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So all may hear the word

At Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock, Ill., we have been using a new, cost-effective technology called Auracast since the beginning of the year, with excellent results.

The transmitter we chose is a small unit about the size of a Wi-Fi hub, called Auri. At the time, it was the only one available that also offered handheld receivers. It’s not difficult to install, but it helps to have someone familiar with the congregation’s sound system, as we did. For those who must pack up their system after worship, the transmitter can be mounted on a portable tripod. The reception at Grace has been overwhelmingly positive, and the system is used more than our FM radio link.

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Inavation Awards 2026: Technology finalists announced, public vote now open

The wait is over, the Inavation Awards Technology finalists have been revealed! After careful evaluation by a panel of expert judges, this year’s most innovative AV technologies have been shortlisted. Now it’s over to you to help decide the winners.

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Technology Manager’s Guide to The Elements of Collaboration

Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. While planning a trip to attend the regional Soroptimist conference in Omaha, Nebraska, Carolyn Roberts became interested in touring the nearby town of Winterset in Madison County, Iowa. Roberts understood the hearing challenges they faced and strove to enhance the tour and make it more enjoyable for participants. She reached out to her son-in-law, Carl Brewer —an engineering manager at Listen Technologies— for a solution. He recommended the portable, two-way communication system, ListenTALK, to improve the tour.

Read more via page 36 of the AV Technology Manager’s Guide.

Auditory Fatigue Is The Next Workplace Wellness Imperative

Last year, at CES 2025, I met with the team from Listen Technologies to experience Auracast further. This time, it was in a room designed for 500 participants. What I experienced was not about amplification or louder sound. It was about clarity without strain. It was communication without fatigue.

Read more via Forbes.

Other assistive listening systems

Auracast is expected to be used in public places like theatres, airports, classrooms, and meeting rooms, where users can connect directly to the venue’s sound system using their phone, hearing aids, or other compatible devices. The first full system using Auracast, called Auri™, has already been launched by Listen Technologies and Ampetronic.

Read more via Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies names new CMO

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies has promoted Kim Franklin to chief marketing officer, a move designed to support the global marketing strategy across both brands as they continue to co-develop assistive listening technologies, including the Auri system.

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Ampetronic and Listen Technologies Promote Kim Franklin to Chief Marketing Officer

Ampetronic and Listen Technologies have announced the promotion of Kim Franklin to Chief Marketing Officer, marking a significant step in unifying the global marketing strategy of the two leading brands. The move reinforces their shared mission to make clear, intelligible audio accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Read more via Entertainment Technology Asia.

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies Promotes Kim Franklin To Chief Marketing Officer

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have announced the promotion of Kim Franklin to chief marketing officer, where she is defining and driving global marketing strategy.

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Ampetronic and Listen Technologies elevate Kim Franklin

Listen Technologies and Ampetronic have announced the promotion of Kim Franklin to chief marketing officer. In this position, she will lead global marketing strategy to advance the brands’ shared mission of making audio accessible for everyone in any environment or setting.

Read more via Worship AVL.

Ampetronic | Listen Technologies promotes Kim Franklin to Chief Marketing Officer

Listen Technologies, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 27 years, and Ampetronic, a global leader in hearing loop systems, have promoted Kim Franklin to Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Franklin will define and drive global marketing strategy across Ampetronic and Listen Technologies. The brands create assistive listening solutions that make clear audio accessible in any environment or setting.

Read more via Live Design Online.