Case Study: Mission-Driven AV for KidVantage’s Helping Kids Thrive Event

A panel of speakers sit on a stage taking turns telling stories at a benefit luncheon for KidVantage

How KidVantage took their presenters from nervous to memorable with Live Oak’s Feminist Guide to Presenting   As an organization that provides more than 7 million essential items through a collaborative partner network, KidVantage ensures children experiencing economic insecurity or family disruptions have what they need to grow, play, and thrive. But bringing those stories…

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Tested and Approved: The Best AV Tech Gifts

AV Gift Giving Guide

‘Tis the season of giving!   Finding the perfect tech accessory for the audio visual aficionado in your life is the ultimate present quest. At Live Oak AV, we live and breathe technology, relying on gadgets that have proven their worth time and again. Today, we’re lifting the curtain on our tried-and-true arsenal of AV…

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Building the Perfect Event: 10 Points to Discuss with Your AV Team

In the background, a woman stands on a stage. In the foreground, large screens and monitors display a workstation for audio visual technicians.

From weddings to conferences and fundraisers, event planning is hectic and challenging, demanding careful consideration of every detail and ‘what if’ scenario.   While food and entertainment garner much attention (who doesn’t like signature cocktails and cover bands?), effective communication with the AV team is often overlooked as a critical element of event success.  Why…

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It’s here! The Feminist Guide to Presenting

AV Presentation Tips for Women, by Women “After 20+ years in the AV industry, we’ve seen it all and compiled our best practices into this guide to make women feel more comfortable, prepared, and confident.” – Jennifer O’Neal, our CEO & Co-Founder  It’s no secret that AV equipment, such as a microphone, was primarily designed…

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