Linda Longo

Linda Longo is an award-winning journalist who has covered the residential lighting industry for more than 30 years.

KTR Expands Mid-Atlantic Reach With 2 Hires

The New York-based lighting agency has added two lighting professionals who will serve the Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia markets. Lighting agency KTR Associates is expanding its coverage and expertise with…

Today’s Renters Are Not Who You Think

Surprise! More than half of “mature singles” and “couples” said they prefer to rent — and this demographic is seeking quality. It used to be that within roughly five years of graduating…

Hot Spot Tours Lineup for High Point Market

Guided tours from renowned design insiders highlight designer favorite High Point Market showrooms. The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) announces this season’s first-come, first-served Hot Spot Tours at Fall Market, scheduled for…

WAC Group Partners With City of Hope at High Point Market

WAC Group will host a special gathering on Saturday afternoon of market to benefit the national cancer research and treatment organization during Breast Cancer Awareness month. In partnership with City of Hope,…

Takeaways From a Designer-Focused Webinar on Lighting

KBB magazine’s recent webinar “The Essential Role of Lighting in Residential Design” provided insight on how lighting showrooms and reps can leverage their expertise.    KBB magazine, the official publication for the…

Lighting & Furnishings Resource Debuts in DMC

A long-time High Point Market exhibitor, Ngala Trading will open a Dallas Market Center showroom ahead of Dallas Design Week. Ngala Trading Company, the largest importer of luxury African home design products,…

Kichler to Open New Boutique at High Point Market

The company says its “residentially inspired” destination will offer an immersive way to experience Kichler. Lighting and ceiling fan manufacturer Kichler will be showing its line in a different manner than it…

ALA Responds to CPSC About Fake Safety Labels

The American Lighting Association answered the CPSC’s request for information regarding counterfeit labels and offered suggestions that benefit the industry. The ALA recently submitted comments to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

Next Phase of ENERGY STAR Begins

On August 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy finalized the mutually agreed upon 2026 ENERGY STAR Program Transition Plan. In accordance with a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)…

Russ Klingel Joins Minka

Industry veteran Russ Klingel has been named regional sales manager-central for Minka. For approximately 30 years, Russ Klingel has been involved in the lighting and ceiling fan industry. In the latter category,…

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