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Top 10 Audio-Visual Trends Transforming Toronto...
Introduction The corporate event landscape in Toronto is continuously evolving, with audio-visual technology playing an increasingly pivotal role in creating memorable...
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5 Essential AV Equipment Rentals to Transform...
Introduction In the world of corporate events, creating memorable and immersive experiences is key to captivating audiences and leaving a lasting impression. At bb...
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Studio 41: Transform Your Corporate...
Introduction In the world of corporate communications, creating memorable and immersive experiences is key to captivating audiences and delivering impactful messages....
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Trends in AV Technology: What to Watch for in the...
Introduction The audiovisual technology landscape is transforming at breakneck speed. What seemed like science fiction just a few years ago is now becoming reality in...
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Canadian Meetings & Events Expo (CMEE) Case Study...
EVENT OVERVIEW EVENT NAME: 2024 Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE)VENUE: Metro Toronto Convention CentreLOCATION: Toronto, ONDATE: August 13 + 14, 2024# of...
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Selecting Your Creative Audio-Visual Production...
When planning a major event - whether it's a product launch, sales conference, corporate party, or awards gala - selecting the right creative audio-visual production...
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The Strategic Value of Early Audiovisual...
Introduction Successful event execution in today's dynamic landscape requires more than traditional planning approaches. Modern events demand sophisticated audiovisual...
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Entertainment Trends Reshaping Corporate Events:...
Introduction The landscape of corporate event entertainment has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years. What once consisted primarily of keynote speakers...
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Beyond Entertainment: Revolutionizing Events with...
Introduction In today's fast-paced digital world, the event industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Gone are the days when events were merely about gathering...
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25000 Moments: What I've Learned About the Power...
Think about the last truly memorable event you attended – the one that made you feel part of something bigger. What made you invest your time, travel the distance,...
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Event Planning 101: Elevating Corporate Events...
Introduction In the competitive landscape of corporate events, creating impactful experiences that align with your company's objectives is crucial. Whether you're...
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Crafting Immersive Audio Solutions for...
Introduction In the realm of large-scale event production, the significance of cutting-edge audio solutions cannot be overstated. Whether you're orchestrating a major...
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The Truth About In-House Audiovisual: Debunking...
Introduction In the world of event planning, myths and misconceptions about audiovisual services can often lead to unnecessary constraints and missed opportunities. This...
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Elevating Your Corporate Holiday Event with...
Introduction The holiday season is upon us, and for many companies, that means it's time to plan the annual corporate holiday event. In today's world, a simple gathering...
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Ontario Nurses' Association Biennial Conference –...
EVENT OVERVIEW EVENT NAME: Ontario Nurses' Association Biennial ConferenceVENUE: Sheraton Centre TorontoLOCATION: Toronto, ONDATE: November 7-9, 2023# of ATTENDEES: 850
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Honda of Canada Manufacturing Holiday Party Case...
EVENT OVERVIEW EVENT NAME: Honda of Canada Manufacturing 2023 Holiday PartyVENUE: International CentreLOCATION: Toronto, ONDATE: November 25th, 2023 (11/25/2023)# of...
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Canadian Meetings & Events Expo (CMEE) Case Study
EVENT OVERVIEW EVENT NAME: 2023 Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE)VENUE: Metro Toronto Convention CentreLOCATION: Toronto, ONDATE: August 15 + 16, 2023# of...
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Urban Land Institute - ULI Spring Conference Case...
EVENT OVERVIEW EVENT NAME: Urban Land Institute - 2023 ULI Spring ConferenceVENUE: Metro Toronto Convention CentreLOCATION: Toronto, ONDATE: May 12th to 18, 2023# of...
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SEIU Healthcare Fall Convention Case Study
EVENT OVERVIEW EVENT NAME: SEIU Fall ConventionVENUE: Delta Toronto AirportLOCATION: Toronto, ONDATE: November 9 to 12, 2023# of ATTENDEES: 425EVENT LINK:...
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Unleashing the Power of Audio Visual Production...
Introduction In the fast-paced world of business, corporate events are more than just gatherings -- they are opportunities to captivate, inspire, and leave a lasting...
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Transforming Venues into Immersive Experiences:...
Introduction In today's competitive business landscape, creating memorable and engaging corporate events is more important than ever. Immersive experiences have become a...
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Why Join bb Blanc?
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...
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My takeaways from CMEExpo 2022
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,...
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My takeaways from MPI's the EVENT 2022
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...
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Event Design with Risk Mitigation in Mind
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,...
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What are Digital-First Events?
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...
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How can bb Blanc help you?
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...
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Presentation Tips for Live Events
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...
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Studio 41 Unveiled
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...
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Hybrid Events: My Experience As An Online Attendee
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...
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Case Study: 2021 CEA Winner Best Technical...
Restaurants Canada (RC) is an annual foodservice and hospitality event, that includes Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality trade show.
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2021 CEA Nominee Best AV Design ONA Provincial...
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...
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Case Study: 2021 CAE Winner Best Virtual...
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?
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Will you give up your freedom to choose?
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...
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Find out “How to Rock Your Virtual World & Make...
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,...
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Best Practices for Virtual & Hybrid Events
What should you consider when planning virtual and hybrid events in a digital world?
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Case Study: 2020 Canadian Special Event Awards
We are proud to have been an integral part of bringing the 2020 Canadian Event Industry Awards to life, virtual style.
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Tips on selecting the event platform that’s right...
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...
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In Praise of the Show Caller
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....
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5 Tips for Hosting a Virtual Holiday Party
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...
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Our nine step "Success Cycle" for (Virtual) Events
Let’s face it virtual events are here to stay. The benefit is they continue to evolve every day.
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Top 3 benefits of Pre-Recorded Content for...
Pre-recorded event videos tend to have higher than average levels of audience engagement because of their decorative settings and great storytelling potential.
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Set The Mood With Entertainment
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...
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Light Up Live for the Live Events Industry
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...
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Virtual Events take more prep than you may think
How do you adjust to an ever-changing situation where the “new normal” is indefinite uncertainty? You learn, you adapt, you create.
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Virtual Events: Tips for being comfortable on...
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...
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Three reasons why you should consider the bb...
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...
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3 Ways to Engage Your Audience
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...
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CSE Awards 2020 Winners
We are proud to have been an integral part of bringing the 2020 Canadian Event Industry Awards to life, virtual style.
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3 Best Practices for Virtual Events
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.
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Case Study: Axonify with TK Events
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...
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How Creative Stage Design Can Elevate Event...
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...
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Why #EventTech is important and how you can use...
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...
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Case Study: KSA Toronto - OHBA Annual Conference
Event Producer: KSA Toronto The Ontario Home Builder's Association Annual Conference brought industry professionals together at Blue Mountain for two days of...
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5 Event Hacks That Will Boost Attendee Engagement
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...
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Case Study: Choice Hotels Biennial Conference for...
Choice Hotels Canada held its 2018 Fall Conference at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls. The three-day event brought together approximately 400 attendees...
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Spoil Your Employees and Boost Corporate Culture...
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...
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Featured Event Tech: Holograms
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...
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Lesson Learned: Top planners share the lessons...
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....
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Case Study: Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions...
From British Columbia to Newfoundland, representatives from nurses unions and associations from across the country travel to the CFNU Biennial Convention. Approximately...
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Simple Ways to Make Your Event Greener Using...
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....
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Case Study: Auto Remarketing Canada Conference...
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...
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Creative Ways to Use Projection Mapping at your...
Three-dimensional (3D) and large-scale projection mapping has become an important element in the corporate sector. Using projection mapping for presentations at...
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Fail-Proof AV Tactics for your Next Conference
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...
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WTH is Rigging? The ins and outs of ceiling decor
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Case Study: Honda Holiday Party | Let it Snow
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...
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How to choose the right video solution for your...
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...
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Innovative ways you can use #EventTech to market...
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...
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Overheard @ Load-in
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...
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6 Ways Artists and Live Musicians can Help You...
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...
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How Innovative Technologies Are Changing the...
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...
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How to Achieve the Perfect Ambiance at Your Event
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...
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DJ vs. Live Band: Which One Is Right for Your...
Live music/bands for corporate events and musicians for wedding entertainmentare important for setting the mood and making the day entertaining and memorable....
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The Common Event Blunders and How to Avoid Them
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...
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Artists and Live Musicians: The Perfect Corporate...
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...
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Insider Tips for Hiring a DJ in Toronto for Your...
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...
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Top Problems Faced by Corporate Event...
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...
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Corporate Event Staging Mistakes You Should Avoid...
Executing an engaging presentation takes more than PowerPoint skills and a projection screen—nowadays, audiences want more, and they crave excitement, innovation, and...
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Everything You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know...
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...
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How Stage Design Can Impact Your Events
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...
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Boost Audience Engagement at Your Next Event with...
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...
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How to Create the Right Ambience in Your...
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...
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How to Plan the Perfect Corporate Holiday Party
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...
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Holiday Party Entertainment for Corporate Events
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...
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How to Enhance Your Corporate Event with Lighting
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...
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How to Incorporate Projection Technology at Your...
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...
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How to Enhance Your Tradeshow Booth with AV
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...
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How to Make Your Holiday Party Event Outstanding
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...
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Why Should You Rent LED Video Walls for Your...
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...
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How to Incorporate Audiovisual (AV) Equipment...
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....
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Why Rent DJ Services for Corporate Holiday...
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...
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Why You Should Have Audiovisual Equipment for...
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...
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Why Should You Have AV Equipment for Your Product...
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...
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Why Hire an Event Production Company for Your...
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...
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How to Hire Corporate Event Entertainment in...
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,...
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Live Video Streaming for Corporate Events
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...
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Your Guide to the Different Types of Corporate...
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...
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Top 5 Questions to Be Sure to Ask Your AV Provider
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...
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Top Reasons to Hire an Event Staging Production...
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...
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atmosphere: The First High-Resolution...
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...
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Using LED Walls for Events
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...
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Tips for Choosing the Right Audiovisual Company...
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...
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Why You Should Rent Audio Visual Equipment for...
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...
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What Does an Event Production Company Do?
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...
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Your Corporate Entertainment Guide for Event...
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...
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Make Your Summer Event a Hit with Event, Meeting,...
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...
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Getting the Most with Event Production Companies...
Putting together any kind of high-profile event production in Toronto can be quite an undertaking. Countless elements—like entertainers, lighting, audio, video, and...
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Choosing the Right Event Production Company in...
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,...
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Professional Sound Systems for Live Events
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...
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Understanding Webcasts and How They Can Work For...
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,...
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Why Rent a Photo Booth?
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...
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The Benefits of an Event Planner Hiring a Live...
Whether you are planning a wedding reception, charity event, corporate meeting, or holiday party, event planners can be an integral resource for ensuring everything...
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Different Types of Event Lighting
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...
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What Does An Event Management Company Do, Anyway?
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...
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