FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 16, 2005

Next Step Retail Digital Signage: AVI Gears Up for Digital Retailing Expo 2005

Techno Marketing, the IRI-Millennia Robot, Long-term Vision and Advanced Methods for Attracting Customers: the Future is Now

Scottsdale, AZ ­-­ Audio Video Interactive Inc. (AVI), pioneer of next generation retail digital signage products, today announced that it will participate in the Digital Retailing Expo from May 18-19 at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. Digital Retailing Expo is dedicated to screen-based in-store media networks, digital signage/displays and digital retailing solutions. AVI’s senior management will be on hand at Booth #417 to meet with conference attendees.

VP of Sales for AVI, John Thompson commented, "We are enthusiastically looking forward to Digital Retailing Expo 2005 and see it as the perfect compliment to our communications strategy. At the show we are very pleased to be sponsoring an incredibly exciting conference session entitled, “Retail Digital Signage 2015: Visions of the Future” moderated by Mr. Steven Platt, Director of the Platt Retail Institute and featuring some excellent panellists. As part of our efforts to aid in communicating this message we have enlisted the aid of Millennia, a product of International Robotics, Inc., who is in fact, the most sophisticated mobile communication robot in the world! Digital Retailing Expo 2005 gives us the ideal venue to show-off the exciting technology that we think will make a huge impact on the future of retail advertising and point-of-purchase displays.”

About AVI
Founded in 1997 with locations in Scottsdale Arizona and Burlington, Ontario, AVI is a pioneer in the digital signage industry. Our management team brings decades of experience in high technology, media, and advertising industries. AVI provides next generation digital signage products for establishing point-of-purchase marketing, advertising and corporate communication networks. We're focused on helping retailers and manufacturers increase sales by communicating key promotional or product information directly to the shopper at the point-of-decision. With a sound understanding of the broad forces that shape industry and the finite nuances and particulars of industry practice, we at AVI bring knowledge, focus and strength to your company’s endeavors. Please visit the company online at www.avi-electronics.com or call toll-free, 877-889-3233.

About International Robotics Inc.
IRI is a privately held, full-service company that successfully employs cutting-edge Technologies, Futuristic Icons, Special f/x, and advanced, Interactive Robotic Systems for Business, Promotion, and Communication. Pioneers and specialists of Techno-Marketing™ for almost 30 years, IRI has excelled at not only producing the finest Communication Robots in the world, but also in creating award-winning environments for Fortune 500 companies. Techno-Marketing™ is not merely a tool to draw attention; it is a business science that delivers your commercial, educational or entertainment message to a more receptive audience. Please visit the company’s website at www.internationalrobotics.com or call (212) 982-8000.

For more information, contact:
Audio Video Interactive Inc.
John Thompson VP, Sales
Phone: 480.266.6050
Email: jthompson@avi-electronics.com

Audio Video Interactive Inc.
8541 E. Anderson Dr. Suite 107
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone: 480.889.3233
Fax: 480.889.3236
E-Mail: carly@rowanadvertising.com
Website URL: www.thedigitalassociate.com