Corporate Events Archives

People are seated in an event space with a screen showing: "6:15 PM Please take your seats. 6:30 PM Live broadcast begins." Colorful lights illuminate the wall. Looping slide shows and lighting cues are two actions to include in a Run of Show for you event.

Creating Your Best Run of Show

A well-crafted Run of Show (ROS) helps your entire team stay in sync and keeps your event running smoothly.

May 15, 2025

Virtual Conference Technical Director Prepares a Guest to Go Live

Tech Tips for Remote Presenters

Follow these tech tips for remote presenters and you’ll be able to focus on your message when it’s time to go live.

March 20, 2025

Audience view of a virtual conference with three panelists speaking

Live Stream Your Virtual and Hybrid Conferences

We detail what to expect when you live stream your virtual conference with The AV Department.

October 7, 2024

The Governor Ballroom in the Sentinel Hotel in Portland Oregon is set for an event with uplighting, large screens, projection

Event Format Advice and Resources

Virtual, in-person and hybrid. How do you decide which event format is best for your event? We offer points to consider to aid your decision making.

July 22, 2024

An event coordinator and an AV planner on meet for an event venue walkthrough

Event Venue Site Visit

An event venue walkthrough provides the opportunity to solve issues before they become problems and increases collaboration and communication among everyone involved.

November 24, 2023

The signature 85-foot projection wall at AVENUE PORTLAND displays a skyline image during the venue's launch party

AVENUE PORTLAND Event Space is Open

We are incredibly excited to add AVENUE | Audio+Visual Event Space to the great event venue options in Portland.

September 8, 2023

A gradient of color from yellow, to orange, to red table linens is repeated in the event lighting design in the Sentinel Governor Ballroom

Event Lighting Design: Transforming Your Event Space

Event lighting design is a key element in creating memorable event experiences and can transform an event space.

July 24, 2023

A live stream director and live stream engineer work in a studio control room as they produce a virtual event

8 Steps to Produce a Virtual Event

Producing your first (or second or third) virtual event can be stressful. We’ve streamlined the process and identified 8 key steps.

February 10, 2023

A director and streamer manage virtual event production from a control room

Virtual Event Production Guide

This guide outlines four different virtual event production options and how each approach can benefit your organization.

December 16, 2022

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