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I recently read an article from Event MB about the new world of venue contract negotiations as we (*hopefully*) emerge from the pandemic.  What was already a complicated process has even more considerations, on top of the fear of signing a venue contract after spending the last 2 years trying to move meeting dates andRead more

In spite of what you might think, hybrid events—live events with both in-person and remote audiences—have been around for some time, long before the pandemic and the rise of virtual meetings. But until recently, hybrid events were far from the norm. Pre-pandemic, the model was usually reserved for large tech companies with seemingly unlimited resources,Read more

As an event planner, delivering an unforgettable experience for your attendees is a top priority. When your attendees are fully engaged, they stay tuned, take action, and become loyal followers, if not raving fans. Two years ago, when the world suddenly had to pivot to online events, the novelty of zoom and other platforms allowedRead more

Laurel Miller, CEO of Seamless Event Solutions As 2021 comes to a close, I look back with amazement at how fast my company adapted to circumstances beyond our control. We are a team that thrives on the thrill of delivering flawless experiences, carefully planned and executed — so I vividly remember our discomfort as weRead more

As we close out the year and take a look back, hybrid events were a big focus in the event industry. Looking ahead into 2022, including a virtual audience seems to be a priority for our clients. AV production is critical  for hybrid event success, and for many planners might still be a new experience. ToRead more

Once you’re a Seamless client, you’re always a Seamless client. Despite being one of the most meticulous planners I know, with over 13 years of experience, my colleague Jennifer Saliba (President, Rhino Consulting) recently ran into trouble with an in-house AV team she’d contracted to carry out a hybrid event.  With a week to go,Read more

AV Teams and Venues Face Labor Shortages The pandemic continues to impact the event industry. We’re sharing real-time information on the current meeting industry landscape so you stay informed throughout your planning process.  At a Glance Planner Watch-Outs Timeframe:  Current through 2022  What: AV and hospitality industry labor shortages across the U.S. Causes: Vaccination requirementsRead more

If you’re looking for compelling reasons to host a hybrid event, start with a recent Glisser Market Research Report — How Do Planners Really Feel About Hybrid Events?  As part of a May 2021 industry survey, planners were asked, “What are the principal reasons that you are considering running hybrid events?”  Their top four answersRead more

Hybrid Event Costs: 6 Fast Facts That Impact Budgets Closing the gap between in-person only and virtual-only events can take many forms. Since hybrid events involve various combinations of both in-person and virtual audiences for the same event, AV planning has become a lot more complicated. While live streaming events to a remote audience hasRead more

As the calendar shifts towards the holiday season and 2022, you may be trying to calibrate how to handle celebratory events, annual awards, meetings, and conferences — in person? Virtual? A combination (hybrid) event? In earlier posts, we’ve shared advice designed to help you understand the role high-quality AV plays in different types of events.Read more