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Meet the Staff | Betsy Johnson
Betsy Johnson is our Vice President of New Business and has been a cornerstone of Tri-Marq since 2000, bringing over 25 years of dedication, energy, and heart to the team. A proud Marquette University alumna, Betsy studied Communication and Journalism, laying the foundation for a career built on authentic connection. Recruited by her older brother […]
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Are You Marketing Without Video?
Are You Marketing Without Video? You are missing out. In today’s saturated digital world, video grabs attention, builds trust, and drives results. If you’re trying to cut through the noise, nurture leads, or close deals faster—video isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. Whether you’re reaching decision-makers, educating prospects, or deepening relationships with existing clients, here’s why […]
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Meet the Team: Justin Foren
As our latest addition to the Meet the Staff series, this is Justin Foren, our talented Art Director and Motion Designer. Justin has been the force behind much of Tri-Marq’s creative and digital content for the past eight years. Justin graduated from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida, where he earned both an Associate’s Degree […]
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Your Red Carpet Moment | Broadcasting Video Live at Your Event
The Challenge: In 2023 Real Brokerage wanted to start off the morning of their annual ‘Rise’ conference with an energized and engaged audience. The goal was to make the best use of the beautiful ultrawide screens in the ballroom. Sure we could have projected theme graphics or a looped PowerPoint. Instead, as the show producers, […]
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Meet the Team: Tom Hillmeyer
Meet Tom Hillmeyer, one of our Technical Directors here at Tri-Marq. Tom has been a part of the Tri-Marq team for the past five years. Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Tom’s passion for video production began at an early age, leading him to Marquette University, where he majored in Digital Media and minored […]
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Close to Home | Tri-Marq’s Work in Venues Around Wisconsin
While our event production work takes the Tri-Marq team across the country and even around the world, a large part of our event business takes place at venues in our home state of Wisconsin. Explore our work at some of the best-known and less-known venues in the state: Fiserv Forum UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Baird Center […]
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Leadership Summit | Case Study
In a recent event with our client in the technology industry, we headed to Minneapolis to set up and produce their annual leadership meeting. Having worked with this client for over a decade, we are always trying to introduce new and innovative staging ideas to keep the shows interesting and keep their attendees engaged. For […]
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Meet the Team: Sean Hayes
Meet Sean Hayes, the newest addition to the Tri-Marq Communications team, bringing a fresh perspective in addition to his wealth of experience in the event industry. Sean received a business major from UW-Platteville, however, it was his background in theater technology during high school and college that ignited his passion for merging technology with creativity […]
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2024: Year in Review
Just as with any year at Tri-Marq, 2024 was packed full with memorable projects. The new year allows us some time to breathe and reflect on the work we have done and the relationships we have formed. Take a walk down memory lane with us as we look at some of this year’s most memorable […]
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Meet the Team: Austin Neumann
Introducing Austin Neumann, our Sales & Production Assistant, who has been with Tri-Marq Communications for two years and has already made significant contributions. Austin’s educational background begins at Full Sail University, where he pursued a degree in Audio Production. While studying, Austin started his professional life by working in a corporate marketing department, dabbling in […]
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‘Pray’ | Tri-Marq’s Ongoing Collaboration with Marquette Basketball
Having worked with Marquette Basketball since 2008, we’ve had the opportunity to work on many exciting projects over the years. One crowd-favorite collaboration is a video called ‘Pray.’ Showcasing well-known Marquette alum players and coaches, the video is so popular it consistently captivates MUBB fans, especially during basketball season, thanks to its power to inspire […]
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Meet the Team: Amy Dean
Next on the list of our Meet the Team series is Amy Dean, one of our event producers who has been working with Tri-Marq for almost 15 years. Amy’s journey with us began in 2009 where she worked on many event and video projects until 2016 where she took some time to spend with her […]
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When It Rains It Pours | AEM Annual Meeting 2023
Our long-time client, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) hosted their 2023 annual meeting at Marriott Harbor Beach in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. AEM is North America’s leading organization advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers in the global marketplace. Bringing in around 500 of their members, the annual meeting provides an opportunity for AEM to share […]
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Meet the Team: Alaina Salas
Meet Alaina Salas, our vibrant Marketing Assistant who joined the Tri-Marq Communications team just over two years ago. Alaina is a proud alumna of St. Norbert College, where she majored in Communication and Media Studies, and minored in English and Spanish, graduating Summa Cum Laude. As a two-time cheer team captain and a dedicated member […]
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Game Face | The Quick Turnaround with Sports
At Tri-Marq, the most exciting time of the year is Marquette Basketball season. As long-time fans, long-time partners, and alumni, Marquette is a passion project for us. While the fact remains that MUBB is exciting and fun, the basketball season also comes with quick turnarounds and last-minute additions or changes that are unavoidable when working […]
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Meet the Team: Tom Graybill
Meet Tom Graybill, our Vice President of Sales, who has been a cornerstone of the Tri-Marq Communications team for 29 years. Tom is a Cum Laude graduate from the University of Miami and started his career in the news industry, working for TV stations in Miami and Milwaukee, where he ascended to the role of […]
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High Flying Fun | Streaming EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
For one week every summer the Air Traffic Control Tower at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin becomes the busiest in the world during the annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture fly-in convention. And every summer, Tri-Marq is there to help share it with the world. Having worked closely with the organization for 10 years, […]
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Meet the Team: Dan Kosan
Meet Dan Kosan, our accomplished Senior Editor and Post-Production Supervisor who has been a part of the Tri-Marq team for 17 years. Dan is a graduate of Marquette University, where he majored in Broadcast and Electronic Communication and minored in Psychology. During his time at Marquette, he honed his skills as a Production Director and […]
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Creative Artists + Tech Experts | Creating Content for the Screens Big and Small
As a full-service media production and event company, we pride ourselves on delivering a comprehensive customer experience. It is imperative that we think about the bigger picture and see each project as a ‘whole package.’ We don’t just record the video, we create the graphics for the set. We don’t just produce the meeting, we […]
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Meet the Team: Courtney Shattuck
As our next staff profile introduction, meet Courtney Shattuck, our accomplished Senior Content Producer who has been an integral part of the Tri-Marq team for the past 8 years. Originally from Barrington, Illinois, Courtney pursued her education at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, where she earned accolades both academically and athletically. From being ‘Academic All-American,’ […]
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Digital Security Client Case Study | Global Event Production
Overview: In the spring of 2024, our digital security client held a corporate event in Dubai, UAE at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah for their International Sales Kickoff meeting. We were excited to produce their event. Yet this story doesn’t start in Dubai. It began years ago when we forged a strong bond with a […]
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Travel Logistics | Global Event Production
With global meeting and event production, of course, comes the challenge of travel logistics, but they don’t have to be a hurdle in your planning process. Here are some of the best ways we plan ahead for traveling to an event abroad: While the process of producing an event abroad can be challenging for some, […]
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Best Practices | Global Event Production
Oh, the places we go! While Tri-Marq may have our home bases in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, our clients take us far and wide to explore the magic of production all over the world. In the coming weeks, keep up with our global event production mini-series here on our blog and on social media as […]
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Meet the Team: Jen Harper
In the years since our last ‘Meet the team’ series, Tri-Marq has welcomed some new members to the team. In the coming months, we’ll be introducing the lovely faces behind Tri-Marq, some of which will be familiar. Following along to find out more about Milwaukee’s favorite production team. Kicking off our series is Jen Harper: […]
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Navigating the Storm | Embracing the Virtual World
In the wake of the 2020 pandemic, industries across the globe faced unprecedented challenges, forcing companies to adapt rapidly to survive. Among the significantly impacted industries was the meetings and events industry. Fueled by the power of human energy, the event industry is at its best when people are able to come together, solve problems, […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 6 – Pre-Produced Videos
There are many examples of video and event production going hand-in-hand but one of the most obvious is when a client requests a video to be produced specifically for their upcoming event. In these cases, our event and video teams work together to make sure that a quality video can be shot, edited, and delivered […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 5 – Recap Videos
Happy faces, instant AV, wrap-ups, recaps, whatever you like to call them, we like to produce them. The next segment of our live event video production series we focus on recap videos. The first on the list is North America’s largest construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG. CECA 2023 recap: Every three years, this showcase of industry […]
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Beyond the Screen & Stage | Event Media Production: Episode 4 – On-Site Testimonials
With your clients and staff all in one place, there is never a better time to grab some on-site testimonial footage. Whether you want content for sales and marketing, to showcase your clients on your website, or simply to remember your event, our team records attendees’ thoughts so you can capture genuine endorsements of your […]