Great question! I asked myself this same question when I was looking to get back into the workplace after being a “SAHM” (stay at home mom) with my two boys for the past couple years (aka, theRead more ...
After a pandemic pause, the Canadian Meetings + Events Expo, #CMEExpo, was back in full swing on August 16 & 17 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Full of smiles, hugs, education, and highRead more ...
On April 28, 2022, I packed a small suitcase and headed to Toronto from my small town of Orangeville to attend THE EVENT – a three-day annual conference that amalgamates MPI’s Toronto, Montreal, andRead more ...
As event professionals, we have always adopted risk mitigation strategies in the planning and execution of our events. We are familiar with the most effective ones, forensic review of contracts,Read more ...
A standout benefit of events throughout the past two years has been the focus on a Digital-First world. What is Digital-First? It’s more of a mindset than a format. It means, when it comes to events,Read more ...
Events come in many shapes and sizes, each of them unique. We pride ourselves in being able to provide a personable technical team and event technology that will be there, from start to finish, noRead more ...
Most business events include presentations. Ensuring your presentation is well received takes both planning and preparation. We’ve pulled together some of the top tips and tricks to help you succeed.
When you’re all about Creating Event Magic, there’s no time to sit back, relax and take it all in. Since 2008 bb Blanc has continued to push the limits, drive innovation, and work towards ensuringRead more ...
The new year is on the horizon! Another year of navigating through a global pandemic in the books. What can we look forward to in 2022? More in-person events? More hybrid? New technology? Only timeRead more ...
bb Blanc is excited to announce the addition of Vanessa Cameron to the Management team as Director of Finance.
bb Blanc is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Schilz to the team as General Manager.
Restaurants Canada (RC) is an annual foodservice and hospitality event, that includes Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality trade show.
At the beginning of 2020 when the pandemic began it became increasingly evident to the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) that their previously planned fall 2020 in-person event would need to beRead more ...
What to do when you move into a newly constructed 45,000sq’ building with a 35,000 sq’ warehouse on the day the event world stopped?
We've evolved, adapted, and learned new skills responding to the challenges of this past year. Along the way, we've built relationships with new vendors, collaborated in ways we could not haveRead more ...
Missed the April SITE Canada Soundbites? We’ve crafted a recap just for you. Throughout this past year members of our team have been invited to discuss virtual events, best practices and thoughts onRead more ...
What should you consider when planning virtual and hybrid events in a digital world?
We are proud to have been an integral part of bringing the 2020 Canadian Event Industry Awards to life, virtual style.
Blog by: Wendy La of WLA Events About a year ago, everything in the events industry was looking up, in fact, looking way up. The industry was valued at $1,100 billion in 2018, with expectations toRead more ...
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 it comes to selecting aRead more ...
Virtual and hybrid events may sound easier than their in-person counterparts, however, many who have embarked on a fully virtual event will often tell you otherwise. They take more time, effort andRead more ...
Effortlessly blending into the background, checking details and timelines as they go, ensuring event success.
As the calendar year draws to a close many of us would normally be gearing up to hit the holiday party circuit. Why not celebrate your ability to adapt during a pandemic by hosting an online holidayRead more ...
Let’s face it virtual events are here to stay. The benefit is they continue to evolve every day.
Good companies have a great culture, are resourceful, understand their customers’ needs and work to meet those needs.
Pre-recorded event videos tend to have higher than average levels of audience engagement because of their decorative settings and great storytelling potential.
It's without question the pandemic has changed the way we celebrate. With imposed restrictions on events and weddings, it can be hard to imagine the wedding of your dreams, especially with theRead more ...
As the live event industry remains largely dark, a grassroots group is organizing a special day to shed light on the talented professionals, destinations, venues and services across the country thatRead more ...
How do you adjust to an ever-changing situation where the “new normal” is indefinite uncertainty? You learn, you adapt, you create.
It’s no secret, the live events industry is suffering. Although there are more and more creative ways of getting together, the long awaited large face to face gatherings that we know, and love, mayRead more ...
In today’s world of virtual & hybrid events, many presenters are finding themselves more often than not, in front of the camera. Here are some tried, tested, and true ways to assist your speakersRead more ...
With Virtual and Hybrid events in high demand, we have responded to our clients' needs with lively, engaging, and highly dynamic event solutions. Ultimately, we are bringing the feel of a live eventRead more ...
In an industry full of choices, why should you choose bb Blanc? Typically, when you ask that question of AV companies, the answer you get is...We have great people, excellent gear, an incredibleRead more ...
Meetings come in many shapes and sizes, and some simply lend themselves to an easier transition to virtual than others. Here we provide you with some ways to keep your attendees engaged when it comesRead more ...
It seems everyone is doing virtual events out of necessity these days. Here are 3 of my best practices to help you produce exceptional virtual gatherings.
Join us as we welcome Melissa Deslauriers to the bb Blanc Team
Although we may be social distancing right now, we wanted to bring you something you could enjoy from home during this time.
Before canceling your event due to travel restrictions, consider a hybrid solution. Your event is important and your guests still want to attend and learn. Webcasting and web streaming to yourRead more ...
Event Producer: TK Events The Axonify conference, produced by TK Events, brought together approximately 300 of their extremely tech savvy staff for two days of celebration, motivation, announcements,Read more ...
Set the stage... The stage is the focal point of almost every corporate event. From Entertainment to keynotes, to award presentations, the big moments happen on that stage with all eyes on it.Read more ...
When it comes to wedding planning, it's important to be realistic and understand every element that goes into design your dream wedding. Recently, we were invited to Corinne MacDonald's VIPRead more ...
It's more than a buzzword. It's more than a fad. Technology is more and more prevalent in our lives, and the event industry is no different when it comes to event technology. As the industry evolvesRead more ...
Event Producer: KSA Toronto The Ontario Home Builder's Association Annual Conference brought industry professionals together at Blue Mountain for two days of celebration, education, and networking. Read more ...
Adam is a real OG when it comes to the bb Blanc team. Adam has been with the company since its inception (from the garage to where we are today). During his tenure, Adam has been a big part of ourRead more ...
Trends come and go, technologies evolve, even attendees change from generation to generation, but the event industry is forever.
New year, new you? New year, new events! Whilst we ring in the new year we look back on the year before and in this year's case the past decade- our successes and our failures. We think "how can I beRead more ...
Originally hailing from London, England, Robert moved to Canada when he was 6. While he lost his accent, his English humour is still well intact. Robert got his start in the industry back in 2004 asRead more ...
Attendee engagement, audience engagement, guest experience, or whatever you want to call it; is one of the most important aspects of your event. It's the difference between achieving your event goalsRead more ...
Choice Hotels Canada held its 2018 Fall Conference at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls. The three-day event brought together approximately 400 attendees celebrating their 25th anniversary.Read more ...
Some may call Mr. Santini a bb veteran. Celebrating 11 years this year with bb Blanc, Alex came to us straight out of high school honing his skills as a DJ and learning the ins and outs of theRead more ...
It may have become a tad cliché, but it happens all the time - clients asking for "WOW factor". This can sometimes be challenging to interpret, but that's why it’s our responsibility to dig deeper.Read more ...
Since the dawn of the 9 to 5, the office holiday party has always been a given. A time to celebrate the year's successes but somewhere along the way some have lost touch with the true meaning of it.Read more ...
In the relatively short time Kelly has been on the bb Blanc team (about 6 months) she has made quite an impact. Whether that impact is on the events she works on, or on the people on her team, herRead more ...
If we've said it once, we've said it a thousand times - Event technology for the sake of event technology doesn't serve anyone. Technology used effectively and for the right purpose will help youRead more ...
This one goes out to all our event tech nerds out there - a way back play back of audiovisual and staging technologies. Audiovisual has been an essential element in events for over 100 years as aRead more ...
To err is human, no one will ever doubt that and some lessons need to be learned the hard way. It's how we learn from our mistakes and grow from our trials in life. Same goes for our industry. TheRead more ...
From British Columbia to Newfoundland, representatives from nurses unions and associations from across the country travel to the CFNU Biennial Convention. Approximately 820 delegates met inRead more ...
Venue: Terrace Banquet Centre (Hall 2)The Vision: Romantic, Rustic ChicPhotography: Focus Photography
Events and technology can take a toll on our environment. From travel to power usage to physical waste, it's on us as event professionals to reduce in any areas we can. We know it can be hard toRead more ...
The Pri-Med Toronto conference attracts approximately 3,000 medical professionals from across Canada for 4 days of education and innovation in their field to the International Centre. Over theRead more ...
Auto Remarketing Canada has been putting on their annual conference at the Westin Harbour Castle for the past few years. For 2019, and for the first time, bb Blanc was chosen to enhance and bring theRead more ...
Three-dimensional (3D) and large-scale projection mapping has become an important element in the corporate sector. Using projection mapping for presentations at conferences, launches, and otherRead more ...
If you’re organizing a major end-of-year corporate event, planning is everything. You will need to give yourself enough time to ensure that all your bases are covered and that you have the rightRead more ...
Over the last five years, the Honda Canada Manufacturing Holiday Party has grown to be the "can't miss" event of the year, doubling in attendance since 2014. This is in no small part due to the fullRead more ...
In just about every event, there is video. Whether it's a slide presentation, streaming, video recording, or used for entertainment and decor proposes, a video element is there. But what is the bestRead more ...
So maybe you're launching a new product? Throwing a client appreciation event? Or maybe exhibiting at a trade show or sponsoring it? Either way you need your message heard loud and clear. WithRead more ...
Have you ever been working away on site, making sure everything is going according to plan and overhear the AV team say something so bewildering it's like a whole new language? We get it, and we gotRead more ...
There are many reasons why companies choose to have live entertainment at their corporate events, but it goes a lot further than just entertaining guests. Corporate event entertainment adds value toRead more ...
There has been a lot of buzz recently about 4K ultra HD, and the impact it will have on the events and entertainment industry. Technical talk about 4K ultra HD displays can be difficult toRead more ...
The emergence of mobile devices and cloud computing has made a huge impact on restaurant entertainment solutions. It’s unlikely to go to any restaurant or bar that hasn’t implemented high-techRead more ...
Creating the right atmosphere at events is an important aspect of event planning and coordination. The ambiance or atmosphere of the venue can accentuate qualities of your brand, get guests pumpedRead more ...
Live music/bands for corporate events and musicians for wedding entertainmentare important for setting the mood and making the day entertaining and memorable. Choosing between a DJ or liveRead more ...
There is a reason Event Planner has ranked so highly on the world's most stressful jobs for so many years. Event Planners are often asked to make the impossible happen (which, they often do). And inRead more ...
When you are planning a corporate event, it is your opportunity to reward your employees for their hard work or invite your network of contacts to showcase your new product or service. CorporateRead more ...
So to clarify, we're not talking boss with the lampshade on his head kind of party. We're talking the all-out bash that everyone talks about for years to come - only to be topped by next year'sRead more ...
As an event planner, there are many challenges with corporate event planning that you may have experienced in the past. From not having a solid back up plan in place, to underestimating how longRead more ...
Executing an engaging presentation takes more than PowerPoint skills and a projection screen—nowadays, audiences want more, and they crave excitement, innovation, and creativity. To inspire yourRead more ...
While your corporate event is in motion, you want to ensure that your guests have a great time and are safe. The last thing you want is to have your guests trip on wires or bump into equipment that’sRead more ...
When it comes to planning an event stage design should be one of the top priorities for your creative team. This aspect of the design process brings your vision and theme to life as you set up theRead more ...
You’ve just spent months planning a conference for your company—you booked the perfect venue, invited all the necessary guests, and set up the event space—yet on the day of the event, you’re treatedRead more ...
Imagine going to a restaurant that you heard great reviews about online. But, when you walk in, there is yellow lighting, dirty floors, and unorganized table and seating arrangements. You immediatelyRead more ...
Toronto, Canada, January 22, 2018 – bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, has received the 2018 EventSource.ca Toronto’s Choice Award. The awardRead more ...
If you want to celebrate the achievements of your employees, or celebrate corporate milestones, a holiday party is a great way to wrap up the year and kick off a new one. Events like these are alwaysRead more ...
There’s no time like December to throw your annual corporate holiday party. Entertainment for corporate holiday parties are a treat for both employees and managers, and it allows the entire office toRead more ...
Lighting production for corporate events is a great way to enhance your brand’s image. If you’re planning to use event lighting rentals in Toronto for your holiday party, industry tradeshow,Read more ...
Companies that provide corporate AV are able to enhance the experience for you and your attendees. Modern technology has allowed the service providers to create incredible visuals that grabRead more ...
There's nothing more discouraging at a tradeshow than to see crowds continue to walk past your booth without giving you a glance. You may have experienced this in the past, despite your hard effortsRead more ...
Hosting a corporate holiday party can have many benefits for a company and its employees. While many companies want to boost employee morale by holding casual gatherings, lunches, and parties, theyRead more ...
If you are planning to set up a booth or event for a trade show, you likely understand the tension associated with sharing the room with other competitors and businesses. Standing out is paramount toRead more ...
Professional conferences are one of the biggest aspects of corporate culture. They help to highlight different issues for different businesses and display the professionalism of the event planners. Read more ...
Are you planning or managing a trade show? Are you wondering how to make an impact and stand out from your competitors? If so, you will need to rent AV equipment. Stages, audio systems, lighting andRead more ...
If you’re planning a charity fundraiser or non-profit event, it’s crucial to ensure that guests can hear the presenters and see the screen. Problems with audio and visibility can ruin the entireRead more ...
Toronto, Canada, May 24, 2017 – bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, was proud to supply audiovisual support for the 2017 Biblio Bash inRead more ...
Toronto, Canada, April 11, 2017 – bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, is thrilled to have received the honour of Best Technical Support forRead more ...
When handled correctly, corporate holiday parties are a great way for employees to engage and socialize. There are many benefits to workplace holiday parties, especially during times of the year likeRead more ...
Light and sound are crucial elements in any award ceremony because they are required to light up the stage, follow the winners to the podium and microphone, colour the stage and room to set a themeRead more ...
Toronto, Canada, March 6, 2017 – bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, was proud to supply audiovisual services for the 2017 Annual Mayor’sRead more ...
If you’re looking for audiovisual (AV) rentals in Toronto but are unsure of their benefits, you’ve come to the right place. Choosing the right company to rent equipment from and manage the AVRead more ...
Launch parties are a great way to debut the latest products from your business. They allow you to generate media buzz about your brand and introduce your new products to other members of theRead more ...
Having quality help for your event is essential to making sure your guests have a great time and prevents you from being stressed at your own function. Live event production has countless movingRead more ...
Corporate event planning can be a challenge, especially when organizing an event your guests will truly enjoy, but since corporate event entertainers can be expensive, many businesses areRead more ...
Taking advantage of live video streaming solutions for corporate events can help businesses in a multitude of different ways. By enhancing connectivity and opening the event to distant audiences, youRead more ...
A corporate event is, unsurprisingly, any event sponsored by a business for its employees, clients, or potential clients. Corporate events in Toronto can range from sprawling industry conventions toRead more ...
Whether you are putting together a concert, wedding, or business conference, understanding and meeting your audiovisual (AV) needs will be an important part of the event planning process. There areRead more ...
The best events are fantastic culminations of live entertainment, spectacular staging, and top-of-the-line audiovisual experiences that can wow audiences and leave them with memories that last aRead more ...
Step-and-repeat banner rentals are popular at Toronto events, especially any that aim to achieve red carpet-style glamour and swank. If you have ever watched a red carpet event, then you have likelyRead more ...
atmosphere is the first 4k Ultra HD entertainment platform offered by bb Blanc and is available as a rental for event entertainment or as a permanent installation to offer long-term enhancements ofRead more ...
Light Emitting Diode (LED) is a type of visual technology that can be explained as a series of miniature lights. Much like pixels on a digital screen, each light forms a building block of the overallRead more ...
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When it comes to audiovisual (AV) services at an event, it’s important not to underestimate its overall impact. After all, it is often the sight and sound that sells the moment and brings the fullRead more ...
In business, success is often a matter of making sure you can deliver your message to an engaged audience. This is true regardless of whether you are trying to give a report over a conference call orRead more ...
The audio visual needs of a conference are varied and meeting them is essential to pulling off an engaging event that can resonate with audiences. You may require customized audio, visuals, lightingRead more ...
Let's start with the basics: When you look for event entertainment in Toronto, what are your options? Broadly speaking, you can find and book the entertainment yourself, or you can work with one ofRead more ...
When it comes to making your event literally shine, event lighting rentals are the way to go. By enhancing your Toronto event with an array of top-quality visual lighting installations and specialRead more ...
When you find yourself trying to plan an event in Toronto, whether a wedding, corporate meeting, charity gala, or anything else, it is often to your advantage to engage the services of one ofRead more ...
Corporate events are usually held for one of three groups of people: employees, current customers/clients, and/or potential future customers or clients. In all three cases, the use of entertainmentRead more ...
Summer is a time when Toronto begins to play host to a wide number of events, from wedding parties to charity galas to corporate meetings. Putting together an engaging summer event often involves aRead more ...
Putting together any kind of high-profile event production in Toronto can be quite an undertaking. Countless elements—like entertainers, lighting, audio, video, and more—all need to be coordinated,Read more ...
When trying to produce an event, having quality help is essential. Live event production is a massive dance filled with countless moving parts as equipment, personnel, schedules, and more all needRead more ...
Sound matters for any event because of how integral it can be to the entire experience. Audio clarity and quality affects everything from how well an audience can dance to a song to how well aRead more ...
Webcasting, also known as live video streaming, is when an event is broadcasted live over the Internet and can be viewed in real time by anyone with access. Similarly, webcasting lets viewers becomeRead more ...
Toronto is a thriving, vibrant city, and there are countless events going on within its borders every day. Weddings, corporate gatherings, launch parties, birthday bashes, charity galas, and more areRead more ...
Formerly confined to malls and arcades, the photo booth has been making a big comeback as a fun addition to weddings. By getting an affordable photo booth rental for your wedding, you will be addingRead more ...
The goal of any presentation is to leave a lasting impression on your audience and this task can be made easier by using technology and tools to enhance your delivery. Renting a projector for aRead more ...
If you have ever seen a celebrity give a red carpet interview, you will have likely seen a step and repeat backdrop being used. These are those poster walls of repeating logos and company names thatRead more ...
A lot goes into deciding on the right kind of projection screen to rent when planning an event. Audience size, ceiling height, throw distance, rigging points, type of content being displayed andRead more ...
Photo booths are common sights at malls and arcades, but they can also be rented and included in events ranging from weddings to holiday parties. Renting a photo booth lets you add a dash of noveltyRead more ...
bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, has supplied audiovisual services and entertainment elements for the 2016 City of Vaughan Mayor’s Gala.Read more ...
bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, has recently finished its work as the official audiovisual supplier to the 2016 Cisco Connect conference.Read more ...
Whether you are planning a wedding reception, charity event, corporate meeting, or holiday party, event planners can be an integral resource for ensuring everything goes off without a hitch and toRead more ...
bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, has recently finished its audiovisual support for the 29th Annual Conference of the IATA Ground HandlingRead more ...
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Event lighting is a key part of how the mood and atmosphere of a room can be set. This can be seen in the way that different colours and modes of light are capable of influencing people. Warm coloursRead more ...
It is very easy to talk about event management in general, whether you are discussing hiring entertainment, arranging lighting, operating AV equipment, or even just making sure the MC gets to theRead more ...
bb Blanc (www.bbblanc.com), a premier provider of audiovisual and entertainment experiences, is thrilled with the outpouring of support shown at Ovarian Cancer Canada’s recent LOVE HER Toronto event,Read more ...
bb Blanc is pleased to announce its appointment as the new and exclusive in-house audiovisual supplier to the Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, part of the iconic Toronto Reference Library, one of the city’sRead more ...
