It's one of the first questions planners ask — and one of the hardest to answer with a simple number. Corporate event production costs vary enormously depending on the size of your event, the venue, the services you need, and the market you're in. A 50-person leadership offsite and a 3,000-person general session at McCormick […]
Audiovisual is the piece of corporate event production that most planners think about last and stress about most. The stage looks great, the catering is locked in, the agenda is set — and then someone asks, "Who's handling the AV?" and the room goes quiet. It doesn't have to be that way. Hiring an AV […]
Chicago is a city that knows how to put on a show. It's home to McCormick Place “the largest convention center in the Western Hemisphere” and a venue scene that runs from converted rail terminals to lakefront arenas. Companies from around the world choose Chicago for their most important events, and it's easy to see […]
Selecting an event production team is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make in the planning process. The right team becomes an invisible force that makes everything run flawlessly. The wrong one becomes the story everyone remembers — for all the wrong reasons. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and what to […]
Event production is a multifaceted industry that involves the coordination, planning, and execution of live events. Whether you're organizing a corporate seminar, a music festival, or a trade show, understanding the nuances of event production can make the difference between a good event and a great one. In Event Production: The Ultimate Guide we'll dive […]
Event planning has changed. As long as you haven’t been in a hole for the past several years, you know the world has been different since 2020. This is especially true for the event industry as in-person events of all shapes and sizes came to a screeching halt due to the pandemic. As event professionals […]
Your first question might be what are metaverse events? Well, have no fear because we are answering just that. Whether you’re an expert in the event industry or a total novice, the future of events just may be in the metaverse so let’s at least understand what they are. Let’s start at the beginning.
Absolute Production Services is excited to be the first US-based corporate event production company to accept cryptocurrency for events. As an event industry leader for nearly three decades, we are excited to expand our offerings through this forward-thinking innovation. “Making the move to accept crypto is a no-brainer for us,” says Owner and President, Charlie […]
Absolute is proud to be the Official Event Production Company for CPMF: Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. We are so honored to partner with an organization that is doing such critical work. In fact, this October marks ten years of supporting such an important foundation. CPMF is on a mission to honor the lives of fallen […]
There are a lot of event production companies out there, but in these uncertain times, you need one that can pivot. You need the capabilities of a large production company but the nimbleness of a smaller company that can change when you need to. As the last several months have shown us, life is unpredictable. […]
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