Black Maverick Media

17/06/2025

A proud moment today for our team. This picture doesn’t say much at face value but it’s a big achievement to us. This picture is the result of 5 years of learning, testing, innovation and playing around. What started off 5 years ago with a room full of gear and fumbling around figuring things out culminated into this minimal streamlined control room setup we had for an international medical conference that couldn’t have run any smoother. If our work goes unnoticed, we’ve done a great job and today proved just that. A simple setup with a lot of prep work that went into it. We executed the following for our client:

- Pre-recorded Zoom sessions with doctors around the world used in the content of the event
- Event page design and hosting
- Event mailers to the international database we manage for this client
- RSVP management for the event
- Slido polls setup & management
- Zoom facilitation and hosting of the event
- Post event CPD certification quiz for the healthcare practitioners attending the event
- Mini control room setup in Johannesburg where we mixed multiple inputs into the Zoom Webinar session
- Redundant hosting of the Zoom event in the case of anything going down on the main system
- Redundant power in the event of the main power going down
- Redundant internet connection in the event of the main line going down

This was all done with just 2 people running the live event and a designer behind the scenes working furiously to make it all look amazing.

As you can see, the meaning behind this simple picture is far greater than the picture itself.

17/07/2024

07/12/2023

Myth: “A successful corporate event requires a huge budget.”
Reality: Success comes from creative design, not price tags. Black Maverick believes that remarkable events are born from innovative ideas and careful planning. While budgets do matter, creativity, resourcefulness, and a passionate team can achieve outstanding results without breaking the bank. Let’s bust this myth together and create extraordinary events.

07/12/2023

Myth: "A successful corporate event requires a huge budget."

Reality: Success comes from creative design, not price tags. Black Maverick believes that remarkable events are born from innovative ideas and careful planning. While budgets do matter, creativity, resourcefulness, and a passionate team can achieve outstanding results without breaking the bank. Let's bust this myth together and create extraordinary events.

01/12/2023

Myth: Having all the high-tech gear guarantees a flawless event.
Reality: It takes more than equipment to produce exceptional events. At Black Maverick, we understand that expertise and knowledge are just as essential. Our experienced team knows how to maximize the potential of our gear and navigate any unforeseen challenges. Don’t be fooled by gadgets alone – partner with the experts.

01/12/2023

Myth: Having all the high-tech gear guarantees a flawless event.

Reality: It takes more than equipment to produce exceptional events. At Black Maverick, we understand that expertise and knowledge are just as essential. Our experienced team knows how to maximize the potential of our gear and navigate any unforeseen challenges. Don't be fooled by gadgets alone – partner with the experts.

23/11/2023

At Black Maverick Media, we do more than just deliver Media Technology Solutions; we are proactive problem solvers dedicated to ensuring your production runs smoothly. With years of experience in the industry, we understand the unique challenges that event producers and film sets face. Our mission is to deliver proficient technology, streamline your workflow, and bring your creative vision to life. Let's work together to make your next project a success!

17/11/2023

Ignorance is not bliss in the world of event production. There are critical insights that can make or break your corporate conferences.

Black Maverick Founder, Massimo Bastiotto, shares what he’s learnt in the last 10 years of event production with the Heavy Chef team. The good news? We’re sharing it with you too. In Massimo’s Recipe you’ll learn all about:

Defining your goals.
Considering your budget.
Planning your content.
Selecting a platform.
Assessing technical requirements.
Identifying your team.
Briefing technicians.
Configuring and testing.
Promoting your event.
Analysing and repurposing content.

Watch the full Recipe here: https://www.heavychef.com/products/massimo-bastiotto-how-to-produce-events

Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to event production. We’re here to help you deliver events with all the impact and none of the anxiety.

28/10/2023

Catch going live tonight on & . We are very proud to have worked on this production. A BIG thank you to the awesome team for bringing us on board to produce some of the games.

16/08/2023

Great company looking for a Senior Software Developer. These guys are doing awesome things.