Leveraging AV to  create soundscapes of engagement Step into a realm where sound isn’t just heard—it’s felt. From heart-pounding effects to finely tuned audio, discover the art of sculpting emotions through sound. Just think about it: the crackle of thunder in a movie sends shivers down your spine, while a nostalgic melody instantly whisks you away to cherished memories. Sound isn’t just background noise; it’s the heartbeat of engagement. Yet, when the sonic landscape falls flat, so does the entire experience. According to the National Institutes of Health, sound isn’t just processed by ..read more

10 Must Ask Questions for your Venue Site Visit. When it comes to choosing the perfect venue for your event, a site visit is invaluable. Beyond just visualising your event space, it’s an opportunity to engage with your potential venue team and gain insights crucial for success. Amidst the hustle of space constraints and catering details, it’s important not to overlook the importance of connecting with event production partner. Yet, on your next site visit, making time to engage with them and ask these essential questions can make all the difference in ensuring a flawless event execution. 1) Ho ..read more

Event Planning's Rubik's Cube Challenge Just like tackling a Rubik’s Cube, even the smallest event can present unexpected challenges: from tricky technology setups to seamlessly integrating remote attendees and making last-minute adjustments. Managing these complexities, especially with multiple vendors or partners, can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where a single event production provider comes in, acting as the ultimate solver for your event planning puzzle. By entrusting the entire production process to one expert team, you simplify your life and significantly reduce your team ..read more

A guide to leveraging colour psychology in event design Step into the vibrant world where hues transcend mere aesthetics and become orchestrators of emotion, behaviour and perception. In event design, colours wield an extraordinary power to mold experiences and provoke responses from attendees. This post unravels the captivating realm of colour psychology, exploring how strategic use of colours can evoke specific emotions, incite certain behaviours or influence perception. As event planners, understanding the dynamic interplay of colours becomes pivotal, as it empowers us to curate immersi ..read more

Strategies to transform your events to make more dollars & sense It feels like a daunting task for event planners to put a number on what impact all those ‘magic moments’ had on event attendees. But it’s a necessary evil when you have to justify the expense on the AI magician or customised virtual reality headsets – the very things that everyone talks about long after the event concludes. This is why measuring Return on Experience is an essential metric when presenting your Return on Investment.  These dynamic metrics go beyond mere numbers, capturing the essence of event success a ..read more

Tech. Innovation Roundup Get ready to LEVEL UP your events in 2024 with Encore! We’re committed to empowering you with cutting-edge technology and world-class services to create extraordinary moments and engaging experiences. Check out our latest inventory updates and get ready to take your events to the next level! On this page: Light equals drama for immersive experiences (LEDs, Moving Head lights, Haze generators) Picture perfect – ultra-high definition mobile displays, 4K cameras and broadcast mixers AI-tech for enhanced engagement and event insights (AI-powered translation ..read more

Design Thinking is not what most think it is… Design Thinking is invaluable for event organisers because it brings a user-focused, creative, and integrated approach to the event planning process, ultimately resulting in more engaging, more memorable, and more successful events. In our previous blog we covered what Design Thinking is, the key principles and steps to applying the approach to event planning. In this article we tackle the common misconceptions people have regarding Design Thinking as we outline what Design Thinking is not. Understanding these misconceptions and the true ..read more

A multi-generational perspective to motivating and rewarding employees Motivating and rewarding employees in today’s competitive business landscape is pivotal for sustained success, especially in a diverse, multi-generational workforce. The current workplace environment is a fascinating blend of different generations: active Baby Boomers, advancing Gen X, establishing Millennials, and the emerging impact of Gen Z. Having these four generations coexisting in the workforce makes it challenging to create a rewards and recognition system that caters to all their preferences. One of the most effec ..read more

Design Thinking: where problems become opportunities, ideas transform into solutions and unforgettable experiences that linger in the hearts and minds of attendees.  Design Thinking is a problem-solving and innovation methodology that places a strong emphasis on a user-centric approach to tackling complex issues. Although it originated in the field of product design, it has since found widespread application in various industries, including event planning and management. For event organisers, Design Thinking is crucial because it helps in creating more engaging and successful events ..read more

A multi-generational perspective to motivating and rewarding employees Motivating and rewarding employees in today’s competitive business landscape is pivotal for sustained success, especially in a diverse, multi-generational workforce. The current workplace environment is a fascinating blend of different generations: active Baby Boomers, advancing Gen X, establishing Millennials, and the emerging impact of Gen Z. Having these four generations coexisting in the workforce makes it challenging to create a rewards and recognition system that caters to all their preferences. One of the most effec ..read more