Events booked with us through the end of the year are evenly divided between hybrid, entirely in-person, and entirely virtual formats, with hybrid events gaining in popularity for both nonprofit and corporate events. If you are planning a hybrid event, we offer 5 Tips to Improve Your Hybrid Event.

If you joined us in the studio during the past two years for a virtual event, you caught a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes. We share all the details in our video blog Behind the Stream.

Are you hosting an in-person conference or gala? A sizzle reel can capture the atmosphere and maintain the momentum after the event ends.  

Even though the fall event season has just begun, it's time to book spring 2023 events. Its always a good idea to contact us early to discuss availability. We look forward to talking with you soon!

Shown above: Maurice Lucas Foundation 12th Annual Gala at the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Production partners: Raise Agent, Give Lively, Johnna Wells, Ken Boddie

Go in front, behind, and all around the cameras, studio, and control room to see the livestream production team in action.

Shown above: POV in front of the cameras in Studio A of The AV Department

Hybrid events create the opportunity to expand your audience by adding a livestream element to your in-person event. In our blog article, we highlight five tips to improve your audience experience. 

1. Remember you have two distinct audiences.
2. For your online audience: make it fast, concise, and visual.
3. For your in-room audience: make it special.
4. Remember that your in-person audience might not follow the script.
5. Make it easy for all to participate.

Shown above: Central Catholic High School 27th Annual Presidents' Auction livestreamed from the East Gym on campus. (Production partners: gEvents, Dani Klupenger, Greater Giving)

A sizzle reel is a high energy video that highlights aspects of your special event and is a great addition to the marketing of your event. Learn what makes a great sizzle reel and the many ways to use it.

Shown above: a live panel during a hybrid conference is filmed for a sizzle reel. Photo by Andie Petkus Photography.

While best practices are emerging in the world of hybrid fundraising events, there is still a lot of opportunity to create something completely new. For their hybrid gala, Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Washington produced a hybrid event that was new, fresh, and fun.

Shown above: guests attending the Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Washington Beyond the Horizon hybrid event received a celebrity-like welcome as they walked the blue carpet into the reception area.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Noon (PT) / 3:00 PM (ET)

Join Production Manager Ryan Brothers for a NXUnite panel discussion focused on current trends and best practices for fundraising events.

During the discussion, you'll also learn about metrics to use to evaluate success and what event formats the panelists predict for 2023.

Also coming up:

Lights, Camera, Action: Capturing Your Nonprofit's Mission

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 9:00 AM (PDT)

Shown above: Lan Su Chinese Garden Under the Moonlight Virtual Gala livestreamed on-location (production partners: Swaim Strategies and Ian Lindsay); Jesuit High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon; Oregon Food Bank Donor Appreciation livestreamed from the studio; Vancouver Symphony Orchestra 2022 Gala livestreamed from the Hilton Vancouver, WA (production partner: Marquam Auction Agency)