As vaccinations roll out across North America, people are getting hopeful that a return to ”Live” will be inevitable, and a huge push back to “normal” will occur. What we have seen,…
Event Tech
Selecting the Event Platform That’s Right For You
By Melissa Deslauriers Chats, polls, registration, monetization, live, archive, and the list goes on. When it comes to virtual online events, there are many things to consider, especially when selecting a supporting event…
Make Your Event’s AV Investment Count
Look at any high-end corporate function today and you will likely find 3D /HD projectors, LED walls, colour washes and the list goes on. Audiovisual is not what it used to be;…
AV Contracts Explained
As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what…
The Power of Experiential Marketing
Best Experiential Marketing Event - Mandell Entertainment, Toronto, ON for Roots Northern Lights Three extraordinary examples of how to use experiential marketing to cut through the clutter and connect directly with the…
The Marriage of Tunes & Technology
You’re at an event. There are great cocktails, delicious food and a band that’s shaking up the dance floor except they never play your song. You flew to the moon, partied all…
6 Lessons Planners Can Learn from Wimbledon
From chatbots to Artificial Intelligence, mobile apps to live-streaming to 360 degree cameras and special lighting effects – this year’s Wimbledon took innovation to a whole new level when it comes to event tech.…
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Facebook Live at Events
Article courtesy of Eventsforce. It’s official. Facebook Live is now the most popular live-streaming app platform, surpassing You Tube for the first time, as well as all the other usual suspects like Periscope,…
The New Generation of Photo Booths
Our culture is currently obsessed with photos like never before. Instagram has taken over as our number one pastime, giving TV and even sports a run for their money. People spend hours…
Projection & Lighting
Using Creative Technology To Enhance Your Event Environment We as event planners are constantly faced with the challenge of having to create bigger and better experiences but we are told to stay…
4 Things You Need to Know Before Using Drones
Courtesy of FMAV Drones are cool and they’re only getting smarter, more powerful and less expensive. But there are a few important considerations to take which may severely limit or completely inhibit…
3 Reasons Event Professionals Must Innovate Now
As an event professional, the risk of putting off upgrades to your personal skill set, processes, and tools is that your contribution to achieving organizational goals goes unnoticed which ultimately has a…
Top Event Professionals to Follow on Snapchat Right Now
Snapchat has come along way from its “7 seconds and it’s gone” photo format. With features such as my story, video, and geo-filters, Snapchat has become the main platform for social engagement…
Not Just for Selfies, Your Event Team Needs This Drone
Air Selfie drone is the only pocket sized handheld drone camera. It is portable, small, durable and easy to use. AirSelfie integrates into your mobile phone cover for a perfect selfie. Imagine…
EventMobi Launches Advanced Designer
The world’s leading event technology platform, EventMobi, just launched Advanced Designer, a new feature that gives event organizers unprecedented branding and visual control of their apps. EventMobi is the first event app…
5 Reasons to use Beacon Tech at Your Events
Trade shows can be intimidating events. For both planners and suppliers they bring a unique set of logistical challenges and require an extra level of coordination as you work with exhibitors, suppliers,…
Say Hello to the Digital Swag Bag
Swag bags are on the downhill slide. No one wants a swag bag at a conference. They say that 80% of the products in the bag ends up in the garbage…
Seven Fabulous Gadgets Every Planner Needs
Event technology and electronic innovations are not just for the show floor anymore. Tremendously unique and innovative tech ideas and gadgets are being created everyday for every area of our work, home…
Robot Bartenders
Robot Bartenders? This may conjure up images of C-3PO’s smiling face slinging drinks telling jokes and advice to the weary. We are not quite there yet but bartenders can be found serving…
Fasten Your Seat Belts—Technology is here to stay!
It is clear that technology impacts our day to day lives and the event space is not exempt. It has become something we cannot live without–the genie is out of the bottle.…
