5 Tips for Booking and Coordinating AV Crews in 2026
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Jun 17, 2026 10:00:03 AMManaging an audiovisual crew requires juggling a lot of moving pieces: the right people, the right gear, the right paperwork, and the right tools to keep it all together. Whether you're crewing a corporate conference, a live concert, or a hybrid broadcast event, the fundamentals of good AV crew coordination haven't changed, but the tools and expectations have.
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Behind the Gig: How Mertzcrew Supports Freelance AV Technicians
Posted by Gabe Solomon on May 6, 2026 9:00:04 AMTopics: Innovation, Contracting AV Techs, NEW at Mertzcrew
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How to Find AV Freelance Talent in a Competitive Market
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Dec 15, 2023 8:00:00 AMThe 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.
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4 Examples of the Direct & Indirect Costs of Contracting AV Freelancers
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Nov 15, 2023 3:49:00 PMEvent 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.
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8 Benefits & Risks of Investing in an AV Freelance Management System
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Sep 27, 2023 8:00:00 AMLive event production companies spend a lot of time and money finding and hiring the best AV freelancers for their events. Without the right tools, it’s likely that you’ll spend more than necessary, and that can impact your ability to manage your risks and maximize your profits over time. One way to overcome the challenges of producing live events is to invest in an AV freelance management system.
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How an AV Freelancer Contracting Service Can Maximize Profits for Event Companies
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Sep 12, 2023 8:00:00 AMEvent companies need to be agile when producing events. That means they need to have access to the most skilled freelancers to work with their core teams while minimizing risks and maximizing profits. With freelancers, they can acquire skilled labor when and where they need it.
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What is an AV Freelance Management System? & 9 Benefits of Using One
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Mar 10, 2023 4:48:14 PMManaging freelancers for events can be time-consuming and complicated without the proper tools. Without a system that allows you to onboard new freelancers, negotiate contracts, and schedule them for events, the process of freelance management can add to your stress and make it more difficult to create events that will wow your clients and entertain their audiences.
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How to Assign Event Roles with Crew Management Software
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Mar 10, 2023 4:48:05 PMProducing a successful and entertaining experience requires event management. With the right freelancers on your crew, everything will go as planned and the result is a happy client. The best way to ensure smooth sailing is to choose skilled freelancers and assign them to event roles where they can do their best work.
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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
Posted by Gabe Solomon on Apr 7, 2020 3:46:06 PMTopics: Contracting AV Techs, AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling, Working with Contractors
What The Freelance Isn't Free Act Means For AV Companies
Posted by Wallace Johnson on May 18, 2017 3:08:58 PM
On May 15th, the Freelance Isn’t Free Act went into effect in New York City. Below we share important details of the law and what it means for AV companies working with freelancers in New York City.
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Topics: Contracting AV Techs, Crew Management & Scheduling, Compliance
