Plan an Event that Generates Word-of-Mouth

We know that you want your next event to not only be memorable but to also create buzz.

While checking out 3 Ways to Hold More Remarkable Events on WordofMouth.org, we loved seeing "Make someone feel special" as one of the talking points. And read here how one of our favorite burger joints, Smashburger, pulled that off.

Let us know how we can help create buzz for your next event by creating a custom AV display by calling 815.469.1422 today.

WAV Helps to Launch Microsoft Surface 2

We were thrilled to assist Microsoft with their launch of the new Surface 2 and Surface 2 Pro by providing audio and video for the press conference launch in New York, NY on September 24.

For audio, we used a Soundcraft Vi 1 audio console to drive a Meyer's Line Array. The inputs included 8 Shure UHF-R wireless microphones, various demo inputs from the new Surface 2(s) and video playback from two Turbo 2 HD's. 

The projection screen for the press conference was a 16' x 9' daylight rear projection screen. We used two Christie HD 18K projectors (DLP) to give attendees a visual of the new Surface 2. Four Sony HXC100 camera chains connected to a Panasonic 450 Switcher that drove the satellite truck and the Vista Spyder Switcher for the projectors.

Look for our display by watching this video that was created at the press conference! 

125 Tips for Meeting Planners

NACR Show in Las Vegas, NV

Meetings and trade shows are completely different than they were 20 years ago. With technology and trends constantly changing, it can feel like meetings are completely different over a couple months.

We found 125 Tips for Today's Meeting Planners on CollaborateMeetings.com to be very insightful. From RFP's to blocking rooms to making sure your client's brand has a big impact during the event, this post offers advice on all aspects of meeting planning.

Of course, our three favorite pieces of advice relates to AV:

Make sure your AV partners understand your meeting objectives—your audience, your priorities and your hot buttons. Always inform them of changes to your program and include them in meetings with your venue. —Kevin R. Johnston, PlanSmart

Ideally, people should sit no closer than twice the height of a screen and no farther away than eight times the height of a screen. So if a screen is 10 feet tall, the audience should sit no closer than 20 feet and no farther away than 80 feet from it. —Scott Reagles, Initial Production Group

Storytelling is another way to think about how to frame your meeting. Know your message. Then, develop the story with a plot, a beginning, middle and end. Communicate the story using multiple messages: Theme the scene, reinforce it with music to create the right moods and immerse your attendees every step of the way. —Lenn Millbower, Offbeat Training

As Warner AV, we keep all these tips in mind when creating an AV display for a meeting or trade show.

You can read the entire post CollaborateMeetings.com by clicking here. 

And be sure to read our own AV tip How to Know Your Room for more tricks on making sure your next AV set-up goes smoothly before your next meeting.