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Tokyo Olympics – By the Numbers (for Event Geeks)

Decibel Management

The Tokyo Olympics may be the largest audio-visual event to ever be broadcast around the world. Image: The Tokyo OBS Media Center, Source: Instagram/@_markpickering]. For the first time ever, the Tokyo Olympics included Live and on-demand immersive 180° stereoscopic and 360° panoramic coverage. 76 HD distribution feeds.

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Setting the Stage for NBC’s Tokyo Olympics

Decibel Management

While the International Broadcast Center (IBC) was home to two studios designed for Peacock and Twitter streaming, the set that had everyone excited was the beautiful “outdoor” creation for host Mike Tirico. This “deck set” was, in fact, the roof of the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba hotel.

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Trending Now: An insight into the hottest event trends

Event Industry News

Other creative industries from movies, theatre or even interior design can serve as creative models. Consider using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to present event designs and concepts. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2020 Dubai World Expo will both include robots at their events. Authenticity.

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Missing Live Events? Here is a Look Back at Six That Went off in 2021

Decibel Management

Here we take a look at six of those large-scale events that went off in 2021. . Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. From performance-enhancing drug use to boycotts to claims of corruption to participation restrictions, the Olympics are one of the more scandal-ridden large-scale events, and Tokyo 2020 was no exception.

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Interviews with Planners - Chivonne Hyppolite

Eventinterface

What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? The most unique location I ever planned an event at was a dinner boat cruise in Tokyo, Japan. What was great, what was challenging? The worst industry trend of the year has been the bacon bar.

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Put A Cherry (Blossom) On Top This Spring

SmartMeetings

to Las Vegas to San Francisco and around the globe to Tokyo, cherry blossom festivals delight tourists and locals annually. Event Design. of event space. The Peninsula Tokyo fully embraces cherry blossoms, or sakura , as the Japanese call them. Soon, we’ll hear birds chirping and see flowers blooming.

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How to Interject Moments of Joy in Your Event Venues

PCMA Convene

Ingrid Fetell Lee thinks there’s an important place for joy in event design because of its ability “to create a sense of cohesion in groups.” The Sugamo Shinkin Bank lobby in Tokyo was designed by Emmanuelle Moureaux. Olivia Rae James photo). What is it about these things?

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