Crew Faster with Private Broadcasting

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Sep 23, 2024 1:19:44 PM

Booking talent in the AV industry can be challenging, and every event requires AV professionals with the right experience, knowledge, and equipment to meet or exceed client expectations.

Topics: AV Techs, AV Teams

7 Ways to Better Manage Specialized AV & Tech Crews in Large Corporate Events

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Mar 28, 2024 9:33:53 AM

When you’re responsible for planning and producing large corporate events, you need tools that will help you streamline your work and deliver the best possible result for your clients. Ideally, you want to find solutions that take some of the repetitive corporate event production tasks off your hands, so that you can focus on what you do best.

Topics: AV Techs, AV Teams, Working with Contractors, Corporate Events

How to Find AV Freelance Talent in a Competitive Market

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Dec 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM

The market for talented freelancers is more competitive than ever before. The best and most skilled freelance talent is in high demand and what was already a competitive industry has turned into one that’s beyond challenging for live event companies. If you want to work with top freelancers, you need to understand what will attract them and make them want to work with you.

Topics: Contracting AV Techs, AV Techs, AV Teams

4 Examples of the Direct & Indirect Costs of Contracting AV Freelancers

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Nov 15, 2023 3:49:00 PM

Event production companies rely on freelancers to do much of the work related to the events they produce, including technical aspects. Freelancer costs can add up quickly and may vary depending on whether the workers you engage are 1099 workers or W2 workers. In both cases, there are direct and indirect costs to consider.

Topics: Contracting AV Techs, AV Techs, AV Teams

4 Ways to Optimize Event Production w/ Technology

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Jun 15, 2023 1:00:00 PM

Putting together any live event is a long process and can be an inefficient one if you don’t have the right tools to optimize your work. Technology is available that can assist you as you conceptualize, plan, and produce events, making it easy to get your work done quickly and ensure a smooth production.

Topics: AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling

Important Update for AV Technicians regarding Economic Relief Payments

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Apr 13, 2020 2:33:05 PM

Mertzcrew recommends all AV companies share this with all AV Technicians that have worked on projects for them in the past 12 months. This is not spam, a solicitation, or anything we're doing for personal gain. We just want to help as many AV Technicians as possible.

Topics: AV Techs, Workforce Intelligence, Crew Management & Scheduling, Workforce Development

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Apr 7, 2020 3:46:06 PM

Topics: Contracting AV Techs, AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling, Working with Contractors

5 AV Freelancer Trends For 2018

Posted by Wallace Johnson on Jan 15, 2018 3:53:51 PM

Freelancing in the AV industry is continuing to grow as an integral part to the success of almost every AV company. In general, freelancing continues to be a growing trend in the US economy with 34% of US workers currently freelancing in some form and this number is expected to grow to 43% by 2020.

With those stats in mind, AV companies should stay aware of key trends that may affect AV freelancers. Below are the top 5 trends I anticipate for 2018:

#1.) The Debate About Freelancer Classification And Compliance Will Continue To Be An Issue

Many AV companies know Independent contractor compliance is an important topic and most companies have a general idea of what is required. However, many AV companies fail to consistently manage and execute a fully-compliant process that aligns with the various state & federal compliance laws.

Topics: AV Techs, AV Industry Pro Sessions, Technician Training, Compliance, Workforce Development

Compliance Alert For Nevada AV Techs

Posted by Gabe Solomon on Jan 3, 2018 5:33:14 PM

If you have a project in Las Vegas with your employees or contractors, be sure to check that they have completed the OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour General Industry course.

Topics: AV Techs, Working with Contractors, Event Safety, Compliance

Nationwide Video Training Discount

Posted by Wallace Johnson on Aug 21, 2017 3:28:43 PM

Looking to get technically trained on current Pro AV gear? Come to one of Nationwide Video's Technician Training Courses.

These are syllabus-driven, hands on, interactive workshops taught by industry professionals. Technicians will confidently leave with new repeatable skill sets, and a deep knowledge of the equipment.

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If you are registered with Mertzcrew and you select a training program offered by Nationwide Video, you can enjoy 10% off of the cost of the courses!

Topics: AV Techs, AV Industry Pro Sessions, Technician Training, Workforce Development

Everything you need to know for compliant contracting of AV Freelancers.

#1.) The Debate About Freelancer Classification And Compliance Will Continue To Be An Issue