Backstage Pass with Alford Media
Steve Alford, President, and Tom Alford, Executive Vice President, of Alford Media joined Backstage Pass to talk about the events industry, evolving technology and what makes Alford Media successful. They also answered the burning questions listeners wanted to know. Over 35 years in the events industry, Alford Media has experienced the evolution and changes…
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Backstage Pass: What We Saw At NAMM 2020
January is a big month for trade shows, pro audio, and event tech industries. That includes NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants Trade Show. Ben MacKinney, Audio Services Manager for Alford Media, was Alford’s boots on the ground for the event. He joins host Daniel Litwin on this episode of Backstage Pass to…
Backstage Pass with Alford Media
Backstage Pass: LDI 2019: New Lighting Innovations are Upending the Event Tech Industry with Blake Taylor and Aaron Walters
The audiovisual industry is bursting with new technologies and innovations. These new developments debuted at LDI 2019 , the leading conference and tradeshow for live design professionals from all over the world. Backstage Pass has the first scoop on what AV professionals are saying about the show with guests Blake Taylor, Lighting Services Manager, and…
Backstage Pass with Alford Media
Backstage Pass: Notes from XLIVE 2019
In this episode of Backstage Pass, Ali McMahan, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Dave Pooser, Director of Product Innovation, both from Alford Media, joined host Daniel Litwin, the Voice of B2B, to discuss the recent XLIVE Conference & Expo held in Las Vegas held Nov 17-19, 2019. McMahan and Pooser both attended the annual…
Backstage Pass with Alford Media
Backstage Pass: Don’t Forget About Lighting Design at Business Events
One of the oft-overlooked aspects of producing largescale business events is lighting design. As brands look to find creative ways to capture tradeshow audiences with content, audio, and visuals, the right lighting can enhance an immersive experience like no other. In this new episode of Backstage Pass by Alford Media, host Daniel Litwin sat…
Backstage Pass with Alford Media
Backstage Pass: RFID is Transforming Asset Tracking in AV
In the past, event technology specialists at AV companies had to manually scan each item of gear making its way out the warehouse. Some still manually scan to this day; it’s an antiquated system that takes days, or even weeks, and is prone to human error. But as Alford Media can attest to, that…
Backstage Pass with Alford Media
Backstage Pass: Alford Media, A History
On today’s episode of Backstage Pass, MarketScale is joined by with Dan Thompson, Senior Account Manager, who gives us a look at Alford Media through his eyes, as someone who’s been with the company for more 23 years. Alford Media was founded in 1984, and much has changed since then in terms of technology….
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Upskilling Revolution: Embracing Lifelong Learning to Close the Skills Gap in Today’s Workforce
As companies face a rapidly evolving workforce, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the growing presence of AI and automation, the traditional approach to employee education is no longer sufficient. A report by Springboard highlights that upskilling is now crucial, with 70% of corporate leaders recognizing a significant skills gap that is negatively affecting business…
The Road to the Dallas 100™ – DFW Healthcare (Anders Group, Cariloop, Focus Staff)
In this special roundtable episode of The Road to the Dallas 100, host Daniel Litwin welcomes three prominent leaders from the DFW health care space: Paul Helm, CEO of FocusStaff; Michael Walsh, cofounder of Cariloop; and Nicole Cox, cofounder of the Anders Group. Together, they explore the challenges, personal stories, and strategies behind building…
The Road to the Dallas 100™ – DFW Private Luxury Aviation (Million Air, Leviate Air Group)
In this episode of The Road to the Dallas 100, host Daniel Litwin takes listeners on a special journey, not down the road but up into the skies with a roundtable episode, aptly titled “The Runway to the Dallas 100.” Today’s show shines a spotlight on two major players in the competitive luxury private…
The Road to the Dallas 100™ – Free Range Concepts
In this episode of The Road to the Dallas 100, host Daniel Litwin welcomes Kyle Noonan and Josh Sepkowitz, cofounders of FreeRange Concepts, the innovative company behind some of DFW’s most beloved restaurant and hospitality brands, including The Rustic, Bowl & Barrel, and Mutts Canine Cantina. Known for creating memorable experiences that blend elevated…