Articles tagged “AV”

Industry News

Meeting Planners Navigate Rising Costs and Shifting Work Models

Concerns linger about destination safety, rising costs, audiovisual/tech expenses, and hotel contract inflexibility, according to Future Partners State of the Meetings & Convention Industry research.

Andrea Doyle | 1 month ago

Event Design

Encore CEO on Tackling AV Budget Challenges and Service Gaps

Event planners want better pricing, and service gaps are a challenge. Encore CEO Ben Erwin talked candidly at the Skift Meetings Forum about how the AV giant is addressing these issues.

Miguel Neves | 3 months ago

Event Management

Hotel Fees Planners Hate the Most

Destination charges. Administrative fees. Water excise taxes. Hotel fees can add 30 to 40% to a meeting budget.

Barbara Scofidio | 4 months ago

Event Design

Events That Forge Emotional Connections Yield the Greatest Impact

Tapping into the power of emotion helps inspire and motivate. It also fosters a deeper connection between attendees and the event itself, creating an experience that resonates.

Andrea Doyle | 11 months ago

Event Management

Venue Floor Plans May Put Events at Risk

While most U.S. venues have floor plans available online, new UK legislation will limit access to venue floor plans to thwart potential terrorist attacks.

Refugio Garcia | 1 year ago

Event Design

Encore Promotes Belonging Through Its Immersive Experiences

Encore showcased how intentional event design and high-level production can create inclusive experiences that help give attendees a sense of belonging.

Refugio Garcia | 1 year ago

Podcast

Simon Thewlis: Events Make an Enormous Contribution to Society

Simon Thewlis, managing director of Event Pty, discusses the challenges faced by the events sector despite its contributions to society and the economy.

Miguel Neves | 1 year ago

Podcast

The Craft of Storytelling

Technology is key to live events, but in order to create the most powerful performances, it should have a supporting role that highlights the storytelling and puts the focus on the audience.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 2 years ago

Event Design

How Online Communities Can Ignite Live Events

Vibrant online event communities may be difficult to build, but many can help create successful in-person events. They can help drive content, tap into new audiences, and keep conversations real. 

Anna Huddleston | 2 years ago

Diversity and Inclusion

Inspiring Women in Event Production

Anca Platon Trifan, founder, creator and CEO of Tree-Fan Events & head of Events: Demystified podcast, on increasing female representation in event production, collaborating with competitors, and the importance of physical and mental fitness.

Skift Meetings Studio Team | 2 years ago