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FROM THE EDITOR Howdy! As everyone already knows, IBC2017 is just weeks away! The world-class venue, the Amsterdam RAI, hosts this spec- tacular event every September and, as IBC points out, “it is always at the forefront of industry innovation and provides unrivalled networking opportunities.” Over 55,000 attendees from more than 170 countries are expected for IBC2017, occurring between September 14-19. Aside from the anticipation of IBC2017, Broadcast Beat has some announcements, as well… “Broadcast Beat Studios” in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida is beyond solid! Our many manufacturers partnered with Broadcast Beat have created one of the most modern and efficient studios in Southern Florida… but the EXCITING NEWS is that we’ve AGAIN expanded! Last time, we almost doubled our space… THIS time, we’ve… HOLD ON! I don’t want to say JUST YET… I can tell you this, however – we’re entering yet ANOTHER facet of the media industry and the new segment fits like a glove! You’ll have to keep monitoring the website for more on this… Broadcast Beat is the go-to news and information source about the happenings in the broadcast and studio indus- tries! From Instagram to Twitter and all things in-between, our pages form the “site to see” for anything and everything in the industry. ENJOY this issue! Remember to check-in to the Broadcast Beat website and stay blogged-in for of the latest news and views! Regards, Ryan Editor In Chief Ryan Salazar, [email protected] Senior Editor Curtis Chan, [email protected] Production Editor Erica Lowther, [email protected] Sales Officer Gary Rhodes, [email protected] Contributing Writers From Jeff Rosica (Avid), Ian Cockett, Georgia Dawson, Kiriki Delany, Jay Batista, Jeff Rosica, James McKenna and MORE! Editorials and ad contents are the sole respon- sibility of the companies represented. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without the express permission of Broadcast Beat Magazine. Copyright ©2017 Broadcast Beat, LLC. All rights reserved. Broadcast Beat Magazine • www.broadcastbeat.com • 3