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While the concept of digital equity is still being defined, it generally refers to the idea that everyone should have equal access to digital tools and their benefits. This applies both to people who are underserved by current public systems and those who are at a disadvantage because of their location or socioeconomic status. Digital…

While reimagining AVID’s brand, we took a deeper look at several aspects: what we really care about and what defines who we are, where we came from and what we do. It was an incredible journey that brought us further clarity to our mission as to what makes AVID, AVID.   We’re delivering audio through…

AVID has a rich history in the audio world. From the first headsets on TWA flights in the ‘60s to connecting students in the 21st century, we’ve been on the front lines of accessible audio. But in 2019, we started asking important questions like “Why do we do what we do?” And “What makes AVID,…

To get an inside look at children’s media, we met with Senior Director of Development & Children’s Programming at Pinna, Amy Kraft. She is exactly what you’d think of when you picture someone who creates content for kids- quick-witted, hilarious and extremely warm and genuine. Currently, she is executive producing a new podcast series for…

A big part of the new year is reflection, and we are so grateful to be able to look back on our top ten memorable moments of 2021 with a feeling of pride and accomplishment. Read on as we highlight these notable moments from the past year.   We Became Recognized as a Top 10…

The eight AVID employee-owners who participated in the experiment received a FocusCalm headband and access to the FocusCalm app. While wearing the headband, the AVID team used the daily tracker, guided meditations and played brain games. FocusCalm scores were captured by neuron sensors on the headband and displayed on the app for training and progress.…

After migrating to a primarily remote working environment in 2020 (with the help of our partners at Infused Innovations) AVID employee-owners stayed connected by embracing the technological tools available to us. With this increased use of daily technology and working from home, AVID employee-owners had to make sure to also leave time in the day…

As the air becomes crisp and the leaves change to vibrant colors for another cycle of seasons in New England, October has an additional meaning for our team. This month is Employee Ownership Month, also known as ESOPtober and is a time to not only reflect on what it means to be a member of an employee-owned company, but also to celebrate being…

Community efforts are a major focus and core belief of AVID’s employee-owners. Our team takes pride in supporting a range of local charitable events and donation drives throughout the year. During the month of February, the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport, Rhode Island held a Ton of Love Food Drive. This event takes…

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of APEX EXPO, APEX Media is featuring their member’s most significant achievements. AVID is excited to be noted in their list of success stories for our 1961 collaboration with TWA to create the first pneumatic headset for the airline industry. Read the entire article here.