Category: Conferences, Trade Shows + Training Events

4 Ways Environmental Designers Support Creative Event Production

Event design draws us out of our everyday environments. Dynamic displays, scenic builds and dramatic stages capture the audience’s attention. Customized spaces come together thanks to the behind-the-scenes talents of environmental designers. These solution-oriented event production experts believe great event design shouldn’t just look incredible. Thoughtful design elements open minds and promote interaction. Here are…

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Elevating Event Production with AI Tools

As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a redefining force in creative event production, curiosity is key. Experimenting with prompts helps Hartmann Studios’ production designer, Greg Sullivan, leverage industry-disrupting tools to inspire and streamline his work. He’s defined his dynamic career around constantly learning to meet the next wave of technological advancements. In the mid-1990s, when…

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Engaging Main Stage Production with Jayne Samuels

What you need to know Jayne Samuels’ background as a performer informs her approach to event production. A former dancer, she embraces the complex choreography of staging corporate events as a fun, fast-paced challenge. As an executive keynote producer, Jayne leads dozens of team members toward achieving event visions that entertain and inspire audiences. She…

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How to Create Efficiencies in Event Production with Jason Eberhardt

What you need to know As a second-generation trade show expert, Jason Eberhardt found his footing in the events industry early. He excels at creating efficiencies that streamline complex event execution, save money and deliver on the creative vision cast by clients and our production team. Jason’s commitment to collaboration and creativity helps him cultivate…

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Immersive Event Design with
Denise Looney

What you need to know Denise Looney brings a signature style to event production. Her mix of creativity and common sense is centered on giving guests an experience they’ll never forget. As a senior event producer, Denise helps realize the big-picture vision for corporate evening and appreciation events. Designing events for groups of 1,000–3,000 people…

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Event Production and Trade Show Management with Jeff Bogan

What you need to know Jeff Bogan’s job is to bridge creative vision and technical execution teams for corporate events and trade shows held all over the globe. As Vice President of Production at Hartmann Studios, Jeff oversees multiple production departments to fulfill global event creative designs and deliverables for clients like Adobe, Cisco and…

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Reinventing Incredible Lookbook

Discover How Inventive Event Production Makes Believers

Use our new lookbook to spark ideas for your event experience design.  We’ve compiled 40+ examples from our 40+ years of experience that showcase what it takes to reinvent event services: Transforming spaces into immersive experiences Incredible stages in imaginative places, anywhere. Outfitting unconventional spots and breaking new ground is our specialty. See how our…

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How Long Should A Memorable Keynote Presentation Be?

Hartmann Studios Executive Creative Director Jeff Vara gets this question a lot. And given his decades of experience crafting keynotes, we’re keen to hear his answer. “Any form of communication should only be as long as it needs to be to get your message across. And no longer,” Vara explains. “Once [your audience] gets your…

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Take The Guesswork Out Of Your B2B Event Marketing Strategy

Events can be a powerful tool for B2B marketers to leverage in their marketing strategy. Whether it’s for a sales kick-off, product launch, or looking to leverage the advantages of being in-person, you need a plan.

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5 Pitfalls Every Event Producer Should Avoid

Navigating the intricate world of event management is like orchestrating a symphony — every detail needs to harmonize seamlessly to create an unforgettable experience. As dedicated event producers, we understand that while the spotlight often shines on the highlights of the planning, it’s equally vital to shed light on aspects that can easily veer off…

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