Are You Entertained?
Do you consider entertainment to be an “extra” that you might add if there’s extra room in the budget? Entertainment at an event is like the secret ingredient that transforms a gathering from ordinary to extraordinary. Here are several compelling reasons why you should consider incorporating entertainment into your event: Engagement and Interaction: Entertainment captures […]
Crafting Events of the Future: Unmasking AI’s Influence in Meetings and Events
Crafting Events of the Future: Unmasking AI’s Influence in Meetings and Events The events industry has always been about creating memorable experiences and forging connections. In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a transformation in how events are planned, executed, and experienced. From enhancing personalization to optimizing logistics, AI […]
Women in Event Production: Dani Wells
Meet this week’s Women in Event Production Highlight: Dani Wells Dani is an AV Tech freelancer that works with over a dozen AV companies, and doubles as a recording artist on the side. Her AV career began in 1999 working with popular Orlando meeting spots like the Marriott World Center, JW Marriott and the Ritz Carlton. […]
Event Ideas for the Fall
Entertainment- Celebrities are everywhere! With the ever growing popularity of reality television shows, particularly those that showcase talent like America’s Got Talent and The Voice, acts that have been available for meetings and events for years have now become household names. Think of Olate Dogs, Puddles Pity Party, or Darci Lynn. Would your audience like […]
Women in Event Production: Nancy Hart, Zoom.7 Meetings and Events
Nancy Hart works as a Producer with Zoom7, a nationwide event production company. Nancy began her career in the world of theatre then transitioned into live events as a project manager, producer, and stage manager during the 1980’s. With 30 years of experience in event production and management, Nancy is a true professional that brings […]
RFP Checklist: How to Develop an A/V Services RFP for your event
For meeting and event planners new to working with audiovisual services, it’s often hard to know what you need. You have a good idea in your head of what you’d like the event to look like, the material you want to share, and how the speakers should be presented. But translating that into a service […]
Power Play Part 2
Ok, now down to what event planners really want to know, what does all this Power stuff mean to me? In Part 1 of the Power blog, we touched on three-phase power. I’m sure you’ve had people tell you “I need a 200 Amp, three-phase, 220 service.” This means you will need three […]
Power Play Part 1
When pre-production planning turns to the subject of power, lots of folks suddenly remember that they accidentally left the oven on, and need to go home before the house explodes. Why the sudden jog of the memory? The fact of the matter is power can be scary. We’ve all managed to stick our finger into […]
Hiring an Event Management Partner
So you’ve decided to have an event, and you’re not sure whether or not you need professional assistance. A good event management company should be an asset to your event, not a liability. They will bring knowledge and experience to the table which can help you save time and money. But not all event managers […]
The Crew Eats, Too
A guide to the proper care and feeding of your production team By Christy Lamagna, CMP, CMM, CTSM, and James S. Rota From the Beauty: Regardless of what you’re planning, it’s key to know your audience. Today we put a spotlight on the backbone of almost all productions: the production crew. These are the men […]