Monitor Audio, the renowned British loudspeaker and sound system specialist, has unveiled an exciting new collaboration with Wildwood Plus, the UK-based marketing services agency recognised for elevating leading technology, design and architectural brands.

The partnership marks a significant step in amplifying Monitor Audio’s brand story and deepening engagement across the professional smart home and cinema sectors as well as the interior design and architectural space. Wildwood Plus will deliver strategic PR and marketing support, spearheading campaigns that spotlight Monitor Audio’s innovation and heritage. Their first initiatives include driving awareness around the launch of the brand’s new Experience Centre and the Elevate Sound Performance Academy at its Rayleigh HQ in Essex.

For more than five decades, Monitor Audio has been at the forefront of high‑performance loudspeaker design and manufacturing, earning global acclaim for its dedication to British engineering, technical innovation, and uncompromising audio quality. Wildwood Plus brings a powerful combination of creativity and sector expertise, known for delivering high-impact, integrated campaigns which deploy best-in-class media, digital, events and content marketing strategies.

Reflecting on Ten Years of Partnership, Progress, and PR Excellence.

For any public relations agency, longevity and lasting client relationships are the ultimate testament to success. This year, as we marked our tenth year as the official PR agency for Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), we’re not just celebrating a business partnership — we’re recognising a decade-long journey of growth, collaboration, and transformative storytelling.

A Testament to Trust and Consistency

In an industry often impacted by uncertain market conditions, short-term contracts, and shifting alliances, being entrusted with ISE’s PR for just over a decade is a proud milestone for Wildwood Plus. It speaks volumes about the trust that ISE places in our team, and our ability to consistently deliver results that support their evolving goals. This long-standing partnership is also a reflection of our deep understanding of the ISE brand and varied audiences.

Navigating a Decade of Industry Evolution

ISE has grown exponentially over the past decade, securing its spot as the flagship event for the professional AV and systems integration sector. To be at the helm of PR throughout this period has meant more than simply promoting an event. It has required us to stay ahead of technological trends, adapt our communications to shifting media landscapes, and to continually innovate in how we tell the ISE story. Each edition of this unique show has brought new challenges and opportunities, which is something we love about working with ISE; it’s an opportunity for our team to flex their professional muscles and it’s always, ALWAYS exciting!

Since 2016, Wildwood has played a pivotal role in shaping ISE’s profile, not just as an exhibition, but as a thought leader and hub for the global AV community. From orchestrating high-impact media campaigns to handling crisis communications and engaging with international media, our work has supported ISE’s reputation as the must-attend event in the sector.

We also manage the Press Office at ISE each year. This gives us a great opportunity to foster strong relationships with international media but also showcases our professionalism as an agency. A press room should always be a haven for journalists, away from exhibitors, clients and dare I say it, PR people – all wanting an opportunity to   sell in stories. We want to ensure the world’s media have the space and freedom to focus on filing copy and resting. And that is exactly what we make it – no pitching, no selling – just us being helpful, protecting their haven and delivering a great service.

Creating Lasting Impact

Of course, we all know that the true measure of a PR agency’s success lies in the impact it creates for its clients. During our tenure, we have generated many thousands of media articles, facilitated hundreds of interviews with ISE, keynote speakers, industry leaders, analysts and grown ISE’s media footprint year on year. Our efforts have helped attract new audiences – a vital strategy for a growing global event! This legacy of impact is something of which we are immensely proud, and it fuels our commitment to keep raising the bar.

Celebrating the People Behind the Success

Ultimately, this milestone is as much about people as it is about strategy. It’s about the strong relationships we’ve forged with the ISE team, the press, exhibitors, analysts and the wider AV community. It’s about the countless hours, creativity, and passion poured into every campaign, and the collective drive to make each edition more successful than the last.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate the record-breaking success of ISE 2026, we look back with pride and forwards with excitement. Being ISE’s PR agency is a badge of honour, it’s a recognition of trust, expertise, and enduring partnership. Here’s to a decade of achievements, and to many more editions of breaking new ground together.

And here’s to the Wildwood Plus team members – both past and present – that have surfed this wave with us. Thank you!

Celebrating 10 Yearsas ISE’s PR Agency

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…the Teams, the Partners, the Media, and the Extraordinary Wildwood Plus Crew Who “Pushed Beyond” at ISE 2026.

ISE 2026 will go down as one of the most ambitious and impactful editions ever. Not being in Barcelona for the show this year was incredibly tough. As many of you know, I needed to stay close to home this year, and I’m endlessly grateful to everyone who stepped in so effortlessly while I focused on what mattered most. Their support, both professional and personal, has meant everything.

Even watching this awesome event from the UK, the scale, energy and global momentum were unmistakable. It was a real testament to the people who power this industry and refuse to stand still.

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To the ISE Team…

Thank you for delivering an event that once again set the standard for the global AV landscape. With 92,710 attendees (!), more than 1,700 exhibitors, deep‑dive content across every technological vertical, and a show theme rooted in ambition Push Beyond you created an environment that inspired, challenged, and connected the world’s best.

The result? A truly world‑class showcase of innovation, craft and collaboration, yet again breaking records. There has been A LOT of fantastic coverage on the show – and if you missed it – check out Integrated Systems Europe where you can find all the stories!

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To AVIXA & CEDIA, the Organisations Behind the Show’s Heart… 

ISE isn’t just a trade show, it’s a partnership. And year after year, AVIXA and CEDIA curate the soul of the event through programming, community engagement and global leadership.

I am honoured to co-lead the UK AVIXA Women’s Council and every year at ISE, it is a chance to meet up, support other women and allies in this vibrant industry, making new connections and hearing inspiring experiences.

A new initiative this year was the inaugural AVIXA Women in AV Collective (which made such a powerful statement this year) to the countless AVIXA Council meetups, broadcast sessions, strategic gatherings and community‑building activities, the AVIXA presence was felt everywhere as a true reflection of their commitment to elevating the people of our industry.

CEDIA’s ongoing leadership and presence ensured that integrators, technical specialists, residential professionals and innovators had a home within the show; one grounded in expertise, education and excellence. The CEDIA Smart Home Stage and its Education programme was packed with insightful, entertaining and inspiring content.

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To the Content Teams…

The education, summits & conferences programme this year was nothing short of exceptional and yet again, provided delegates with a phenomenal choice of learning and development. The depth, ambition and relevance of the sessions pushed far beyond product to focus on the skills, insights, foresight and professional development our industry needs to SPARK growth.

From AI and interoperability to immersive experience design, future‑ready infrastructure, sustainability and creative technology, the wide and varied content programme delivered knowledge that will ripple well beyond the show floor. A huge thank‑you to every organiser, speaker, educator, moderator and content curator who invested their expertise into making the programme such a standout success.

To the World’s Media… 

Thank you for amplifying the stories, the technology and, most importantly, the people of our industry. Through coverage, interviews, features and analysis, you ensured the pulse of ISE reached far beyond the halls of Fira Barcelona. Managing the onsite Press Office is an honour and getting to connect in person with the editors, publishers, journalists, photographers, videographers, commercial teams that we talk to all year round is awesome.

Your work brings global visibility to the show, our clients, partners, councils and communities. It ensures the innovation and human brilliance of this sector is seen, understood and celebrated across borders and industries.

And Finally…The Biggest Shout‑Out

To the Wildwood PLUS Team – I could not be prouder. This year, you Pushed Beyond in every sense:

• Managing the press room with absolute professionalism and warmth
• Supporting the ISE Press team, media and agencies and partners throughout the week
• Ensuring every Wildwood client felt represented, looked after, and set up for success
• Showing up across the halls, meetings, content rooms and media channels with energy, insight and heart
• Living and breathing the spirit of this year’s theme, not just meeting expectations, but pushing beyond and surpassing them
• Making connections and enjoying new business conversations – just awesome!

You embraced the intensity, the opportunities, the pressure, the pace and you delivered. With humour, with grit, with passion and the trademark Wildwood “we’ve‑got‑this” attitude that makes our team so special.

Even from afar, watching you shine was one of the proudest moments of my career. This year, you didn’t just work hard…you lived our Wildwood CORE Values in every step of the journey.

In a Year Defined by “Push Beyond” Wildwood Plus Truly Did

Thank you to every single one of you.
Thank you to all our partners for trusting us.
And thank you to this incredible industry for always striving higher.

Here’s to the stories told, the relationships built, the clients supported, and the boundaries broken. Here’s to ISE 2026, and to everything it will spark next.

A Momentto Celebrate…

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Got 36 hours to spend at ISE 2026? Perfect. 

Sure, the show is huge (we’re talking 1,600+ exhibitors and eight halls worth of AV brilliance), but you can still squeeze in a really great experience on little time. This year’s theme, Push Beyond, sets the tone: think big ideas, bold tech, and plenty of moments that remind you why this industry is so exciting. Here’s how to get the most out of a day and a half at ISE 2026.  

Get Your Bearings

The sheer scale of ISE can be overwhelming if you just dive in without a plan. With a vast array of exhibitors and multiple Technology Zones, your first mission is simply to get oriented. Luckily, the layout makes sense once you’ve walked it. 

Start in Halls 1 and 2, home to Unified Communications, Education Tech, Smart Buildings and Residential solutions – a great warm-up for what’s to come. Then wander towards Hall 4 for Digital Signage, DooH and Broadcast AV, where massive LED walls and emerging content platforms are buzzing with demos. Audio dominates Halls 7 and 8.1, alongside Lighting & Staging and the always electric Multi-Technology Zone.  

You don’t need to stop at everything (and you can’t), but a good loop of the floor helps you bookmark the stands you’ll want to revisit later. It’s all about getting a feel for where the energy and innovation sit this year.  

Seek Out the New Stuff 

ISE is great at reinventing itself, and 2026 brings several new and noticeably refreshed destinations worth setting time aside for.  

First up, Innovation Park in Congress Square is back – and bigger. This is where you’ll find startups, fresh thinking, and the kind of pitches and panel chats that hint at where the industry is heading next. If you’re a fan of fast-paced, future-focused ideas, it’s a must.  

Just a short walk away, you’ll find something completely new: Spark. Debuting this year in Hall 8.1, Spark pulls together creatives and innovators from across different industries. It’s the place for big ideas, unexpected collaborations and cross-discipline inspiration. Even if you don’t work in the ‘creative industries,’ it’s an energising opportunity to see where AV intersects with design, art, retail, and entertainment. 

Audio lovers should pop into the brand-new High-End Listening Suites in CC2. These acoustically optimised rooms are designed for critical listening, complementing the already excellent Audio Demo Rooms and Outdoor Demo Area. Whether you’re an audiophile or just curious, it’s worth experiencing the difference a purpose-built space makes. 

And if you enjoy seeing the next generation of talent in action, the ISE Hackathon returns for 2026 with a host of student teams once again tackling real-world challenges in sustainability, cybersecurity and innovation. It’s inspiring, fast-paced, and a refreshing reminder of how much creativity is a core part of the industry.  

Pick at Least One Summit, It’s Worth It 

Even with limited time, it’s worth attending at least one summit or conference. They’re compact, insightful, and a nice change of pace from walking the halls.  

The CyberSecurity Summit is brand new for 2026, tackling the escalating cybersecurity challenges facing the AV industry. AV systems are increasingly embedded in critical infrastructure, so understanding cyber risks is non-negotiable. The summit also includes an optional tour of the Port of Barcelona’s Police Control Room, which is a rare chance to see the convergence of cybersecurity and AV in action. 

Another valuable session is the Control Rooms Summit, focused on mission-critical operations, covering everything from operator wellbeing to AI-assisted decision-making. It’s only half a day, so doesn’t eat too much into your schedule.  

Bonus option: if the timing lines up, don’t miss Sol Rashidi’s keynote. Her session, ‘The AI Reality Check’, promises to unpack what it really takes for organisations to scale AI—cutting through hype and highlighting the leadership needed for the next decade. 

Drop by the Free Stages Between Hall Visits 

One of the easiest wins at ISE is to catch a few sessions at the free-to-attend stages, dotted around the show floor. These bite-sized talks are perfect for filling the gaps between exhibitor visits. The Live Events Stage, CEDIA Smart Home Technology Stage, AVIXA Xchange LIVE, and the Pitching Stage offer everything from tech deep dives to business insights to creative case studies. Low commitment, high value. 

Go Offsite: Tech Tours Are Worth the Detour 

If you have even a little flexibility in your schedule, try squeezing in one of the ISE Tech Tours. They are a unique way to see AV techniques deployed in real environments—not just on a show floor. 

The Casa Batlló Immersive Experience is a crowd favourite, showcasing jaw-dropping projection mapping and storytelling inside the Gaudí masterpiece. Meanwhile, the La Salle Campus Innovation Tour covers VR/AR labs, smart building demos and acoustic research. Both provide a refreshing break from the exhibition while giving you a fresh perspective on what’s possible. 

Leave Time for a Last Wander

Before you rush off to the airport, wander back through the halls to catch any last-minute demos or conversations. You’ll find informal gatherings throughout the show acting as pockets of great networking potential. And if you want to unwind, the ISE Visitor Benefits Programme offers discounts at local attractions—including the playful House of Candy and the atmospheric La Pedrera Night Experience. 

Even with only 36 hours, ISE 2026 gives you more than enough to spark innovative ideas, meet new collaborators and explore where the industry is heading next. It’s fast, it’s full-on, and it’s absolutely worth the trip.  

36 Hours at ISE 2026: Your Whirlwind Guide to the World’s Biggest AV Show

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When the AV and smart home community comes together for the annual CEDIA Awards, it’s not just a night of celebration, but a union of connection and creativity. And for all of us at Wildwood Plus, it’s a key date in the calendar for exactly those reasons.  

As the team helping to run the CEDIA Awards on behalf of our longstanding client, CEDIA, we see first-hand how this event brings together the industry’s brightest talent and fosters genuine connection. As an agency with a foot in both tech and build sectors, it also offers the perfect chance to highlight how interior design and technology intersect, showing the potential of creative collaboration. 

An Industry Spotlight

The CEDIA Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible talent, innovations and professionalism found across the home technology sector, that much is clear. But beyond the trophies and applause, the experience offers something even more valuable: a room full of ideas, relationships, and stories waiting to be shared. 

As Jeff Hayward, co-owner at Wildwood Plus and host of the Integrated Home Podcast puts it, “The CEDIA Awards works fantastically, shining a spotlight on the high quality and professionalism of CEDIA members and the work they do. But it’s also an event that brings the industry together.” 

That sense of connection is what makes the evening so important for us as a specialist PR and marketing agency. With around 400 people gathered from the likes of integrators, manufacturers, suppliers, partners, and media – it’s an unparalleled opportunity to engage and learn. For our team, those conversations fuel our understanding of where the market is heading, what challenges our clients face, and how we can help them tell their stories in the most relevant and impactful way.  

Authentic Participants

Events like the CEDIA Awards are a huge part of our job, not as spectators, but as authentic participants in the ecosystem helping to drive the industry forward. Our role isn’t just about crafting messaging or writing press releases. It’s about being there, fully immersed in the environment our clients operate in, and understanding how every piece fits together.  

 “We had a great opportunity to have some face-to-face time with our tech journalist guests this year – chatting about the articles they’re working on, offering editorial ideas, introducing them to our clients and letting them see the winning projects and products up close. That’s what PR is all about: developing relationships and creating opportunities you just can’t make happen from behind a screen,” shares Shereen Russell, Senior Account Director at Wildwood. 

Involving Interior Designers

That’s also why we host tables that bring different elements of the field together. This year, we spread across two tables, one featuring leading technology journalists, helping to bridge the gap between companies and the media who share their stories. Another brought interior designers and journalists into the fold. As the industries merge closer and designers increasingly collaborate with integrators to create homes where design and technology work in harmony, these conversations at our tables are where connections can spark to go on to shape future partnerships, projects, and coverage. 

Jenny Parker, Divisional Director for our Build clients, joined the CEDIA Awards for the first time this year, hosting our interiors table. “Bringing design and build professionals together in that setting was genuinely exciting,” she said. “You could feel the energy around how these worlds are overlapping more than ever. Sharing the evening with interior designers, integrators, and manufacturers really highlighted how much potential there is when we collaborate.” 

Representing Our Clients

Ultimately, events like the CEDIA Awards remind us why what we do matters. Great communication doesn’t happen in isolation or from behind a screen, it happens through presence and a genuine understanding. Being there allows us to represent our clients authentically, spot new opportunities, and showcase the innovation and creativity that make this sector so very exciting. 

At Wildwood Plus, the awards extend further than the celebration of excellence, they’re also a reminder of the vital role that strategic storytelling plays in keeping this industry connected, visible, and always moving forward. 

More than Recognition – Connecting the Industry at the CEDIA Awards

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ISE 2025 was a stand-out event in every respect, with record-breaking visitors and exhibitor numbers and exceptional feedback across the industry. Among the many new show floor features and technologies, one feature truly stood out for me: the Connected Classroom. As many of us prepare for the start of a new school term, I’m reflecting on why the Connect Classroom feature was so influential at ISE 2025. 

As a parent of primary school-age children, the Connected Classroom resonated deeply with me. In these uncertain times, we live in hope for the next generation, which is possibly why this show floor feature seemed to strike a chord with many others as well. Powered by Logitech, the Connected Classroom was an immersive showcase experience where visitors could connect and engage with solutions designed to create inspirational learning environments. 

Dedicated Zones

The space featured over 30 products from brands including Logitech, Brainstorm, Alfalite, Minus45DB, Sensory Nook, and SMART Technologies. These products were integrated into four distinct zones: the Social Learning Zone, the Teacher’s Zone, the Hybrid Learning Zone, and the Streamers and Creators’ Zone. Seeing competing brands come together to showcase the future of learning was truly inspiring. It provided a glimpse into the technologies that our children could benefit from during their educational journey. 

The Connected Classroom highlighted the importance of technologies to facilitate hybrid learning, content creation tools, ensuring greater accessibility for students, and providing EdTech support for teachers. It was more than just a display of technologies; it lifted the curtain on EdTech and institutional learning in the modern world.   

Two Perspectives

Personally, I loved exploring the kind of solutions that my children might have access to in their classroom now and in the future.  

Professionally, I found this feature to be an education in itself. At Wildwood Plus, we often attend EdTech events to support clients and gather research and trend information, but it’s rare to see such an interactive, collaborative showcase between industry leaders. It set a benchmark for me, and I hope to see more features like this representing other industry vertical sectors – the connected home, the connected workspace, the connected car…has a ring to it, watch this space! 

Supporting Education Everywhere

Going a step further, the Connected Classroom was also a conscious show floor feature. Recognising that not all children will be fortunate enough to access state-of-the-art educational facilities, all the equipment featured in this year’s Connected Classroom was donated to the UNICEF/ITU Giga programme. This programme aims to get every classroom in the world online. 

This also feeds into Project Impact, ISE’s legacy programme, and rounds the project back to what really matters; providing every child with the tools they need to access education.  

I’m exciting to discover what’s in store for ISE 2026 and finding out how the EdTech landscape has evolved in the past 12 months. At Wildwood, we’re working closely with ISE to drive industry communications in the lead up to ISE 2026, as its channel PR agency for the 9^th year running.  

Stay tuned at ISEeurope.org to be the first to know about what’s on the agenda for ISE 2026.

What are the major trends guiding the residential technology industry? Which products will smart home professionals eagerly await to install when they hit the market? The answer to those questions and much more can be found at the annual CEDIA Expo, this year being staged at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, U.S. from Wednesday 3^rd September – Saturday 6^th September as Arlen Schweiger, Former CE Pro Editor explains.

What are the major trends guiding the residential technology industry? Which products will smart home professionals eagerly await to install when they hit the market? The answer to those questions and much more can be found at the annual CEDIA Expo, this year being staged at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado, U.S. from Wednesday 3^rd September – Saturday 6^th September.

Plus, for the increasing number of integrators who work in both the residential and commercial (or “resimercial”) sectors, CEDIA Expo 2025 will again be co-located with the Commercial Integrator Expo, now in its third year. That gives attendees more than 300 exhibitors to visit and potentially bolster their portfolios.

Smart Home Keeps on Building 

As in recent years, this year’s event promises to highlight the ever-expanding smart home, which today encompasses everything from AV wares and home automation to lighting controls and fixtures, motorized shades, sophisticated security solutions, power and energy systems, enterprise networking products, cybersecurity, and wellness technologies.

Not only will CEDIA Expo be buzzing inside the convention centre, but once again, the “Destination Outdoors” zone will feature exciting solutions for that red-hot market. Integrators can expect to experience new products and demos led by outdoor audio and landscape lighting so dealers can enhance their project proposals.

High Marks in Education 

Of course, CEDIA Expo is also the place for integration business owners to glean insights into running their companies more efficiently and profitably. In addition to all the technology and demos on the show floor, myriad business management software providers are exhibiting and the conference side of the Expo has been retooled this year to address four focussed education segments:

• Business Track: Actionable Info for Owners
• Technical Track: Learn the Latest from the Best
• Design & Build Track: Build Your Business with Designers and Builders
• Future Focus Track: Find Out What’s Next: Before your Competition Does

The latter education segment stands to be especially fascinating and valuable for attendees, as it will cover cutting- and bleeding-edge technologies such as the impact of AI; the growing need for power/energy management and storage; the rise of robotics in home environments; and more innovation insights straight from California’s Silicon Valley. Also, the Smart Stage on the show floor provides another area to hear about trends from industry leaders and engaging panel sessions.

As always, Wildwood Plus can help present exhibitors and attendees enhance their communications, public relations, and marketing strategies. Connect with us before CEDIA Expo 2025 to see how partnering with Wildwood Plus can give your company a competitive advantage.

Our clients at the show

ADI | Snap One – 1512 

At CEDIA this year, ADI | Snap One will highlight new innovations across power, networking, lifestyle, entertainment, security, and more. The booth will also showcase a selection of third-party brands and products, offering integrators a comprehensive look at the latest in connected technology and smart home solutions. 

www.adiglobal.com  

L-Acoustics – 4025 

Step into an immersive listening experience with L-Acoustics as they spotlight the power of HYRISS technologies—a professional-grade audio solution engineered for high-performance installations in luxury residences and yachts. HYRISS blends architectural elegance with cutting-edge spatial audio, creating dynamic soundscapes that adapt to purpose, mood, and room acoustics. Visitors can experience key HYRISS technologies in action, including the newly launched, ultra-compact LA1.16i, and accessible amplified controller packed with decades of L-Acoustics’ pro audio expertise, and Anima, a powerful technology that uses machine learning to enhance and transform any sound source into a fully immersive spatial experience.

www.l-acoustics.com/applications/homes 

Sonos – 1908 

Sonos continues to support systems integrators in expanding into both home theater and pro AV markets with new products, new search integrations with control partners, and hands-on education. Making its debut is the Arc Ultra soundbar for immersive home theater, and Era 100 Pro—Sonos’ first professional-grade speaker designed for light-commercial environments will also be demonstrated. Also announced is Sonos’ highly anticipated Control4 integration, bringing intuitive music search and control to the platform’s full range of interfaces. Sonos will spotlight its HomeSphere program, which connects integrators with thousands of builders nationwide.  

www.sonos.com 

Stealth Acoustics – 2543 

Introducing LineaRadiance, the 8th-generation evolution of Stealth Acoustics’ award-winning invisible speaker technology. Blending seamlessly into walls or ceilings, LineaRadiance delivers powerful, pristine sound with all-new drivers, re-engineered crossovers, integrated back boxes, and a sleek beveled face with EasyTape install simplicity—all handcrafted in the USA. Outdoors, see AND hear everything with the SPT Extreme system that raises the bar with a retractable LED TV and immersive sound built to perform in any weather. For striking close-up clarity, the Micro-X P1.95 LED display transforms outdoor spaces into cinematic experiences. 

www.stealthacoustics.com 

StormAudio – 4312 / SR6 / SR7 

StormAudio returns with numerous demos, including two sound rooms showcasing the full potential of immersive audio processors. In Sound Room 6, experience the Elite 32 Analog and PA 8 in action with PMC, Barco, and madVR. In Sound Room 7, discover the Elite Digital AoIP powering a cutting-edge system in partnership with Seymour-Screen Excellence, Ascendo Audio, Christie, Moovia, MadVR, and Panamorph. Visit Booth 4312 to see our products on static display and learn more about modular hardware architecture, expert calibration tools, and high-performance audio solutions. 

www.stormaudio.com  

Waterfall Audio – 1729

Waterfall Audio is proud to unveil its latest masterpiece, the Niagara XT3, at CEDIA Expo 2025. Hosted on the booth of its North American Partner Distributor, Selective Design, this exclusive first showing marks a new chapter in Waterfall’s 25-year legacy of blending high-end audio performance with breathtaking design. Crafted in France with meticulous attention to detail, the Niagara XT3 completes the Niagara XT series from Waterfall, marking a dramatic shift in design and performance for contemporary loudspeakers. Featuring 10 mm Safety Platinum glass, the Niagara XT3’s fully transparent architecture harmonizes effortlessly with any interior, offering a bold yet elegant presence.

www.waterfallaudio.com

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When most people think of award schemes, they picture glamorous ceremonies, excited winners, and shiny trophies. And, while we at Wildwood Plus certainly help craft the stories that get our clients on stage (we’ve written hundreds of award-winning entries over the years), what many don’t realise is that we’re also the team behind award programmes themselves. 

That’s right, we don’t just help clients win awards, we launch, project manage and promote award schemes from the ground up. With nearly two decades of experience in this space, we know what it takes to create an effective awards programme. 

Trusted by Leading Industry Names 

Now in our 31^st year, we’ve have had the pleasure of working with several clients to bring their awards dreams to life.

CEDIA Smart Home Awards – This awards programme has been running for 19 years. It celebrates excellence in home technology and is a cornerstone of the smart home industry calendar.  

We fully support the CEDIA team in determining the categories and criteria, selecting judges, contacting members to encourage entries, supporting the judging process, script writing, creating awards presentations and producing video content for the ceremonies. All this while also promoting the programme via a PR campaign.  

Panasonic PRO Awards – For over 10 years, we’ve supported Panasonic in honouring outstanding HVAC project work across Europe.  

In 2015, we worked with the Panasonic team to recognise that there was a need for an awards programme. Since then, this industry-leading manufacturer has awarded customers from 10 countries, with the awards running every second year.  

Our team work on this project from start to finish for each edition. Beginning with setting the timeline for the programme, identifying the categories and defining the criteria, collating the entries and formatting them ready for the judging panel and announcing the winners across Europe through the PR campaign.  

BIID Awards – Launched just four years ago, the British Institute of Interior Design Awards has gained great momentum since then, becoming a prestigious award win for interior designers. 

We worked closely with the BIID team and an external events partner to help launch the brand-new awards scheme in Year One. From then, the programme has developed into an annual celebration that receives entries from interior designers and design studios across the UK and recognises the very best interior design projects. 

We run an engaging and exciting awards campaign to help generate interest and awareness. We focus on PR and social media activity – including a paid social campaign – to drive entries. We then promote other milestones in the campaign such as the announcement of the shortlist and showcasing the award-winning projects. Other activities include creating video content, Instagram Live sessions to give top tips for entry, sponsor management and attending the judging day. We’re also part of the events team on the day of the awards ceremony held at the stunning Draper’s Hall in London, covering tasks such as social media coverage (including live updates on award wins), media liaison and filling goodie bags!

Each of these schemes is unique, and that’s where our tailored approach comes in. 

Our team offers a full suite of services to deliver successful award programmes, including: 

• Strategic planning and positioning 
• Entry criteria development 
• Website and entry platform management 
• Judging coordination 
• PR and promotional campaigns 
• Finalist and winner announcements 

Event communications (live or virtual) 

Whether you’re launching an award scheme for the first time or looking to reinvigorate an established one, we’d love to help bring the creativity, logistics, and marketing know-how to make it a success. Let’s create something worth celebrating. 

At Wildwood Plus, we believe in the power of awards. It’s not just about celebrating excellence, it’s also to build brand authority, grow your network and create valuable industry visibility. 

Contact us today to learn more about our award scheme management services. 

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Just over a month ago a twelve-strong team from WW+ were out at ISE 2025 in Barcelona – the world’s biggest tradeshow for the pro AV and Systems Integration industry.

An impressive 85,000 attendees soaked up the innovations across eight halls of show floor exhibition space and special features, enjoyed unmatched networking opportunities, and boosted their professional development with ISE’s comprehensive content programme.

It was immense. It was invigorating. It was eye-opening.

And it was an experience that made me so incredibly proud of all the hard work we’d put in to ensure the delivery of another smooth and enjoyable show.

You see – as well as supporting multiple exhibiting clients – we are also the lead PR agency for ISE AND we manage the ISE Press Office on-site. It’s a mega busy week for Wildwood, but one that we carefully plan, prepare, and train for months in advance.

The experience of working for ISE, and at ISE, and wanting to walk the show floor and be a part of the action, is a thrilling well-choreographed juggling act. All of us playing a role to keep those balls in the air! The whole team gets involved to support the gargantuan effort of managing multiple activities on-site, including client campaigns, panel discussions, interviews, events and more. And there is the team back home who make sure the WW+ office runs smoothly while so many of us are in Barcelona.

Here are five tips for delivering successful media campaigns at big trade events:

1.Detailed Planning Pays Dividends

From comfortable footwear to ensuring your spokespeople are fully briefed – get every detail right and you minimise the impact of anything going wrong and it’ll be smooth sailing on the show floor.

We start planning ISE on-site media activity for our clients’ months in advance – confirming spokespeople, detailing key messages, collating media kits, arranging press events etc…

At WW+ we make sure our clients know which media will be visiting their booths and when – we provide a media briefing pack for all client spokespeople, and likewise we make sure the media know which clients they are visiting and when. Everyone is armed with the information they need on the day, and a WW+ team member is always on hand!

2.Careful Scheduling is Key

Build in enough time to get from A-B. And be sure to make the same consideration for your media contacts too. There’s no point in scheduling meetings with a 5-minute gap in between if one is in Hall 8 and the other in Hall 2 – it takes at least 15 minutes to walk that far.

Also think about your feet…it’s a long show and nobody wants to walk 67,000 steps on day one. Ouch

At WW+ we have a live team schedule that can be filtered by client or team member. So, everyone knows where they need to be, and where their colleagues are in case back up is required!

3.Remain Agile – Shifts Happen

There are always factors that are beyond our control at big events like ISE. Being able to adapt and handle tricky situations like the level-headed pro’s we are is part of our agency DNA – resilience is one of our CORE values after all.

Here’s an example.

At ISE 2025, one journalist didn’t arrive for a VIP client interview. After contacting the journalist by phone (always ensure you have contact details to hand), it transpired that his travel plans had been scuppered by a flight delay. Rather than cancel the meeting, we were able to calmly rearrange to a later timeslot coordinating schedules with both the journalist (on the phone) and the spokesperson (on-site). The journalist was delighted that he didn’t miss out on this interview opportunity, the client was impressed with our quick handling of the situation, and the spokesperson was happy that we’d rescheduled without impacting their day further.

The key is being organised with the information readily available, so you can act swifty and find a solution that works for everyone.

4.Make Sure On-site Comms Are Watertight

With a twelve-strong crew across eight halls and two press offices, it’s vital to stay connected. We might be required to cover a press office shift, a media meeting, or set up a last-minute interview request at the drop of a hat.

We had various means of communication on the show floor, including a dedicated ISE team WhatsApp group, as well as client WhatsApp, Slack and WeChat channels – there are a lot of messages, but we stay in touch!

5.Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Working together and tag-teaming across the show floor not only kept the schedule flowing smoothly but also kept morale high. At ISE 2025 we had team members that have attended ISE since it launched 21 years ago (ahem, Jeff, Tanya, John) and others that have been coming for 10 years or more (looking at you Shereen, Oliver), as well as some who were there for the first time (hey Becca, Jen).

Then there’s the team back home who support us from afar, managing our non-ISE related accounts, and generally keeping WW+ running smoothly while the event is on. It’s a real team effort to deliver a successful ISE for WW+ clients – we simply couldn’t do it without an awesome team.

So how did we do? We’ll let some of our testimonials do the talking…

“Wow, what a week!! Thank you so much for the incredible work you delivered on ISE. The interviews, the panel, the coverage, and all your on-the-ground support. I am so appreciative of this team. “

Director of Global Communications, Sonos

“Thanks to the whole team for your support pre, during and post-ISE.“

Director of Media Relations, L-Acoustics

“Jeff and his team are impressive as far as PR firms go. I see the gamut when it comes to the PR world. They certainly take care of business in a professional way”

Editor, AV Nirvana

“Congrats on another successful ISE, thanks for looking after us all at the show”

Editor, All Things Media

“Thanks for all you and the Wildwood team continue to do at ISE supporting the press. Honestly the press room is such a haven and very much appreciated by all of us. If there was ever a ‘best in show press room’ award you’d have it!”

Editor, ProAVL

If you’re an ISE exhibitor and need support with planning your media strategy for ISE 2026, please get in touch to see how we can help. We’d love to hear from you!

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Two members of the company have joined Together for Cinema, a charity scheme that sees the AV industry come together to design and install home cinemas in hospices across the UK. 

Together for Cinema was founded in 2009 by Ian Morrish, and has so far, completed 25 projects. Wanting to continue this progress, Ian has expanded the team to include Jeff Hayward and Shereen Russell from Wildwood, alongside Wendy Griffiths from trade body, CEDIA and Melanie Malcolm from Leeds-based integration firm, Bespoke Home Cinemas.

“I’m determined to take Together for Cinema forward to achieve the next 25 installations, but I recognise that it’s grown to be much more than a one-person job,” says Ian Morrish. “In different ways, Jeff, Shereen, Wendy and Melanie have all supported Together for Cinema up to this point and they’ll now be joining me more formally on the Together for Cinema team to help with finding, organising and marketing the next series of projects. They’re well-respected and have great connections and skills that will help us keep the momentum going and enrich many more lives in the future.”

“Together for Cinema is a fantastic industry initiative,” comments Jeff Hayward. “We’ve always given it our backing but will now be extending that support from PR and marketing to include extra organisational, administrative and communications activity, as well as promotion on our podcast series, The Integrated Home as official members of the Together for Cinema team. We are actively look for new hospices to work with that would like to have a cinema room installed, as well as integrators to carry out the work and brands who are willing to donate products. With Ian completing the first 25 projects, we are energised to move forward and get another 25 projects lined up as soon as we can.”

The new team has already started planning the next batch of installs. The 26^th project due to begin at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield in 2021.

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