Tag: event planning

9 Ways Space Planning Informs Event Strategy

Space planning is the first step in developing an event’s environmental design. Whether the event is in a convention center, at a cultural venue or courses through city streets, understanding all the unique features and constraints of a space puts effective event planning in motion. For creative event strategists, space planning is much more than…

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Perfectly Timed Technical Production with Karim Kassab 

What you need to know Keeping his cool is part of Karim Kassab’s professional DNA. As a seasoned event producer with over 35 years of hands-on experience, he supervises teams to integrate ambitious technical elements across large-scale programs and events. Staging, lighting, audio, video and special effects—Karim introduces vivid elements into complex technical environments. All…

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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 Take a “Story First” Approach to Event Planning (Part 1) 

What you need to know Setting a successful creative event strategy starts with knowing how to tell a good story. Event professionals who approach event planning like they’re drafting a bestselling book or blockbuster screenplay create a more engrossing experience for attendees. Instead of executing against a checklist, they’re plotting opportunities to forge emotional connections….

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