AV/Production

What you need to consider when planning the soundtrack to your next event.

What you need to do to get your audience to say, “You had me at ‘Please take your seats.'”

Your meeting is quickly approaching and you want to ensure your general session presentations won’t be yawn-inducing, generic PowerPoints or Keynote slideshows, but rather aim to truly captivate your audience and move them to action. So how can y...

You have everyone together in one room facing the stage—now what? A corporate event or annual meeting is only as effective as its script is engaging. Here are five tips to write a script that will keep their rapt attention throughout the entire g...

Looking to maximize your impact at your conference’s general sessions? Here are five simple, no-cost ways to amp up the energy, professionalism, and theatricality. 1. Introductions: Leave the name for last When introducing the next presenter—...

IACC CEO Mark Cooper talking about the Meeting of the Future study at IMEX America 2016Home-style settings, networking spaces and a peek at the great outdoors—all are features that will mark the meeting room of the future, according to the second...

How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet.

The June 30 #Eventprofs Happy Hour, "Ask Me Anything About Event Production,” showcased more than just today's hottest AV and production trends. Led by Adrian Segar, participant-led-conferences advocate, author, and facilitator extraordinaire, an...

I participated in my first Blab—kind of like a Periscope-type video chat for groups—and got a heaping pile of great thoughts about AV and production issues during the June 30 #Eventprofs Happy Hour, "Ask Me Anything About Event Production.” Adria...

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