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What Is a Comfort Monitor and Why You Might Need One

What is a Comfort Monitor?

A Comfort Monitor, sometimes referred to as a confidence monitor, is a single or multiple display that sits within view of the presenter but not the audience, allowing the presenter to keep track of where they are in the presentation without breaking eye contact with the audience. Some presenters like multiple screens with the same or different content on – the next slide is a popular option along with notes. Countdown timers are also a good choice so they can clearly see how long they have left…or have run over!

The purpose of these aids is to give the presenter the tools to deliver a great presentation – we want them focused on their delivery, not concentrating on remembering their slide and whats coming next. They’re a great convenience for people onstage especially presenters who might not be used to presenting or are nervous. When you don’t get ahead of yourself and can link seamlessly to your next slide you deliver a cohesive presentation, one which the audience can follow easily.

 

Why do you need a Comfort Monitor?

Used at events with where presenters have visual content, such as a conferences or award ceremonies, speakers are given comfort and confidence, helping them to look polished. Seeing the next slide allows the presenter to give a seamless flowing presentation. The speaker is able to maintain a connection with the audience through eye contact and body language without breaking the flow of their presentation to check a larger screen behind them for the next cue.

What does a Comfort Monitor look like?

The comfort monitor is private to the speaker and is unseen by the audience due to its neatly finished angled hides and being dressed and finished in the same colours as the stage. Alternatively they can be placed at eye level behind or above the audience. All cables needed are discreetly hidden and risk free.

What other things does Beagle Create offer for presenter comfort?

We offer extensive presenter packages that can include:

  • Professional clickers
  • Auto cues
  • Programmable clocks and countdown timers
  • Lecterns
  • Drinks and hospitality packages

Read about how we delivered an impactful conference for an international finance company in the iconic venue The Shard or if you’re planning a conference or an awards ceremony yourself, contact us today.

Renault Arkarna Car Launch

Ignition – Renault’s training partner – needed a covid-safe product launch that would live up to the innovative Arkana. Despite not having any in-person attendees and having limited studio space we delivered with an engaging and impactful virtual event. Read how below.

Ignition are a multi-award-winning specialist automotive agency, counting Renault UK as one of their client partners. They asked us to work with us to produce the UKJ product launch of Renault’s all new Arkana, voted UK’s Best Hybrid Car (when/by whom).

The event took place during covid restrictions which meant we were challenged with how to create an engaging product launch without having any in-person attendees.

To achieve a covid-safe product launch we worked closely with the Ignition team to create an interactive virtual event. It would be streamed live to the Renault dealer network so viewers could ask questions from home and have them answered in real-time – as if they were there in person.

During the event the car would be presented via a live stream to a virtual audience. Part of our remit was to design the studio this would take place in. It needed to be attractive for the viewers at home and deliver a dynamic look and feel; matching up to the innovative product Ignition were presenting.

We needed to come up with a solution which would deliver for the viewers and logistically work in Ignition’s chosen location of the Concept Building at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire. Taking into account social distancing for our team, presenters and clients, we needed to plan to the millimeter. We did this prior to the event using our CAD software and from this produced photographic-like visuals for our client to truly see what we can achieve for them.

The livestream took place three times a day over three days – and simply nothing could go wrong once we were live. But some careful planning, a few site visits, a team effort from us, our client Ignition and the venue and we were there.

The result was an impressive virtual event that showcased Renault’s all new product to the public, despite restrictions, in an interactive and engaging way.

 

5 Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Brand Activation

You may have heard this term thrown around in recent years, but like other intangible marketing concepts, it can be hard to pin down. Let’s unpack Brand Activation with the top FAQs answered.

Wait! What actually is Brand Activation?

Brand activation comes across as a bit of a buzz word. It may even have you rolling your eyes. But let’s actually pin down the meaning. Brand activation is an experience designed to increase brand awareness or – in other words – get more people to know about your brand.

Think of it like this: if your brand is the paper and logs sitting in the firepit, the brand activation is the match that turns it into a roaring fire.

How on earth do you ‘activate’ a brand?

There are different ways to activate your brand, but the best way is to offer people an experience of it. This can be through experiential marketing, which is what it sounds like – marketing that you can actually experience. Or you can develop a brand activation event – an event that allows people to physically interact with your brand.

Do I need Brand Activation?

You may think brand activation is just for a new company. However, it’s often used after a rebrand, or after something that happens in a company that effects the brand. For example, a product launch that lays slightly outside of a brand’s usual remit is a great opportunity to ‘activate’ your brand in its most updated form.

Does Brand Activation work?

This is a good question – so, how does Brand Activation actually work? Brand Activation is designed to evoke a reaction in your audience, this creates an emotional association with your brand in their mind.

Creating an experience for people that triggers emotions really is the secret to getting your brand known. Once people have an emotional connection to your brand they will remember it. That’s the power of Brand Activation.

How do you create a Brand Activation?

There are many strategies to Brand Activation but the most common is to hold a brand activation event. Here’s a quick guide to creating your Brand Activation:

• Pinpoint your brand’s values including which ones you want to highlight with this event.

• Decide who you are targeting the event towards

• Set some clear goals

• Start planning out the details such as activities, venue, and guest list. For this we recommend involving a professional event production company to really give your brand activation impact

Hopefully this list of questions has demystified brand activation for you. If you think Brand Activation might be something your business needs, or even if you’re not sure, get in touch with us and we can talk through your goals.