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(3/13/2026)

-Ampetronic | Listen Technologies Announce Promotion and New Hire to Support Continued Growth

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies Announce Promotion and New Hire to Support Continued Growth

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have promoted Kasey Kaumans to national account manager and named Robert C. Luckey consultant liaison.
Kaumans and Luckey work closely with national partners across the ...
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(3/11/2026)

-Nat Houle Appointed as US Product Support Specialist for Martin Audio and TiMax

Nat Houle Appointed as US Product Support Specialist for Martin Audio and TiMax

Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Nat Houle as product support specialist, a move designed to further bolster the sales and deployment of Martin Audio and TiMax spatial solutions across the US and Canada. ...More

(3/9/2026)

-Jules Cabrera Named Howell Binkley Fellow for 2026

Jules Cabrera Named Howell Binkley Fellow for 2026

The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announces its 2026 fellow, Jules Cabrera. A theatrical lighting designer born and raised in Austin, Texas, Cabrera holds a BFA in theatre from Texas State University and an MFA in ...More

(3/9/2026)

-Theatre Projects Announces Two New Appointments

Theatre Projects Announces Two New Appointments

Theatre Projects announces two strategic leadership appointments to support the firm's continued global growth and expanding work across performing arts, corporate, location-based entertainment, arenas and sports venues, and ...More

(3/3/2026)

-Advanced Systems Group Promotes Gretchen Taipale to Vice President, Managed Services

Advanced Systems Group Promotes Gretchen Taipale to Vice President, Managed Services

Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG) announces the promotion of Gretchen Taipale to vice president, managed services, following the promotion of Jody Boatwright, former VP of managed services, to ASG's chief strategy ...More

(2/25/2026)

-Advanced Systems Group Promotes Jody Boatwright to Chief Strategy Officer

Advanced Systems Group Promotes Jody Boatwright to Chief Strategy Officer

Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG) has appointed Jody Boatwright as chief strategy officer where he'll lead research and guide ASG's future direction as the business evolves. Boatwright will work across ASG leadership as well ...More

(2/24/2026)

-In Memoriam: John Offord

In Memoriam: John Offord

John Offord, the founder and first editor of Lighting&Sound International magazine and a well-known figure to many in the live entertainment technology industry, has passed away after a short illness. ...More

(2/24/2026)

-Giacomo Previ Joins DirectOut as Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships

Giacomo Previ Joins DirectOut as Director of Marketing and Strategic Partnerships

DirectOut has announced the appointment of Giacomo Previ as director of marketing and strategic partnerships. An accomplished strategist with over 30 years in the pro-audio sector, Previ will lead the company's global ...More

(2/23/2026)

-ETC Announces CEO Retirement and Appointment of President

ETC Announces CEO Retirement and Appointment of President

After decades of service to ETC, CEO Dick Titus announced his retirement this week.
"Throughout his 35 year tenure, and in his seven years as CEO, Dick Titus has provided ETC with steadfast leadership and guidance. His ...
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(2/23/2026)

-In Memoriam: David Hays

In Memoriam: David Hays

David Hays, a leading Broadway scenic designer who, in midlife, took on a new career as the founding artistic director of the National Theatre for the Deaf, died on February 17. He was 95 and lived in Essex, Connecticut. ...More

(2/20/2026)

-EAW Announces New Inside Sales Team

EAW Announces New Inside Sales Team

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) announces the promotions of Orlando Rosario and Christina Luccini.
Rosario has been promoted to inside sales manager, international, after serving as inside sales manager for the US ...
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(2/17/2026)

-Ampetronic | Listen Technologies Promotes Mikey Shaffer to Vice President of North American Sales

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies Promotes Mikey Shaffer to Vice President of North American Sales

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have promoted Mikey Shaffer to vice president of North American sales. In this role, Shaffer is responsible for accelerating revenue growth, expanding market presence, and optimizing ...More

(2/13/2026)

-Flex Rental Solutions Announces Inaugural Flex Award Winners

Flex Rental Solutions Announces Inaugural Flex Award Winners

Flex Rental Solutions has announced the winners of the inaugural Flex Awards. The program was created to recognize the behind-the-scenes leaders who keep productions running smoothly, often without public recognition. ...More

(2/13/2026)

-ROE Visual Welcomes Josh Tonasket as Senior Sales Manager

ROE Visual Welcomes Josh Tonasket as Senior Sales Manager

ROE Visual announces the appointment of Josh Tonasket as senior sales manager in the US. In this role, Tonasket will support ROE Visual's strategic expansion into the fixed-install and corporate AV markets. ...More

(2/10/2026)

-Purchase College to Honor Technical Theatre Legend Bonnie L. Becker

Purchase College to Honor Technical Theatre Legend Bonnie L. Becker

Purchase College, State University of New York's Broadway Technical Theatre History Project will present the Twelfth Backstage Legends and Masters Award to Bonnie L. Becker on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7pm at The Performing ...More

(2/9/2026)

-Daniel Lee Becomes Group CEO of Hewshott, Theatre/Acoustics Consultancy

Daniel Lee Becomes Group CEO of Hewshott, Theatre/Acoustics Consultancy

Hewshott, a global AV, IT, theatre, and acoustics consultancy firm has completed a global transition with current UK managing director, Daniel Lee, acquiring Hewshott and becoming the new Group CEO. Founder and outgoing Group ...More

(2/9/2026)

-Advanced Systems Group Appoints Industry Veteran Derek Pezzotti to Lead Sports and Venue Market Growth

Advanced Systems Group Appoints Industry Veteran Derek Pezzotti to Lead Sports and Venue Market Growth

Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG) announces the appointment of Derek Pezzotti as senior account executive. Pezzotti joins ASG's Production and Innovation team to help expand the company's presence in the sports and venue ...More

(2/3/2026)

-Gary Aird Named President of A.C. Americas

Gary Aird Named President of A.C. Americas

A.C. Americas announces the promotion of Gary Aird to president of A.C. Americas, effective February 1.
Aird has been a key member of the executive leadership team for the past four years, beginning his tenure as vice ...
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(2/3/2026)

-L-Acoustics Appoints Olivier Maynard as Executive Director of Strategic Market Development

L-Acoustics Appoints Olivier Maynard as Executive Director of Strategic Market Development

L-Acoustics has appointed Olivier Maynard as executive director of strategic market development and significantly expanded the recently established division's capabilities to accelerate growth across key vertical markets ...More

(2/2/2026)

-Darius Ansari Joins ROXX as Product/Application Specialist

Darius Ansari Joins ROXX as Product/Application Specialist

As of February 1, German lighting company ROXX welcomed to its team Darius Ansari, who will take on the role of product and application specialist. In this position, he will act as a central link between product ...More

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