You have decided to move forward with an in-person (or hybrid) event and have chosen a hotel as the event venue. Congratulations! With so many things to discuss and coordinate with your contact at the hotel, it’s important not to forget the needs of your AV provider and have an understanding of the information they … Technical Questions to Ask Your AV Partner When Hosting a Hotel Event in 2022
With COVID receding in the rear-view mirror of our daily lives, the events industry is still left dealing with some of the lingering effects. Everyone has heard talk of the ‘Great Resignation’ in the media and how labor shortages are impacting industries and services all across the country, leaving event planners with possible headaches when … How to Navigate Staffing Issues and Special Events
Gone are the days when event planners have to rely on printed signage placed throughout a venue to share important organizational information, event directives, and other valuable information. With the cost of digital signage becoming more cost-effective and affordable, nonprofit organizations and their event planners can choose to rent digital displays to present a variety … Creative Ways to Use Digital Signage to Increase Event Engagement and Fundraising
What is Projection Mapping? When you think of projection mapping, your first thought may be the showstopping openings during basketball or hockey games or the intricate projections seen on the side of large buildings. But as with everything, projection mapping can be as simple or complex as you need it to be and is an … Need to Know: Projection Mapping for Events
If you’ve attended an AV Chicago show in the past five years, you probably know the power of Mike “Schmitty” Schmitz. Schmitty’s fingerprints are all over AV Chicago. As our lead video engineer, he is a regular fixture at many events, but even if he isn’t physically on-site, his presence is felt. He designed and … Meet Mike – Our Systems Video Engineer
Navigating the pandemic often feels like you’re fighting the big boss in a video game and just when you think you have won, an even bigger boss appears for you to fight next. The Omicron variant has thrown off the positive outlook many had about returning to in-person events in 2022 and event planners are … Virtual and Hybrid Event Planning and Omicron
With Omicron ushering in the next stage of the pandemic, it seems we have another season of hybrid events to plan and prepare for. For the event planners quickly looking to shift planned in-person events back to hybrid, we wanted to share a couple of key suggestions to keep in mind as you navigate another … Hybrid Events: 5 Tips You Can’t Afford to Neglect
While many of us will only accept an Oscar within our own bathroom mirrors, award ceremonies can be an ideal way for companies to highlight the achievements of their employees or those contributing and making a difference within their community. With companies and organizations still going back and forth between in-person, virtual, or hybrid events, … Five Creative Ways to Help Your Award Ceremony Stand Out
The season of holiday parties is finally upon us and sadly, Covid didn’t get the memo that it wasn’t invited. While event planners continue to navigate the pandemic, many are looking for creative ways to engage with in-person attendees that won’t neglect those experiencing the event virtually. Here are five ways to keep all your … Five Ways to Brighten Your Hybrid Holiday Events
As the pandemic continues to impact in-person events, we have been inundated with questions concerning virtual event production. How do we transition to virtual events? What does it take to run and manage a virtual event? Help! (That last one really isn’t a question but something we hear a lot) With many having limited virtual … The Five Ps of Virtual Event Production