Articles by Carolyn Heinze

Carolyn Heinze has covered everything from AV/IT and business to cowboys and cowgirls ... and the horses they love. She was the Paris contributing editor for the pan-European site Running in Heels, providing news and views on fashion, culture, and the arts for her column, “France in Your Pants.” She has also contributed critiques of foreign cinema and French politics for the politico-literary site, The New Vulgate.

Articles by: Carolyn Heinze

Interactive Museum Tech is No Longer a Novelty

By Carolyn Heinze published 13 January 14

It used to be that museums would have one high-tech draw: visitors would be able to interact with a specific exhibit, and most times, this involved AV.

Navigating the Cultural Divide

By Carolyn Heinze published 19 November 13

A number of years ago, TV producer Dick Wolf sold his Law & Order franchise to TF1, one of France’s largest networks.

Stay Interviews and Why You Need to Do Them

By Carolyn Heinze published 24 October 13

While pretty much all companies interview potential employees before hiring them, some organizations also interview employees when they’re on their way out the door.

Architecture, Acoustics, and Audio Complement Each Other at Duke University Auditorium

By Carolyn Heinze published 22 October 13

Competing With Deep Pockets? Maybe Not

By Carolyn Heinze published 26 August 13

As the North American economy gradually gains momentum, the issue of how to retain skilled labor is at the forefront once again.

Towson University’s Tiger Arena Opens for Graduation

By Carolyn Heinze published 21 August 13

The new home to Towson University’s basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics programs, as well as a series of special events, the Tiger Arena opened this spring just in time for graduation.

It’s the Culture, Stupid

By Carolyn Heinze published 1 July 13

Lee Colan is an ideas man.

What’s the Key to Attracting Young Talent to AV?

By Carolyn Heinze published 3 June 13

You’re not Facebook. You’re not Twitter.

Recruiting Military Veterans Into Your Organization

By Carolyn Heinze published 22 April 13

Emily King is on a mission. And it has very much to do with some numbers she recently posted on her blog.

Flat Panel Competition Shifting Focus to Larger-Scale Projection

By Carolyn Heinze published 18 March 13

Abrams Auditorium Sounds Off with Flexible, Intelligible AV

By Carolyn Heinze published 6 March 13

Opryland Hotel and Convention Center Embraces Peavey MediaMatrix

By Carolyn Heinze published 31 January 13

There are certain projects that stand out, and for Vance Breshears, the Opryland Hotel and Convention Center was one of them.

SCN's Hall of Fame: Mark Valenti

By Carolyn Heinze published 10 January 13

How many bankers does it take to launch a successful American business? Just one—and he doesn’t even have to be that great a banker.

Who Owns What? - Navigating the Complex World of Software Licensing

By Carolyn Heinze published 5 January 13

It used to be that software had a “hard” component: if you wanted to install it, you had to unwrap it, take it out of the box and slide a disc into a drive.

Business Growth Opportunities in 2013

By Carolyn Heinze published 13 December 12

The push toward more immersive, interactive display technology has companies asking AV experts to not only specify and install equipment, but manage everything associated with it as well.

How Digital Signage Can Build Your Brand

By Carolyn Heinze published 28 November 12

When Courtyard by Marriott embarked on a redesign of its lobbies, it wasn’t for the sake of redecorating—it was to boost its bottom line.

Measuring Your Social Media ROI

By Carolyn Heinze published 27 November 12

In the business-to-business world, how can companies know if social media is worth it?

Going Commando

By Carolyn Heinze published 22 October 12

Anyone who has ever hurled their mobile phone against a brick wall will tell you that electronics can sure be fragile.

7 Ways to Make Your AV Disappear

By Carolyn Heinze published 17 September 12

You need AV technology, but do you need to see it 24/7?

Government Markets Still Hold Promise for AV Integrators

By Carolyn Heinze published 11 September 12

With the dust of the recession beginning to settle, where do government contracts currently stand? Well, it depends on what segment of government you’re talking about… and whom you ask.