Integrating Non-PoE Equipment | Troy Story

Troy Story is relaunching with a special 6 week series: Power in AV Check back each Thursday for the next installment! At a recent HETMA Advisory Board meeting, someone joked that they wished everything in AV could just be PoE because it was “so clean and simple.” It got a good laugh, mostly because... Read More

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November 6, 2025

brAVe [space] podcast | Ep 72: A Moment of Reflection: The Past, Present, and Future of brAVe [space]

brAVe [space] podcast | Ep 72: A Moment of Reflection: The Past, Present, and Future of brAVe [space] Subscribe wherever you get your Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart Radio Amazon Music YouTube Music Recorded on October 10th, 2025 “My goal for every episode is that listeners walk away having learned at least one new thing—and... Read More

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November 5, 2025

Why Alliance, Not Association? | Business of AV

Why Alliance, Not Association? By Joe Way, PhD, CTS Whenever someone says “HETMA” and attempts to then utter what the acronym stands for, I pause, hold my breath, and wait to see what word the letter “A” becomes. Will it be “alliance?” Will it be “association?” And, it’s usually 50/50. I either correct or congratulate.... Read More

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November 4, 2025

Sora and Vibes: Is AI TikTok the Future or Just More Dopamine Slop? | AI Insights with Andy

The short-form video wars have entered a new phase and this time; the creators aren’t human. Meta’s “Vibes” and OpenAI’s “Sora” are AI-native platforms that generate TikTok-style content entirely from text prompts. No cameras. No ring lights. No influencers. Just prompts, models, and remix buttons. 🌀 The Rise of AI-Generated Feeds Meta’s Vibes, integrated into... Read More

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November 3, 2025

Somehow I Manage | The Power of Pausing: Finding Joy in What’s Working

By Britt Yenser As HETMA embarks on the #Roadto10K, this journey is about more than just growing our numbers—it’s about supporting the personal and professional growth of each member. Every month, we’ll explore a new theme centered on reflection, growth, mental health, and confidence. If the themes ever feel overwhelming, this column will offer them... Read More

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Tech Manager Spotlight Aaron Baker November 2025

November 1, 2025

Spotlight on Aaron Baker | Tech Manager Spotlight

Welcome to this month’s edition of the Tech Manager Spotlight. This time, we’re heading to Nacogdoches, Texas, to meet Aaron Baker, a Classroom Support Technician at Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA). Aaron is a hands-on AV professional who wears many hats—from designing and programming systems to installing and supporting classroom technology. His approach is... Read More

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