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Contact Distribution Names Western & Eastern Regional Sales Managers
MARC BUREAU
Contact Distribution has announced the reappointment of Harry Boyce as its western regional manager for the four western provinces , as well as the appointment of Marc Bureau as eastern regional sales manager . Bureau ’ s territory encompasses Quebec and the Maritimes , including eastern Ontario and the Ottawa region .
“ It ’ s great to have Harry back onboard our team and rejoining our family that all know him so well ,” comments Contact Director Bill Coons . “ His depth of knowledge of all things audio is rare to find , as is his appreciation for every aspect of the professional audio industry relative to our customers ’ business models and how to best service them . ”
Bureau ’ s past 11 years have been with Solotech Montreal as its senior integration consultant , involved in major projects around the world .
Coons adds about Bureau ’ s appointment : “ We ’ ve worked with Marc constantly [ over the years with ] many of our manufacturers ’
HARRY BOYCE products .
He ’ s already got great momentum as he knows what solutions our brands offer , the quality that they represent , and the various application groups that they are applicable to .” Boyce can be reached at harry @ contactdistribution . com or at 778-953- 3494 . Bureau can be reached at marc @ contactdsitribution . com or at 514-943- 7809 .
For more information , reach Contact Distribution : 416-287-1144 , FAX 416-287- 1204 , bill @ contactdistribution . com , www . contactdistribution . com .
NAB Show to Showcase Latest in Media Tech & Research
The NAB Show will be returning to Las Vegas from April 22-27 , 2017 . It is the world ’ s largest electronic media show covering the creation , management , and delivery of content across all platforms . The theme for this year ’ s show is The M . E . T . Effect , meaning the intersection of media , entertainment , and technology fueled by internet connectivity and integrated systems .
This year , the specialized exhibit areas include the Post-Production Campus , Virtual and Augmented Reality Pavilion , and the Futures Park , which features demonstrations of high-tech media developments in progress , prototypes , and products not yet available for sale from research laboratories around the world .
A wide spectrum of educational seminars , presentations , and programs is planned , which will host sound engineers , videographers , SFX specialists , station engineers , system integrators , and allied professionals talking about expanding the use and improving the quality of sound in the connected world . Sessions will include “ Audio Monitoring for ATSC A / 85 and OTT Production ,” “ Studio Video over IP - How it All Comes Together ,” and more . For more information and / or to register , go to www . nabshow . com .
… InfoComm International has named Heidi A . Voorhees , MBA , CAE , as its new COO . Voorhees will lead InfoComm ’ s North American operations and global marketing and communication efforts . Prior , she spent nearly 10 years at SmithBucklin , an association management company , where she oversaw meetings , conventions , trade shows , and executive events . Voorhees also has experience in association marketing and trade show management . www . infocomm . org .
Ike Zimbel Joins Radio Active Designs as Manufacturer Rep for Canada
Radio Active Designs ( RAD ) has named Toronto ’ s Zimbel Audio Productions and namesake Ike Zimbel as its manufacturer rep for Canada . Zimbel Audio Productions specializes in wireless frequency coordination and pro audio equipment repair and modifications . Recent jobs include frequency coordination for
IKE ZIMBEL the Air Canada Centre and BMO Field in Toronto and sporting events for the NBA , NHL , CFL , and MLS .
“ I believe that Radio Active Designs offers the best system to replace and update traditional wireless intercom systems . With the conclusion of the recent incentive auctions in the U . S ., there ’ s no better time to switch ,” says Zimbel . “ Available UHF bandwidth is being reduced … making spectral efficiency of paramount importance .”
For more information , contact Zimbel Audio Productions : ike @ zimbelaudio . com , www . zimbelaudio . com .
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