How to Use a Remote Presenter Kit from Encompass Event Group

There’s a stark difference between being a presenter for an in-person event and being one in the virtual space. Our natural performance is now tied to technology, sitting still and being viewed by a series of faces in tiny boxes. It can be overwhelming and underwhelming. The Remote Presenter Kit (RPK) removes many obstacles and […]

Tips and Tricks for Remote Presenters

As the event world has added more virtual and hybrid events, the role of presenters have evolved. It’s now more important than ever that presenters become masters of meetings whether in-person or online. So how do presenters maintain the quality and refinement of their in-person skills for virtual events? Being a remote presenter offers new […]

What to Look for When Evaluating a Studio

As you look for the best virtual and hybrid event production venue(s), it helps to understand what facilities are available to you and what they provide. The term “studio” has changed a lot over the years but even more so in recent months. In general terms, it’s a flexible space for photography, filmmaking, radio/television production […]

Differentiating Your Virtual Event

Virtual events continue to increase as an effective way to connect and communicate. This is because the need to meet and share information is ever present and an essential part of how organizations interact with the audiences that are important to them. Consequently, there is an influx in the number of virtual events that individuals […]

Three Ways to Attract Sponsors to Your Virtual Event

Many organizations are moving to virtual events because this allows them to reach a larger audience while also being cost-effective, flexible, and offering hybrid options for physical events as well. To guarantee success for an online event, an organization could offer many benefits like first-look reveals, promotions, incentives, and even high profile speakers such as […]

Five Up and Coming Trends in Virtual and Hybrid Events

The transition from in-person to virtual events is an exciting one.  You have the chance to introduce new technology and interaction methods to your audience while also rebuilding your event experience through a digital platform. Alongside you are thousands of other businesses and organizations also planning their first virtual events. In a sudden market of […]

THE CUBE: Encompass’s Purpose-Built Broadcast Production Studio

Over the past couple of years, people’s expectations for B2B and B2C communication have grown immensely. We expect more refined content, higher levels of design, cross-platform media, and general elegance of product. Although this can be overwhelming, it’s a positive trend that is certainly not going away. As businesses aim for this elevated content, they […]

How To Get Events Going Again … Despite the Ongoing Challenges

After months without events, we now realize how much we miss the excitement of meeting new people, going to new venues, networking with other professionals, and even gaining new skills and knowledge. As an event planner, you can’t continue waiting for the day things will fully reopen for you to start organizing events. Hosting meetings […]

Best Practices For Evaluating Virtual Event Platforms

In this age of uncertainty, we have all learned that we must be adaptable. If you’re looking into virtual event platforms (VEPs), then you’re already open to new ideas and showing your flexibility. You know that you don’t need to cancel your events. Maybe you understand that this new world of evolving event experiences is […]

Three Technical Successes from the DNC and RNC

The 2020 Democratic National Convention (DNC) and the Republican National Convention (RNC) were perfect examples of different approaches to virtual event production. Each provided the events industry with ideas on how to move forward with virtual events of our own. Millions of people tuned into the Democratic and Republican convention coverage from their homes. Despite […]