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5 Big Questions and other Lighting Interviews |
5 Big Questions: The End of Non-Competes
Eric Pollack provides insights into the impact of the FTC's non-compete ban on the lighting industry
5 Big Questions: Signify, Synergy's NYC Moves
Signify & Synergy stir NYC lighting market with key announcements, insights from execs
5 Big Questions: Inside LEDucation 2024
Crowd control, new features, the over/under and other valuable insights from the LEDucation 2024 Co-Chairs
5 Big Questions: Current™ CEO, Steve Harris
We ask the Current™ CEO about market strategy, A.I. technology and his favorite company brand
5 Big Questions: Mark Baker's Push for LED Regulation
We delve into Mark Baker's case for U.S. government regulation of LED manufacturing and usage
5 Big Questions: Dodge | Richard Branch
The Chief Economist for Dodge Construction Network shares valuable insights into the year ahead
5 Big Questions: Legrand | Tom Lowery
Division President, Tom Lowery, discusses lighting markets and Legrand's unique approach to them
Inside LMPG's Toronto LightWorks Launch
CEO F.X. Souvay discusses the company's latest venture – a startup specification lighting agency in the GTA
5 Big Questions: NYControlled
We delve into what attendees can anticipate at the inaugural NYControlled trade show scheduled for November 14, 2023
5 Big Questions: Marketing to Specifiers
We connect with Beth PopNikolov to delve into marketing strategies that enable manufacturers to effectively engage decision-makers
5 Big Questions: IALD | Christopher Knowlton
We catch up with the CEO of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and discuss the lighting design profession, sustainability and LightFair
5 Big Questions: Trevor Palmer | Acuity Brands
We catch up with the President of Acuity Brands Lighting to explore how North America's largest lighting manufacturer is successfully navigating uncertain markets
5 Big Questions: LEDs, Patents & Lawsuits
We catch up with David Radulescu to explore LED lighting patents and how they are asserted and defended
5 Big Questions: Let's Talk About Daylight
We catch up with Jay Goodman to discuss a full spectrum of lighting-related considerations
5 Big Questions: Flipping the Switch
We catch up with the co-authors of 'Flipping the Switch' and learn how they founded, grew and sold Green Creative during the LED Revolution
5 Big Questions: The "Get a Grip" Guys
We catch up with Michael & Greg from the "Get a Grip on Lighting" podcast to discuss the intersection of lighting distribution and podcasting
5 Big Questions: 3D Printing for Lighting
We catch up with Dr. Narendran of the Lighting Research Center to explore how far 3D Printing for Lighting has come and where it is going
5 Big Questions: Spotlight on the I.E.S.
LightFair impressions, IES membership and the organization's current focus
Insights into LMPG's Acquisition Spree
The new Vode CEO, the M&A buying spree and other strategic pursuits
5 Big Questions: WAC & Modern Forms at LightFair 2023
We learn how the design-focused brands are delivering both performance and service
5 Big Questions: Crestron at LightFair 2023
We learn how $1+ billion Crestron is landing huge projects and approaching the market.
Focal Point & Kenall at LightFair 2023
We catch up two Legrand Lighting brands to learn how they are differentiating in highly competitive C&I lighting markets
5 Big Questions: Lutron at LightFair 2023
Lutron describes how the company is navigating through the highly competitive and fast-changing lighting controls landscape.
5 Big Questions: Why Diversity is a Lighting Industry Topic
We catch up with lighting design firm principals to explore diversity, equity, inclusion and respect (DEIR) in the lighting industry.
5 Big Questions: Signify's Commitment to DE&I
Signify executives share insights into developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive & equitable work environment
5 Big Questions: Rick Angel from Lutron
We catch up with Rick Angel, Senior VP with Lutron, who is retiring after a remarkable 38-year career
5 Big Questions: Private Equity & Lighting
How pervasive is Private Equity in the lighting industry and what is the impact?
5 Big Questions: LightFair 2023 Preview
Show organizers share encouraging updates and sneak previews of Lightfair 2023
5 Big Questions: PoE & Lighting
Why are we still wiring building lighting systems using the same decades-old practices?
5 Big Questions: LEDucation 2023 Preview
We ask LEDucation Co-Chairs if LEDucation 2023 will be a record year
F.X. Souvay Sheds Light on LMPG’s Acquisition of ALW
Lumenpulse founder comments on recent acquisition spree and shares a peek into the company’s future
5 Big Questions: Making Submittals Easy
Forest Flager is on a mission to make the whole lighting submittals process swift and easy
5 Big Questions: Business of Light
We learn how BOL seeks to educate and elevate the next generation of lighting leaders
5 Big Questions: LMPG Acquires Pa-Co Lighting
We catch up with CEO F.X. Souvay to discuss the company's latest acquisition.
5 Big Questions: Signify at LightFair 2022
We catch up with Signify execs to discuss LED adoption, sustainability and product strategy
5 Big Questions: Cooper Lighting Solutions at LightFair 2022
Top execs share their insights into the markets, technology and strategy
HLB Lighting Design at LightFair 2022
CEO Carrie Hawley shares inights into design, demand and supporting the industry.
5 Big Questions: Illuminating Engineering Society
We catch up with new Executive Director, Colleen Harper, to discuss the IES' present and future
5 Big Questions: GE Lighting
We catch up with Kathy Sterio, President of GE Lighting, to discuss the uber-competitive world of LED lamps
5 Big Questions: Lightfair's Dan Darby
How is the 2022 event tracking? And what does the future of LightFair look like?
5 Big Questions: The NYC Lighting Market
Are lighting meetings happening? Specifiers returning to the city? And what about the Mets?
5 Big Questions: We Are WILD
We explore the growth, expansion and branding of Women In Lighting + Design
5 Big Questions: Trevor Palmer from Acuity Brands
We catch up with the President of Acuity Brands to learn insights into the market and Acuity's business.
5 Big Questions: The 2022 Construction Economy
Valuable info about market influences, vertical markets and variances in different U.S. regions
5 Big Questions: The Association for Lighting Agents
Do you hear that buzz? The recent launch of AAILA is being met with industry enthusiasm.
5 Big Questions: Lighting Industry & Private Equity
Why are P.E. firms pursuing all of these lighting acquisitions?
5 Big Questions: Reality Show Fame & Lighting
We catch up with Kenny Barnes, lighting guy & castmember of a hit Netflix show.
5 Big Questions: Kevin Poyck of Signify
President & CEO, Kevin Poyck, talks supply chain, markets and emerging product categories.
Lighting Design & Material Transparency
Melissa Mattes shares insights into material transparency and sustainability
Luminii Acquires Two Architectural Lighting Companies
The company purchases its fourth and fifth company in 2+ years
5 Big Questions: Let's Talk Lighting Controls
Did you know about these important resources for lighting people?
5 Big Questions: Human Centric Lighting
Dr. Kevin Houser discusses the science, application and sentiments relating to HCL
5 Big Questions: Trusting the Warranty
Can you specify or purchase that lighting product with confidence?
5 Big Questions: Certified Lighting Designer
Learn more about the world's first evidence-based certification in architectural lighting
5 Big Questions: Competitive Dynamics
Insights into how small-to-medium sized lighting companies are competing
5 Big Questions: B2B Marketing
A lighting guy turned Author, Podcaster and Marketing Expert shares insights
5 Big Questions: Kenall President, Pat Marry
We discuss specialty light fixtures, vertical markets and Legrand.
5 Big Questions: Growth by Expansion
We explore the agent strategies of adding additional territory and electrical supply lines
5 Big Questions: Philly, New York & New Jersey
Acuity Brands and one of its agents have made some big moves
5 Big Questions: Cooper Lighting Solutions
See what Kraig Kasler says when we ask about agent consolidation
5 Big Q's: Designing Healthy Buildings
Glenn Heinmiller shares insights into the Well Building Standard
Lighting Acquisitions, Agents and DLC
Some impactful business dynamics are explored on a recent podcast
