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PPDS Enters Into Strategic Alliance With Shure For AV Solutions
PPDS has announced that it has entered into a global alliance with Shure to deliver a full range of audio visual solutions. This collaboration, announced during a live launch event at InfoComm 2025 in Orlando, will combine Philips Professional Displays with Shure's audio systems.
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Amazon extends Prime Day to four days, starting July 8
Amazon is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year. The 96-hour event will start at 12:01 a.m. PT on July 8, and continue through July 11, Amazon said in a release.
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    Awards
    The 2025 TWICE VIP Awards Are Open For Your Nominations!
    TWICE is proud to hold its annual VIP Awards once again. The twelfth edition of the awards will celebrate the best features, design, and value that new products are bringing to consumers and give retailers and distributors a chance to honor difference-makers in their businesses.

    Every VIP Award nominee will receive:

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    The entry deadline is Friday, June 20, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 
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    The evolution of live streaming has erased the traditional boundaries between professional studios and remote setups. Content creators can now deliver studio-quality experiences from virtually anywhere. This transformation has been fueled by audio innovation, where portable, professional-grade equipment empowers users to broadcast flawlessly regardless of location. Today's audiences expect the best - a standard that audio brands such as Shure have helped establish through their century-long commitment to audio excellence.
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