Value of CEDIA Certification and Electronic Systems to be Showcased on National TV Show Designing Spaces

INDIANAPOLIS – The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) will be featured in an upcoming episode of Designing Spaces, the popular television series that inspires viewers to add to their home in order to make it more enjoyable.

The show is scheduled to broadcast nationally on May 25 and May 27 on TLC and WE, with additional coverage on cable affiliates for ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, PAX and UPN. The first opportunity to view the episode will be at 7:00 a.m. PDT/EDT on May 25. It will continue to be aired at least 20 times in rerun version with the potential for reaching more than 80 million households.

CEDIA’s communications efforts are hitting their mark and increasing awareness of CEDIA among key referral audiences and the general public,” said Don Gilpin, executive director of CEDIA. “This is yet another example of how CEDIA is bringing more and more value to CEDIA Certification by making it a recognized “seal of approval.”

The segment is part of a 30 minute program highlighting the expertise of CEDIA-Certified electronic systems contractors and the value of working with CEDIA members for professionally designed and installed home electronics systems.

The actual system installed during the show is a system designed and installed by CEDIA Member Jeff Hoover. The center includes whole house integration with everything from a home theater to outdoor lighting.

CEDIA is an international trade association of companies that specialize in designing and installing electronic systems for the home. The association was founded in September 1989 and has more than 3,500 member companies worldwide. CEDIA Members are established and insured businesses with bona fide qualifications and experience in this specialized field. For more information on CEDIA, visit the association’s Web site at www.cedia.org.