2/28/20
We just picked up this new handheld ComPack road tool! Anytime, anywhere we can now get audio in and out of analog phone lines, PBX systems, even cell phones. Perfect for Remote Broadcasts, IFB feeds, or interviews over any phone connection. Awesome!
2/27/2020
Fox Audio Visual understands that professionalism & the value of your company must be clearly conveyed through your presentation(s). This is why all of our audio visual and production services are creative and unique solutions, tailored to you, to assist you in effectively communicating your content.
Looking to make a lasting positive impact on your audience? Make a memorable statement by leaving your AV services to us. Our company will give you everything you need to showcase your content in the best possible light and with the least amount of work on your part.
We welcome the oppertunity to provide world class AV services anywhere, anytime, coast to coast! We are your one-stop-shop for professional AV assistance that connects you to your audience seamlessly. Give us a call today to chat AV specifics and learn how we can take that worry about technical mishaps away!
2/24/20
Corporate conferences are often filled with some ultra heavy programming which require meticulous planning. You have general sessions, and you have breakout rooms, technical details may vary but level of importance does not. When speakers don’t ahdere to their time slot, the entire day can be derailed, complete with your programming out the window. Your audience gets bored and antsy, some folks even get up & leave to “make calls”.
Sometimes, however, a simple solution is the best one. Speaker timers are our go to remedy, and a reliable one at that! Your audio visual staff will likely not feel comfortable interrupting a speaker just to stay on schedule but if there is a timer in place, they wouldn’t need to!
Ask us today about all of our production tips and tricks for your next conference! We can’t wait to help!
A theme is a fabulous way to tie your event together and create a sense of unity. Often times we overlook the whole theme idea for corporate affairs…why? This little list is perfect for any event planner!
National Holiday! While it’s key not to get too gimmicky, consider how integrating a holiday theme could give your attendees that desired break (without taking away from productivity). For example: Halloween might be overdone at fall fiestas or social gatherings, but it’s very unusual (and could increase audience engagement!) for a conference to get in on the spooky fun! Ask your AV team if they have a Catchbox (throwable microphone) and toss it around for a football themed party. Some simple red, white, and blue snack items during a break can remind attendees of 4th of july!
Embrace different Time Periods! Let’s think “glitzy” roaring 20s, “colorful” 60s, or “kitschy” 90’s, which all can be great concepts to start styling your event. An LED Wall displaying images from your chosen era is a great way to assist in transforming a space. We understand that committing your entire event to a time period theme can be tough, especially with corporate events. Try bringing hints of the theme into sessions, lighting, marketing, event branding, name tags and notepads. Simple yet effective!
Bring in Color! Ya’ll, don’t be afraid of using color even with corporate events! Try monochromatic with a pop of color or maybe a 2-3 complimentary color combo. Your production team can assist with a lighting design, as subtle or elaborate as you wish, that embraces your chosen colors!
Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box when planning your next event. Be sure to chat with your professional audio visual team about ways they can help, on the technical side of things, to enhance whatever theme you choose!
2/20/2020
Seamlessly aligning with your audio visual provider is key to the success of any event. We’ve got for you, the top 4 questions you’ll want to ensure you ask before the event day!
Where is “front of house”? “FOH” can be defined as the location where the av crew has their controls for the event. This is important to establish because the more av you have at your event, the more space FOH will take up. The best location for this is a spot where your technical team has prime view of the entire stage/various elements they are controlling. Be sure both the technical team and the events team are on the same page as this is paramount to the success of your production components!
Where are you getting power from? This is very important especially if your event has substantial power needs. You’ll want to mark on your layout where a power drop (large boxes which are used to convert power) might be placed. Your technical team may need it placed in a certian area so proper communication on this is key!
Where are the cables going to be run? It’s important to ask your AV company where they plan to run cables for a few different reasons…safety, aesthetics, and your personal preference(s)! We wish everything in technology was wireless but it is not and moving the cables can SEVERELY impact the room layout as well as what gear we use.
Are the projectors front projection or rear projection? Your AV team should be able to do either rear or front projection. If you are rear projecting, your projections will be placed behind stage. This is great if you are looking to safe footprint in front of the stage. If you front project, you have to keep in mind that you need to place the projector in front of the stage, this could affect traffic flow etc. Chat with the tech specialists about it, weigh the pros and cons of each option!
This is but a start to ensure clear comunication with your team of technoogy specialists. You often times get what your pay for in terms of av assistance so keep that in mind when gathering quotes from different sources!
Happy planning!
2/14/20
All one needs to do is experience an event with LED walls and it becomes clear why event planners are requesting them. They are super versatile; offering clearer, brighter and bolder images in any setting…indoors or out! LED Walls are a suprisingly affordable way to get super creative at your event, allowing you to make it uniquely awesome!
LED walls can be stacked and positioned in many different ways to give event content new life and a super modern twist. LED walls allow versatility in size for video content to be used as all or simply part of a backdrop! Indoor/outdoor rated screens are the bees knees too, folks! Allowing us to watch a video in the middle of the day, no problem.
While the use of LED wall(s) requires a team of tech specialists to set up, it will limit the amount of effort needed to prepare for your event thus saving in labor and graphic support costs. While it may sound like its difficult to get the wall up and running, let us assure you that it is a seamless process for our technicians.
Bright, bold and ultra colorful images are what you can expect from these amazing LED walls. LED walls create their own light which makes deeply saturated colors possible. Who wouldn’t want the video display of content to be extra clear and easy to see?
Reach out today to learn how we can assist in taking your event to the next level!
2/12/20
We’ve done our research on conference tips & trends and have come up with our top 4 pro tips. Think outside of the box here, folks, as we dive into wellness, participation, different learning styles and human emotions.
It’s no suprise that “Event producer” is consistently listed as one of the most stressful jobs in the world. This truth has brought to light the importance of health and wellness not only for the event producers but for planners and attendees as well. It’s exhausting to be ‘on’ all day no what your role is during a conference. Amenities such as water stations, snack stations (with breaks long enough to enjoy said snack!), and aromatherapy are are all some ideas to assist with wellness. Artificial light contributes to feelings of fatigue, consider natural light areas or breaks which encourage everyone to get outside for at least 10 minutes.
Guests tend to want to interact with the event content and get involved, so its always a good idea to schedule interactive elements into your conference. There are many ways to do this, interactive presentation anyone? Studies have found that attendees want to be able to tell a story, to be in the know, and to share an interesting experience post conference. Regardless of the event type, attendees want to feel the power of choice, freedom, friendship, and accomplishment.
Some of the most effective conferences have a perfect mix of structured networking and unplanned moments, both of which achieve different goals and accommodates different personality types. To promote learning, retention, and positiveness for all participants, regardless of learning style, should be top priority. Being cognizant of the differences between introverts and extroverts, is crucial in creating a mix of session types and discussions! Optional 20-minute small-group breakouts after each speakers’ presentation for those extroverts and that 20 minutes could be used as a breather outside for introverts!
Even at a work conference, people want to FEEL. It’s almost extinct these days; human interaction face to face. We have found it to be important for companies to bring that level of humanness to their brand. Encourage conversation about company morals or having vignettes placed around the conference center showcasing a charity the company supports.
There are many different ways to achieve all of the above tips and we are happy to help on the technical side of things!
2/5/20
From time to time we like to put our clients on spotlight! And our friends over at Charleston Collegiate are just so sweet we thought they should be it!
According to Bonnie Scapellato; “We can’t say enough fabulous things about working with Fox Audio Visual. We have struggled over the years in finding a dependable and affordable service to assist with our audio/visual needs for our school’s annual auction and gala & Fox came to the rescue!”
Apparently they had little to no luck with AV support in years previous. This year they wanted to try something new and took a chance on us! Bonnie continues, “Steve was extremely responsive throughout the entire process. He was creative in coming up with solutions for our event needs. Steve and his team had fabulous advice and were extremely professional. When the event day came, Steve and his team literally SAVED THE DAY. “ Thats something we love to hear; SAVED THE DAY.
Time and time again we are told that we’re one of the few companies that actually care about our clients. That we treat them as our family. This is something we take pride in. “We are still blown away at how much they went above and beyond to assist our school.We can’t wait to work with the Fox Audio Visual team again and tell event planners all over town just how fabulous they are!” Bonie, and Charleston Collegiate, thank YOU for being so amazing. We are excited to work together again!
2/3/2020
Corporate event planning includes a wide range of different event formats. So its no suprise that planning these various event types will require attention to different sets of details. Luckily, Fox AV knows all the things!
Let’s consider the social events such as awards dinners, golf outings, team building and holiday parties! All of which are more fun than informative, right? Then we have the more goal-specific events like town hall meetings, business updates, as well as investor presentations, just to touch on a few.
As for the social events category event, our planners have a bit more freedom, creatively speaking. There is less focus on time management efficiency and a bit more wiggle room so to speak. We generally can get a bit more creative with ambience as well!
For the goal-specific events group, planners are tasked with providing the structure to deliver the most content in the shortest amount of time thus maintaining “control” over the entire day.
No matter the corporate event format, we have the very best creative solutions for you. The sooner you loop your AV team in the better so give us a call today!
