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The AV Life

Tim Van Woeart
HETMA
Infocomm
Higher Education
Higher Ed AV
Infocomm 2026
Artificial Intelligence
AV Industry
AV Life
Tariffs
Rutgers University
ISE
Covid-19
Hiring AV Talent
Higher Ed
Project Management
Infocomm 26
UCLA
Infocomm Show
Networking
Higher Ed AV Awards

Host Tim Van Woeart of Rutgers University discusses topics relevant to the commercial AV industry.

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On this week's AV Life Podcast, Tim Van Woeart is joined by James King, Murphy Daley, Renee Benson, and Nancy Blanchard to discuss whether "good enough" AV is still sufficient in higher education. The panel begins by recapping the successful HETMA Ro... more

In a special Women of AV Takeover episode of The AV Life, Renee Benson hosts an engaging discussion with Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, Brandy Johnson, and guests Gisela Ramirez & Erin Maher-Moran about leadership, mentorship, and the experiences of ... more

In this special episode of The AV Life, host Tim Van Woeart is joined by Tim Albright (AVNation) and Tim Neviska (HETMA) for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, professional growth, and the state of the AV industry. Tim Albright discusses t... more

Missing Tim Van Woeart for the final live report from InfoComm, our hosts fight through the noise of the HETMA happening happy hour below to wrap-up InfoComm 2026. The group debated whether traditional booth tours still provide value for experienced ... more

Day two of The AV Life's live coverage from InfoComm 2026 focuses on the momentum building across the show floor as attendees juggle booth demonstrations, networking events, and evening receptions. Murphy shares the overwhelming response to her AV Pr... more

Recorded live from InfoComm 2026, hosts Tim Van Woeart and Murphy Daley, along with live reports from Renee Benson (Sony Electronics), Brandy Johnson (PTZOptics), and Nancy Blanchard (ScreenBeam) from the HETMA booth on the first day of InfoComm 2026... more

This week's AV Life Podcast is the one to start InfoComm 2026! Join our full panel of hosts Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Murphy Daley, Brandy Johnson, Joe Way, and James King as they welcome guests Michael Gunderson of Highland Community College ... more

With InfoComm 2026 just around the corner, Tim Van Woeart, Nancy Blanchard, Brandy Johnson, and Murphy Daley preview the upcoming show, share booth information, discuss networking opportunities, and highlight key events attendees should not miss. The... more

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Recent Guests

Erin Maher-Moran
IT manager for Classroom Technology at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: 342: The Women of AV Takeover
Brandi Johnson
Director of Sales for PTZ Optics
PTZ Optics
Episode: 340: Live from InfoComm 26 - Day 3
Murphy Daly
Author of the AV Project Manager Handbook
Self-identified
Episode: 340: Live from InfoComm 26 - Day 3
Chris Kelly
Hetma Roadshow participant
Hetma/Peerless?
Episode: 340: Live from InfoComm 26 - Day 3
Nancy Blanchard
ScreenBeam
ScreenBeam
Episode: 338: Live from InfoComm 26 - Day 1
Michael Gunderson
A/V department at Highland Community College
Highland Community College
Episode: 337: The One To Start InfoComm 2026
Steve Borho
Guest introduced as a speaker joining the show
Episode: 337: The One To Start InfoComm 2026
Chad Harrison
AMO team member, guest on show
AMO
Episode: 336: One Week Until InfoComm 2026: Booths, Parties, and Predictions
Lady Murphy
Author of The AV Project Manager Handbook
The AV Project Manager Handbook
Episode: 333: A Dongle Has Entered the Courtroom

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Tim Van Woeart
Host of The AV Life
Tim Noviska
HETMA Membership Chair

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304: When Projects Die/End
Q: What are the biggest AV challenges you see in higher education today?
Chris answers that convergence of networks, standardized recording practices (lecture capture), and cross-campus synchronization are key, with Panopto as a backbone, while Zoom adds real-time interaction to bridge delays.
308: HETMA Hits the Road to Nashville!
Q: What makes Hetma roadshows valuable for higher-ed AV professionals?
The discussion emphasizes a scalable, consistent roadshow format that enables attendees to connect with peers and sponsors, with free access for EDU-affiliated attendees, campus tours, and the opportunity to learn and network across multiple cities, ultimately building a stronger, nationwide community.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The AV Life

What is The AV Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the commercial AV industry with a strong emphasis on higher education deployments, project management, hardware and integration, and industry events. Across episodes, discussions routinely cover practical PM practices, vendor relationships, leadership and self-advocacy, and the business of conferences like Infocomm and HETMA. The format blends technical insight with candid banter, real-world anecdotes, and cross-promotion of a hands-on AV project management handbook, making it valuable for practitioners, educators, and AV decision-makers who want actionable tips and a sense of community around ongoing industry shifts such as AI tools, supply chain impacts, and the evolving role of AV in learning environments. A few recu... more

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1. Erin Maher-Moran
2. Brandi Johnson
3. Murphy Daly
4. Chris Kelly
5. Nancy Blanchard
6. Michael Gunderson
7. Steve Borho
8. Chad Harrison

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