5 Big Questions and other Lighting Interviews

5 Big Questions: F.X. Souvay of LMPG
5 Big Questions: F.X. Souvay of LMPG

F.X. Souvay provides insights into the company's strategy, LightFair decision and future industry direction

F.X. Souvay provides insights into the company's strategy, LightFair decision and future industry direction

5 Big Questions: Cree LED, Joe Clark
5 Big Questions: Cree LED, Joe Clark

Cree LED's President provides insights into the LED chips and components sector

Cree LED's President provides insights into the LED chips and components sector

5 Big Questions: The End of Non-Competes
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

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
5 Big Questions: Signify, Synergy's NYC Moves

Signify & Synergy stir NYC lighting market with key announcements, insights from execs

Signify & Synergy stir NYC lighting market with key announcements, insights from execs

5 Big Questions: Inside LEDucation 2024
5 Big Questions: Inside LEDucation 2024

Crowd control, new features, the over/under and other valuable insights from the LEDucation 2024 Co-Chairs

Crowd control, new features, the over/under and other valuable insights from the LEDucation 2024 Co-Chairs

5 Big Questions: Current™ CEO, Steve Harris
5 Big Questions: Current™ CEO, Steve Harris

We ask the Current™ CEO about market strategy, A.I. technology and his favorite company brand

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
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

We delve into Mark Baker's case for U.S. government regulation of LED manufacturing and usage

5 Big Questions: Dodge | Richard Branch
5 Big Questions: Dodge | Richard Branch

The Chief Economist for Dodge Construction Network shares valuable insights into the year ahead

The Chief Economist for Dodge Construction Network shares valuable insights into the year ahead

5 Big Questions: Legrand | Tom Lowery
5 Big Questions: Legrand | Tom Lowery

Division President, Tom Lowery, discusses lighting markets and Legrand's unique approach to them

Division President, Tom Lowery, discusses lighting markets and Legrand's unique approach to them

Inside LMPG's Toronto LightWorks Launch
Inside LMPG's Toronto LightWorks Launch

CEO F.X. Souvay discusses the company's latest venture – a startup specification lighting agency in the GTA

CEO F.X. Souvay discusses the company's latest venture – a startup specification lighting agency in the GTA

5 Big Questions: NYControlled
5 Big Questions: NYControlled

We delve into what attendees can anticipate at the inaugural NYControlled trade show scheduled for November 14, 2023

We delve into what attendees can anticipate at the inaugural NYControlled trade show scheduled for November 14, 2023

5 Big Questions: Marketing to Specifiers
5 Big Questions: Marketing to Specifiers

We connect with Beth PopNikolov to delve into marketing strategies that enable manufacturers to effectively engage decision-makers

We connect with Beth PopNikolov to delve into marketing strategies that enable manufacturers to effectively engage decision-makers

5 Big Questions: IALD | Christopher Knowlton
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

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
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

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
5 Big Questions: LEDs, Patents & Lawsuits

We catch up with David Radulescu to explore LED lighting patents and how they are asserted and defended

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
5 Big Questions: Let's Talk About Daylight

We catch up with Jay Goodman to discuss a full spectrum of lighting-related considerations

We catch up with Jay Goodman to discuss a full spectrum of lighting-related considerations

5 Big Questions: Flipping the Switch
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

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
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

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
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

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.
5 Big Questions: Spotlight on the I.E.S.

LightFair impressions, IES membership and the organization's current focus

LightFair impressions, IES membership and the organization's current focus

Insights into LMPG's Acquisition Spree
Insights into LMPG's Acquisition Spree

The new Vode CEO, the M&A buying spree and other strategic pursuits

The new Vode CEO, the M&A buying spree and other strategic pursuits

5 Big Questions:  WAC & Modern Forms at LightFair 2023
5 Big Questions:  WAC & Modern Forms at LightFair 2023

We learn how the design-focused brands are delivering both performance and service

We learn how the design-focused brands are delivering both performance and service

5 Big Questions: Crestron at LightFair 2023
5 Big Questions: Crestron at LightFair 2023

We learn how $1+ billion Crestron is landing huge projects and approaching the market.

We learn how $1+ billion Crestron is landing huge projects and approaching the market.

Focal Point & Kenall at LightFair 2023
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

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
5 Big Questions: Lutron at LightFair 2023

Lutron describes how the company is navigating through the highly competitive and fast-changing lighting controls landscape.

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
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.

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
5 Big Questions: Signify's Commitment to DE&I

Signify executives share insights into developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive & equitable work environment

Signify executives share insights into developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive & equitable work environment

5 Big Questions: Rick Angel from Lutron
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

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
5 Big Questions: Private Equity & Lighting

How pervasive is Private Equity in the lighting industry and what is the impact?

How pervasive is Private Equity in the lighting industry and what is the impact?

5 Big Questions: LightFair 2023 Preview
5 Big Questions: LightFair 2023 Preview

Show organizers share encouraging updates and sneak previews of Lightfair 2023

Show organizers share encouraging updates and sneak previews of Lightfair 2023

5 Big Questions: PoE & Lighting
5 Big Questions: PoE & Lighting

Why are we still wiring building lighting systems using the same decades-old practices?

Why are we still wiring building lighting systems using the same decades-old practices?

5 Big Questions: LEDucation 2023 Preview
5 Big Questions: LEDucation 2023 Preview

We ask LEDucation Co-Chairs if LEDucation 2023 will be a record year

We ask LEDucation Co-Chairs if LEDucation 2023 will be a record year

F.X. Souvay Sheds Light on LMPG’s Acquisition of ALW
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

Lumenpulse founder comments on recent acquisition spree and shares a peek into the company’s future

5 Big Questions: Making Submittals Easy
5 Big Questions: Making Submittals Easy

Forest Flager is on a mission to make the whole lighting submittals process swift and easy

Forest Flager is on a mission to make the whole lighting submittals process swift and easy

5 Big Questions: Business of Light
5 Big Questions: Business of Light

We learn how BOL seeks to educate and elevate the next generation of lighting leaders

We learn how BOL seeks to educate and elevate the next generation of lighting leaders

5 Big Questions: LMPG Acquires Pa-Co Lighting
5 Big Questions: LMPG Acquires Pa-Co Lighting

We catch up with CEO F.X. Souvay to discuss the company's latest acquisition.

We catch up with CEO F.X. Souvay to discuss the company's latest acquisition.

5 Big Questions: Signify at LightFair 2022
5 Big Questions: Signify at LightFair 2022

We catch up with Signify execs to discuss LED adoption, sustainability and product strategy

We catch up with Signify execs to discuss LED adoption, sustainability and product strategy

5 Big Questions: Current™ at LightFair 2022
5 Big Questions: Current™ at LightFair 2022

Top execs discuss branding, markets and strategy.

Top execs discuss branding, markets and strategy.

5 Big Questions: Cooper Lighting Solutions at LightFair 2022
5 Big Questions: Cooper Lighting Solutions at LightFair 2022

Top execs share their insights into the markets, technology and strategy

Top execs share their insights into the markets, technology and strategy

HLB Lighting Design at LightFair 2022
HLB Lighting Design at LightFair 2022

CEO Carrie Hawley shares inights into design, demand and supporting the industry.

CEO Carrie Hawley shares inights into design, demand and supporting the industry.

5 Big Questions: Illuminating Engineering Society
5 Big Questions: Illuminating Engineering Society

We catch up with new Executive Director, Colleen Harper, to discuss the IES' present and future

We catch up with new Executive Director, Colleen Harper, to discuss the IES' present and future

5 Big Questions: GE Lighting
5 Big Questions: GE Lighting

We catch up with Kathy Sterio, President of GE Lighting, to discuss the uber-competitive world of LED lamps

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
5 Big Questions:  Lightfair's Dan Darby

How is the 2022 event tracking? And what does the future of LightFair look like?

How is the 2022 event tracking? And what does the future of LightFair look like?

5 Big Questions:  The NYC Lighting Market
5 Big Questions:  The NYC Lighting Market

Are lighting meetings happening? Specifiers returning to the city? And what about the Mets?

Are lighting meetings happening? Specifiers returning to the city? And what about the Mets?

5 Big Questions: We Are WILD
5 Big Questions: We Are WILD

We explore the growth, expansion and branding of Women In Lighting + Design

We explore the growth, expansion and branding of Women In Lighting + Design

5 Big Questions: Trevor Palmer from Acuity Brands
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.

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
5 Big Questions: The 2022 Construction Economy

Valuable info about market influences, vertical markets and variances in different U.S. regions

Valuable info about market influences, vertical markets and variances in different U.S. regions

5 Big Questions: The Association for Lighting Agents
5 Big Questions: The Association for Lighting Agents

Do you hear that buzz? The recent launch of AAILA is being met with industry enthusiasm.

Do you hear that buzz? The recent launch of AAILA is being met with industry enthusiasm.

5 Big Questions: Lighting Industry & Private Equity
5 Big Questions: Lighting Industry & Private Equity

Why are P.E. firms pursuing all of these lighting acquisitions?

Why are P.E. firms pursuing all of these lighting acquisitions?

5 Big Questions: Reality Show Fame & Lighting
5 Big Questions: Reality Show Fame & Lighting

We catch up with Kenny Barnes, lighting guy & castmember of a hit Netflix show.

We catch up with Kenny Barnes, lighting guy & castmember of a hit Netflix show.

5 Big Questions: Kevin Poyck of Signify
5 Big Questions: Kevin Poyck of Signify

President & CEO, Kevin Poyck, talks supply chain, markets and emerging product categories.

President & CEO, Kevin Poyck, talks supply chain, markets and emerging product categories.

Lighting Design & Material Transparency
Lighting Design & Material Transparency

Melissa Mattes shares insights into material transparency and sustainability

Melissa Mattes shares insights into material transparency and sustainability

Luminii Acquires Two Architectural Lighting Companies
Luminii Acquires Two Architectural Lighting Companies

The company purchases its fourth and fifth company in 2+ years

The company purchases its fourth and fifth company in 2+ years

5 Big Questions: Let's Talk Lighting Controls
5 Big Questions: Let's Talk Lighting Controls

Did you know about these important resources for lighting people?

Did you know about these important resources for lighting people?

5 Big Questions: Human Centric Lighting
5 Big Questions: Human Centric Lighting

Dr. Kevin Houser discusses the science, application and sentiments relating to HCL

Dr. Kevin Houser discusses the science, application and sentiments relating to HCL

5 Big Questions: Trusting the Warranty
5 Big Questions: Trusting the Warranty

Can you specify or purchase that lighting product with confidence?

Can you specify or purchase that lighting product with confidence?

5 Big Questions: Specifying Connected Lighting
5 Big Questions: Specifying Connected Lighting

Jered Widmer shares key insights into IoT projects

Jered Widmer shares key insights into IoT projects

Current & Future Lighting Growth
Current & Future Lighting Growth

Current's CEO, Manish Bhandari, joins us for 5 Big Questions

Current's CEO, Manish Bhandari, joins us for 5 Big Questions

5 Big Questions:  Certified Lighting Designer
5 Big Questions:  Certified Lighting Designer

Learn more about the world's first evidence-based certification in architectural lighting

Learn more about the world's first evidence-based certification in architectural lighting

5 Big Questions:  LD+A Turns 50
5 Big Questions:  LD+A Turns 50

The Magazine of the IES continues to evolve and deliver

The Magazine of the IES continues to evolve and deliver

5 Big Questions: Competitive Dynamics
5 Big Questions: Competitive Dynamics

Insights into how small-to-medium sized lighting companies are competing

Insights into how small-to-medium sized lighting companies are competing

5 Big Questions: B2B Marketing
5 Big Questions: B2B Marketing

A lighting guy turned Author, Podcaster and Marketing Expert shares insights

A lighting guy turned Author, Podcaster and Marketing Expert shares insights

5 Big Questions:  Kenall President, Pat Marry
5 Big Questions:  Kenall President, Pat Marry

We discuss specialty light fixtures, vertical markets and Legrand.

We discuss specialty light fixtures, vertical markets and Legrand.

5 Big Questions: Dallas Market Center
5 Big Questions: Dallas Market Center

The lighting-related events and exhibits at DMC keep coming

The lighting-related events and exhibits at DMC keep coming

5 Big Questions: Growth by Expansion
5 Big Questions: Growth by Expansion

We explore the agent strategies of adding additional territory and electrical supply lines

We explore the agent strategies of adding additional territory and electrical supply lines

5 Big Questions: Sam from Lytei
5 Big Questions: Sam from Lytei

The lighting industry platform for marketing & education

The lighting industry platform for marketing & education

5 Big Questions:  Philly, New York & New Jersey
5 Big Questions:  Philly, New York & New Jersey

Acuity Brands and one of its agents have made some big moves

Acuity Brands and one of its agents have made some big moves

5 Big Questions:  LED Pioneer
5 Big Questions:  LED Pioneer

Insights from an award-winning scientist and executive

Insights from an award-winning scientist and executive

5 Big Questions: Cooper Lighting Solutions
5 Big Questions: Cooper Lighting Solutions

See what Kraig Kasler says when we ask about agent consolidation

See what Kraig Kasler says when we ask about agent consolidation

5 Big Q's: Specifier Resources
5 Big Q's: Specifier Resources

Select fixtures and manage lighting projects in less time

Select fixtures and manage lighting projects in less time

5 Big Questions: Acuity Brands
5 Big Questions: Acuity Brands

Sarah Golish Discusses Acuity Brands and the Controls Market

Sarah Golish Discusses Acuity Brands and the Controls Market

5 Big Q's: Designing Healthy Buildings
5 Big Q's: Designing Healthy Buildings

Glenn Heinmiller shares insights into the Well Building Standard

Glenn Heinmiller shares insights into the Well Building Standard

5 Big Questions:  Starving For Darkness
5 Big Questions:  Starving For Darkness

Jane Slade shares insights into responsible lighting

Jane Slade shares insights into responsible lighting

5 Big Questions: Electrical Distribution
5 Big Questions: Electrical Distribution

David Gordon on Lighting & Electrical Distributors

David Gordon on Lighting & Electrical Distributors

5 Big Questions: Lighting Research
5 Big Questions: Lighting Research

Dr. Mariana Figueiro of the Light & Health Research Center

Dr. Mariana Figueiro of the Light & Health Research Center

5 Big Questions: Next Century Lighting
5 Big Questions: Next Century Lighting

U.S. manufacturer shares strategies for longevity

U.S. manufacturer shares strategies for longevity

2021 Lighting Industry Crystal Ball
2021 Lighting Industry Crystal Ball

Hockey haircuts, CFL Wall Packs and I-44 East

Hockey haircuts, CFL Wall Packs and I-44 East

The 2021 Construction Economy
The 2021 Construction Economy

A Chief Economist answers 5 Big Questions

A Chief Economist answers 5 Big Questions

5 Big Questions for the DLC
5 Big Questions for the DLC

Insights from the DesignLights Consortium's Executive Director

Insights from the DesignLights Consortium's Executive Director

5 Big Questions: Mergers & Acquisitions
5 Big Questions: Mergers & Acquisitions

Ted Konnerth shares insights into the Lighting M&A space

Ted Konnerth shares insights into the Lighting M&A space

5 Big Questions: Market Transformation
5 Big Questions: Market Transformation

Mark Lien of the IES on the future of lighting

Mark Lien of the IES on the future of lighting

5 Big Questions: Circadian Lighting
5 Big Questions: Circadian Lighting

The science and business of circadian lighting.

The science and business of circadian lighting.

5 Big Questions: Connect w/Specifiers
5 Big Questions: Connect w/Specifiers

Strategies for specification marketers and salespeople

Strategies for specification marketers and salespeople

5 Big Questions: Chelsea Lighting
5 Big Questions: Chelsea Lighting

Recently acquired Chelsea Lighting has big plans

Recently acquired Chelsea Lighting has big plans

5 Big Questions: Chuck Swoboda
5 Big Questions: Chuck Swoboda

Former Cree CEO discusses innovation and disruption

Former Cree CEO discusses innovation and disruption

5 Big Questions: Horticultural Lighting
5 Big Questions: Horticultural Lighting

A "growing" market -- even in a pandemic

A "growing" market -- even in a pandemic

5 Big Questions for a Lighting Startup
5 Big Questions for a Lighting Startup

The founder of Ephesus Lighting is at it again.

The founder of Ephesus Lighting is at it again.

5 Big Questions for SESCO Lighting
5 Big Questions for SESCO Lighting

Large lighting agency CEO shares strategic insights

Large lighting agency CEO shares strategic insights

5 Big Questions for AKLD
5 Big Questions for AKLD

How one lighting design firm is adjusting to the pandemic

How one lighting design firm is adjusting to the pandemic

5 Big Questions About Lightfair
5 Big Questions About Lightfair

Lightfair Show Director, Dan Darby, discusses plans for NYC

Lightfair Show Director, Dan Darby, discusses plans for NYC

Connecting with Customers in 2020
Connecting with Customers in 2020

How one spec brand is adjusting its approach

How one spec brand is adjusting its approach

Lighting Acquisitions, Agents and DLC
Lighting Acquisitions, Agents and DLC

Some impactful business dynamics are explored on a recent podcast

Some impactful business dynamics are explored on a recent podcast

5 Big Questions: UV-C Disinfection
5 Big Questions: UV-C Disinfection

PURO Lighting CEO, Brian Stern, discusses UV-C disinfection

PURO Lighting CEO, Brian Stern, discusses UV-C disinfection

Selling Lighting Amidst a Pandemic
Selling Lighting Amidst a Pandemic

Michael, Greg and Al discuss shifting sales strategies

Michael, Greg and Al discuss shifting sales strategies