HYBRID EVENTS IN 2021 AND BEYOND:  WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR EVENT PLANNERS?   We have all heard the term “hybrid events”, but what does this buzzword mean among those in the production and planning side of the event industry? And what does a successful hybrid event look like for both program managers and attendees alike? “Hybrid: having two different types of components performing essentially the same function” – Merriam Webster   This is a definition that highlights a key takeaway – both components must be equally compelling. For events, this means in-person attendees ..read more

Coalition brings together live events industry leaders to urge local, state, and federal legislators to consider measures for support and recovery. May 18th – AVT Productions announced their support as a founding partner for Go LIVE Together, a coalition of 80 founding partners—representing over 4,000 companies with U.S. operations—who have joined forces to support legislative actions that will aid the industry’s recovery from COVID-19. While our immediate concern is to mitigate the spread and impact of COVID-19 by offering our industry’s considerable expertise to aid the recovery, we also ha ..read more

The only thing better than a flawlessly executed event is a professional video capture to share the experience with those who were unable to attend – and memorialize your success. With the age of technology and social sharing, videos are becoming more instrumental in corporate events. There are a variety of reasons for recording a live event and our technology experts put together some key tips for planners who are considering this option.  Step 1: Identify the Purpose of Your Video It is important for your stakeholders to identify the core purpose(s) for the video. Your audio visual pro ..read more

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A company holiday party is a perfect opportunity to show your appreciation and leave people feeling good. But it’s not always easy to get employees excited about attending. So what can you do to get people from ‘no way’ to ‘can’t wait’, and have them sharing their experience on social the next day? Note: We’ve added an asterisk next to each of the things AVT can help you pull off quickly! Contact us if you need help. Buy the world a Coke: In other words, the holidays are for everyone; make this an inclusive event. Aside from making sure not to emphasize any particular religious holiday, inclu ..read more

After months of work securing impressive speakers and creating the perfect content for your audience, event registration is full! The content team is (rightly) convinced the crowd is going to love what they see and, as a byproduct, gain a deeper respect and appreciation for your company. Nothing can stand in the way now…right? As any experienced event professional will tell you, having the right content is only half the battle. The way it’s presented makes a huge difference in how it’s received. Like everything else these days, it’s all about the experience your audience has while your speaker ..read more

  As an event planner, audiovisual is one of your secret weapons for adding the WOW factor to your event. But for a lot of event planners, it’s also slightly uncomfortable territory, largely handled by someone else, and learned through trial and error over the years. Audiovisual (AV) is a huge part of events that impacts every room, presentation, and certainly your budget. When it goes well, it may not be noticed at all except for attendees walking away feeling like they just attended an amazing event. But when AV goes wrong – watch out: your attendee experience and/or budget suffer ..read more

Ultimately, the experience your audience has will dictate the success of your event. From interactive content to engaging speakers to networking games, there are countless ways to make your event memorable. As a firm with deep roots and expertise in A/V, one of our favorite ways to up the ‘Wow’ factor at an event is behind the scenes. It’s amazing how the evolution of audio/visual technology allows you to turn up the volume (so to speak) so seamlessly attendees will be impressed and may not even know exactly why. Here are some of the best things happening in A/V right now, many of which can sa ..read more

Good ole AV and production – the unsung heroes of events. When things go according to plan, your bosses/clients and the audience will never realize the impact things like lighting, sound, event flow, and the hundred other little production details have. When one or more of these things are off, however, the overall impression of your event can go from ‘Wow!’ to ‘meh.’ Venues like hotels and conference centers generally offer an in-house option for AV and event production. We’ve had several clients who’ve gone this route, only to come to us either in a state of panic during the event or for the ..read more

Picture this: you’re hosting an event for 300 (or 30,000) prospects and customers. Your venue is unique; content is on-target; the flow, food, and fun are undoubtedly going to be a success. Presentations, staging, room set-up – all going according to plan. Now it’s time to make sure that when people walk away, they’ll remember who put on this amazing event. And with an event landscape, there are so many opportunities to do so. Practically everything these days can have your logo added, either digitally or printed, from presentations to walls to giveaways. But there are more memorable ways to b ..read more