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 […]
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 […]
Welcome to 5 Tool Productions HQ

Welcome to 5 Tool Productions HQ Did you know that 5 Tool Productions has a full-service video and audio studio in our offices just outside of Boston? Right off of 95 in Norwood, MA, our offices have everything you and your team need to create content from start to finish. Check out the video below […]
The Significance of Breakout Rooms in Hybrid Events

The Significance of Breakout Rooms in Hybrid Events It has been emphasized time and again – the main stage of your event requires careful attention to ensure a seamless virtual experience. While most hybrid events focus on enhancing the main stage for virtual attendees, it’s crucial to recognize the importance of breakout rooms. Yes, BREAKOUT […]
Create Smarter Podcast – Creating An Engaging All Hands Meeting
Create Smarter Podcast – Creating An Engaging All Hands Meeting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y8PRILd0eQ All hands meetings are a great way to get the entire company together, keep your employees updated or fill them in and show them that you respect them with an engaging meeting. Kyle brings in the founders of 5 Tool, Tyler and Phil, to […]
Creating An Engaging All Hands Meeting

Creating An Engaging All Hands Meeting It’s easy to see All Hands Meetings as a necessary evil – something you have to do, but nobody wants to be a part of. It’s a ton of work for your senior staff, there’s a whole host of technical issues to worry about, and if it’s done poorly […]
Create Smarter Podcast – Beyond the Stage
Create Smarter Podcast – Beyond the Stage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbA1ykcnqMQ In this episode of the Create Smarter podcast, Tyler sat down with our guest Bill Sell from Advisor Communications to talk about how to go beyond the stage and take your event to the next level! Watch the full episode at the top of this blog or […]
A Breakdown of Options for B2B Live Streaming in 2023

I was recently on a pre-production call for an upcoming event and the question of where the audience was going to watch the live stream came up. Event manager: To be honest we haven’t really thought of that yet. I’m not entirely sure, maybe zoom? Do you have any suggestions? Me: It kinda depends on […]
TRENDS – Expanding Digital Live Streaming of Events

I was reading up on a recent sale of the formerly ESPN-owned X Games to a private-equity firm to help expand the digital live streaming of the cherished extreme sports event. One section particularly stuck out to me in the article, “The company’s goal is to reimagine the X Games with unique fan experiences, an […]
Wrapping Up the Arc of Greater Brockton’s ‘Dedication Ceremony’ Event Coverage

On June 23rd, 2022, the Arc of Greater Brockton, Massachusetts was the host to a Dedication Ceremony at their space in Brockton, Massachusetts. They were announcing a groundbreaking of property right next to their original building. Also, they honored former executive director Jay Lynch, as he moves on from his position at the Brockton Arc, […]