Just in time for the holidays, an event technology provider and a business event production company announced several upgrades and a new platform, respectively, to streamline and improve the event experience for organizers, attendees, and exhibitors alike.  

GlobalMeet Unveils New Live Studio Control Room to Enhance Virtual Event Production 

Webinar and webcast technology provider GlobalMeet made significant improvements and enhancements to its Live Studio Control Room and Presenter List to give event organizers more control, flexibility, and ease-of-use when managing virtual and hybrid events. These upgrades enable users to execute a more seamless, high-quality, and reliable live event presenter experience while minimizing event production risks.   

Providing event hosts with greater command of the presenter stage with streamlined controls for event transitions and formatting, GlobalMeet’s Live Studio Control Room improvements include:   

• Controlled stage management: Allows event organizers to manually switch off voice-activated presenter highlights to give hosts complete control over the live broadcast and eliminate the unpredictability of voice activation. 
• Presenter and media layouts options: Users can easily plan and prearrange their next presenter shots, enabling them to choose exactly which speakers and media appear on stage and in what order to ensure smooth transitions and avoid last-minute surprises. 
• One-click transitions: Hosts can seamlessly switch between shots, offering smooth, polished transitions that eliminate awkward lag time and enhance professionalism. 

GlobalMeet’s more intuitive and user-friendly Live Studio Presenter List offers updated controls, including: 

• Mini View, which allows hosts to quickly preview the event screen and access audio and video controls when navigating between tabs.  
• Real-time status indicators that help keep track of event presenters, showcasing who is currently speaking, being spotlighted, sharing content, or raising their hand.  
• Ability to edit presenter names that will be included in the behind-the-scenes Presenter List as well as shown on screen for webinars, webcasts, and virtual or hybrid event audiences of the video stream.  

 Designed to equip enterprise multimedia teams with the tools they need to create professional-grade experiences, this fresh interface also provides enhanced visual effects for presenters, such as virtual backgrounds and background blur, to offer a cleaner visual experience when presenting from a home office or other remote location. 

According to GlobalMeet Product Director Catie Henderson, by leveraging GlobalMeet and its upgraded features, companies now have the same presenter and audience controls for a webcast as a TV production team has for a newscast. 

“GlobalMeet’s new Live Studio Control Room is a direct result of the great partnerships we have with our customers,” Henderson said. “The goal of improving business outcomes drove our customer engagement, including user journey sessions, brainstorming, demo feedback, testing, and iterative development interactions.”  

Shepard Introduces ExhibitorPro to Simplify and Streamline the Exhibiting Experience 

Event production provider Shepard is working to redefine the exhibitor experience with its launch of ExhibitorPro, a new online exhibitor platform designed to simplify planning and improve how exhibitors manage and engage with their events. 

Created to eliminate complexity and deliver a more intuitive user experience, the new platform offers innovative features, such as budgeting tools, real-time order tracking, and centralized resources to simplify event planning and management. 

According to Sarah Aivaz, senior vice president of business solutions at Shepard, ExhibitorPro brings event logistics into the modern era. 

“This launch is about more than just technology–it’s about simplifying the exhibitor journey,” Aivaz said. “By taking a step back and questioning traditional processes, we’ve created a platform that raises the bar for efficiency and redefines how exhibitors approach their events.” 

Highlights of the new platform include: 

• Account view: Access event details and historical data in one place 
• Budgeting tools: Easily estimate material handling and labor costs 
• Third-party integration: Streamlined coordination with EACs and contractors 
• Order copying: Quickly replicate previous orders for efficiency 
• Resource center: Centralized FAQs and video library for exhibitor support 

“This launch reflects Shepard’s commitment to driving progress in the events industry,” said Kevin Bird, CEO of Shepard. “ExhibitorPro represents our vision for the future—one where technology enhances service, simplifies processes, and empowers exhibitors to succeed. It’s about making the exhibiting experience more intuitive and efficient for everyone involved.” 

Learn more about ExhibitorPro here.  

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