AV In The Wild

In this episode of AV in the Wild, Neil and Iffat sit down with Mike Sponza, Founding Partner and Director of Music & Licensing at M-Cube, to discuss music, technology and brand experience. Mike also reflects on how content delivery has evolved over time, and why, despite advances in connectivity, local storage and reliable infrastructure remain critical to consistent playback.  The conversati...

In this episode of AV in the Wild, Iffat and Sam speak to presenter, PR consultant and Director of Boost, Hannah Shellswell, for a practical and encouraging conversation about confidence, communication and growth in the AV industry. Hannah shares insights from her work hosting live events, presenting on AVIXA TV and engaging with emerging technologies alongside her experiences training professiona...

In this episode of AV in the Wild, Iffat and Neil are joined by award-winning writer, director, podcaster and advocate, Sam Grierson, for an open and reflective conversation about neurodiversity, creativity and belonging.  Sam shares their journey to a later-life diagnosis of autism and ADHD, reflecting on identity, self-discovery and the lack of visible role models for autistic women and non-bina...

How is distribution changing in a world of cloud, AI and the connected workplace?  In our latest episode, @Neil and @Iffat sit down with Monique Rezai, CRO of @Midwich US, to discuss growth in North America, acquisitions, managed services and why distributors must evolve to stay relevant Chapters (00:00:00) - AV in the Wild: Midwich on Air at ISE 2022 (00:01:29) - WSJDLive: Distributor of AI-relat...

In this episode of AV in the Wild, hosts Neil, Iffat and Sam step inside one of the most talked-about spaces at ISE 2026: the Connected Classroom Powered by Logitech. Joined by guests Jeff Boggess, Ian Wright and Jay Lyons, the team explores how education is evolving from the technologies shaping how students learn to how teachers deliver content. We look at the shift toward digital learning and i...

In this episode of AV in the Wild, hosts Iffat and Neil dive into one of the most exciting parts of ISE 2026: Fast Forward Friday - a designated day designed to champion the next generation of AV talent. Joined by an expert line-up of guests, including Matt Nimmons, Lee Kirkwood, Joseph Valerio and Daniel Centelles, the episode explores why investing in emerging professionals has never been more i...

Our hosts are joined by Jeff Hayward, presenter of the Integrated Home Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of home integration, what's new in the industry, and most importantly, ISE 2026! Comment down below who you would like to see next! Our hosts are joined by Jeff Hayward, presenter of the Integrated Home Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of home integration, what's...

In this special ISE preview episode, Neil and Iffat speak to managing director Mike Blackman, aka ‘Mr ISE,’ to explore what’s ahead for ISE 2026, 3-6 February in Barcelona. As well as an exclusive reveal, the discussion also touches on event features and big news – including ‘Spark’, a new 4-day creative industries event – plus, insights into ISE’s mega trends including AI and cybersecurity, and a...

In this episode, Neil and Sam speak to panellists at UCX 2025 to discuss their experiences at the show and their thoughts on the evolving impact of artificial intelligence. The conversation covers meeting room user experience, strategies for addressing customer concerns, the role of AI as a tool for enhancing productivity – and spoiler alert – why AI is no replacement for the human touch.    Speci...

In this episode, Neil serves as the onsite correspondent at IBC 2025. Addressing the prominent theme of Broadcast AV convergence within the ProAV sector, Neil engages exhibitors to discuss their perspectives and highlight recent innovations. This segment includes insights from Colin Farquhar of VITEC, Richard Bailey of Techex , Debbie Zheng of Absen, and Antoine Doublet of Deepsky .     This Episo...

In this episode, we catch up with Sam Minish – VP of Content Creation at AVIXA – at InfoComm 2025 to talk success at the Telly Awards, the philosophy behind AVIXA TV and Xchange Live, and why she is encouraging the AV industry to ‘pass the mic’ and get involved.     This Episodes Presenters: Iffat Chaudry & Neil Fluester     Location: InfoComm 2025, Orlando, USA.   Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcom...

In this episode, Iffat and Neil speak with technologist and AI specialist Noelle Russell about scaling responsible AI. Recorded at InfoComm, Noelle discusses her experience developing Amazon Alexa and offers her perspectives on the ongoing evolution of AI. The lively conversation covers topics including the importance of training AI, practical advice for using generative AI platforms, and consider...