From Mic Checks to Media Files
From Mic Checks to Media Files How to make your event shine by marrying AV and Speaker Management Let’s be real: if you’ve planned more than a handful of events, you’ve probably had a moment where your AV didn’t work the way you wanted it to. A presenter’s slides wouldn’t load. The microphone cut out […]
Create Smarter Podcast – Breaking Down the Coverage of the 2026 Olympics
Create Smarter Podcast – Breaking Down the Coverage of the 2026 Olympics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HCUHgyIW80 Everyone loves watching the Olympics! But as video producers, we consume broadcast and video content a little differently than most. Connor, Marisa & Jake discuss what techniques have made the Olympics coverage stand out and how we’ve implemented similar concepts into our […]
Create Smarter Podcast – Leaning into Content Creators
Create Smarter Podcast – Leaning into Content Creators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RCDuHliGRs Content creators, influencers, and internet personalities are changing the way that people are consuming content and giving attention to events like the NBA All Star Game. Phil, Marisa & Jake sat down to talk about the creator economy and how creators are leveraged for larger organizations […]
Small Room. Big Impact.
Small Room. Big Impact. How 5 Tool Productions Supported a Two-Day Hybrid Board Meeting When people think about A/V production, they often imagine packed ballrooms and large-scale conferences. But some of the most important conversations happen in much smaller rooms. Recently, 5 Tool Productions partnered with Woodwell Climate Research Center to host their board meeting […]
Hosting Events in Unconventional Spaces
Hosting Events in Unconventional Spaces When thinking of event spaces, I’m sure the first things that come to mind are hotels, convention centers, even outdoor tents. But what about an old retail building, an old train station or an abandoned mall? One event that we’ve worked on for many years used all three of the […]
Creating Social Content at Events
Creating Social Content at Events When planning to capture content at your event, it can be easy to think only in terms of highlight reels or event photography. But how do you make your event live beyond the day of the event? It’s important to think ahead and figure out how to make your content […]
Using Influencer Marketing to Reach Second Level Networks
Create Smarter Podcast – Using Influencer Marketing to Reach Second Level Networks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0oHWZcBjDg&t=4s Giving Day season is almost upon us! Phil, Colleen and Connor break down the tips and tricks for utilizing the “influencers” in your organization to create and share content to their media channels. Learn how to access new audiences and get more […]
Create Smarter Podcast – The Roundtable Conversation is Your Ultimate Content Creation Hack
Create Smarter Podcast – The Roundtable Conversation is Your Ultimate Content Creation Hack https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh0uuFWwv1A Sometimes it can intimidating (and time consuming) for interview subjects to sit down and be expected to share to a stranger interviewing them. Sometimes it’s easier to have a collection of interviewees sit down and carry a discussion amongst themselves while […]
Create Smarter Podcast – TMSA & 5TP: An A/V Partnership
Create Smarter Podcast – TMSA & 5TP: An A/V Partnership https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MArx1IeVtuo As an event planner, there can be a LOT of balls to juggle. So why not hand off some of that responsibility to a trusted partner? That’s exactly how 5 Tool Productions has helped the Transportation Sales and Marketing Association. Kyle sits down with […]
Create Smarter Podcast – Event Engagement Opportunities
Create Smarter Podcast – Event Engagement Opportunities to Make Your Next Event Unforgettable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzMSU9m1jr8 When planning an event, it can sometimes be easy to get caught up in planning for the main stage content, catering, logistics, etc. But don’t forget about the attendee experience! Phil, Tyler and Marisa discuss event engagement opportunities like a photo […]