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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ (5/20/10) – DDG's 30-city New Technology Tour 2010 stopped here in central New Jersey Wednesday, packing the house for their local affiliate, Custom Audio Video Design. Digital Delivery Group (DDG) is a consortium of regional value-added CE specialty distributors, and it has now completed about a third of the 30 full-day presentations scheduled nationwide among DDG's 16 regions from April through July. "The event was a huge success," said CAVD president, John Badovinac. "We had the heads of at least 64 different custom installation firms sign in and few more snuck in when we weren't looking. The exhibit room was packed most of the time. The dealers really appreciated Steve Firszt's business coaching because it was totally focused on the custom installation business. Several participants commented that this was much more useful than generic business coaching because it was so specific to their business." David Kaplan, executive director of DDG, said, "the purpose of the tour is to reach out to Custom Installers with a lively mix the best business practices and best technology for growing sales, and so far we have accomplished that goal at every stop. Steve Firszt has been an amazing asset to the tour, and I have yet to meet anyone who didn't leave his presentation without a list of ideas and concrete steps to improve their business management." |
SEATTLE (3/10/10) – Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading specialty distribution consortium for digital home technology, today announced dates for its New Technology Tour 2010. DDG’s New Technology Tour 2010 is a series of one and two day events focused on the latest in AV technology as well as business coaching to help custom integrators better-manage their business. The Tour is scheduled mid-April through July and includes all 16 DDG regions. The technology stars of the tour will include presentations from Mitsubishi on 3D television, plus new products and platforms from APC, Chief, Nevo, Perfect Path, Raxxess, TiVo and Soundcast. In addition to an opportunity to learn about the latest new technology, participants will have the opportunity to purchase product at special prices, win prizes and enjoy food and soft drinks. CI business guru, Steve Firszt, Principal at Fast Forward Business Coaching will talk about key strategies for managing your business in tough times. His presentations will include a proven outline for success that can help improve the fortunes of integration companies large or small, in good times and bad. |
PPC® Selected as Vendor Partner by Digital Delivery Group Consortium to Distribute Entire Perfect Path™ Line of Professional-Quality Connectors and Interconnect EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Dec. 7, 2009 — PPC®, a leader in connector technology and innovation for more than 65 years, today announced that it has been named a vendor partner by Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading distribution consortium for digital-home technology. Under the agreement, DDG will distribute PPC’s entire Perfect Path™ line of cutting-edge, easy-to-use, professional-quality A/V interconnect cables, connectors, and bulk cables for in-wall installations, in addition to providing customer service and technical support. Established in 2005, DDG consists of 17 members and 29 distribution centers across the United States. DDG members are specialists in a wide range of technologies, including networking products, whole-house control, content storage and management, and new technology. With this expertise, DDG is more than just a buying group; it functions as a strategic resource for its vendor partners and its dealers. |
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NEW ORLEANS (10/1/09) – Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading distribution consortium for digital-home technology, today announced the opening of a new distribution center and showroom in New Orleans by WAVE Electronics, Inc., its regional member for Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. The new location, WAVE's sixth, opens for business today with a grand opening celebration to follow on October 22. Like All WAVE branches, the facility will showcase the company's 120+ audio, video, security, and installation brands to area customers with convenient and efficient ordering and will-call services. "We are increasingly impressed with WAVE's continued growth in an otherwise slow economy," said David Kaplan, Digital Delivery Group, Executive Director. "I think it important to note that their growth is not just fueled by expansion, as their current locations are also experiencing sales increases. By opening in New Orleans now, WAVE will be well positioned for further growth as the economy rebounds." |
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"...combined customer base will be larger than any other distributor to custom integration retailers across the country." - David Kaplan, DDG Executive Director Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, and DSI Systems, the nation's largest distributor of satellite and consumer electronic equipment, today announced a strategic partnership creating the DSI DDG Alliance. With 59 pickup facilities coast to coast, the alliance will provide custom integrators with the largest inventory of flat panel televisions in the industry, next day delivery to over 95% of the US, one stop shopping for virtually every component of custom installation, and the only custom distribution organization that provides DIRECTV. |
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Digital Delivery Group Member WAVE Electronics, Inc. Announces New Houston Distribution Center
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SEATTLE (5/12/09) – Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading distribution consortium for digital-home technology, today announced the planned opening of a new distribution center and showroom in Houston by its Southwest member WAVE Electronics, Inc. The new location, their fifth overall and second in Houston, is scheduled to open on June 1. It will showcase the company's 120+ audio, video, security, and installation brands to area customers with convenient and efficient ordering and will-call services. " Independent custom integrators have embraced WAVE as their distributor of choice throughout the south central region. 2008 was our best year ever and the growth has continued through 2009," says Gary Wermuth, President of WAVE Electronics, Inc. "DDG has played a significant role in our growth but the 'secret sauce' is our showrooms, selection and fun promotions. This expansion is a reflection of the success of our business model and commitment to being a truly customer service oriented operation." |
 WAVE Electronics' showrooms seem more like premium retail outlets than typical distributor showrooms. WAVE's new Houston facility will look much like the company's Dallas showroom, shown here. |
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DDG's cross-brand home integration packages allow homeowners to control lighting, HVAC, entertainment and home monitoring via remote control. SEATTLE (5/4/09) – Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading distribution consortium for digital-home technology, has introduced five Z-Wave based wireless Whole Home Automation Packages that integrate remote home management, entertainment, lighting, and HVAC control systems from Nevo, Leviton and Wayne-Dalton. By unifying products and systems from DDG's partner brands into packaged systems, it makes it easier for retail custom installers to provide home owners with highly capable systems that work right the first time they are turned on. "I’ve lived with these products in my own house from the time the software was in beta testing," says Michael Sajecki, President of DDG Florida. "Now we can finally share the experience with our dealers. These packages are affordable lifestyle enhancements with the added benefit of energy cost savings that dealers can offer their clients and leverage for upside sales." |
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Digital Delivery Group™ and Soundcast Systems™ Announce Alliance to Serve Custom Integration Channel SEATTLE, (10/28/08) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG) and Soundcast Systems today announced an exclusive strategic alliance to provide sales, training, support services and increased awareness of Soundcast Systems' products to custom home electronics integrators via DDG's 17 regional partners. DDG is the leading convergence and digital products focused distribution consortium for systems integrators and custom installers. Appealing to both consumers and professional installers, Soundcast offers wireless audio products that really work, are interference free, easy to use, and sound awesome. "When looking for representation and distribution to bring our current award winning wireless audio and future products to the custom integration and specialty retail markets, we wanted a Group that truly understands the channel" says Malcolm Hollombe, President of Soundcast Systems, "DDG is that Group. This, combined with their strong commitment to product training and dealer support, makes them an ideal partner to help Soundcast better serve the market." |
Digital Delivery Group Adds Two New Members SEATTLE (8/14/08) –Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, announced today that effective immediately the J.H Fagan Company and AUTCO have joined the Group to serve the North Central and Great Plains Territories respectively. "The Fagan Company has served the North Central US for almost 100 years," states Lamon Elrod, Fagan Company President. "During all those years we have prided ourselves on providing extraordinary customer service while staying in front of Industry changes and trends. DDG’s commitment to sales and education of digital systems and convergence products provides us a platform for our next century of growth and to better serve our customers." “Digital Delivery Group embodies a vision unlike any other distributor group or purchasing team in the country,” says Bruce Dole, President and Partner in AUTCO. “Their long-range vision and keen understanding of business will give our manufacturers, our dealers – and us –a competitive edge. We could not be more excited to be selected as a member of DDG.”
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Digital Delivery Group Announces National Distribution Agreement With iC by Chief SEATTLE (8/5/08) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, announced today an alliance with Chief Manufacturing, America's #1 brand of video display lifts and mounts, to be its exclusive national Home Theater distribution partner to the custom integration channel for its iC by Chief branded mount solutions. iC by Chief is a complete line of mounting solutions for flat panel TVs, monitors, and LCD and DLP video projectors. Manufactured by Chief, iC capitalizes on 30 years of engineering expertise and innovation for professional installations, offering unique advantages for custom installers and consumers. iC mounts are designed with integrated cable management for ease of installation and displayed in informational four color packaging for ease of selection. Providing a clean finish, products like the Swing Arm Mounts allow cables to be routed and secured using convenient in-arm channels.
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SEATTLE (7/23/2008) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, announced today that on Friday, August 8th it will be hosting an "Ice Cream for Nevo Day" at all 27 locations across the country. This event is a joint effort with Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), who manufactures Nevo controllers. Ice cream cups from Ben & Jerry’s will be given to customers who visit a DDG location and see a demonstration of NevoQ50 and NevoS70. Both controllers use two-way Z-wave™ RF technology with the versatile NevoConnect NC-50 base station for a complete and reliable control solution. The new NevoS70 also offers WiFi technology for easy viewing of mobile Web Content such as ESPN scores, weather and stock quotes as well as IP Cameras and Digital Music metadata.
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Digital Delivery Group Adds Emphasys Brand Custom Install Speakers to Roster Best-In-Class Performance and Technology Combines with Stunning Design SEATTLE (7/17/08) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), a consortium of regional value added consumer electronics specialty distributors, today announced an alliance with the Emphasys brand of custom installation focused loudspeakers.With outstanding performance and timeless designs, the Emphasys brand presents a whole new concept for marketing and selling product in the residential custom installation market. In contrast to the confusing product hierarchy of many of its competitors, Emphasys' line was designed from the ground-up to be both easy to buy and easy to sell, with products that fill the most pressing needs of installing dealers.
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SEATTLE (2/20/2008) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, announced today that February has started off well with a focused month of Nevo counter days across the country. In a collaborative marketing effort with Nevo control manufacturer, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI), DDG designated February as "Nevo Month." "Nevo Month" brings a Nevo product specialist to every DDG distributor location to give hands-on demos of the sleek, new NevoQ50 universal controller and the powerful and easy to use NevoStudio Pro programming software. In addition to learning more about the NevoQ50 and NevoConnect NC-50 base station, DDG customers are entered to win free NevoQ50 controllers, obtain pre-programmed job templates and win other prizes all day at each location. DDG is also including a Nevo box stuffer in every shipment to its customers this month to further generate awareness
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SEATTLE (2/11/2008) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, has announced the opening of a new distribution center by its Southwest member WAVE Electronics, Inc. The new location, in Austin, Texas, will improve service to the central Texas region with expedited shipping, will-call services, and a state of the art showroom facility that area dealers can use to showcase the latest technologies and products to their customers. |
SEATTLE (1/30/08) -- Rich DeCristofaro has been appointed General Manager of Custom Audio Video Distribution (CAVD), a founding member of the Digital Delivery Group (DDG). CAVD, also known as DDG Metro, serves as a distributor to New York and New Jersey area custom installation professionals and integrators. Rich DeCristofaro brings over 15 years of experience to DDG Metro/CAVD with extensive experience in selling, designing, and engineering home automation and integration systems. He has in-depth knowledge of all aspects of custom installation, both in product and application, which will be very helpful in supporting DDG Metro/CAVD customers. Having also run his own company, Rich also has extensive experience in general business practices and leadership. |
SEATTLE (01/24/08) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products focused distribution consortium for systems integrators and custom installers, has elected Frank Anderson to its board of directors. Anderson is the Director of Operations for AV Products, DDG's southern California partner.
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Digital Delivery Group Elects Frank Anderson to its Board of Directors.
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SEATTLE, (11/01/07) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG) the leading convergence and digital products focused distribution consortium for systems integrators and custom installers will present its growing line of vendors, as well as innovative sales and training programs, at the Electronic House Expo being held in Long Beach, CA November 7-9. Attendees will see many new products and learn how DDG supports sales, marketing and customer support for featured DDG vendors including Mitsubishi Digital Televisions, Logitech, Leviton, Nevo, Panasonic Professional Plasma, TiVo, and Exceptional Innovation Life|ware. Attendees will be able to take advantage of show specials, sign-up for trainings, play games, win valuable prizes, and enjoy free energy drinks to help them get the most from the show.
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DENVER, (9/6/07) -- Leviton Manufacturing Company is pleased to announce distribution of their award winning Vizia RF™ lighting and home control system through the Digital Delivery Group. This distribution agreement provides Leviton with an influential integration channel partner. |
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Digital Delivery Group and Z-Wave Announce Alliance to Serve Custom Installation Professionals SEATTLE, (5/21/07) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG) and Z-Wave today announced a strategic alliance to provide sales, training, support services and increased awareness of Z-Wave to custom home electronics integrators via DDG's 14 regional partners. DDG is the leading convergence and digital products focused distribution consortium for systems integrators and custom installers. Z-Wave, the standard in wireless home control technology, has been widely adapted for remote control and integration of lighting, appliances, HVAC, entertainment, and more.
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SEATTLE, (3/29/07) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products focused distribution consortium for systems integrators and custom installers today announced a national distribution agreement with TiVo Inc., (NASDAQ: TIVO) to provide sales, training, and support services for the new TiVo® Series3™ HD Digital Media Recorder. The TiVo products, dealer training, and sales support will be provided to custom home electronics systems dealers and installers via DDG's 14 regional partners.
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Digital Delivery Group Member WAVE Electronics, Inc. Opens New San Antonio Distribution Center SEATTLE (3/1/07) -- Digital Delivery Group (DDG), the leading convergence and digital products-focused distribution consortium, has announced the opening of a new distribution center by its Southwest member Wave Electronics, Inc. The new location, in San Antonio, offers improved service to area customers with convenient and efficient ordering, will-call services, and expedited shipping for the central Texas region.
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