There’s more than meets the eye when allocating an event’s audiovisual budget. You need to ensure that you’re getting the most out of your budget by researching what your event needs in terms of AV and analysing the capabilities of the top AV contenders.
Here are the 5 things you should look out for when hiring an AV company for your next event:
1. Creativity creates Class!
When shopping around for a provider, one generally seeks service, price, and reliability. However, apart from these elements you should look out for creativity to take your event to the next level. Creativity should be a core value at any AV company since the business model of simply hiring out and operating gear for a client is no longer a good standard of service. Advanced computer and projection technologies literally transform events. Look at examples of the company’s previous work, and set up a meeting to discuss what creative options they can implement during your event.
2. Creativity creates Class!
Share your event’s aesthetic goals when seeking to hire an AV company. Storyboard your event, and set out the AV goals that need to be achieved. A good AV company should be able to take your idea and vision on board and translate it into reality.
3. Avoid any sound-related mishaps!
Your event’s sound system should match the content. List down all the sound-related activities that will be happening during your event, and make sure that the AV company can cater to all of them. This ensures that your attendees can clearly understand any speeches, and can appreciate any musical performances without having to endure the awkwardness of any technical difficulties.
4. Embrace the digital world
A top AV company can really enhance your branding efforts during an event. Your brand logo can be projected on the venue’s walls, while a dull venue can be transformed into a mesmerizing space that truly ‘wows’ your guests. In-depth conversations with an experienced AV company are necessary during the event’s planning and brainstorming sessions.
5. Beyond the budget
While the budget is definitely important, consider other aspects that may be just as important. Consider the company’s delivery service, any additional fees which may be hidden, their dedication to your event, the creative concepts that they can contribute, their experience in the field…the list is endless! Many a time, it’s always a safer bet to engage a company that may be a bit more expensive, but is truly professional and genuinely dedicated to your vision.
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