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Topic: Audio Visual Choosing the Right Site for Your EventSite selection can make or break an event. Here are some tips and guidelines to keep in mind. Eight Trends in Exhibit BuildsTrade show booths are expected to work harder than ever before. As a result marketers are looking for smaller booths that still carry a big visual punch, using architectural flair, unique lighting, and more sophisticated booth strategies. Entertainment Trends for Meetings, Conventions and Events: Part IAudiences' taste in music and other entertainment will change. If you can track those changes, some experts say, stick to headline entertainment. Entertainment Trends for Meetings, Conventions and Events: Part IIToday's audiences are training to expect the highest production values -- including sound, lighting, and LED displays, Event and Meeting Details Make the DifferenceFrom invitations to awards, and everything in between, it's the details that make the difference between a so-so event and a spectacular one. Here's some advice on getting the details right. Event Production - Who Does WhatIt takes the efforts of a lot of different people to put on a successful event. Here's some advice on how to work with entertainers, designers, and other specialists. Event Production Trends - March 2008The world of special events is constantly changing. Technological enhancements have helped turn “simple” meetings and events into full-scale productions, boosting both clients’ and guests’ expectations. What worked last year won’t necessarily fill the bill this year as planners are constantly called upon to create something new and different—an event that tops the previous year’s performance. What event formats, design, production and décor treatments work well now? Following are a few strategies for taking your event to the next level. Getting the Right Audio and Video Equipment for Your EventContacting an audio/video vendor for your event can be an intimidating process, not unlike visiting a car mechanic. For many, our experience with audio is pretty much limited to our home stereo system. Inspecting Venues to Find the Right SiteHere are some tips on inspecting and choosing a site, looking for creative opportunities, and negotiating costs. Monitoring Sound and Lights at Your EventVenue acoustics and lighting can range from outstanding to awful. To get the best for your event, keep these ideas in mind. Press Events: The Right WayMake your press event easy to understand, easy to attend, easy to report, easy to follow, and easy to enjoy. Tips for Holding Special Events at RestaurantsBefore choosing a restaurant for you event, look carefully at the set-up, facilities, decor, service, and menu. Tips for Music/Entertainment ContractsIf you're including music or entertainment in your event, you'll want to look over these tips on contracts, fees, and other issues. Using Resorts for Events and Meetings - February 2008If you’re searching for a venue that combines meeting facilities, food and beverage service, team-building resources, plus relaxation and recreational options all in one place, resorts are a good bet. Following are tips on choosing the perfect site and suggestions for planning your event at a resort property. Using Resorts for Meetings and EventsResorts are custom made for offsite meetings and events. Here are some inspection and planning tips to ensure that you get all that you need. Webcasting Your EventWebcasting an event can help you to reach a much larger audience. Here are some issues to consider. When Only Perfect Will DoEvent planners offer their advice on what to do when an event has to be "perfect." Click Here to subscribe to our Topic One newsletterA national e-newsletter that each month delves into one topic of interest for event professionals, providing helpful hints and "how-to" information that planners can use as an on-the-job primer. Topics include: setting a budget, negotiating with hotels, working with restaurants, unique venues, AV/lighting/staging trends, catering ideas and more. Topic One articles have been archived by subject category within AgendaOnline.com's Articles/Resources section. Click Here to subscribe to our Current E-Vents newsletterAn e-newsletter that is produced and emailed regionally each month (New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Northern California and Southern California) with a variety of promotions and special deals offered by event industry suppliers in that region -- new features and upgrades, special short-term rates, value-added opportunities and more. 
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