Jan 5 2018

Delivering information to attendees in an efficient and easy-to-digest format is a high-level priority for any event planner. Over the past few years, technological progress has given organizers new options. The chatbot – a piece of software that answers questions and learns as it is used – could be one such breakthrough. The state of …

Heidi Welker Elected 2018 Board Chair for Meetings Mean Business Canada

Dec 7 2017
Contact:  Madeleine Bart 905.366.9241 Toronto, ON – December 7, 2017 – Freeman Audio Visual Canada is proud to announce that Heidi Welker, Senior VP, Business Development & Industry Partnerships has been elected as 2018 Chair for Meetings Mean Business Canada (MMBC). MMBC relaunched in January 2017 to advocate on behalf of the Canadian Business Events ...

Top Ideas To Help Organize Company Holiday Parties

Dec 6 2017
The workplace’s holiday party is a very specific kind of event, and planners often find themselves facing a few conflicting objectives. It has to be fun without becoming disorderly, memorable without breaking the bank. No matter the size of the office or particular industry an organization serves, the following are few critical ideas to ensure ...

Planning effective social media for events

Nov 24 2017
Social media has become such a constant presence in modern life that it’s an obvious element to include in the content strategy plan for a conference, convention or other industry gatherings. In an era of frequent distractions, many of which originate from smart devices and social networks, tapping into these channels may prove to be ...

AI Evolution to Add Event Planning Possibilities

Nov 21 2017
The steady improvement and roll out of artificial intelligence systems over the past few years have been a subtle pulse underneath technology development. These solutions have become more powerful and therefore applicable to more varied situations than ever before. Today’s AI algorithms are adept at taking in a host of inputs and finding responses that rival ...

Engaging room layouts for corporate events

Nov 21 2017
[vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” oblique_section=”no” text_align=”left” Overflow=”” triangle_shape=”no” overflow=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]When hosting a corporate event, organizers can optimize every element of the experience to engage their attendees – including the floor plan. Rather than settling for the simplest option when it comes to setting up rooms, event planners can employ strategies that keep their guests focused ...

FMAV Employee Spotlight: Tyler Rotsaert

Nov 1 2017
What is the secret behind FMAV’s success throughout the years? Our people! They make us who we are today and who we will be in the future.  As Canada’s largest independently owned audiovisual company, FMAV has more than 250 staff across seven offices from coast to coast, and it’s our people who make us a ...

Dan Lamoureux joins the FMAV Ottawa Branch

Oct 31 2017
FMAV is very pleased to welcome Dan Lamoureux into the role of Account Manager in our Ottawa branch effective November 1st, 2017. Dan brings over 22 years audiovisual experience to FMAV and a unique perspective on the AV industry: providing clients with peace of mind above all else. Having managed and produced events in various ...