Azione Unlimited Thanks CEDIA
Azione Unlimited, the education/buying group for integrators and custom retailers, members showed up in force at CEDIA with over 150 individuals attending what was a very up-tempo event. In addition CEDIA recognized Azione dealers with 10 of 35 domestic Industry Recognition Awards given out at the final night dinner held on Saturday. These awards included Best Overall Home Theater given to Audio Images. “Expo is our industry show,” said Richard Glikes president of AU. “We must all continue to support CEDIA and the vendors who display there. This year the energy level was very high and dealers seemed genuinely excited about the business! Thank you CEDIA.”
Dealers and Vendors Reflect on AU’s Fall Fete Conference in New Orleans
Azione Unlimited Facilitates Networking Opportunities for Members and Vendors
Azione Unlimited also conducted a dealer meeting on Wednesday at the Wynkoop Brewery where they discussed products and trends in the industry, and also toured dealer member Xssentials Xperience Center located just steps away. A dealer-vendor cocktail party followed, allowing for another important networking opportunity for AU members. Thursday late afternoon, Savant invited AU members for a booth tour and cocktail hour. Friday morning, Sharp presented the members with breakfast as well as a WISA in-depth demo and Q&A session. Also on Friday, Sonance invited AU members to lunch and a private demonstration of their new Visual Performance speakers.
“Education is key to building a profitable business”
“Azione continues to provide its members with priceless opportunities to have direct access to the best vendors and up to the minute information on the newest, state-of-the-art products coming into the industry,” stated Richard Glikes. “This connection to the vendors ensures a clear understanding of new products, thus helping facilitate a smooth transition from vendor to consumer. Education is key to building a profitable business. Azione is proud to be on the front lines giving dealers and vendors this valuable tool.”
Azione Unlimited wrapped up a very successful fall conference in New Orleans just two weeks ago. “The biggest take away for me is the collection of knowledge that comes from these guys,” says Matt Grant, CEO of Level 5 Technology, Murfreesboro, TN. “Dealers that have been doing this far longer than I, are so willing to give information and really just give their business models in hopes that it helps ours.”
