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Event Strategy: These Qualities And Actions Are Valuable In Event Planning

Event Strategy: These Qualities And Actions Are Valuable In Event Planning

Even though I roll isn’t to actually plan your event, we work with event planners every day. We absolutely love to see successful events and the people who work hard on them truly shine. Because of this, we really enjoy occasionally sharing some insight or tips that we’ve picked up along the way or learned from others. This is one of those articles, about event strategy and the things you can do leading up to events and even when you aren’t planning anything currently to keep your head at the top of the game.

Event Strategy #1: Don’t Avoid Metrics

Some of the best event planners have an intuitive knack for sensing trends or exactly what their audience wants to hear. The very best event planners, however, couple this with a close view of their mattress.

It’s essential that you monitor data from past events in order to strategize effectively in the future. You want to look at things like the cost of the events how are ticket sales were and what the overall Revenue was for the event. How many people attended?

Your online engagement is another excellent metric. Did you have good engagement leading up to the event? How was your engagement right now?

The more you keep your finger on the pulse of this information the more effective you will be.

Event Strategy #2: Prioritizing

Things are coming at you fast and furious. You need to check your metrics. you need to reach out to vendors. At any given time you’re talking to donors, venues, coworkers, company stakeholders, your sales team, your marketing team …

It’s easy to get lost in your daily tasks. Prioritizing is crucial. Some people like to use Simple lists in order to get an overview of what they have going for the day or the week. Other people enjoy using a digital task system like Microsoft Outlook offers or any number of other apps and clients including Google. Still others enjoy using an old-fashioned reminder system where they write things in a planner or even have a daily set of cards that they pull with the task for the day.

Throwback Tip: Tickler Systems

By the way, lawyers call the card system a Tickler system and it can actually be very effective. that fits regular size index cards, get a few separators that indicate the month and day of the week, start putting physical cards in the slots in order to remind you of what’s doing any given day. On the day in question, pull your cards and you’ll know all of your tasks.

You can use file folders instead if that’s easier for you.

Once you have all of your tasks outlined, time to work on the most important ones first. If you aren’t sure, reach out to your coworkers. Talking amongst ourselves can really help solidify what’s most important. Deadlines for things like venues and vendors are also important to know because these will affect your priority list.

Event Strategy #3: Incredible Communication

Speaking of vendors you spend a lot of your day talking. Communicating effectively is extremely helpful in your line of work. You want to be able to be friendly but still synced. When you communicate with vendors, you need to be sure to cover all of the bases like the date of the event size of the venue and any other information they might need.

One of the easiest ways to facilitate great communication is to ask a lot of questions. While you’re asking questions, invite your vendor or clients our co-workers to offer their thoughts. You may have several vendors and clients but there’s only one of you. Just like our kindergarten teachers told us if you advocate for yourself and they advocate for themselves you’ll get all the bases covered. 

Event Strategy #4: Stay Trendy

Most of what you’ve already read in this article is probably more of a refresher than cutting-edge information. Its next tip, however, is easily overlooked by far too many Professionals in general especially event planners.

Because we deal with technology and music and video Production Services, we know it’s important to stay up-to-date on current trends. We need to know all about the most cutting-edge technology, interesting things that our colleagues and competitors are doing if anyone we know has been to any awesome events in San Francisco recently.

Our line of work lends itself to this but with yours, it could be easy to overlook. However, you will glean the same benefits from keeping up-to-date on what’s trendy both in your field and outside of it.

By keeping up-to-date with current trends you can avoid the bad ones.  you can also be extra creative by borrowing bits and pieces that might work for you. For instance, hashtags work for everyone. It’s simply a great way to drum up organic attention for your business event or client.

Looking For A Vendor?

By the way, before we go we just want to remind anyone in the San Francisco area that we are a robust Event Services Company. We are here to be a valuable part of the team for any event planners for looking for comprehensive Event Services. Our team can save you some time by handling several of your needs and this should make you more productive overall.

We can record and edit videos for you, handle your on-site light and sound services, provide rental equipment, and take high-quality photographs during your event.

Let’s talk today!

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Corporate DJ For Events: Our Successful Formula

Corporate DJ For Events: Our Successful Formula

Every DJ is as individual as each event they work. They have different go-to songs in their playlist arsenal, they’ve enjoyed different experience and they probably have different levels of professionalism. Here are some things we’ve learned and the lessons we take with us to every gig we book. We believe that these factors inform our approach and result in great events for our clients.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Knows How To Cater To Corporate Clients

We love working weddings and private parties, but understand that corporate functions require different kinds of skills and services. Because a brand’s identity is linked to events it throws, we have to get to know what our corporate clients are all about. Understanding their culture is one of the finishing touches on our full-service approach.

We also like to learn what the client’s goal for the event is. Are you raising funds, fostering culture, networking or announcing a product launch? When we know this, we can tailor your music and business presentations to align with those goals.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Participates In Pre Event Staging

Because many events rely heavily on their web presence, we’re prepared to participate in your website staging. You’re probably enticing people to visit your site, either to learn more about the event, donate, or sign up to attend.

Sometimes, our corporate clients want footage from the last event we worked for them. Other times, we can provide a musical soundtrack. We can help you prepare this media to make a great impression on visitors.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Obtains All Necessary Details

Obviously, we request detailed information about the actual logistics of your event as soon as we meet. We learn the date, time, duration and location of the event, and immediately block out time in our schedule. By doing this right away, we minimize scheduling mistakes. We also ask questions that may prompt you to realize you need to devote more thought to something that falls under our wheelhouse. We’ll talk about mood and goals at this time as well.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Discusses Your Playlist

We invite our clients to come up with ideas for their playlists or provide us with a strictly closed playlist that doesn’t require our input. However, we also love creating playlists that suit corporate client events from scratch. Out experience informs how we discuss music selection with your clients and we can guide them toward the best fit for them.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Dig Dress Codes

Whether your event is formal or casual, we’ll ask about the dress code so we can show up in a style that melds with the spirit of your event. This is a detail that we consider a serious part of our corporate service package.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Creates Advanced Programming

We create corporate event programs long before we arrive. This helps us eliminate last-minute snags and factor back up plans into our approach. Furthermore, the program is something we can share with event planners who want a hands-on role in our part of the event.

When possible, we prefer to defer all MC duties to a business representative. However, if you need one of our team to make announcements, we’ll block appropriate time for that in the program. We don’t take any spotlight unless you need a hand. This is all about you.

An Outstanding Corporate DJ For Events Welcomes Communication During Events

Event planners are busy on event day, but we’re always available for open communication on the ground. Check in with us at any point and feel free to make reasonable suggestions about improving our role. If we can work together to make something better, we’re all for that!

Experience Is Our Best Teacher

These are just some of the tools and skills we’ve learned are important to our corporate clients. Diamond Sonic has worked corporate events for nearly a decade. We know what works, but also welcome client suggestions and al learning opportunities along the way.

Together, we’ll make your event something special.

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Book a DJ in SF – A Quick Guide for Corporate Events

We’re all busier than ever, so we want to give you some more insider information about how to book a DJ for your corporate event in the San Francisco Bay area. Making the right choice means understanding some key features that every DJ and event vendor in our area should possess. Corporate event planning is different than weddings and even large personal parties.

Looking for experience and a good reputation will get you started, but there are more things to look out for.

Book a DJ in SF: What Were The Last 5 Events They Did?

If you ask a prospective DJ about their experience and they know you’re a corporate event professional, they could tailor their answers. A more interesting way to get a feel for what they really do is to ask pointed questions.

Tell me about the last 5 events you worked is a probing inquiry that is harder to fluff off. Listen carefully to the answers you get and you’ll know if you’re really booking a wedding DJ for your corporate fundraiser.

By the way, we book both weddings and corporate events, so there’s nothing wrong with that. But the bulk of our work leans toward corporate clients, so that’s certainly a space we feel comfortable in. Look for the same in your next hire.

Can They Give a Decent Corporate Bay Area Reference?

Find out if there is another event professional that you can reach out to who can vouch for your prospective DJ. If you can’t get a straight answer, that could be a bad sign.

When you do get the name and contact information for someone in your field, ask about their event. Is it similar to the one you’re planning? What stood out to them about the DJ and would they work with them again?

Ask Clearly About Price!

Don’t shy away from a negotiation with your DJ prospects. Another important thing is to be clear about your budget. When everything is on the table, you can add and remove services that could bring the cost into where you need to be.

If you feel resistance during negotiation, explore it! Being uncomfortable about the process won’t help. It’s also important to remember, however, that you’re talking one professional to another. Corporate event DJs have training, skills, and experience that often justify their rates.

Ask For Videos!

The best way to see what a DJ is about is to ask for some videos from prior events they worked. It’s the next best thing to being there. You can see both how they work and how the guests responded to their music choices and any MCing they did for their client.

Before You Book a Corporate Event DJ, Investigate Insurance

It is absolutely vital that the DJ you choose have appropriate insurance. This protects everyone involved. Ask for some proof about their coverage so you have a clear view of the situation.

Looking to Book a DJ In The San Francisco Area?

We would obviously love to help you launch a successful event that your guests will talk about for weeks. Give us a call to learn more!

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San Francisco Area Sound Equipment Rentals

San Francisco Area Sound Equipment Rentals

Diamond Sonic has a long-standing history of affordable, cutting-edge sound equipment rentals in San Francisco and the surrounding area. This experience backs up our tips in this article, which cover what you need from your equipment rental company.

We hope you’ll think of us for your rental needs. Even if you don’t call us, we hope this article helps you choose a reliable and skilled rental company for your next event.

San Francisco Area Sound Equipment Rentals: Why Rent Equipment?

It simply isn’t a good idea to rely on your venue to supply sound equipment to you. It can also be tricky to figure out what equipment you’ll need without the opinion of a skilled technician. That’s why meeting with a rental company and discussing your needs is the right way to do things.

Some rental companies have special packages that include both the rental and the services of sound technicians. These sound engineers know how to set up and run the equipment. They’re very handy to have around during your event!

San Francisco Area Sound Equipment Rentals: What To Look For From Your Rental Equipment

Don’t go blindly into your rental agreement. Here are some things to look out for. Feel free to ask questions to make sure all of these bases are covered.

Is your sound rental equipment well assembled? If any corners get cut you may have technical difficulties down the road.

What brand of equipment are you renting? Is the brand respected in the industry and trusted? It pays to do even a quick Google search to check this out. Feel free to talk to your rental company about this as well.

How old is the equipment and when was the last time it was serviced? Ask these questions, and find out if the rental company stands behind the equipment. They should perform a top to bottom check to make sure all components are in good working order before it leaves their place of business.

How does the equipment look? You want all of the sound components to look like they’re in good condition. This is important because it helps you rely on their performance. It’s also important to know that your rental will look good to your guests.

San Francisco Area Sound Equipment Rentals: Technical Specifications

These general guidelines will help you select your rental equipment.

Each speaker should feature 800 – 1500 watts of power capability. Speakers must have high sound clarity and the ability to project into your venue.

The mixer is the component that basically steers the ship. The number of channels a mixer has indicates how many components can be run through it. You should look for a mixer with no fewer than 4 channels. This is a basic, bare minimum, that allows iPods or mobile devices, turntables, CDs, and microphones to all run through this central point.

San Francisco Area Sound Equipment Rentals: Hiring Technicians

While many rental companies will let you run the equipment yourself, is that really the best option for you? If you understand how to run your own sound, this is an ok place to save money. However, if you have a complicated setup or many variables, a technician is really helpful. Furthermore, if you have never run event sound in your life, we highly recommend finding a little room in your budget for a professional to help.

If you need equipment rentals or professional sound technicians during your upcoming event in the San Francisco area, please give us a call! You can reach us by phone or through the website’s contact form.

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Why Rent A Photo Booth For Your Next Event?

Why Rent A Photo Booth For Your Next Event?

Photo booths are the new throw-back ‘it’ thing. Private events, marketing initiatives, corporate celebrations, and weddings use photo booths to create lasting memories. Is it right for your event?

We love hooking clients up with photo booths because they just equal fun. Sometimes, that’s the splash a corporate event needs to be meaningful. When team building is a part of your message, photo booths inspire and cement these bonds.

A Photo booth is a streamlined way to replace the fad of disposable cameras at events, putting less pressure on your guests. It also prevents anyone from constant distraction or selfie obsession like the guy in our photo here. Don’t be that guy. Help your guests not be that guy either.

If you like the sound of any of these benefits, call for our photo booth rental rates today.

Why Rent A Photo Booth: Spontaneity

While a photo booth is not intended to replace an experienced event photographer, an experienced photographer has a polished touch. You may want to see your guests’ creativity shine. Let them loose on a photo booth!

With an open photo booth, you unleash everyone’s creativity, spontaneity, and selfie-loving obsessions. So let your photographer capture the important moments. Just give guests a reason to snap a few shots on the fly!

Why Rent A Photo Booth For A Corporate Event?

All of the benefits here apply to corporate events as well as private. Photo booths certainly make your event more entertaining but they’re practical for business as well. For example, you’ll receive crowdsourced content for later use in social media or traditional marketing. You also get a feel for the energy you inspired.

Without a photo booth, your attendees get all the social media clout. When you also have access to those files you can share, tag and engage for boosted exposure. Promote a customized hashtag before, during and after your event to catch those straight to IG moments, too.

Photo booths build camaraderie which makes stronger teams and networking allies later. From the files we give you, you’ll see the connections that exist between your attendees. Turn these pictures into personalized gifts for sponsors, donors or customers.

Why Rent A Photo Booth: Easy To Use

The tech has advanced, but photo booths are still easy to operate. Many photo booths have simple touchscreen displays. Wireless remotes trigger the camera in others. Let us know if you want an attendant to stick close by to answer any questions and entice guests to take part.

Why Rent A Photo Booth: No Pressure, All Fun

Regardless of the number of selfies in their Insta feed, lots of people are shy. This is especially true at events where we meet strangers and see people we’ve been apart from for years.

Do you think the people attending your event will relish the opportunity to get a picture from a professional photographer? If not, a photo booth is a low-key alternative or addition.

Many photo booths show guests the photo before they commit. This takes all the guesswork and intimidation about having your photo taken. Don’t like the result? Just try again!

Why Rent A Photo Booth: A Personal, Memorable Moment

While party favors are a thoughtful addition to any event, how personal are they ever, really? We mostly shove them in a drawer when we get home or worse, toss them away.

Think your guests will be as quick to toss out their photos? Not likely. It’s a more valuable gift to give the people supporting you.

Since you get a copy of all of the photos, your videographer can even add some to your final event video.

Why Rent A Photo Booth: Novelty

When did you take your last real photo? The kind you walked away with to frame? It’s almost unheard of in the digital age and this makes photo booth pics a novelty.

It’s a double benefit: a real picture now and access to the digital files later.

Rent A Photo Booth In San Francisco

If you’re sold on the benefits of a photo booth, contact us today. We’ll discuss availability and rates. Because we’re a full-service event company, we may have other things to help with too.

Call or email at:
Toll Free: (888) 674-6198
(650) 600-9266
info@diamondsonic.com

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Renting a Sound System in San Francisco

Exclusive sound system rental in San Francisco

No event is complete without great music and a high quality sound system.  This necessity is applicable to top notch events, worldwide. No matter whether it’s San Francisco, London or Shanghai – music is an indispensable part of events and celebrations! 

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