Sunday night's Emmy awards telecast did little for bored viewers and critics, but you can spare your event the same fate. Check out these ideas for staging, seating, technology, and more to inspire an engaging revamp for an annual award show.
Add a Festival Component
Photo: Andrew Herrold
Bring in a Visual Artist
Photo: Courtesy of Charlene Lanzel
Make More Space and Time for Networking
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Engage the Crowd
Photo: Mark Montgomery
Skip the Stage
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Try a New Technology
Photo: Max Chang
Keep the Crowd Guessing
Photo: Michael Blanchard Photography
Keep the Stage Clean
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Pump Up the Visuals
Photo: Courtesy of Much Music Awards
Keep Sight Lines Clear
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