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  ACT Entertainment's Mike Schmid Honored by 2025 American Business Awards
ACT Entertainment announce that vice president of talent Mike Schmid has been honored with a Gold Stevie Award as Human Resources Executive of the Year by the 23rd annual American Business Awards. In addition, ACT ...
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In Memoriam: Curry Grant
Lighting&Sound America has learned of the passing on May 3 of concert lighting legend Charles "Curry" Grant. His age has been reported as 73.
Best known as Fleetwood Mac's longtime lighting designer, he also worked with ...
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Ryan Penny Joins d&b audiotechnik as Vice President Global Business Development
d&b audiotechnik announces the appointment of Ryan Penny as vice president global business development. In this newly established role, he will be responsible for leading and implementing global business development ...
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Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) Expands New York Team
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) announces the growth of its New York-based team. The company has hired Josh Lampf as B2B and business development lead and Chris Budin as operations coordinator. ...
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In Memoriam: Bob Schacherl
Lighting&Sound America has learned of the passing of Bob Schacherl, a major figure in the lighting industry for several decades. He was 70 and for years had suffered from frontotemporal dementia. ...
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WAVIT Announces New Board of Directors
Women in AV/IT (WAVIT) announces its new board of directors. Stepping into the role of president is Althea Ricketts, vice president of corporate initiatives at Shure Incorporated. With more than three decades of experience ...
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In Memoriam: Steven Ehrenberg
Lighting&Sound America has learned of the death of Steven Ehrenberg, a well-known and respected member industry play who was involved in many major projects over the last several decades.
At the time of his death, ...
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AC Americas Announces Natasha Royal as Vice President of Finance
A.C. Americas. announces Natasha Royal as VP of finance, bringing experience in driving profitable growth, leading strategic initiatives, and building FP&A processes.
Reporting to Jean-Louis Blanchard, president, ...
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Bandit Lites Nashville Grows with New Gen8 Hires
Bandit Lites Nashville office continues its growth in Gen8 with several new hires including Michael Holmes as Bandit's chain hoist technician.
Holmes began his entertainment lighting career as a rigging technician ...
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Yvonne Ho Becomes President of PAMA Board of Directors
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) announces that Yvonne Ho has become president of PAMA's board of directors for a two-year term. Ho succeeds Chris Regan (RF Venue) in the role, while Regan remains ...
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Listen Technologies Hires Stephen Robinson as Regional Sales Manager for the Eastern US
Listen Technologies Corporation has a new Eastern regional sales manager. Stephen Robinson has joined Listen Technologies in this role. He will work with Listen Technologies channel partners, consultants, and end-users ...
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NAMM Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee Officers
The NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately. The ExCom will serve through April 2026, representing NAMM's global membership and the music industry at large ...
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Rhino Staging Appoints New National Director of Safety
Rhino Staging (Rhino) announces the hiring of longtime live event safety professional Jacob Worek as their new national director of safety. Worek officially assumed his duties on April 1.
In a statement about the hiring, ...
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Next Wave of Showlight Speakers Announced; Simultaneous Translation Made Available
The latest wave of speakers has been announced for Showlight 2025, taking place May 19-22 at Le Parc des Exposition et Congres de Dijon, Dijon, France.
The speakers include:
Roger Simonsz: Schrodinger's Dimmer: ...
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TMB Expands EMEA Team with Industry Veteran Nick Berenok
TMB announces the addition of Nick Berenok to the TMB customer development team for the European, Middle Eastern, and African (EMEA) region.
Based in Nice, France, Berenok brings over 20 years of experience in ...
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Designer Bob Bonniol Joins ACT Entertainment as Director of Innovation for Video
ACT Entertainment announces the appointment of Bob Bonniol as director of innovation for video. A production designer and creative whose experience includes Broadway, concert tours, theme parks, and augmented worlds, Bonniol ...
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Audio-Technica Announces Key Updates and New Appointments Within its Systems Solutions Group
Audio-Technica announces a series of strategic organizational changes and leadership promotions within its Systems Solutions Group (SSG). The announcement was made by Mark Humrichouser, vice president, systems solutions sales ...
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Changes Announced to MA Lighting Technology Management Team
MA Lighting Technology announces key developments in its leadership structure. Effective March 1, Stephanie Waldorf and Rene Berhorst have been appointed as managing directors of MA Lighting Technology. Waldorf has ...
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Joe Bokelman Joins SGM Lighting as Regional Sales Manager
SGM Lighting announces the appointment of Joe Bokelman as regional sales manager. With over 30 years of experience in design, sales, business development, and marketing within the lighting industry, the company says his ...
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Heritage Auction to Hold Sale of Tony Walton Designs
On May 16, Heritage Auctions will hold a sale titled "Tony Walton: Designer of Dreams Hollywood/Entertainment." Walton, who died in 2022, designed scenery and costumes for innumerable films and Broadway shows. ...
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