
Starin, a market leader in Unified Communications, Video Collaboration,
and specialty education products, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with NewBlue, an
innovator in live video production and broadcast graphics technology. This collaboration integrates
NewBlue’s cutting-edge Captivate and Fusion live graphics systems into Starin’s robust portfolio,
empowering broadcasters, sports teams, houses of worship, schools, and enterprise markets to elevate
their live productions.
“NewBlue’s Fusion live broadcast graphics systems are a valuable addition to our offering for System
Integrators and VARs,” said Rich D’Angelo, Executive Director of Business Management – Broadcast at
Starin. “When combined with partner solutions from BirdDog, Canon, Cinedeck, EditShare, Epiphan,
Kiloview, LiveU, PTZOptics, and Telestream, we can deliver complete live video production solutions and
expert resources across a broad spectrum of end users.”

Transforming Live Video Production
NewBlue’s innovative graphics solutions, including Captivate, make live video production seamless by
providing dynamic overlays, real-time graphics, and professional transitions. Captivate is designed to
meet the needs of modern broadcasters, offering advanced tools to create live scoreboard updates,
lower thirds, branding animations, and data-driven graphics. Its intuitive interface allows users to
integrate live social media feeds, highlight real-time statistics, and manage media playback effortlessly.
Whether setting up commercial breaks, supporting media for corporate meetings, engaging audiences
with sponsor callouts, or producing visually stunning live events, Captivate streamlines workflows to
save time while delivering polished and professional results every time.
Ian Foster, Sales Director at NewBlue, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “We at NewBlue
are thrilled about our new partnership with Starin and deeply value the expertise they bring to the AV
industry. I look forward to leveraging their extensive knowledge and experience to deliver innovative
live video production solutions to our channel.”
A History of Excellence in Broadcast and AV
Since 1988, Starin has grown from a Midwest-based business into a global leader in professional AV
distribution. Now part of the Midwich Group, Starin continues to lead in broadcast and live video
production solutions, offering unmatched expertise in design, financing, installation, and channel
management. Starin’s portfolio features top-tier products from brands such as Neat, Shure, Logitech, LG, and SMART.
By adding NewBlue’s Captivate and Fusion systems, Starin expands its offerings to better serve the
increasing demand for live graphics solutions in the broadcast, sports, education, and enterprise
markets.
At the heart of Starin’s mission is a commitment to delivering value through innovation. This partnership
with NewBlue exemplifies Starin’s dedication to providing tools that empower resellers, system
integrators, and VARs to succeed in the competitive landscape of live broadcast production.

About Starin
Headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, Starin operates across two primary segments: pro-AV and
business development. As a value-added distributor, Starin provides comprehensive solutions for
professional AV and live video production, including design, financing, and installation services. Starin
has also pioneered the Zoom Rooms Outfitting model, offering complete ecosystems optimized for
video conferencing.
For more information about Starin’s partnership with NewBlue, visit https://starin.biz/g/newblue and how it enhances live video production and broadcast capabilities, visit https://newbluefx.com/fusion/.