What can Loopd do for your event? Events are always a great chance to network, but it’s not always easy to find people relevant to your industry. That’s where Loopd comes in. Loopd integrates with Twitter, LinkedIn & Facebook and uses iBeacons to match profiles based on their business information. The app takes the idea […]
Category Archives: Blog
Tech news and updates
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Wedding AV services On your wedding day you want to be sure that everything goes smoothly. The technicians at AVE have many years of experience in making that happen. We use only the most reliable and high quality audio equipment in our AV hires. This means that our microphones and PA systems provide an unbeatable […]
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Quality screens and projectors make events look amazing This fast fold projector screen is huge. Honestly, you need not worry if any of the guests at your event are short sighted if you hire this from us – it’s massive. If you’re in a large venue and you need your presentation’s message to be carried, […]
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Event planners don’t get to choose if their event is on social media or not. Chances are your attendees will be talking about your event online and you want to see everything they’re saying – whether they’re complaining or complimenting. Here’s our guide on how to make sure you stay on top of social media. […]
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Every now and then you come across an app that solves so many problems in one go, you can’t quite work out why everyone isn’t using it. Speecheo is one of those apps. Speecheo is a useful tool for both the audience and the speaker. It allows the speaker to share their presentation slides with […]
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Le Maitre has launched the Salamander Quad Pro, a more powerful system than the original Salamander. The Salamander Quad Pro is a larger, more versatile system than the Salamander. A four canister system, it can be operated with each canister being fired independently and the option of multiple colours being loaded to provide a truly […]
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Jul
JoeCo, manufacturer of the BlackBox Record, has released a new version of its JoeCoRemote software app for iPad. Now available from the Apple store, the JoeCoRemote for iPad app enables remote operation of any 24- or 64-channel BlackBox Recorder or Player. The release includes a new monitor window for real-time mix control. The app features […]
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It’s easy to get lost in the daily humdrum of business and practicalities and forget to feed your passions. As an event organiser, keeping creative is the most important thing you can do, but under pressure it’s easy to slow down or fall into the same patterns for convenience. Here’s our guide to how you […]
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There are plenty of factors that discourage event planners who are just starting out from organising something new. Initial cost, difficulty in promoting and of course, a risk that on the day no one will turn up are just a few obstacles to overcome. CrowdCanDo is a new crowdfunding website that allows the organiser […]
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Projectors are very expensive so it makes sense to take care of them to make sure they last longer. Here at AVE Services we maintain our projectors regularly to ensure they stay working well, and here’s how you can keep yours doing the same. 1) The most effective way to make your projector last longer […]
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Jul
Jul
Rock Off Cancer 2014, an annual music event hosted at the Blue Ball in Kintbury, raised over £13,635 last saturday for Cancer Research UK. With music from the Mini Band, Jimbo & Friends, Wayne Brennan, Fubar, Button & other local artists, the 10 hour music festival smashed it’s target of £10,000. As well as an […]
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Jul
Jul
If your one of those people obsessed with Google Cars, Smart toilets, and the “Internet of Things” then Hypercat must have got you pretty excited already. And if you’re not one of those people, please allow me a few minutes to get you just as interested. So what is Hypercat? Hypercat is a new specification, […]
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Quality equipment hire and live sound services If there’s live music, you want to make sure that the technical side doesn’t let you down and allows the band to sound the best they can. At AVE we understand the importance of knowing the band and knowing the room for a great live sound. We have […]
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This Saturday The Blue Ball pub will again host the annual Rock Off Cancer event, featuring live music from Wayne Brennan and the Mini Band. The show kicks off at 1pm with music from acoustic singer-songwriter Wayne Brennan, followed by Berkshire’s favourite young rockers the Mini Band. Other day will also include performances from Fubar, […]
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Kazuya Miura, CEO of Hitachi Capital , has opened Hitachi’s £7million office campus in the White Horse Business Park, Trowbridge. Mr Miura travelled from Japan for the opening of the new building, called Hakuba House, meaning “White Horse” in Japanese. He unveiled a commemorative plaque and then Hitachi Capital staff given a performance by traditional […]
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AVE Services will be joining in discussions on Twitter tomorrow night. We will also answer all of your AV, events and technology questions tweeted at us via the hashtags #Berkshour and #SocialNewbury. #SocialNewbury began at business events held at Document House during 2013. It has since evolved a digital platform, which we are very excited […]
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Jun
It’s cited as the biggest iOS release ever, with developers, consumers, bloggers and enthusiasts going wild over the new upcoming iOS 8, due to be released this Autumn (“Fall”). The steady onslaught of favourable press for iOS 8 was of course predictable, but many of the features on iOS 8 are far from as innovative […]
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Jun
LEE Filters has launched an app that gives lighting designers access to the entire LEE colour effect filter range. The LEE Swatch iPhone app features the complete range of filters available to view. The user can search by filter name or number, and view detailed information about each colour, including spectral charts and can view […]
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Jun
I hope I’m not jinxing anything by saying that it seems that summer is well and truly upon us. It’s perfect weather for garden parties at the moment and at AVE Services, we have all the audio and visual equipment you need to make sure the entertainment never stops. You can now hire from us […]
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Jun
Jun
Giving something away at a trade show or conference is a fantastic way to connect with people. Everyone loves free stuff, so here’s how to use a giveaway to win over the hearts of your contacts. Use Hunger to Your Advantage After a long day most people will be diving through their bags for whatever […]