakers who lead with purpose, lift others as they climb, and leave the industry better than they found it.
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Fender Audio Debuts ELIE Speakers And MIX Headphones
 
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