Summary:
Listen Technologies has partnered with Image Marketing West to expand the distribution of its advanced assistive listening solutions across Northern California, Northern Nevada, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Expanded Reach: Image Marketing West will promote and sell Listen Technologies’ comprehensive audio solutions, including Ampetronic Hearing Loops, ListenIR, ListenRF, ListenTALK, ListenWIFI, and the upcoming Auracast-based Auri system.
  2. Accessibility Focus: Listen Technologies’ solutions enhance accessibility and audio clarity for venues like performing arts centers, educational institutions, and public spaces, ensuring compliance with global assistive listening standards.
  3. Strategic Partnership: The collaboration with Image Marketing West leverages their strong regional expertise to grow Listen Technologies’ presence and meet diverse venue needs.

Listen Technologies Corporation, a provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 26 years, has partnered with manufacturer representative firm Image Marketing West to bring Listen Technologies’ audio solutions to customers and end users in Northern California, Northern Nevada, the Pacific Northwest, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Image Marketing West will sell and recommend Listen Technologies’ full suite of audio solutions, including Ampetronic Hearing Loops, ListenIR, ListenRF, ListenTALK, and its audio over Wi-Fi-based assistive listening system, ListenWIFI. Image Marketing West will also sell Auri, an Auracast broadcast audio-based assistive listening system that Listen Technologies co-developed with Ampetronic. Auri is expected to ship in early 2025.

Listen Technologies, Ampetronic to Demonstrate Auracast-Based Assistive Listening Tech

Listen Technologies Solutions

Listen Technologies helps venues meet global compliance standards for assistive listening and provide clear audio in any environment. Its comprehensive range of solutions support listening in performing arts centers, educational institutions, houses of worship, government and corporate facilities, stadiums, and any public space.

“We’re proud to represent Listen Technologies and offer its portfolio of versatile assistive listening solutions to venues throughout the region,” says Chuck Rufkahr, president of Image Marketing West. “Whether venues are looking to provide guests with assistive listening, interpretation, audio from silent screens, or audio description, Listen Technologies has technologies and solutions to meet their unique needs. Its award-winning solutions help venues increase accessibility to clear audio and provide more engaging experiences for their guests.”

Image Marketing West

California-based Image Marketing West represents manufacturers in all disciplines of audio, video, lighting, and power management. Rufkahr established Image Marketing West in 2001 with an emphasis on collaboration and delivering superior services to manufacturers and customers.   

“Chuck and the entire team at Image Marketing West have a stellar reputation for innovation and service and are well positioned to grow the Listen Technologies portfolio of product lines in the region,” says Mikey Shaffer, senior director of sales at Listen Technologies. “We are excited to partner with Image Marketing West in 2025 and beyond.”

Featured image: Image Marketing West will also sell Auri, an Auracast broadcast audio-based assistive listening system that Listen Technologies co-developed with Ampetronic. Photo: Listen Technologies