Posts by Rick Pollock
AV Production Lessons: 5 Lessons My Mentors Taught Me
While my company, Total Show Technology (TST), has been a force in the events industry since 1996, I’ve actually worked in the industry since 1982. Back in 1982, I managed the audio visual (AV) operations department at GES Exposition Services, a nationwide convention services contractor based in Las Vegas. I recently had the chance to…
Read MoreDemo Days and Customer Mixer — Please Be Our Guest
Join us at our Customer Appreciation Mixer on Tue., Dec. 10, and our Demo Days tech showcase (Dec. 11 – 20). Please be our guest at our Customer Appreciation Mixer from 5-9pm on Tuesday, December 10. Please also join us at our annual Demo Days tech showcase from December 11-20. These free events will take place at…
Read MoreAudio Visual Solutions from TST
Our audio visual solutions include audio, video, lighting, rentals, and show production for conventions, meetings, trade shows, and live events. Total Show Technology (TST) is the total show production solution for anyone who hosts, plans, manages, or produces events, meetings, and trade shows. We have delivered audio, video, lighting, equipment rental, and total show production…
Read MoreLas Vegas Audio Visual Services
Our Las Vegas audio visual services include video, audio, lighting, rigging, equipment rental and sales, staffing, and total show production. In the fast-paced, high-pressure event industry, what you know – and who you know – is everything. Corporations, associations, nightclubs, and trade shows exhibitors need a partner that lives up to their promises and provides…
Read More5 Trade Show Engagement Tips
Here are 5 valuable trade show engagement tips to help you make a lasting impression at your next trade show. Trade shows are a great way to gain exposure and meet prospective clients. However, real trade show engagement with qualified prospects can seem impossible at times. Let’s just say it’s easy to get lost in…
Read More5 Meeting Planner Apps Every Planner Needs
Meeting and event planners have a lot on their plates. Here are 5 meeting planner apps every busy planner needs. Meeting and event planners, producers, and technical directors have a lot on their plates, requiring them to constantly multitask while balancing tight deadlines and budgets. Every day brings new challenges. With that thought in mind,…
Read MoreNAB Show and CES
Handling trade show booth design and AV production at NAB Show and CES is exhilarating, and it’s no small task. For the past 3 years, TST has collaborated closely with a designer/fabricator partner to support high-profile exhibit booths for DJI Enterprise at global, multi-day, west coast expos, such as CES, the global stage for innovation,…
Read MoreThe Future of Trade Shows
What is the future of trade shows? They will deliver engaging event experiences to today’s savvy (and increasingly demanding) attendees. Trade shows are a key part of the marketing mix for many companies. They provide a live platform for face-to-face interaction, enabling companies to reach lots of potential customers at the same time. Yet some…
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