Professional AV · Topic
Media Production
7 articles from Professional AV practitioners
How a Fortune 500 company built a broadcast-ready conference space with Avidex
The line between corporate communications and media production continues to blur. As more organizations invest in live events, streaming, and hybrid engagement, the technology infrastructure behind their physical spaces has to keep pace. A recent project Avidex completed for a Fortune 500 company il
Lights, Camera, Authenticity: Why Trusting Your Voice Is the Most Radical Move in Filmmaking Today
The entertainment industry is at a crossroads, where questions of access, authorship, and technological disruption are reshaping who gets to tell stories—and how those stories get made. From the rise of AI-assisted tools to ongoing conversations about representation and gatekeeping, filmmaking today is as much about identity and equity as it is about craft….
Ryen Russillo’s Creator-Owned Pivot: What His Barstool Deal Signals for the Future of Talent, IP, and Distribution
Ryen Russillo’s decision to launch his own production company—while tapping Barstool for investment, distribution, and commercialization—lands squarely in the middle of a larger shift: audiences are following personalities more than platforms, and the business is finally catching up. For years, Russillo has been a fixture at the top of the sports podcast charts, first…
Human Creativity in the Frame: Bradley Lanphear on Art, AI, and Staying Creative
AI-generated content is becoming the norm as budgets tighten and deadlines shrink, leaving less room for slow, intentional craftsmanship and true human creativity. In today’s economy, the challenge isn’t just keeping up—it’s standing out. For filmmakers and visual artists, the pressure to prioritize speed over soul is growing. But what does it take to…
From Innovation-Driven Teams to Standout Storytelling, Protecting Creatives is a Business Strategy
As AI and digital tools expand the boundaries of production, one thing remains unwavering: human creativity is indispensable. And today, that creativity is under pressure—in fact, last year, as many as 70% of professionals working in the media, marketing, and creative industries reported experiencing burnout. In this moment, supporting the people behind the work…
Harnessing Collective Wisdom: Purpose Factory Helps Build Focus Through Peer Support
Solopreneurs often face confusion when navigating early-stage business growth. Purpose Factory provides the structure, support, and clarity needed to build focus and momentum. Julian Placino, Founder of Pathways Media, shares how the peer-driven environment fueled his transformation from scattered efforts to a focused media business and the production of the Ultimate Coding Championship. He credits Purpose…
Global Heart Ministries Presents: Everything’s Cancelled
A faith-based organization reveals how to find purpose and resilience when life's plans fall apart