If you've ever been to an outdoor event, you've probably seen a mobile stage in action. These stages are pretty cool because they're compact, easy to transport, and can be set up just about anywhere. But what makes them such a popular choice for event planners? In this post, we'll take a closer look at the benefits of using a mobile stage and why you might want to consider one for your next event.
The Old Town Commercial Association (OTCA) hosted its Annual Meeting, on February 7th at UrbanBeat and granted the Old Town Strong award to Terry Terry, President of MessageMakers, for his years of commitment to reviving Lansing’s Old Town commercial district.
We asked our Social Media Manager and Communciation Strategist, Madeline Stamm, a few questions about her experience at MessageMakers over the past two years before she goes off to law school in her hometown of Buffalo, New York!
Q: Why did you choose MessageMakers?
A: I graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism, a minor in communications and a concentration in media marketing.
Based on our 40+ years of experience as a video and event production company, MessageMakers offers a comprehensive range of video services to help organizations to engage their broader communities through video streaming:
Streaming event design, navigating the creative and technical challenges required to produce a stream as an engaging and memorable experience for remote participants.
The MessageMakers team is always thrilled to take on new learning opportunities to evolve and hone their skill sets as much as possible. Continuous learning is key to personal growth and success, that’s why MessageMakers President, Terry Terry, thought it to be essential for the team to participate in the Capital Quality and Innovation Academy.
MessageMakers was given the great honor of receiving a Michigan Emmy nomination for their work on the 2016 documentary, Second Shift: From Crisis to Collaboration. They were nominated in the category for Best Documentary - Historical.
President and Executive Producer, Terry Terry, along with Director, Tom Lietz, and Director of Photography, Rob Sumbler, attended the 36th annual Emmy Awards of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on June 18, 2018.
Rob Sumbler (left) and Tom Lietz (right) at the Michigan Emmy Award Ceremony
Second Shift: From Crisis to Collaboration tells the compelling story of how the city of Lansing saved itself in the early 2000’s. When GM was prepared to leave Lansing, leaders of the community convinced them to invest billions instead.
This past December, the Arts Council of Greater Lansing awarded MessageMakers President, Terry Terry, with the 2018 Creative Community Award. This award recognizes those who have spearheaded creative placemaking, supported culture and advocated for creativity in the Greater Lansing area.
MessageMakers produced the A/V for Gov. Rick Snyder's inauguration to a second term on January 1, 2015. Here's a quick look at the proceedings:
CATALYST: Capital Region Prosperity Project is coming on Tuesday, October 21st at the Lansing Center from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Business owners, young professionals and community activists are invited to join others from Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties to be a catalyst for rapid, positive progress towards prosperity for our region, and to contribute to a five-year Economic Prosperity Plan.
Join us for the 2014 Michigan Bluesfest! The festival includes live performances from many bands including Sharrie Williams, Champagne & the Motor City Blues Crew, Greg Nagy, and The Big Boss Blues Band.
What to expect? An expansive beverage tent, music clinics, Kidzbeat, ethnic food vendors, and most importantly – 5 STAGES of LIVE music!
The festival will be held the weekend of September 19th & 20th, Friday & Saturday.
