ISE 2018 had record breaking attendance, there’s a new $2 Billion Pro AV contender, my opinion on the copper versus fiber debate and my strategy for CTS-D certification renewal. After the news I read and respond to your AV email.Show Notes:Special Guests: N/ARelease Date: March 1, 2018Running Time: Introhttps://avshoptalk.com/subscribehttps://www.avshoptalk.com/episode50Sponsor: Peerless-AV Xtreme Outdoor SoundbarAV NewsAVTE – Visitor numbers smash past 80,000 as “record breaking” ISE draws to a closeAV Nation Blog – A Newbie’s First Impressions of #ISE2018rAVe Pubs – 1296 videos in #ISE2018 YouTube playlist CI – Guitar Center Acquisition of AVDG Creates $2 Billion-plus Pro AV ContenderCE Pro – Copper vs. Fiber: Don’t be a Scaredy Cat“Have you taken a class with Light Brigade? I’d love to hear your thoughts”Light Brigade 2018 Training – Fiber Optics for Pro A/V and BroadcastAVIXA CTS RU Provider List“What training opportunities will not only benefit you but also your company?”AV EmailThorsten’s Email “not possible to download mp3’s from your website”Manual download feature has been turned back onSign-up for AutoCAD for AV webinar notifications (just check the box)Thanks for Subscribing!Reach out any time [email protected]. Do you have photos from an awesome AV project? The Brag Board Form is active and ready to accept your photos. Brag Board submissions may be showcased at AVShopTalk.com as well as mentioned in a future episode. What awesome things are you doing with AV technology? Three ways you can support the Podcast:#1 Tell a friend in AV about AV Shop Talk, word of mouth is the best.#2 Review the podcast on your favorite social media or in iTunes.#3 Shop at Amazon using the https://avshoptalk.com/amazon affiliate link.Subscribe:  Newsletter | iTunes | Google Play | RSSConnect: Twitter | Google+ | Facebook | YouTubeContact: [email protected]https://www.avshoptalk.com/episode50CreditsHost & Producer: Nate SchneiderEpisode Sponsor: Peerless-AVTheme Music: Giants Causeway by Colin OwensVoice Over Talent: John Perry