What are the secrets to hosting a successful business meeting? While it may be daunting to stand up in front of a room full of business professionals to give a presentation, there are certain keys to leaving your audience with a lasting impression. Be organized, be prepared and have seamless audio visual integration.
Be Organized
There is no worse feeling that speaking in front of a crowd when your notes or your visuals are unorganized. Not only will it throw off the presenter, the crowd may become uninterested and lose focus. It’s vital to practice your presentation beforehand and make sure everything is in order before the day of the event.
Be Prepared
Go into the meeting with a clear focus. What is it that you want to achieve? If you go in with a goal in mind, it will help you prepare to achieve the goal and stay on track.
It’s also a good idea to anticipate questions. Members of the audience may ask about certain topics covered during the presentation or more general questions about your company or your goals.
Have Seamless AV Integration
We live in a world where technology rules. Make sure your audience is able to connect on their laptops, smartphones or tablets and provide them with high-quality audio and visual. If the people in the back of the room can’t hear or see your presentation, chances of success are slim. This is why it’s important to hire a well-trained audio visual team!
CitiView Audio Visual has the tools and expertise you need to help organize your event. We bring your presentation to life by administering state of the art audio, visual, staging, and video streaming services. Call us today at 212-632-5196 to learn more!
Pro Tips For Event Presentations
Worried that your next event won’t go as smoothly as you’d like it to? We understand that putting on a presentation in a room full of people can be stressful, so we’ve put together some pro tips to help you out. See below and be sure to watch our latest YouTube video to learn more!
Pro Tip #1 – CONFIDENCE MONITORS
The most well-rehearsed, and well-informed presentations can appear sloppy and uncoordinated if you are turning your back to the audience, leaving the microphone, and pausing to refer to slides on a screen behind you.
Adding a confidence monitor to your layout will allow the ability to refer to your slides and notes directly in front of you, having constant access to your content without ever showing the crowd your bad side.
Pro Tip #2 – STAGING
A panel or two of staging in a smaller venue can be crucial for turning an intimate room into a bona fide event space.
Restaurants and other public meeting places are great for creating a unique and memorable experience for your audience; our staging will ensure that the experience is effective, as well. Plan your event in your favorite locations with confidence, knowing that your voice will be heard, and your face seen.
Stay tuned for more pro tips coming soon!
CitiView Audio Visual offers cutting edge AV production and recording equipment to make your event a memorable one. Visit us at www.citiviewav.com or give us a call at 212-632-5196 the next time you’re preparing for an event.
Planning For A Corporate Event
Ever wonder what goes into planning for a corporate event? Most of the time, people only see the final steps, when it’s all put together and everything is running smoothly – we hope. While planning for an event can be extremely stressful, here are a few tips to take some of the pressure off:
- What is the goal of the event? It’s nearly impossible to begin preparing for an event if you don’t have a clear goal. It’s important to sit down and gather all of the necessary information to in order to help you decide on the venue, the participants and anything else needed to achieve your goal.
- Choosing an event management company: It’s a good idea to have an event company ultimately run your event. They are the ones with the knowledge, expertise and resources in order to make your event really stand out. That’s where we come in. Our staff has years of experience under their belts and have the technology and equipment to make your event shine!
- The Set-up: Are there going to be speeches or special presentations? Think about what you’re going to need to make sure the audience receives a clear message. Consider setting up a stage and make sure to rent any audio and visual equipment you may need.
At CitiView Audio Visual, we have what you need to make your corporate event one to remember. We provide everything from audio and visual equipment to projection screen rentals and streaming services. Give us a call at 212-632-5196 the next time you’re preparing for an event.
How To Record High-Quality Audio
Tired of poor sound quality? When it comes to producing audio over the internet, if you’re not using the right equipment your audience may have trouble hearing you. So how can you fix this problem? Find out below.
It starts with having the right microphone. You may not think it makes a big difference, but remember the old saying “you get what you pay for?” This is definitely the case when it comes to choosing a mic. While you might be able to get away with using an inexpensive microphone, if you compare that recording to one where a better microphone was used, you’ll be able to notice the difference.
There are two main types of microphones used for recording: omnidirectional and unidirectional. The former records sound from all directions while the latter only picks up the sound from one direction. If you want a mic that doesn’t pick up ambient noise, a unidirectional mic is your best bet.
That leads us into controlling your environment. When recording audio, you’ll want to reduce the noise around you as much as possible. While it’s very difficult to achieve complete silence, you can turn off all other machines in the room and try to keep the microphone away from any noise producers. Keep this information handy the next time you are setting up for a webcast.
Need help choosing the right equipment for your next event? The professional audio engineers at CitiView Audio Visual have years of experience and training and know exactly what it takes to record high-quality sound. Give us a call today at 212-632-5196 to learn more.
April Cook
I really appreciate your tip to have seamless audio visual integration. Problems with this can ruin your entire meeting or presentation. No one wants to sit around while the presenter tries to figure out how to get he speakers to work! I’ll make sure to take your suggestion and use an audio visual team I need to present something. Thanks for this great information!