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
When the pandemic forced organizations to quickly pivot from in-person to virtual events, many were left scrambling to adapt their events while continuing to maximize sponsorship ROI. What many were surprised to discover is that virtual events actually have the possibility to expand your sponsorship offerings, increasing value for your sponsors while growing your sponsorship … 6 ways to boost sponsor ROI at your virtual event
With many events moving forward with remote sessions or webinars as part of their programming for the unforeseeable future, the pandemic has encouraged many to invest in turning their homes into mini production studios. One of the first things to consider when looking to upgrade your physical space for live streaming is lighting. No matter … Five Tips to Lighting Yourself During a Livestream
As the pandemic disrupted everyone’s plans for 2020 and beyond, nonprofit organizations had to scramble to address how they conduct galas and fundraisers for the foreseeable future quickly. The previous model of bringing people together in one place for a night of dining, dancing, and glamours auction items seemed impossible. As a result, many organizations … Navigating Hybrid Galas and Fundraisers
Anne Celino is definitely one of AV Chicago’s most superpowered employees. Although her title is office manager, she has her hands in human resources, bookkeeping, planning events, building websites, and a hundred other things that no one else even knows about. In fact, there is a good chance she is going to proofread this article … Meet Anne, Our Office Manager
Public speaking can be stressful. Trying to remember everything you want to say while focusing on tone and delivery can trip up even the most experienced public speakers. Many still rely on handwritten notes but that can cause a disconnect while fumbling with papers or looking down to reference them. That’s where a teleprompter, known … Using Teleprompters To Deliver Your Best Presentation