Three Communication Tips for Event Experts
February 2, 2021 Some of our greatest successes of the past year … especially with new clients … were centered around communication. Post-event meetings were filled with terms like “instant trust”, “proven process”, and “flexibility”. Here’s what works for us and our clients … hopefully it can work for you too! Instant Trust We work […]
How Technical Production Partners Create Value
January 20, 2021 We often reference Technical Production Partners in our blogs, and while rereading a few of them we realized that it’s not a particularly common term and that not everyone might know what it means.Since there’s no better way to address a question arising from a blog than with another blog, here we […]
Three Technical Roles You Must Consider for any Virtual Event
Virtual events have exploded in popularity. Traditional Zoom calls are acceptable for distanced workgroups and informational meetings but pitches, presentations, and “real” events come with elevated expectations. Of course, the right facility and equipment are critical to a successful outcome but expert creativity and execution are just as important. Here are three technical roles you […]
At their core…all events are the same
There have been a lot of perceived changes in how we approach events, but what’s really different? Big versus small … informational versus entertaining … virtual versus in-person. All events are about connecting messages or experiences with audiences. Digging into assumed contrasts between virtual and in-person events exposes more similarities than differences. If you’ve been […]
When the Competition Isn’t Staged
In a live cooking competition, the most important moments rarely happen in one place. Competitors move between prep stations and ovens. Judges react in real time. Hosts shift the audience’s attention from one side of the room to the other. Every decision changes where the focus needs to be next. For a 2026 corporate pizza […]
You Call It the Warehouse. We Call It the Showroom.
Busy season can turn a warehouse into a mess pretty quickly. At Encompass Event Group, ours still looks like a showroom. The Showroom … that is what we have always called it. Not because we expect clients to walk through and admire the place. Most of them will never see it. For us, live event […]
Freelancing at Encompass: Do You Have What it Takes?
There’s no shortage of freelance technicians in live events. There are plenty of people who can run cable, operate gear, and get through a show. That’s not what we’re building. At Encompass, we value freelance technicians and specialists who make the technical side of an event feel steady, prepared, and predictable … even [especially] under […]
Agencies & Encompass: Who Does What?
Most agencies aren’t looking for more ideas from their technical partner. They’re looking for alignment. By the time a project reaches technical production, the agency has already done the hard work of shaping the message, managing stakeholders, and building client confidence around the vision. What matters next is design and execution. And in live events, […]
You’re Welcome in Our House
Most partnerships start the same way. A few calls, a proposal, and then maybe a show together. And that’s usually enough to get a sense of capability. But it doesn’t always show how a team actually works or who they are. The part that really matters happens before any gear hits a show site. How […]
Why We Aim to Keep the Technical Side “Boring”
In live events, the word “boring” can sound out of place. Events are usually associated with energy. Large rooms, bold visuals, and moments designed to capture attention. From the audience’s perspective, the experience should feel dynamic and memorable. From the client’s perspective, the show should feel polished and impressive. But when you talk with experienced […]