How to Onboard High-Level AV Project Managers for Long-Term ROI
Ask any AV company leader, and they will tell you that finding the right AV project manager is only half the job. The other half includes helping them succeed. The first 90 days of onboarding an AV manager can decide how long they stay, how well they perform, and how quickly they start delivering results.…
Celebrating 10 Years of Serving the Audiovisual Industry—And 10 New Placements This Year
For the past decade, HireSparks AV Recruiting has remained focused on one thing—and one thing only: serving the Audiovisual industry exclusively. As we celebrate 10 years of supporting integrators, manufacturers, and AV-driven organizations, we’re proud to share an early milestone for this year: 10 successful placements already completed in 2026. This achievement reflects not just momentum, but…
Why Do AV Companies Need Specialized Recruiters
TLDR Summary Hiring in the audio-visual industry demands expertise that general recruiters typically lack. Specialized AV recruiters understand technical roles, cultural fit, and the fast-paced nature of AV work. They recognize niche skills like DSP programming, video-over-IP, and control system integration, connecting companies with professionals ready to deliver immediately. Partnering with an AV recruitment agency…
Why Contingency Recruiting Works Best for the AV Industry
TLDR Summary Contingency recruiting gives AV companies like yours a flexible, cost-efficient way to hire skilled professionals without upfront costs. It aligns recruiter performance with hiring success, making it ideal for an industry where project timelines and demands shift quickly. By partnering with a specialized agency like HireSparks AV Recruiting, you get prompt access to…
Breaking Barriers in AV/IT Education: NETGEAR Academy Launches Industry-Wide, Multi-Vendor Training Platform
In a significant move to elevate the technical proficiency of the Pro AV and broadcast communities, NETGEAR has opened its NETGEAR Academy to include certified training from key manufacturing partners. This transformation shifts the platform from a single-vendor training site to a free, industry-wide educational resource designed to foster a more holistic understanding of the…
Biamp, ClearOne Execs Offer Further Clarity on Acquisition
Biamp Expands Innovation Through ClearOne Asset Acquisition A major shift in the audiovisual industry is underway as Biamp acquires select assets from ClearOne, including patents and intellectual property related to audio processing, microphone arrays, acoustic echo cancellation, and beamforming. According to Biamp President and CEO Rashid Skaf, the acquisition will strengthen Biamp’s foundation in audio…