LIVE! TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES LATEST TECHNOLOGY OFFERING

May 21st, 2010

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The Bosch DCN Wireless Discussion Conference System

The Bosch DCN Wireless Discussion System offers organizations exceptional functionality and freedom. Conferences and seminars in both small and large venues can now be setup with the ultimate ease and functionality.

Quick set up
The Bosch DCN wireless discussion system is designed to be the most flexible discussion system available and offers the perfect solution for challenging locations such as multi-user venues and historical buildings.

For multi-user venues, the wireless system allows clients to better communicate with their audience. With minimal time required for setup and breakdown, multiple events can take place in sequence, meaning better and more effective use of space.

No impact on location
For historical locations, the benefits can be even more pronounced. A discussion system can be installed, rearranged and operated with virtually no impact on the integrity of the historical location. One no longer has to worry about damaging antique materials or ruining the aesthetics of a grand hall. No cables have to be laid or holes drilled. The entire system has been designed to be beautiful and unobtrusive so that all participants can focus on the event in hand.

Rent or purchase the Bosch DCN Wireless Discussion Control System for you next board meeting, conference or live event.

The LIVE! Technologies’ Bosch DCN Package Includes:bosch_054
- Up to 22 wireless discussion units
- Wireless Access Point (WAP)
- A central control unit
- Congress control software
- Information displays and installation equipment
- Simultaneous interpretation and optional language distribution equipment

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- Set up quickly with no impact on location
- Easy to organize conferences anywhere
- Award winning design
- Stable and secure digital communications
- Immune to mobile phone interference
- Easy to connect to other Bosch conference products
- Works easily with in house speaker systems, teleconferencing and videoconferencing

LIVE! TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS WITH RONALD MCDONALD CHARITIES

May 12th, 2010
McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Awards Banquet

McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Awards Banquet

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Pictured: Jamie Foltz, Dee Anders, Shawn Loevenguth, Grant Ripp, Sarah joyce

Columbus, Ohio – LIVE! Technologies is pleased to support the Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Ohio through sponsorship, and as their audiovisual production partner, this year.

In March, McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Games were held in Columbus, Ohio. As the hometown of the second largest Ronald McDonald House in the world, the excitement of this three-day event generated hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Central Ohio Ronald McDonald House Charities.

In addition to the games held at the Schotttentstein Center, the McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Awards Banquet was held in the Battelle Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency. The awards banquet honors the nation’s best 48 male and female High School basketball players, while raising funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. Nearly a thousand people attended the dinner reception, silent auction and awards presentation. LIVE! designed and built the custom stage, as well as provided the audio, video and lighting for the event.

In May, LIVE! Technologies was proud to partner with the Ronald McDonald Charities for their annual fundraiser, “A Toast to Tinseltown”. As VIP’s walked the red carpet, LIVE!’s video and audio departments captured each moment…utilizing the plasma televisions and in-house speaker systems throughout Sushi Rocks restaurant to broadcast the events of the evening. With special appearances by Patrick Preston of WCMH Channel 4, and Mike Davis and Andrea Cambern of WBNS 10TV, organizers and supporters enjoyed an evening of “Hollywood” treatment provided by LIVE! Technologies.

LIVE! Technologies believes in the passion of the Ronald McDonald House Charities to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children, and we proudly support them as their audiovisual production partner, as well as with a donation of 20 thousand dollars in 2010.

To learn more about Ronald McDonald Charities of Central Ohio, click here.

LIVE! Welcomes New Associates

May 11th, 2010

LIVE! Technologies would like to welcome two new associates to our team!

First, Tom Howell joins our Systems Integration sales team. Tom came to LIVE! from Walsh Sound in Mansfield OH with forty years of experience. Like many in the industry, Tom started in live entertainment as a sound engineer. He worked for regional and national acts, such as: The Strawbs, Larry Norman, Randy Stonehill, and John Michael Talbot.

After approximately fifteen years in live entertainment, Howell moved into Systems Integration. From then on, he has developed extensive knowledge in designing, installing and programming audio, video, and lighting systems. Through the years, he has earned certifications in: Audia/Nexia Processing, SMAART, EASE, Media Matrix, and continues his education through NSCA.

Secondly, Thomas Marks joins LIVE! as our new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Marks has spent the past four years with Stonehenge Partners, Inc., a Columbus based private equity group, specializing in providing capital solutions for buyout and recapitalization transactions for middle market businesses. Prior to Stonehenge, Mr. Marks functioned as Treasurer of Kirtland Capital Partners, a Cleveland Ohio based private equity group and as a Manager with Price Waterhouse LLC in their Corporate Finance/Transaction Services and Audit groups. Mr. Marks earned his accounting and business finance degree from Mount Union College and an MBA from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University.

Once again, we welcome both Mr. Howell and Mr. Marks to LIVE! Technologies and we look forward to the value added skills they bring to our team!

Creative Services Department and The Arnold Sports Festival

March 19th, 2010


HIGHLIGHT ON LIVE! TECHNOLOGIES’ CREATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL

Each year, LIVE! Technologies’ Creative Services department writes, produces and edits a seven minute promotional DVD about the Arnold Sports Festival. Festival organizers recruit sponsors and vendors, educate civic leaders and visitors, and encourage new sporting associations to become a part of the weekend through this DVD.

Capturing so many events over the course of four days is no easy task. Three different video production crews follow a detailed shooting schedule and script, in order to cover all of the sports.

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Arnold Sports Festival

March 19th, 2010


The Event That Attracts The World
For over two decades LIVE! Technologies has provided the audio, video, lighting and staging for the Arnold Sports Festival. With 37 sports and events, the Arnold Sports Festival invites nearly three times as many athletes as the Olympics. Whether it is designing stages and sets, developing branded materials or capturing the entire weekend on HD video, LIVE! Technologies is THE turnkey production company for the entire weekend.
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2010 Corporate Caring Awards

March 19th, 2010

yesLIVE! TECHNOLOGIES IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS A FINALIST FOR THE 2010 CORPORATE CARING AWARDS
Both LIVE! Technologies’ Rental Production and Systems Integration departments are dedicated to Y.E.S. (Year of Exceptional Service). In these tough economic times, LIVE! Technologies strives to support our clients through service despite tight budgets. We recognize that Non-profits feel the pinch more than ever. While reviewing our sales strategy for 2010, we realized that we have always been supportive of our Non-profit clients and will continue to find innovative solutions to supply the biggest bang for their buck! By being selected as a finalist for Business First’s 2010 Corporate Caring Award Program, we are recognized for our business philosophy.
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NSCA Honors Systems Contractors

February 8th, 2010

Excellence in Business Award Winners Exemplify Strategies
Necessary for Tough Times

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, January 20, 2010 - NSCA announced the winners of its 2010 Excellence in Business Awards today:

LIVE! Technologies will receive the Professional Development award

“Despite the fact that the past 12 to 18 months have been extremely challenging for many companies, NSCA received more applications for these awards this year than ever before,” said Chuck Wilson, NSCA executive director. “It was exciting to read the submissions and realize how extremely talented and creative the business owners are in our industry. The winners and numerous applicants are a positive sign for the future electronic systems.”

This year’s recipients used creative, visionary strategies to build successful business models and receive the distinct honor of an NSCA Excellence in Business Award.
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Mid-Ohio Food Bank Opens Its State-of-the-Art Facility with Help From LIVE! Technologies

January 15th, 2010

Mid-Ohio Food Bank

Columbus, Ohio - For nearly 30 years, Mid-Ohio Food Bank has been working with grocers, food companies, Ohio farmers, the USDA, and community partners to obtain food and distribute it to more than 500 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, after-school programs, and senior housing sites across central and eastern Ohio.

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LIVE! Technologies Announces 2009 Associate Awards

January 15th, 2010

Associates Awards

Columbus, Ohio – On December 10th, 2009, LIVE! Technologies held their annual Holiday party. Associates and their families were treated to food, fun, and a special presentation showcasing LIVE!’s innovative technology and artistic talent. The evening concluded with recognition of associate achievements in 2009.
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A SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE LIVE! Technologies Revamps Service Department for Client’s Needs

January 15th, 2010

Service Team
Columbus, Ohio – Whether you’ve had an event produced by LIVE! Technologies or audiovisual equipment installed by LIVE! Technologies, did you know that we have a full time Service department? Our industry certified technicians are on call to make sure your audiovisual equipment is in good working order and performing!
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