Creative presentation development

We’ve all been there. You’ve arrived for your company’s annual meeting and energetically head to the first general session. You take your seat alongside your fellow attendees and admire the well-planned ambiance around you. Then the lights dim, your CEO takes stage, heartily welcomes you and (insert sound effect dun-dun-dunnn) picks up the clicker to begin his presentation. A sense of dread fills you. Is this going to be another offering of slides filled with so much information they resemble the 20/20 line on an eye chart? Will the presenter be mindful of engaging the audience?

Presentations are a key element of all corporate meetings so making sure they are interesting, informative and engaging is imperative. A professional Event Production Partner knows the importance of using compelling information presented in a creative way. But, keeping the listeners focused throughout the presentation is a challenge, no matter how many presentations you’ve given.

Common Presentation Mistakes to Avoid

Delivering too much information: Presentations should respect the attention span of the listeners by being concise and straight to the point. So presenting too much information is a sure way of losing your audience.

Little or no preparation: A good presentation requires time and practice because if you go in without practicing, your audience will quickly notice your lack of preparation. But, a good Event Production Partner will plan time for you to rehearse your presentation before and on the day of your event.

Cluttered, hard to read slides: Be mindful of how much information you try to fit on each slide. Too much information can mean both smaller and harder to read fonts. Also, avoid using colors that are too dark or bright. Understanding the importance of these details is why using a company accustom to developing creative presentations is helpful.

Tips for Creative Presentation Development

Interaction is important: Try using a humorous anecdote to break-the-ice with your audience. You can tell a personal story so your audience will feel like they know you better. Also, consider ending with a Q&A to get your audience involved.

Make it clear and concise: In order for you to present your important message, keep your presentation brief and straight to the point. Consider limiting the onscreen text and allowing your presentation developer to add compelling images. This will hold the attention of your audience and prevent them from switching off the second they see a wall of words on screen.

Details are important: Think about what will make your presentation standout like using a larger, easy to read font size. This will make your audience more likely to retain the information. Lastly, proofread, proofread, proofread! Mistakes can pull your audience’s attention away from the important message you are communicating.

Does this all seem overwhelming? At Stonebrook Media we have years of experience not only in presentation development and design, but also in organizing events and conferences. Let us help tell your story.

A video wall is an innovative, as well as versatile, way to tell your story. We created this graphic for the Hunt Brothers Pizza 2019 Christmas Celebration. The wall also gave us the opportunity to tailor a look for each segment of the event. Including a cozy living room to welcome the guests, transitioning into a snowy, outdoor scene. Santa even made an occasional appearance.

When hiring a corporate event producer like Stonebrook Media your getting much more than just light and sound professionals. Think for a moment about every aspect that goes into your corporate event. It’s a long and varied list of things to manage. You are going to need all the help you can get! 

The Added Value from Hiring a Corporate Event Producer

They produce a variety of large-scale corporate events each year. This gives them a greater understanding of the production process. They’ve seen it all and bring that experience to your event. They utilize this insight to give your company both creative and practical ideas. 

They know how to implement each small detail in the process. When you hire an corporate event producer, they become a part of your team. Which helps you navigate the challenges you’re facing while planning your event.

The Benefits of a Production Partner 

A corporate event producer will sit down one-on-one and listen to you, gaining a shared understanding of your goals. They are skilled in adjusting their focus to your business’s unique needs. They combine their industry expertise with your objectives. After this initial meeting they will design a one-of-a-kind experience for you.

Corporate Event Producers also act as a liaison between event venues, vendors and their client. This dramatically decreases the amount of coordination required by you. Event producers develop a plan of action for potential problems before they arise. These two factors alone secure corporate event producers as important members of your team. This also gives you more time to focus on other important meeting aspects and your CEO’s last minute requests. 

Creative Presentation Development 

From creative and informative videos, engaging executive presentations, event and award show script development, all event communications must serve a purpose. Since event production companies play a key role in determining your communications strategy, they are best equipped to execute the creative content development. 

In the end, the right partner delivers information that resonates with your attendees. Oftentimes, the content delivery is as critical as the message itself. If you don’t package your content in an interesting way, then your campaign may fall on deaf ears.

There is a long list of capabilities a strong corporate event producer brings to the table. Hiring a corporate event producer doesn’t just alleviate the stress of audio/visual management. They also provide creative corporate management that directly targets your objectives and focuses on telling your story. 

Virtual Event Production at the Rabbit Room

Recently we were honored to spend two days in virtual event production in the beautiful new home of The Rabbit Room, the North Wind Manor in Nashville, Tennessee. The Rabbit Room fosters Christ-centered community and spiritual formation through music, story, and art. North Wind Manor is a multi-use facility. It is used for writing groups, lectures, symposiums, concerts, and feasting.

2020 Hutchmoot: Homebound

We spent two days prerecording content for their annual Hutchmoot conference, a traditionally in-person event. This year we are teaming with them to produce the event 2020 Hutchmoot: Homebound virtually. This multi-day virtual event features a variety of virtual content. This content includes music, keynote addresses. As well as sessions on art, music, and story from a variety of speakers.

One of the benefits of our virtual event production work is the amazing speakers and the music that are a blessing to hear. These days were no exception. We spent the days pre-recording a combination of inspirational music and thought-provoking speakers. Streaming these recordings coupled with a live host will comprise the multi-day hybrid event. Pre-recording content during virtual event production, when possible, allows us to edit and add graphics. It also gives our clients the opportunity to focus their message. As well, it takes pressure off the event days.

While streaming the virtual event from North Wind Manor in October a live host will guide the online audience through the event. This keeps the day moving seamlessly and helps to engage the attendees. This also allows for site-to-site interaction and live Q and A with the attendees. As well it makes real-time audience polling possible. It has been rewarding for our team to use our virtual event production expertise to help our clients continue to hold their events during this time when in person events are not possible. Contact us today to find out how we can help you!

It’s important to engage your audience during a virtual corporate event. Unlike in-person events, virtual events provide attendees with more opportunities to “zone out.”  They are already on the computer and distraction is only a click away. A Virtual Corporate Event Production Professional like Stonebrook Media can create virtual events that are more than just attendees watching a screen.

We Can Create Compelling Content

When your conference is virtual, there is more pressure on your content to be compelling. Rethinking traditional Power Point presentations is critical. Stonebrook produces state-of-the-art visual presentations. We also create videos that entertain while getting your message across.

We Provide Excellent Production Quality

Production quality is one of the many ways to engage your audience during a virtual corporate conference. That’s where Stonebrook’s experience comes in handy. For instance, we can provide a video wall which allows for a visually compelling, branded set. Likewise, professional cameras used with a lightning design add a polished look you can’t get from a computer camera. Also, our professionally produced graphics along with great video quality are more likely to keep your attendee’s attention.

We Can Facilitate Live Polling

Live polling is a great way to keep your attendees involved during your virtual corporate event. Firstly, it allows for your presenters to tailor their presentations based on responses. This makes for a more captivating experience for your attendees. Secondly, live polls can also provide data on participation and session engagement.

We Can Facilitate Live Q&A

Attendees ability to ask questions of the presenters during the session is key to engagement. If you’re offering intriguing content, attendees will have questions and want answers. Stonebrook can provide the ability for that interaction. Q&A also allows for attendees to interact with panel discussions and is vital way to engage your audience during a virtual conference.

We Can Facilitate Live Chat

Continuing to provide networking opportunities during a virtual conference is a challenge. One way to help attendees connect with each other is live chat. In addition, live chat helps to build community. It also allows attendees to feel more invested in your event.

In conclusion, Stonebrook Media can provide multiple ways to engage your audience during a virtual conference. Contact us today to find out how!

Virtual corporate events have become a necessity since we can no longer produce in-person events. We are discovering the pros of hosting events virtually. When planned correctly, virtual events have some advantages over live events.

Allows for a larger audience

Hosting virtual corporate events makes them accessible to a larger audience. Anyone you provide with the online link can attend the event from anywhere – even from another country! People who might not be able to travel to your live event can still take advantage of the content.

They are less expensive

Virtual events are less expensive. You don’t have the added costs of travel, food and beverage, and venue, just to name a few. Focus your budget on innovative ways to connect with your audience.

You can fine tune presentations

We can create and pre-record content to stream during your event. Since presenters do not have to present live, presentations can be edited and the message fine tuned in advance.This gives you greater control over the message you present to your team members.

Traditional event tools are still available

Many of the same tools used at in-person events are still available. Q & A sessions allow your speakers to connect with your team members. Interactive polls engage your audience and help them feel more connected with your event. There are also new options to help increase engagement as well. For instance, live chat lends the opportunity for your attendees to continue to network with one another during and following presentations.

The event content is still available after the event

Because we record virtual corporate events, it’s possible to repurpose content for use in the future. You can choose to make the content available for your team to watch later. This increases the virtual events long-term value and provides more bang for your buck.

While we all look forward to the time when we can meet in person again, Stonebrook Media will help you take advantage of all the pros of hosting events virtually until that time comes. Have questions? Contact us for a free consultation about your event needs: