Virtual Summits are the 2020 Trend!

July 2, 2020

Conferences are an amazing way to expand your knowledge and meet all sorts of different people. On top of the buying the ticket to attend, you need to find hotels, flights, dining costs and all the little expenses in between. And that’s just if you’re attending… What if you’re hosting a conference ? Well friends, you can expect those costs to skyrocket! We are talking lots of funds required to find accommodations for your speakers and a suitable venue for quests.

In order to profit you’ll need to end up charging higher prices for tickets thus making your conference less accessible to would-be attendees. What to do? GO virtual, friends! Hosting a virtual conference (also known as a virtual summit) allows for a socially distanced, affordable, and convenient experience!

Don’t know where to begin? We have had the honor of working with numerous virtual event hosts and have put together a little list of steps that must be taken for success! 1. Plan logistics 2. Plan content 3.Decide on your technological systems (this is where Fox Audio Visual comes in!) 4. Get your speakers on board 5. Create your virtual sales funnel by purchasing your summit domain 6. Set up affiliates 7.Promote 8. Execute 9. Follow up tasks.

If you are planning your next online conference and are looking to reliable, top notch production services then give us a call today! We can’t wait to work together soon.

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2020 Audio Visual Production Trends

June 30, 2020

One thing this pandemic has accomplished is to force organizations to reassess the way they do business. Event planners have been adapting by going partially or completely virtual and it seems most are getting comfortable with this new normal.

With social distancing, remote work, video conferences, virtual spaces, remote monitoring, online education and live streaming becoming the new norm, many business processes are adopting more advanced technological solutions. Although quarantine measures have reduced in-person interactions significantly, human creativity has brought the party online! Thus, the need for reliable tech support has increased.

Fox Audio Visual has years of experience in terms of technical solutions! We are reliable, transparent and motivated!

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Digital Event Management

In this day and age we all must embrace our adaptability especially because there is an unquenchable thirst for virtual event management and production! Most folks don’t like changes but in keeping with our company’s positive outlook, let’s quickly look at the pros for our industry instead of focusing on the cons.

Virtual events are cost effective, flexible and variable, easily measurable, and they are also an easy way to keep you and your stakeholders safe during this unprecedented time of global pandemic. This type of event can be executed quickly and efficiently which allows for greater participation too!

While the interest in virtual events has certainly spiked since COVID, web based event solutions can be utilized in the world of meetings/events long after the travel bans and gathering restrictions are lifted. If you are totally new to this concept, consider simply adding a virtual component to an in-person event and take if from there. You’re bound to discover a new & easy way to expand and reach your audience.

At Fox, we have extensive event management and production experience. We can help you create the best virtual strategy AND execute it in a way that is seamless, cost-effective, appropriate for your business goals and super engaging!

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Virtual Graduations 2020

Virtual graduations are a form of celebration allowing the world to celebrate with graduates! There has been so much heartache this 2020 and our High School seniors are feeling it too.

This online-only commencement event will let you re-envision your live, in-person ceremony as a live webcast, ensuring each student gets recognition While giving parents a memento to keep. Digital graduations however, if left to an amateur, will lack the prestige and passion of a real ceremony. The streams can be often choppy, involve prerecorded remarks, and sometimes only show graduates’ photos on-screen alongside their name.

This is why it’s beneficial to hire a professional team for digital event production. We can ensure seamless execution of your graduation ceremony and really allow for celebration of our seniors! 🎓 Fox AV’s livestream team has experience producing and streaming both high school and college graduations, as well as events for large tech companies, concerts, so you’re in good hands.

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Drive-In Movie Craze!

Suffering from cabin fever? Looking for a way to get out of the house while being mindful of social distancing? Well, we have the perfect solution…drive in movie night!

Did you know that there are only 305 drive-in theaters around the U.S., with at least one in every state except for Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Louisiana and North Dakota, according to the United Drive-In Theatre Owners Association? Today however, the demand for drive in theater options is rapidly increasing and with limited locations what is one to do?

Host your own! Fox Audio Visual has the largest portable screen in Charleston, SC ( 30′ viewable ya’ll!) and we are thrilled to work with you to ensure your drive in experience is top notch (and allows for social distancing).

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Virtual Events 2020

5/20/2020

The way we interact with one-another, not just in the event industry but society as a whole, will be forever changed. We don’t think it’s a 100% bad thing, though. Being more aware of an individual’s personal space, respecting those boundaries and just being kinder to one another in general is positive but what does this mean for the event industry?

Our understanding of new technologies and ways to do business is vital to our economies comeback! Virtual Events are it this year, folks! A virtual event is built around content, engagement, and data with video production quality and connectivity being of the utmost important. Why trust all of your hard work to anyone other than a crew of highly trained individuals? If you are currently stressing over how to turn a multi-day conference into a completely virtual experience, stress no more! We’ve got you!

Once the dust has settled from the COVID pandemic we predict that there will be unquenchable thirst for live events. We are here to meet those demands, offering expert production strategies and a seamless execution. Reach out today to learn more!

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Digital vs In Person

For many businesses, virtual events are new uncharted territory that’s forcing them to rethink their business model, all while asking themselves how this will play out. Digital events have so many benefits however we are sure that in person events will prevail again!

There’s simply no replacing the sensory experiences one gets while being immersed in an event environment. Physically feeling the ambiance and soaking up all those good vibes are darn near impossible to do via the internet. The importance in-person connections that are forged formally or informally over meals and activities at events are just irreplaceable, too!

Don’t get us wrong, digital is a great way to scale event content and reach, and provide options to those who aren’t able to physically attend an event. From keynotes to breakouts and even moderated networking rooms, event organizers are starting to wrap their heads around the concept of executing an event without stepping in event space.

Luckily, Fox Audio Visual excels in both digital AND in person event production. It takes a village to produce events and experiences, and the best ideas come from collaboration. We want to work with YOU to bring your vision to life!

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COVID-19 and Technology

With social distancing practices being our new normal, the world has had to rethink communication not only in business but in personal life as well. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention working remotely could mitigate the risk of contracting COVID-19. This has meant MANY employees need to rely on a video conferencing system, virtual conference platform or mobile office solutions to connect them to others.

Video conferencing connects customers and employees with all the technology capabilities any business needs to conduct a virtual meeting. Small to large businesses, government, healthcare, corporate, and education are all benefiting. Video or virtual conferencing, online web conferencing, and chat software allows people to maintain some semblance of “business as usual.”

Fox Audio Visual provides the latest technology to aid in increasing productivity & efficiency no matter the industry. While there is chatter that the world may be slowly reopening, in the coming weeks, we can still expect companies incorporating these advanced virtual conference platforms and video conferencing systems.

We truly love doing our onsite conferences and corporate events, but we also understand the current need for a web based solution. Reach out today to learn more!

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Livestreaming With The Dream Team

We’re a professional A/V company that offers a full array of audio visual production services! From your standard av event setups to professional stage fabrication and projection mapping; we are THE full scale live event & live stream production company in the south. But whats all this current focus on lifestreaming you ask? Let us fill you in!

If individuals can’t attend your event in person, they can still participate by watching livestreaming broadcasts of your event or meeting! This fairly new event/meeting option is quickly gaining popularity because of its cost effective way of building and supporting corporate culture. When your company live streams important meetings, employees near and far can collaborate and engage with the content. Its a huge way to strengthen business culture is to keep your people visually informed and involved.

Call today and learn how we can incorporate this in to your next event!

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Then & Now Event Tech Trends

3/9/2020

Much has changed in the convention and trade show world, with event technology has being one of the most dominant change agents! From LED displays, Wi-Fi solutions, and attendee engagement technologies including audience response, charging stations, kiosks, e-literature software, and digital signage. Out with the old school static signage and flyers!

These options are serving many goals for event planners, sponsors, exhibitors, and even attendees. Now event participants just need to carry their mobile devices (instead paper brochures & flyers along with other promotional materials!) which contain all the important event info. In comparison to the old school boring static booth signage now a days we’re seeing video walls and digital signage galore! Multiple LED screens can be arranged in a wide range of arrays to create high-impact video walls that will surely be a memorable experience. Charging stations, where participants can charge their mobile devices, are yet another engagement technology that planners, sponsors and exhibitors alike are using in today’s events.

While these event technologies were once reserved for some of the more innovative, conventions and trade shows, they have since become a core component for all events, no matter the type. Fox AV is up to date with these technologies and we’re ready to provide you with top notch AV services today!

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