So, you’re putting on your next big event. You have a lot of choices to make, from catering to creating the right atmosphere. But there’s one important thing you need to find to set your event up for success: a great AV partner!
Whether it’s for your corporation’s quarterly meeting or your association’s annual fundraiser, you need to make sure your production is perfect. Without good audiovisual support, the message you’ve worked so hard on won’t reach your attendees at all.
Great AV support can be intimidating to shop for, but it doesn’t have to be. If you identify your production needs and use a trustworthy platform to search for a company, you will find your perfect audiovisual partner. Luckily, there’s an incredible platform for this – and it’s free to use.
Before you go shopping, make sure you know what qualities you want in your event production partner.
We recommend that you look for an AV Provider who is:
Armed with this checklist, you can search with intent and find an audiovisual company who will work well for your needs.
There’s one platform that’s the perfect place to start your search. One resource curated and time-tested, one that Colortone is a founding member of: the Event Production Network (EPN).
The EPN is an invitation-only network of peer-reviewed North American event production companies. Started fifteen years ago by a group of like-minded representatives from a wide array of rental and staging companies, this network is truly a golden resource for any event planner.
Just being invited isn’t enough ; Companies need to pass a comprehensive assessment done by the network before being accepted as a member. This process can include on-site visits, and it evaluates their expertise in lighting, sound, and video as well as their ability to execute large shows.
This process is highly selective. Only 33 locations, like Colortone, have earned the right to be part of the EPN. You won’t waste time cross-referencing review websites or word of mouth; you can rest easily knowing whoever you work with will provide you with excellent support.
The network offers great benefits to its members that can make a huge difference for you and your event. These benefits include a library of insights, continuous meetings, and education opportunities; helping members stay on the cutting-edge of the industry and improve their craft.
Working with an EPN partner gives you more than just peace of mind – it can give you some savings, as well. EPN partners often collaborate, including subletting common equipment from one another if they’re far from their own warehouse. This can save you a great deal in shipping costs if your event changes location over the years. The same can be done using partners’ local labor to cut down on travel costs! Colortone, a founding member of the EPN , offers this kind of support to fellow partners.
Your partner in the EPN won’t just be good for one single show – they’ll be a consistent asset you can trust year after year.
The best in North American AV is at your fingertips. If you want to work with a fantastic AV company who you can partner with year after year, go to the EPN website and view their member map to find a great company near your next big event.
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