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Hartmann Studios is a full-service brand experience agency producing the gamut of in-person, virtual and hybrid events—user conferences, internal events, press events, product launches, parades, general sessions and keynotes to name a few. Providing content development, executive coaching, script writing, storytelling, journey mapping and set design—when we say full-service, we mean it.
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We build events and experiences that connect, evoke and emote—because relationships aren’t sparked to the rhythm of KPIs.
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Messaging, Campaigns + Brand Alignment
“Story First” Event Design (Part 2): Setting the Scene
What you need to know In a “Story First” event planning approach, the setting is about so much more than where your event is held. Settings evoke a mood, but they also have the power to define and even change characters. Think of the deep, dark forest in fairy tales or the Millennium Falcon in…
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How to Take a “Story First” Approach to Event Planning (Part 1)
What you need to know Setting a successful creative event strategy starts with knowing how to tell a good story. Event professionals who approach event planning like they’re drafting a bestselling book or blockbuster screenplay create a more engrossing experience for attendees. Instead of executing against a checklist, they’re plotting opportunities to forge emotional connections….
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Secrets to a Captivating General Session From an Immersive Events Expert
What you need to know Inspiring corporate event audiences to perk up and engage at an 8 a.m. general session isn’t easy. Delivering interesting and memorable presentations is an art. We asked Senior Creative Director at Hartmann Studios, Ryan Girard for his secret to helping speakers feel confident in front of a crowd. Ryan is…
Messaging, Campaigns + Brand Alignment
5 Tips to Weave a Compelling Narrative Into Your Creative Event Strategy
What you need to know The auditorium lights dim, and the stage brightens. A singular figure steps forward and begins to tell a story. The audience is rapt. They laugh at some anecdotes and their eyes well at others. The speaker captivates everyone by conveying a universal message in a way that touches everyone at…
Civic, Community + Press Events
How Long Should A Memorable Keynote Presentation Be?
Hartmann Studios Executive Creative Director Jeff Vara gets this question a lot. And given his decades of experience crafting keynotes, we’re keen to hear his answer. “Any form of communication should only be as long as it needs to be to get your message across. And no longer,” Vara explains. “Once [your audience] gets your…
Celebrations + Live Performances
Is Your Party On Point? Three Key Questions To Answer Before Planning The Ultimate Soirée
You’ve just been tasked with organizing your next corporate party. Your budget? The sky’s the limit. (This is hypothetical. Stay with us.) While it may be tempting to immediately check on Taylor Swift’s availability, there are a few questions we recommend you first ask yourself—three to be exact—to ensure your celebration is a success. “What’s…
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