We are starting to see a rebound in trade show attendance, and it’s a great opportunity to increase sales. Mark Jewell joins the Sales Synopsis to talk about some of the best practices to increase your sales chances when you are at events. — Greg Ehrich, LC is the former President of the National Association of Innovative Lighting Distributors (NAILD) and owner of Premier Lighting, a progressive lighting distributorship. Mark Jewell is the President and Co-Founder of Selling Energy. He is a subject matter expert, coach, speaker, and best-selling author focused on overcoming barriers to implem ..read more

DALLAS – Lightovation Interior Designer Preview Day, June 18, returns ahead of the largest residential lighting show in North America, to offer a first look at trends and new lighting collections. The day is designed to provide special programming for the design community with informative panels, inspiring showroom tours, networking happy hour, and an exclusive sneak peek at Lightovation, June 19-22. Lightovation is the largest residential lighting trade event in North America and features more than 250 exhibitors showcasing the top lighting brands in the U.S. including Minka Group, Hudson Val ..read more

Lighting designers in the early stages of their professional careers now have a chance to apply for a fully sponsored conference badge at IALD Enlighten Europe 2024 in London. Through the Emerging Lighting Designer Initiative, individuals interested in attending their first Enlighten conference who are actively employed as a lighting designer and are within the first seven years of their career** can apply with the IALD to be sponsored for a complimentary registration to the two-day event taking place 21 – 22 June in London. Each sponsored designer will receive: One full conference registrat ..read more

DUBLIN — The “Global LED Tube Light Market Report by Tube Type, Application, and Region 2024-2032” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global LED tube light market size reached US$ 4.2 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach US$ 9.5 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.49% during 2023-2032. With the inflating prices of electricity around the world, consumers are shifting from compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) to LED tube lights. This is further supported by awareness campaigns and policies for energy conserv ..read more

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published a new Lighting Market Characterization (LMC) report for the baseline year 2020. This is the fourth edition of the LMC report; previous versions were released in 2002, 2012, and 2017. By publishing summary estimates of installed stock and energy use of various general illumination lighting products, these reports help DOE and others plan effective lighting research and development programs based on changing needs. The new report details how many lighting products (lamps and luminaires) were installed in the U.S. as of 2020, where th ..read more

How DarkSky partners with the National Audubon Society to promote Lights Out for the birds, by DREW REAGAN, DarkSky Author Migratory birds depend on the night. Twice a year, billions of birds take part in massive migrations. Generally, birds spend the spring and summer in places where conditions are ideal for raising young, which means mild weather, reliable nesting spots, and plentiful food sources to feed growing chicks. But with the approach of winter, they move again, often returning to warmer climates. Like humans, birds take their cues about when to complete certain tasks based on routin ..read more

SELBYVILLE, Del. (Globe Newswire)—Horticulture Lighting Market value could reach USD 31.5 billion by 2032, as per a recent study by Global Market Insights Inc. The Horticulture Lighting market is experiencing heightened demand due to increasing acquisitions and mergers among leading companies. These strategic consolidations are reshaping the industry landscape by driving innovation and expanding market reach. Request for a sample of this research report @ https://www.gminsights.com/request-sample/detail/7134 By combining resources, expertise, and technological c ..read more

PINE BROOK, N.J. – MaxLite is pleased to announce that its Board of Advisors has appointed Lance Hollner as its new President & CEO. A lighting industry veteran, Hollner brings over two decades of lighting expertise and knowledge to MaxLite, along with a strong track record of delivering results, driving continuous improvement, and developing talent. Much of his career has been spent at manufacturers including Acuity, Lutron, Encelium Technologies, and Avi-on Controls, holding various GM, Sales Leadership, and Product Management roles. Before joining MaxLite, Hollner spent the last five ye ..read more

ELMHURST, Ill. — American lighting design professionals in seven southern states now have a dedicated professional community in which to interact and engage. As part of the support and advocacy for lighting designers provided at global, regional, and local levels, the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) has established a chapter for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, encouraging professionals in those southeastern states to take part. Joining over thirty-five regions and chapters in the association’s expandin ..read more

NAILD has gathered all the news you may have missed in the lighting world for the past week. Take a look at their news brief below… The Lighting Industry News Brief is a news commentary series from Scott Wachter, Producer of Get a Grip on Lighting offering thoughts and opinions on the week’s events and announcements ..read more