Business Details
24 Years
experience
Award-Winning Event Production & Virtual Meeting Solutions
Established in 2002, Maple Lane Media has built a reputation as an award-winning production company dedicated to transforming client visions into exceptional events. Our team combines technical expertise with creative execution to deliver seamless audiovisual solutions for conferences, hybrid meetings, and virtual events. We prioritize client partnerships, investing time to understand unique needs through initial consultations and site visits. With a focus on attendee experience, we leverage cutting-edge technology to ensure consistent audiovisual quality across live and virtual platforms. Our commitment extends beyond eventswe actively engage in community development through organizations like the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce and Associations North.Recognized for technical excellence by the Minnesota Chapter of Meeting Planners International, we maintain a client-centric approach that emphasizes personalized service, creative problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail. The leadership team brings decades of combined experience in event technology, supported by skilled technicians who consistently exceed client expectations. Our Twin Cities-based operations serve both local and national clients, offering scalable solutions that align with budgetary and logistical requirements while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity.
Services
Event Production
Hybrid Meetings
Video Production
Audio Services
Lighting Design
Staging Solutions
Virtual Streaming
Content Management
Site Consultation
Technical Planning
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in event production technology.
- Our team provides personalized service with technical expertise in AVL systems.
- We guarantee reliable execution with tested hybrid/virtual event solutions.
- Our client-focused approach prioritizes budget-conscious technical planning.
- We maintain industry leadership through ongoing professional development.
What people say
Professionalism
Exceeded expectations
Great techs
Lower cost
Technical excellence
Services
Event Production
Comprehensive event technology solutions from initial consultation to on-site execution. Our team coordinates venue assessments, creates technical proposals, and implements audiovisual systems for conferences and corporate events. We ensure seamless integration of lighting, sound, and video components.
Hybrid Meetings
Specialized solutions combining live and virtual event components. We implement professional streaming infrastructure, interactive virtual platforms, and technical support to create cohesive experiences for both in-person and remote participants with synchronized content delivery.
Video Production
Full-service video creation from concept to final delivery. Our production process includes storyboarding, location scouting, professional filming with jib cameras, and post-production editing with graphics and animations to create polished marketing or event documentation videos.
Audio Services
Custom audio solutions tailored to venue acoustics and audience size. We provide professional-grade microphones, speakers, and mixing equipment to ensure clear sound distribution throughout event spaces with technical adjustments for environmental factors.
Lighting Design
Creative lighting solutions that enhance event atmospheres. Our services include stage illumination, color effects, and ambient lighting design using professional equipment to create visually engaging environments that support event themes.
People
Robert McCarthy
Executive Producer
Robert leads Maple Lane Media's production team with over 20 years of event technology experience. His background in music and technical production informs his creative approach to client projects while maintaining operational excellence.
Shawn Petersen
Account Executive
Shawn manages client relationships with a focus on networking and personalized service. His musical background and event coordination experience help translate client visions into technical execution plans.
Eric Bjornstad
Project Manager
Eric combines multimedia expertise with creative problem-solving as a project manager. His photography and filmmaking background enhances visual storytelling approaches for client events and video productions.
Ivan Brezinka
Warehouse Manager
Ivan oversees equipment inventory and logistics with technical expertise in audiovisual systems. His organizational skills ensure proper equipment allocation and maintenance for all event requirements.
Jennifer McCarthy
Office Manager
Jennifer manages financial and administrative operations with attention to client service details. Her organizational leadership supports seamless coordination between production teams and client accounts.
Questions
What distinguishes hybrid meetings from virtual meetings?
Hybrid meetings combine in-person attendees with virtual participants, while virtual meetings involve all remote participants. Both require specialized audiovisual infrastructure for seamless integration.
What technical requirements are needed for successful web streaming?
Effective web streaming requires dedicated internet connections, professional-grade cameras, and high-fidelity audio systems to ensure uninterrupted virtual participation.
How do you ensure consistent audio quality across event spaces?
We conduct room acoustic assessments and use professional-grade sound systems calibrated to space dimensions and audience size for optimal audio coverage.
What video production services do you offer?
We provide end-to-end video production including event coverage, promotional videos, and content creation with professional editing and post-production services.
How do you handle event technical planning?
We begin with client consultations, conduct venue assessments, and create detailed technical proposals using room design software to match technology with event requirements.
Reviews (1)
Kate Bischoff
Oct 24, 2019
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I love these guys. I recently emceed a large conference, and Chris, John, and Shawn were so helpful kind, accommodating, and went above and beyond at every turn. They're the best! Thank you!
