CTA
CTA Update: The Effect of the Coronavirus on Tech Businesses
As the labor return rate rises, factories will return to full production capacity more quickly
Coronavirus
Distributors
D&H Releases Strategies To Help Partners Meet Demand For Collaborative Tech
Distributor solutions and content to help partners outfit end-users for telecommuting
Buying Groups
HTSA Launches Package Of Aid And Information To Assist Members
Buying group also suspends member dues for the first time.
Distributors
New “Work-From-Home” Portable Web-Based Conferencing Kit Offered By Almo Professional A/V
Yamaha Speakerphone and Huddly Go Camera Professional Bundle Keep People Connected and Business Moving Forward
Buying Groups
BrandSource Members Turn To Video To Stay Connected With Customers
Lights, camera, action!
Distributors
PowerHouse Alliance: Providing The Protective Gear You Need To Weather The Storm
"As a group, we, the PowerHouse Alliance, have been keeping our pulse on the COVID-19 pandemic government restrictions and recommendations across the country."
Industry
New CEDIA Survey Aims To Gauge COVID-19 Business Impacts
Covers topics such as project bidding, ongoing jobs, impact on current operations, and near-term outlook.
Industry
AVIXA to Hold InfoComm 2020 Virtually
More details will be revealed about InfoComm 2020 Connected in the coming weeks
Appliances
Your Guide to Appliance Repair During COVID-19: AHAM Guest Blog
Appliance repair and related services have been designated as essential in most areas under stay-at-home orders, and repair technicians are still operating.
Wearables
Fitbit Launches New COVID-19 Hub Reminding Users To Wash Hands, Stretch, And Move In Quarantine
Fitbit launches COVID-19 hub on its fitness trackers to help you stay healthy through lockdown.
Buying Groups
BrandSource Regional Calls Keep Members Keyed In
BrandSource is keeping its members keyed into pertinent group, government and industry information through its bi-monthly schedule of Region Call-Ins.
Buying Groups
First-Ever Furniture Market Live Is April 28-30 – Hosted By Nationwide Marketing Group
Online event designed to fill void created by postponement of High Point Market
Accessories
AtlasIED To Offer Face Shields To Front Line Workers
WINshields can be requested by visiting atlasied.com and clicking on the "Face Shield Request" button.
Another View
Robert McDowell: A COVID-19 Survivor’s Story – Multichannel News Exclusive Interview
Former FCC commissioner details his harrowing medical journey
Industry
Business During the Coronavirus: CEDIA Launches CEDIASTRONG Initiative
Offers new tools and programs to support membership during the pandemic and beyond.
Buying Groups
NMG: Latest Survey Shows Retailers Making The Shift To Digital As Foot Traffic Slows And States Close
Third quick-turn survey shows that, as local and state governments continue issuing shelter in place orders, retailers are turning their attention to their websites...
Retailing
Lowe’s Launches #BuildThanks Campaign To Encourage Americans To Make DIY Thank You Signs For Frontline Workers
Dyson, Samsung and Smeg among other companies donating items or services
Another View
Business During the Coronavirus: Learning from the Past, Living in the Present, and Preparing for the Future
Revisiting “The Collapse You Survived” for today’s challenges.
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Webinar On CARES Act Available Now On Demand
Covers the recently-passed relief bill and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
Audio
Free Access To SiriusXM Premier Streaming Available Through May 15
With millions currently staying home, SiriusXM opens access in North America via the SiriusXM app and at SiriusXM.com/streamfree
CES
CES Asia 2020 Postponed Amid COVID-19 Concerns
CES Asia, scheduled to take place in Shanghai, China on June 10-12, 2020 is postponed.
Buying Groups
Nationwide Sponsors Free Webinar: Independent Insights On H.R. 6201 And CARES Act
The webinar is free, but pre-registration is required.
Industry
InfoComm 2020 Cancelled
"InfoComm is not just an AVIXA trade show, it is the industry's show and it is important that we move forward to the benefit...
Distributors
Bloom Energy, Almo, State Of California Partner To Refurbish Ventilators For Healthcare System As COVID-19 Spreads Through U.S.
Companies leverage expertise to breathe new life into machines in fight against coronavirus
Another View
Guest Post: How To Be On National TV From Your Living Room
Here are some simple tips to help you look professional and be taken seriously.
Industry
Apple To Donate 10 Million Masks To Healthcare Workers In The US
Due to a California regulation, Apple may have stockpiled masks
Buying Groups
Second COVID-19 Survey Shows Independent Retailers Are Taking Serious Steps to Prevent Spread of Disease
Follow-up results show that more retailers are implementing measures to prevent the spread of the virus — and investing in their digital platforms.
Another View
Business During The Coronavirus: Focus On What Can Be Done
Five things you can do to stay productive and sane.
Buying Groups
AVB’s YourSource News Launches COVID Info Hub
YourSourceNews.com to aggregate all information...best practices, up-to-date information and current news as it relates to the industry, group, as well as resources for business...
Retailing
I Used Best Buy’s Contactless Curbside Pickup: Here’s What It Was Like
Best Buy even let me price-match Amazon
Accessories
AUKEY Donates 100,000 Face Masks To Italian Government Institutions And Hospitals
AUKEY is also in the process of organizing similar donations of 20,000 masks to Spain, France, and Germany
Products
Verizon’s Coronavirus Response To Consumers
Verizon responds to the coronavirus by waiving late fees, 15GB of free extra data and new discounts for low-income households
Another View
CDC Chatbot Helps You Screen Yourself For Coronavirus: How To Use It
The CDC's quick self-check for coronavirus should offer instant info
Products
Working From Home Essentials For Coronavirus And Beyond
Find the best deals on everything you need to work from home
Buying Groups
Nationwide Marketing Group Creates Coronavirus Resource Center for Independent Retail Channel
The collection of best practices and resources aims to guide independent retail business owners through uncertain times.
Blogs
A ‘Watershed Moment’ For AV: Stampede’s Kelly On Tech’s Role In COVID-19 Crisis
“The virus is driving adoption rates that I don’t believe will lessen once this crisis passes.”
Another View
COVID-19 Comes Calling for CE Suppliers
Vendors are monitoring the ever-changing situation, but hope the worst has passed
Another View
Top 10 Ways CE Retailers Can Cope During COVID-19 Crisis
COVID-19 means you'll get less in-store traffic, but not necessarily less business.
Industry
HTSA Board Of Directors Cancels Its Upcoming Spring Conference
The HTSA Fall Conference, currently planned for October 27-29 in Dallas, TX, is expected to continue as scheduled.
Accessories
AVIXA Releases Statement On COVID-19
"We are evaluating each and every event and location and making virtual options available, postponements if possible, and cancellations where necessary."
Retailing
Amazon Limiting Shipment Of Non-Essential Items To Help Fight Coronavirus
Amazon is prioritizing shipping important products to keep customers safe from coronavirus
Another View
Coronavirus: 8 Essential Tips For Staying Safe: Tom’s Guide Report
These coronavirus tips will help you stay healthy as COVID-19 spreads