Rob Stott

Rob Stott is the Founder and CEO of RLS Creative Services and Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Connected Design. A 15-year veteran of the editorial and communications industry, Rob has a passion for helping tell the stories of and shape the content strategies for business and brands in the custom integration channel.

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Industry News

NMG Works With Guardsman to Launch Pro AV Protection Plans

Sharing just enough insider knowledge to not get me in too much trouble—this is something that’s been in the works for years. Nationwide Marketing Group has been exploring a number of different avenues through a variety of its partners to nail down a program that not only made sense for its members but for the…

ByRob StottApril 7, 20260Comments

Industry Events Industry News

CEDIA Closes Q1 with New App Launch, Hill Day Events

It was a busy week prior to the Easter holiday for the smart home industry association. CEDIA celebrated the launch of a brand-new membership app at the same time the organization was in Washington, DC, for its third-annual Capitol Hill Day event. Both initiatives show the continued efforts by the organization to both modernize its…

ByRob StottApril 7, 20260Comments

Industry News Security

Is There About to Be a Router Shortage?

The Federal Communications Commission this week updated its “Covered List” to include all consumer-grade routers that are made in foreign countries. Translated, that means the FCC decided to effectively ban all new consumer-grade routers from landing on our shores. In a fact sheet, the commission said that the decision followed a determination by the Trump Administration…

ByRob StottMarch 25, 20260Comments

Industry News Smart Home

Josh.ai Keynote Shows How the Smart Home is Starting to Think for Itself

With the launch of AI X OS and some of the new features within, Josh.ai showcases how AI is influencing the next chapter of the smart home.

ByRob StottMarch 24, 20260Comments

Research & Reports

You Tell Us: The Role of AI in Your Workflow

Connected Design is seeking your input for an upcoming slate of content around the role of AI in the custom integration, design, and builder workflow. Take the brief survey below to help us better understand this quickly evolving topic.

ByRob StottMarch 18, 20260Comments

Industry Events Kitchen & Bath

Pay Attention to Kohler’s Push Into Wellness, Sustainability

Wellness and sustainability were the main talking points to come out of our visit to the Kohler booth at KBIS. It’s a message worth paying attention to.

ByRob StottMarch 17, 20260Comments

Industry Events

Latest Ellipsys Catalyst Event Focused on Thought-Provoking Programming

The third iteration of the Ellipsys Catalyst event was packed with programming that allowed the commercial integrator attendees to really focus on improving their businesses. Hosted February 18-20 at the Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona, Ellipsys Commercial Technology Group brought together the group’s members and vendor partners for a three-day event that has centered…

ByRob StottMarch 16, 20260Comments

Audio & Video Research & Reports

Survey: Integrators Say Consumers are Confused by Latest TV Tech

TV manufacturers have flooded the market with new technology and marketing terminology that can make even the most seasoned professional take pause.

ByRob StottMarch 6, 20260Comments

Industry Events Smart Home

Savant Showcased an Impressive Smart Home Voice Assistant at the Builders’ Show

While still in beta, the Savant AI smart home voice assistant impressed during the recent Builders’ Show in Orlando.

ByRob StottMarch 4, 20260Comments

Industry News

CEDIA to Pilot Localized Training Platform for Integrators

Access to education in the custom integration channel is about to get a heck of a lot easier thanks to a new program from CEDIA. In a brief statement, the CI channel’s top association announced the launch of CEDIA Connect, an in-person training platform that will offer integrators the chance to hone their skills and…

ByRob StottFebruary 27, 20260Comments

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