Post-Fire Future Unclear for Apollo Masters
On February 6, our sister site AnalogPlanet.com reported the news of a three-alarm fire at the Banning, CA headquarters of Apollo Masters, a renowned manufacturer of ready-to-cut lacquers for use in the LP-mastering industry. The blaze reportedly burned for approximately three hours before being brought under control, during which time an adjacent highway was shut down.
Powerful Surround-Sound Wiring Solution?
Last week, the Consumer">http://www.ce.org">Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that it is working to establish a single standard for high-data-rate home networking using the powerlines already installed in consumers' homes. Stating that it is "recognizing the need for a baseline technology standard," the CEA says it has invited integrated-home-systems industry stakeholders to participate in the creation of a standard for residential powerline networks, to be completed by year's end.
PranaFidelity's purna/ma amp and Dhara loudspeakers team up with E.A.R. USA's Acute Classic CD player and Townshend Allegri Reference Mk.II preamp
Together in one room, PranaFidelity's Steven Norber and E.A.R. USA's Dan Meinwald guaranteed fine sound from great and unusual music. "The Dhara speakers are finally finished," said Norber of a 40lb standmount ($7950/pair with stands), which includes dual 6" woofers and a 30mm tweeter, and boasts a frequency range of 38Hz23kHz, a sensitivity of 88.5dB, and an 8 ohm nominal impedance.
Pray Media Holdings Announces Acquisition of AVTech Media Americas and Its Iconic Enthusiast Media Brands
Some exciting news.
Prediction: Satellite Radio Will Be Huge
Satellite radio may become one of the most successful communications formats ever launched, according to predictions from market research and analysis company The">http://www.yankeegroup.com/">The Yankee Group. A new report suggests that satellite radio will take off the way cable TV did back in the 1970s; the result may create permanent changes in the radio industry.
Primedia Announces The Connected Guide To The Digital Home
Primedia has announced The Connected Guide To The Digital Home, the first consumer magazine dedicated entirely to adopting and integrating audio, video, information, telecommunications, security, and other personal and home technologies. Formerly known as Audio Video Interiors (AVI), the standard-bearer for the home theater revolution, The Connected Guide To The Digital Home is being introduced as the natural evolution of AVI.
Primedia Job Offer
We are seeking a seasoned sales professional to sell both print and online advertising in west coast territory for 2 leading enthusiast magazines and 3 websites in the home entertainment/consumer electronics industry.
- Strong sales, presentation and negotiating skills
- Develop new and cultivate existing business within the region (consultative sales skills a must!)
- Ability to develop key client, agency and industry relationships at all levels.
- Innovative and creative sales approach with strong business acumen
- Must be well organized and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Promote and sell high-profile special projects (i.e. single-sponsored special sections, supplements, online events)
- Travel for in-person client meetings and tradeshows
- Prospect within territory for all potential advertisers
- Maintain and grow substantial existing advertising base
- Maintain database of all advertisers and prospects within territory
- Plan and execute strategy to communicate features/benefits of all products to prospects and advertisers
- Know all products and how to best present them
- Follow through on sales and commitments with advertisers, prospects and peers
- Submit thorough, accurate, timely reports and paperwork
- Research prospects and advertisers to be familiar with their businesses
- Revenue growth for online, print, events, sponsorships and custom publishing
- Experience in making sales calls and closing business is a MUST
Primedia To Acquire emap usa
On Monday, July 2, 2001, Primedia announced that it has agreed to acquire emap usa from Emap plc. This transaction, which will create the second largest magazine company in the United States, is currently under a customary regulatory review. It is expected to close during the third quarter of the calendar year.
Primephonic Launches Classical Streaming in the US and Europe
September 6 2018 marked the launch of Primephonic, which appears to be the world's most comprehensive classical music-streaming service. Currently available in the US, the UK, and its home base of the Netherlands via web and mobile applicationsiPhone/iPad users can access it now, and Android users in OctoberPrimephonic currently streams well over 1 million classical tracks from over 400 labels worldwide, including the three majors: Warner Classics (Erato, Virgin, Warner), Sony Classical (and Sony Masterworks), and Universal Music Group (including Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Verve, and Mercury).
Primephonic's Hi-Rez Classical Downloads
Primephonic, a Netherlands-based site that prides itself on its superior classical music metadata, has launched in the United States. Currently devoted to hi-rez classical downloads in WAV (stereo), FLAC (stereo/surround), and DSD (stereo/surround), Primephonic also intends to launch the beta version of its high-quality streaming service later this year.