June 23, 2021
In this episode, Tom and Rachel are joined by Tomm Gillies, SeeKing Productions, to discuss how to improve the virtual experience for presenters and producers. READ MORE
December 9, 2020
In this episode of The Back Porch, Tom and Rachel were joined by Tyler Mayne, CEO of Evolve Media Group, Brian Rivers, CEO of Centrifuge Media, and Carrie Freeman Parsons, Chair of The Freeman Company. Our guests discussed how 2020 has been different, what pivots they’ve made, and what they see for the future of events. READ MORE
August 31, 2020
In this episode, Tom and Rachel discuss how Alford Media is raising the bar for remote meetings and virtual events. You’ll also hear from our people behind the scenes and how their roles elevate the experience of a live streamed event. READ MORE
June 29, 2020
In this special edition of the Back Porch, Tom and Rachel were joined by Landy Estes to celebrate his 26 years of service with Alford Media. READ MORE
June 17, 2020
In this episode of The Back Porch, Tom and Rachel discuss Alford’s Burgundy Culture, including the reason behind the color, company events, and what it means to be Burgundy. READ MORE
May 28, 2020
In this first episode Tom and Rachel cover a wide spectrum of topics, including the current state and future of the industry, favorite conference memory, cows, tornadoes, future designs and layouts of events, and jalapeño cornbread. READ MORE
April 24, 2020
On this episode of Backstage Pass Tom Alford – Executive Vice President of Alford Media, Amber Jenkins – President of Snap! Event Productions and Paul Johnson – Founder of Paul Johnson, Inc. discuss how the events industry is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and how this will impact the industry going forward. READ MORE
September 9, 2019
In the events industry, anything that affects a show negatively is an emergency, and when an emergency happens it can mean doing the impossible to make sure the show goes on. Tom Alford breaks down how Alford Media responds to these situations. READ MORE
August 28, 2019
One of the often-overlooked aspects of producing large-scale business events is lighting design. As brands look to find creative ways to capture trade show audiences with content, audio, and visuals, the right lighting can enhance an immersive experience like no other. READ MORE
July 26, 2019
At Alford Media, we want our team members to strive for greatness in their careers. From team-building exercises to in-depth training of intricate equipment, Spec Ops is a way of helping our people embrace their potential while also emphasizing the importance of each person’s role to the greater vision of the company. READ MORE
July 2, 2019
Thousands of exhibitors gather at Infocomm each year to showcase new technologies and ideas. Several of our employees attended the event to see what innovative trends are coming to the market. Here are just a few of the exciting event technologies that we experienced. READ MORE
June 10, 2019
Much has changed since then in terms of technology since Alford Media was founded in 1984. The one thing that has not is how Alford treats its employees, a feeling that Dan Thompson said is “one of the best.” READ MORE
April 4, 2019
We celebrate Alford Media’s 35th anniversary! In honor of this milestone, we sat down with Steve and Tom Alford to learn how and why they founded Alford Media, what’s changed in the industry, and what they’re most excited for going forward. READ MORE
February 25, 2019
Communicating with your event technology team before an event is crucial for success. In this edition of Backstage, we’re joined by Dave Pooser, Director of Product Innovation at Alford Media, to discuss Alford Media’s own collaboration platform and how it can ease the event planning process. READ MORE
February 14, 2019
Tom Alford, Executive VP and General Manager at Alford Media, explains the importance of transparency and trust in the events industry and describes the evolution of shared information and communication at Alford Media. READ MORE
January 9, 2019
The evolution of the AV industry has been fueled by technological advances that have garnered much debate through the years. In this podcast, Matthew Dietzler, Alford Operations Manager, discusses the audio transformation from analog to digital and why all audio engineers should learn to be network engineers as well. READ MORE
December 31, 2018
If asked to sum up the reason for our longevity and success in one word, it would be easy, loyalty. Steve Alford, President of Alford Media, describes the importance of loyalty to Alford and within the industry. READ MORE
December 17, 2018
Lighting plays an important role in delivering a strong message and fully engaging attendees to create a memorable experience. Kurt Wunsch, Lighting Designer, explains how in this podcast. READ MORE
November 14, 2018
How is visual effects technology impacting the events industry and how can it be useful for corporate events? Shawn Lunsford, Video Service Technician, answers both of these questions and more in this podcast. READ MORE
October 31, 2018
Our Lighting Manager, Blake Taylor, Lighting Designers, Kurt Wunsch and Dominic Fanelli, and Director of Product Innovation, Dave Pooser, all attended this year’s event, discovering new ways to work, testing the latest gear, and continuing to learn all of the nuances of the industry. READ MORE
August 13, 2018
We take pride and place great emphasis on ensuring we have the right team for each event and every client, meaning efficient and effective travel management is also a top priority. While we aim to keep travel costs low, our primary focus is to make travel less stressful so that our technicians can concentrate on the event and put all their energy into executing a successful show. READ MORE
April 1, 2018
Lots of events try to be successful the old-fashioned way—by succeeding. This year why not make your event stand out from the crowd? If you turn it into a massive failure, it’ll be discussed for years! Check out these tips on how to maximize your failure. READ MORE
March 5, 2018
As part of Employee Appreciation Week, Steve Alford addressed what makes our Burgundy culture here at Alford Media truly different from the rest. READ MORE
February 26, 2018
Alford’s Director of Product Innovation, Dave Pooser, writes about the new and fun technologies that came out of The Special Event this year. READ MORE
October 11, 2017
Alford Project Managers consistently set themselves apart as specialists who thrive in challenging and ever-changing environments. READ MORE
September 14, 2017
Alford’s biennial conference and retreat was a chance to relax, recharge and refocus.
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July 20, 2017
The SAS Global Forum 2017 was deeply themed around personalization. READ MORE
May 17, 2017
A look into Alford Media from one of our long time employees. READ MORE
April 19, 2017
Taking on major disruptions successfully is a sign of an event technology company’s experience, thoughtful planning, and ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. READ MORE
November 24, 2015
Although at the surface coffee, tires, and Cadillacs seem completely unrelated, on a recent Monday morning I was struck by their similarity. READ MORE
June 29, 2015
A look at going above and beyond for our clients. READ MORE
May 5, 2015
Bill Brady, our Manager of Video Services, walks us through his experience and all the cool tech at NAB this year. READ MORE
April 24, 2014
I offer a heartfelt, “thank you and continued success” to our loyal customers (you know who you are), many industry friends (you know who you are), and our dedicated and professional family of employees (and, yes you know who you are). It’s been a great ride, and I can’t wait to see what the next chapters reveal. Amen and Amen! READ MORE
March 20, 2013
A Day in the Life of Alford Media transported me to a different world. It took me to an exciting time in Alford Media’s history. We had just launched our official website, the Alford INSIDER was going strong, and we had been named one of the fastest growing companies in DFW. READ MORE
August 27, 2012
When we first began our journey to create the “Service Culture: A Definition” video we underestimated how large of a project we had taken on. It was not just any video, but a video that communicated to our clients and employees exactly who we are and what makes us different. READ MORE
August 29, 2011
In the finite world of AV staging, we have become as positively identified with the color burgundy as IBM has with blue, Coca-Cola has with red and UPS has with brown in the larger business landscape. READ MORE
July 19, 2010
Your next show may not be on the same scale as the Olympics, but using media servers, digital lights, and projectors, we have the technology and the know-how to fulfill your Digital Scenery vision. READ MORE
