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Top 4 AV Trends to Try in 2020
In 2020, event attendees are craving a unique “experience” and that means using high-impact AV technology to deliver an immersive and “Instagrammable” moment with content delivery that is exciting….
How to Avoid the 10 Most Common AV Mistakes
Planning events is expensive, but cutting AV can be costly without understanding the overall effect a cut will have on your event. The audience needs to see the visuals, hear the speaker and emotionally connect to the message. Communicating early and often with your event production team is the key to delivering a memorable event that is free from technical difficulties….
5 Tips to Make the Most of your LED Investment
When done right, LED displays are incredibly impactful. That’s why it’s important to begin working with your event production team early. Get the design specs, request a template and involve the techs from the very beginning—that will ensure that you avoid any last-minute hiccups. Your event team may even provide graphic design services at a nominal fee….
How to Incorporate Social Media Into Your Next Event
When it comes to creating events, Event Producer Erin Weir knows the value of social media. It’s a great way to get the word out, but how you use social media for your event will depend on the audience as well as the size and type of event. Learn some of the social media tactics that EPN members leverage to amplify events:…
Why it’s important to make the case for expanding your AV budget
When it comes to booking audio visual (AV) for your meetings, do you just order “the basics” and hope for the best? May we suggest that you think beyond the basics. If you’re planning an annual event, you’ll want to provide that extra “wow” factor that will make attendees want to come back next year….
18 AV terms every meeting planner should know
AV professionals speak the same language as the rest of us. Really. They just change the meanings. Here’s a handy guide from the professionals in the Rental and Staging Network to common AV terms….
Keynote perfection: 8 ways to avoid general session glitches
Keynote presentations and general sessions—they’re the crown jewels of your event. All eyes are on the stage and everything needs to be perfect. But… sometimes things don’t go so well. Here’s how to avoid common keynote problems….
5 ways to waste your event budget
Maximizing your budget is a critical part of holding an event. It’s easy for unforeseen expenses to quickly add up and eat through your event’s budgeted profit. A few of the experts from the Rental and Staging Network’s member companies share their tips for maximizing your AV budget and enjoying perfect events….
The Value of Meetings Nears $3 Trillion Globally
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), which takes place on April 4, celebrates the industry’s enduring business value and its $2.65 trillion in global economic impact. Independent audio-visual companies, such as the members of the Rental and Staging Network, play a vital role in the meetings industry, bringing thousands of meetings to life annually with stunning sound, dynamic visuals and a little magic….
5 Best Practices for Engaging Multi-Generational Audiences
Hosting an event that will appeal to a wide range of ages may feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is in engaging people and most people want similar things. One solution to captivating audience attention lies in your AV….