Nothing stops a successful event in its tracks like running out of money. One of the most common areas that event hosts want to save money is the number one area where no expenses should be spared: A/V. The technical elements everyone sees, hears, and experiences. We encounter this issue repeatedly, but with the right budgeting guidance, these five common …
How to Measure ROI for Your Corporate Event
Events are a considerable undertaking. They’re a significant investment in time, energy, money, and resources. However, measuring ROI isn’t always just about profit; it’s also a way to measure experience. Why Are We Here? The only way to know if your event is a success is to first define what success looks like. Determine both measurable, hard metrics (leads, sales, …
AI Integrations For Your Corporate Event
The AI boom has made its mark on the event industry….and we’re loving it! We put together a cheat sheet for how and where to implement AI in corporate and virtual event planning to make your job easier, the process faster, and the outcome better. General Event Preparation with AI Research and generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot …
AV Myth-Busting: Do You Really Need the Venue’s In-House A/V?
Many venues offer in-house a/v for your event. But is it best to use what they already have? This issue comes up frequently in event discussions. There’s no small amount of confusion on the topic. Sure, the venue has a lot to offer, but their expertise lies in just that, the venue. Everything else is just an add-on. Your event …
AI In The Event Industry
The “hot word” on nearly every social platform these days seems to be AI. AI stands for Artificial Intelligence and is more deeply defined as the progress in technology to be able to complete tasks that would previously need human intelligence to be properly fulfilled. AI can be a controversial topic. There are concerns over privacy, job replacements, etc but …
5 Tips For Picking An Event Production Partner
The Importance Of A Successful Event Hosting an event is a huge opportunity for your company! It is a way to bring your team together and connect with your audience like never before. This is why creating an event with depth and impact matters! Don’t waste your next event experience by choosing a production partner that is not the best …
“Preferred Vendor” Lists & Other Venue Challenges
Top Tips When Working With Rigid Venues When booking an event space, You may run into rules or stipulations in the booking process that are unexpected. This ranges from what kind of food can be served, which rooms can be used and what production vendors you are allowed to work with. These kinds of stipulations specifically are typically referred to …
Technical Elements Makes All the Difference in Your Event’s Staffing
We Understand the Right Team Can Make or Break Your Atlanta-Area Event At Technical Elements, we offer more than AV and lighting gear. We provide the expertise and professionalism that keep your event running smoothly. Unlike other companies that rely on third-party crews, we hire our own engineers and fully staff our events with in-house professionals and a trusted network …
Don’t Put Off Scheduling Your Corporate Events
Plan Ahead for Your Next Retreat and Sales Meeting When it comes to planning events, like corporate retreats or large sales team conferences, there’s no room for last-minute guesswork or relying on basic setups. These events are pivotal opportunities to align your teams and inspire innovation. Why risk settling for “good enough” when you could take a chance on boosting …
The Hidden Risks of Venues’ Event Production Companies
Why an External Production Company Might Be a Better Choice Planning a grand ballroom occasion is no small feat. We’ve worked with clients on various event types, including corporate galas and conferences. For each one, the stakes are high—and so is the pressure to get every detail right. One common challenge? Dealing with the venue’s preferred audiovisual (AV) team. If …