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A practical way to align stakeholders and confidently select the right AV partner For most conferences, AV is one of the largest line items in the event budget — and one of the hardest areas to evaluate. If you’ve ever been asked to find a new AV partner, you know the situation. Proposals arrive, theRead more

If you’ve ever opened a set of AV proposals and thought, “How am I supposed to know which one is right for my event?” — you’re not alone. Most planners aren’t AV experts. And you shouldn’t have to be. Your job isn’t to pick the cheapest number or dissect every detail. It’s to choose aRead more

The follow-up conversations that help you stop managing AV and start leading your event If you’re issuing an AV RFP, there’s usually a reason. Sometimes it’s required by policy. Sometimes it’s about pricing. And sometimes—if we’re being honest—it’s because you haven’t yet found that partner. The one who truly understands your event, sees the biggerRead more

Speaker Wardrobe 101: How to Help Presenters Look Great Onstage   Welcome to Part 3 of our three-part series, designed to help your conference speakers arrive fully prepared and confident, whether they’re presenting in a breakout room or shining on the main stage. In Part 1, we covered how to create AV-compatible slide decks. In PartRead more

Maximizing Rehearsal Time: Help Your Speakers Make the Most of AV Support Welcome to Part 2 of our three-part series.  This one is created to help your conference speakers arrive prepared, polished, and presentation-ready, with a special focus today on those delivering keynotes, featured talks, or general session presentations. In Part 1, we shared howRead more

Welcome to the first post in our three-part series created to help your conference speakers arrive confident, prepared, and presentation-ready. This guidance is especially critical for breakout sessions, where presenters often don’t have the luxury of a dedicated AV tech at their side—and where a few small issues can quickly derail the session. This firstRead more

Captioning: Not Just for the General Session Anymore! I don’t know if it’s my age (or just my love for clarity), but at some point, I turned on captioning for all my streaming services—and I’m never going back. Now, whenever captions aren’t an option, I feel like I’m missing something. Turns out, I’m not alone.Read more

Picture This: A perfectly orchestrated event where every element harmonizes like a well-conducted symphony. As the event planner, you’re the composer, crafting the event’s vision and structure. Your AV production manager is the conductor, guiding the AV team onsite. But their role doesn’t start when the event begins.  Your production manager can offer valuable insightsRead more

Light It Up: Creating Unforgettable Events on a Budget with Smart Lighting “You’ve always had the power, dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.” When it comes to adding some interest and excitement to your event, this classic Wizard of Oz quote rings true.  We help a lot of association clients with theirRead more

We don’t normally geek out about technology & other productions too much, but this is about to be the exception because Rihanna. Wow! She delivered the hits. She served up flawless marshmallow couture. She repped for mighty mamas everywhere. She … gave the world a masterclass in advanced rigging, people management, and lawncare?   ThatRead more