Author: Becky Schultz
When the pandemic began almost two years ago, in-person events were quickly put on hold, and going virtual seemed to be the only option. But as vaccines became widely accessible and mandates lifted, hybrid has become a popular option for event planners. By combining the accessibility of virtual with the engaging content of in-person, the […]
As we head into a hybrid-forward year, knowing how to seamlessly integrate virtual and live speakers is key. In the latest from BizBash, Studio Sage’s Director of Technical Production and Operations David Priest and Studio Technician Justin Szykowny share their tips for hosting speakers at hybrid events. David Priest, Studio Sage’s general manager, draws inspiration from the stage […]
It takes a village to produce a seamless virtual event. From prep work like equipping speakers with the necessary technical equipment to updating teleprompters and lower thirds on the fly, each team member on a virtual production brings a specific and essential skill that together creates a smooth and engaging virtual experience. Looking into planning […]
The average person spends around 7 hours a day consuming content. You read that correctly — 7 hours. So it’s no wonder that 2021 saw a 12% increase (up to 82%) in the number of companies that use content marketing as part of their overall marketing strategy (HubSpot’s State of Marketing Report 2021). Those that […]
The rest of the world is catching on to a philosophy that creative marketers have preached for years: content is queen, and it’s here to stay. One of the fastest growing content formats to emerge in the last decade (and one that has only continued to climb throughout the pandemic) is podcasting. From Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
Chicago-based branding house Storyhorse launched their podcast series Brands Unbridled last fall. With the mantra “creative curiosity guides all we do,” they use podcasting as a platform to further dig into some noteworthy obstacles facing brands today. With the added bonus of guest speakers featured on every episode, Storyhorse looked to our technical experts at […]
Culture is an integral part of the EA Collective. Our team’s unique diversity often creates space to share thought-provoking recommendations for TV shows, movies, books, and podcasts. While Studio Sage and our sister divisions — Agency EA and Storyhorse — celebrate Pride Month every June, we recognize and amplify the importance of LGBTQ+ stories all […]
After fifteen months of the world being extremely online, screen fatigue is real. Although cities are opening and live events are beginning to re-enter the scene, personal comfort levels, venue restrictions and all around accessibility limitations mean that livestreams and webinars will remain an integral part of event programming for the foreseeable future. So how […]
A flagship campaign sought to reach a virtual audience across experiential marketing requires a virtual production custom-fit for the event experts at Agency EA. With the recent launch of their 2021 Experiential Marketing Trend Report, the EA team looked to Studio Sage to help extend their campaign’s reach through an hour-long interactive presentation on the […]
When 2020 shut a bunch of doors for the live events and experiential world, we decided to open ours. Run by creative and production experts, our full-service, state-of-the-art broadcast and green screen studio helps creators, agencies, brands and more create content that connects. Curious about our full capabilities and space? Here’s a peek behind the […]