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Monday, March 02, 2026

You're not required to use hotel AV — here's what planners need to know

If you've ever signed a venue contract and assumed you had to use their in-house audio visual provider, you're not alone. Most planners make that assumption. And most of the time, it's wrong. The idea that hotel AV is mandatory has been floating around the events industry for years. It persists bec…

Sunday, February 05, 2023

How to Create Multi-Site Interactive Corporate Events

The pandemic was forever changed the way we experience events. The years of endless online meetings have created meeting fatigue, while simultaneously changing audience expectations. Before the pandemic, it was expected that any major event would be held live. Now, audiences are more accepting of a…

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Great Audio/Visual Can Make a Great All-Hands Event

No matter what industry you're in, we all know that a big event is an important way to bring your team together. Whether it's a corporate meeting or a product launch, these events are often filled with presentations and information that your employees need to absorb. But if the audio/visual…

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Choosing the Right Venue: An A/V Company's Perspective

When you're planning an event, you're looking at the big picture. Things like catering, transportation, lodging, the quality of the hotel and meeting spaces, nearby attractions for your guests to enjoy, and hundreds of other details. These are all important aspects of the meeting planning p…

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Understanding the Difference Between Virtual and Hybrid Events

As the world of technology evolves and changes, it has had an impact on everything we do, including events. While we were beginning to see an increase in the prevalence of virtual and hybrid events in the years leading up to 2020, the pandemic has forced the adoption of this technology in new and e…

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Audio/Visual for Small Meetings

Not every meeting is going to be a large audience in a big ballroom, but smaller events need support too! Large or small, at VIP Audio Visual you receive the same personalized and attentive service from our technicians to ensure your event is successful.

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Remote Production Teams for Virtual Events

Everyone is happy to be getting back to in person events, but the pandemic has taught us a lot about the usefulness and practicality of virtual events, and it looks like they aren't going away anytime soon. Virtual events provide a lot of flexibility for your company, including reduced travel c…

Monday, July 25, 2022

LED Posters Add a Unique Touch to Your Next Event

LED displays seem to be everywhere these days, from your TV at home to the big screens in Times Square and the Las Vegas Strip. And it's no surprise - LEDs are energy efficient, lightweight, and durable. The widespread adoption has led to some creative uses of the technology. At VIP Audio Visu…

Thursday, July 07, 2022

AV Company or Production Company: What's the Difference?

At VIP Audio Visual, we regularly hear from our clients about the terrible experiences they've had with AV providers at other events. Sloppy setups, poorly configured equipment, missed cues, and a general lack of attention to the details seem to be a common thread in these stories. Unfortunatel…

Thursday, May 05, 2022

Vehicle Mounted Displays for Outdoor Events

LED display technology is an amazing tool for many applications. LEDs emit their own light rather than reflecting light from a projector, so they're visible in bright environments like exhibit halls or outdoors in full sunlight. They can be viewed from almost any angle, and can be assembled as…

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Hybrid Events in a Post-Pandemic World

As the world begins to settle into our "new normal", it's becoming obvious that events have changed for the foreseeable future, and perhaps forever. While nothing can replicate the energy and excitement that comes from in-person live events, people have also become accustomed to the convenience…