Press Room
For Immediate Release
June 14, 2011
Media Contact:
Jamie Riley |
CEDIA Volunteers Debate Old School and New School Business Techniques on Twitter
New CEDIA EXPO Feature Encourages Industry Professionals to Get Educated
INDIANAPOLIS (June 14, 2011) - The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) has announced a new CEDIA EXPO feature: the Old School vs. New School debate and panel discussion. The Old School vs. New School debate will feature a Twitter-based discussion between CEDIA members on the merits of both new and established business practices. The debate will wrap up with an in-person panel discussion at CEDIA EXPO 2011.
Attendees can follow the @CEDIA_OldSchool and @CEDIA_NewSchool teams on Twitter as they battle out why they do the things they do when it comes to technology, business, sales and training. CEDIA has recruited volunteers to join each team and has launched the debate on Twitter today. Leading the @CEDIA_OldSchool team is industry veteran Frank White, while rookie Ian Bryant will lead the @CEDIA_NewSchool team. Attendees are encouraged to participate in the conversation and can also follow the event hashtag #CEDIA11.
"The Old School vs. New School discussion will set the stage for a real-time debate between two strong perspectives in the industry," said CEDIA CEO Utz Baldwin. "While there will be some points of disagreement, we're sure each side has something to learn from the other, and we look forward to seeing the educational takeaways presented during the panel discussion at CEDIA EXPO."
Each week a new topic will be introduced for discussion. Slated topics include control, financials, retrofit, marketing, and more. The teams will gather at CEDIA EXPO on Friday, September 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the final Old School vs. New School debate and panel discussion. The panel discussion is free to attend.
Registration for CEDIA EXPO 2011 is open at www.cedia.org/expo. The CEDIA EXPO virtual registration brochure offers more information on the Old School vs. New School debate as well as other events planned for the show. Registration for CEDIA EXPO 2011 is open at www.cedia.org/expo. Early-bird registration discounts are available until July 15. For more information, visit www.cedia.org/expo or call 877.765.5559.
About CEDIA
CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s website at www.cedia.org.
Follow @CEDIA on Twitter, find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CEDIA.Region2, or join the CEDIA group on LinkedIn.
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