Stage Right, Inc.

07/16/2025

The Stage Right, Inc. website has a new look with an updated home page and other interior page improvements! Click and stop by at https://www.stagerightinc.com.

07/02/2025

Stage Right, Inc. wishes you a fun and safe Independence Day!

We’ll be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025.

06/04/2025

A great presentation isn’t just about what you say—it’s how you show it. Thoughtful visual design and standardization can turn a basic slideshow into a powerful and memorable mic-drop experience. Here’s how.

https://www.stagerightinc.com/building-better-presentations-with-visual-design-and-standardization/

A great presentation is about what you say and how you show it. Thoughtful visual design and standardization powerful make it happen.

05/07/2025

Who runs the show at Stage Right, Inc.? Meet team member Mark Collins.

"To sell it, you have to experience it,” says Mark, Stage Right, Inc.’s Director of Sales & Business Development. That statement succinctly encapsulates his career and sales philosophy.

With a background rich in consultative selling, sales development, and market planning – along with an appetite for hands-on learning – Mark brings a distinct sales perspective to the audio visual and event production industry.

Self-described as a "hunter" in his sales approach, Mark excels at identifying key decision-makers and building vital connections. His strength lies in thorough research and strategic networking skills honed over 26 years in such diverse industries as sports and hospitality, mechanical services, security consulting, and restoration services.

When not chasing the next big deal, Mark embraces the outdoors. Golf tops the list of his hobbies, with boating, snowmobiling, and skiing following close behind. He also shares a passion for sports by coaching lacrosse.

04/16/2025

Light. Basically, it’s illumination. But In the world of corporate and association event production lighting is strategic. Lighting design has the power to craft event atmospheres that transform spaces, evoke emotions, and guide the attendee experience from start to finish. Let’s illuminate the subject.

https://www.stagerightinc.com/strategic-lighting-how-to-craft-the-right-event-atmosphere/

Let there be strategic lighting. Unlike simple illumination, it powers event atmospheres and guides the attendee experience. Here’s why.

02/05/2025

First, we know hybrid events are here to stay. While the percentage increase in hybrid and virtual events is impressive, we believe their use is now commonplace. But what we find interesting in this trend round up is the impact of hybrid and virtual events. Instead of one big annual event, organizations are opting to add smaller virtual events throughout the years. That approach can attract many more attendees to your organization and its message. Read about that and more.
https://explodingtopics.com/blog/event-industry-trends

In this post, you can learn about the rapidly changing event industry trends for 2024 and beyond.

02/04/2025

Corporate event planners, take note: power costs at venues can be a hidden budget buster. Some corporate venues have been known to inflate electricity charges, viewing power as a profit center, especially in competitive markets. Here’s how to manage the power you use to keep budgets in line.

https://www.stagerightinc.com/how-electrical-markups-drain-event-budgets/

It’s not unknown for corporate venues to add in hefty electrical markups. This possibility can catch event planners off guard.

01/29/2025

Annual board meetings are pivotal events for organizations, serving as a platform for crucial decision-making and strategic planning. For event planners, orchestrating these meetings presents both challenges and opportunities. Read the advice provided by HB Live, Inc., one of our Event Production Network partners. For additional insight about events with executive attendees, read our blog post, “Are you Planning a Meeting or Putting on a Show?”. Link is in the first comment.

https://www.hblive.com/blog/essential-tips-for-planning-a-successful-annual-board-meeting

Essential tips for planning annual board meetings. Learn how to choose the right tech, and create a seamless, high-impact annual board meeting.

01/28/2025

What’s changing in virtual/hybrid events in 2025? Plenty, when it comes to higher production values; greater focus on audience data collection; AR and VR; cross-audience participation; and better virtual experiences.

https://www.eventtia.com/en/blog/hybrid-event-trends-virtual-hybrid-and-in-person

We discuss the upcoming trends surrounding virtual, hybrid, and in-person events in 2022.

11/26/2024

A new study promises a positive outlook for the meetings and events industry in 2025. American Express Global Business Travel published its 14th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast to provide a look ahead to the coming year.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerdooley/2024/11/15/meetings-and-events-industry-looking-good-in-2025/

An Amex study suggests optimism in the meetings and events industry is warranted. Budgets are rising and in-person events dominate. AI technology will increase personalization.

11/05/2024

What’s the difference between event staging vs. stage craft? While they sound similar, both play distinct roles in event production. Read why.

https://www.stagerightinc.com/event-staging-vs-stage-craft-know-the-difference/

Is there a difference between event staging vs. stage craft? Definitely. Read about the distinctions and how they complement each other.

10/23/2024

AI is popping up everywhere and event production is no exception. Event Production Network partner HB Live explores where AI deployment is happening, and its impact on event planning.

https://www.hblive.com/blog/how-ai-may-impact-the-future-of-event-production

Discover how AI is shaping the future of event production with personalized experiences, streamlined planning, and data-driven insights for better events.