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August 4, 2026
 
 
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5th Annual Audio Advice Live Final Countdown Is On!
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The fifth annual Audio Advice Live event is set to take over the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 7-9. The nation's largest consumer home entertainment show provides unprecedented access to the industry's leading brands--attendees this year will be among the first in North America to see many new products, including some special models that will receive their world debuts at AAL.
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Tony Stott Joins Armour Home Electronics As Brand Marketing Manager
 
Tony Stott Joins Armour Home Electronics As Brand Marketing Manager
Armour Home Electronics Ltd. earlier this week announced the appointment of Tony Stott as Brand Marketing Manager. Over the last two decades, Stott has built a reputation for redefining how audio brands connect with people. Now Stott will be bringing his proven approach to Goldring, QED, and Q Acoustics, while also leading marketing support for Armour Home's UK distribution partners Grado, XGIMI, and Burson Audio.
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As the holidays near, two-thirds of shoppers are using AI
 
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Almost three-quarters (71%) of shoppers plan to start their holiday shopping journey before Black Friday this year, a survey of 600 U.S. consumers conducted by marketing firm Attentive found. Almost half (46%) are shopping prior to November.
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Enter To Win The Best Of Show Awards At CEDIA Expo 2026
Enter To Win The Best Of Show Awards At CEDIA Expo 2026
It's back for 2026 -- the Best of Show awards program that celebrates the best custom installation and home entertainment technology launches at CEDIA Expo! Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi? will once again have judges on-site to examine each entry and bestow honors on the most deserving.
There are a whole host of benefits for entering the Best of Show Awards at CEDIA 2026.

Below are just a few that you will receive, both as a nominee and as a winner:
 
  • All entries will receive a fully licensed nominee badge to use in both digital and print promotions.
  • Dedicated editorial coverage across participating brands. As a winning entry, you will receive promotional coverage across social media, websites, newsletters, and magazines from the official award brands – Residential Systems, TWICE, and What Hi-Fi?
  • Winner marketing assets to further promote your success. You will receive an official award winner’s badge, fully licensed for use with your winning product both domestically and overseas at no additional cost, in addition to a winner’s social assets.
  • Crystal glass trophies to display your win. Individual trophies will be sent directly to winners after CEDIA, so you can continue celebrating your success after the show!
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Somfy Acquires Bond Smart-Home Connectivity Platform
 
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Somfy Group recently announced that Olibra LLC, owner of the Bond brand and one of the most widely adopted smart-home connectivity platforms in North America, has joined the Somfy Group.
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