Do I Have To Use a Venue’s In-House AV Team?
As an event planner, tell me if you’ve heard this one before: “We can definitely accommodate your event, and it’s great that you have an AV vendor you want to use,…
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What Size LED Wall Should I Use At My Event?
Despite what some may say, size does matter! LED wall displays have set a new standard when it comes to event planning because of their ability to reach just about…
Understanding and Working with Shadow Labor at Unionized Venues
As an event planner, you may occasionally run into a unionized venue, and if you plan to bring in your own third-party audiovisual company, that can pose a problem. While many unionized venues…
Types of Event Lighting: Your Comprehensive A-Z Guide
“Life is all about good seating and lighting.” Graydon Carter Carter, the editor of Vanity Fair from 1992-2017, once said this. And, as someone who attended his share of posh events…
13 Questions to Ask Your AV Vendor
Unless you’re an audio-visual expert or have worked with dozens of AV companies in the past, you’ll undoubtedly have a number of questions when you have a job quoted out. So, when you’re sourcing a…
Understanding Event AV Restrictions: From In-House AV Teams to Union Contracts
As an NYC event planner, do you tend to choose your venue before you choose your AV provider? You may want to rethink that! Many hotels and other venues have in-house AV…
Pros and Cons of Front and Rear Projection
Whether you’ll be shuffling through a Powerpoint presentation or showing off the latest videos, presenting good visuals at any event requires the best in video projection technology. Often, too little thought…
7 Free Video Collaboration Tools That Can Enhance Your Meeting
Video collaboration tools are being used by many companies with remote employees, allowing them to engage and collaborate with on-site employees. Now, some of these same tools are being used at…
8 Event Planning and AV Trends To Watch For in 2020
The event planners of yesterday had it pretty easy; book a conference room at a hotel, set up a pipe and drape backdrop, hook a mic to a podium, and watch the guests…
4 Popular Live Streaming Platforms To Stream Your Next Event
Event live streaming has become the norm in order to reach people across the world, but it wasn’t always this way. At one time, event planners were concerned that live streaming…
Planning a Holiday Party? Take It to the Next Level with AV Equipment
The holiday season is fast approaching, and planning for company holiday parties is already underway, with event experts thinking about seating arrangements, food and beverages,…
6 Tips for Renting a Projector
You’ve found the perfect New York City venue, secured an acclaimed keynote speaker, and created a slide deck designed to get attention. Of course, there’s…
When Do You Need A Confidence Monitor?
Your voice falters, your brow sweats, and your hands begin to shake. Your muscles tighten and your stomach twists itself into knots. You’re about to speak to a crowd, and glossophobia has reared…