by Jim Hoodlebrink | Dec 11, 2015 | Draper Updates, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Solar Control & Window Shades
Get it in writing. How many times over the years have you heard this? Of course, nowadays, with all sorts of smart devices replacing the old paper and pen, it’s probably more accurate to say “document it.” Perhaps the wording has changed, but the truth behind it has...
by Amy Madden | Nov 23, 2015 | Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
When you ride waves, you are always behind. You’re always trying to catch up to the latest trend. Because you’re always following, you’re never ahead. For years, we rode the waves. We sold matt white…over and over again. In our defense, Draper did offer other...
by Amy Madden | Sep 22, 2015 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology
I’ve been in the audiovisual industry for 16 years. Long enough to notice some major changes. I’ve been the only female in a room many times and am ecstatic to see that happening less and less frequently. I applaud AVNetwork for running their current web...
by Terry Coffey | Sep 18, 2015 | From the Field, Houses of Worship, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Rental & Staging, Screen Technology
Earlier this year, Draper was asked by Commercial Integrator Europe—a publication geared, obviously, toward European AV integrators—to write an article on projection screens and ambient light. Steve Cook, our National AV Consultant Manager, got to work and soon had...
by Amy Madden | Sep 11, 2015 | Draper Updates, Home Theatre, Pro AV Integration
One of my reps nailed my personality last week during a conference call. He told me I was a “doer.” He said that it was a good thing. Being reintroduced to the residential market here at Draper, there’s a lot to be done to energize the market and even our own people....
by Amy Madden | Jul 20, 2015 | Home Theatre, International Update, Pro AV Integration, Screen Technology
I recently read what I felt was a rather short-sighted blog post concerning the pros and cons of projection versus screens. The premise of the post—that projection is only an attractive option if you “want to watch movies”—is extremely limiting. I do agree that the...