Field notes on running better live events.
Practical posts from the studio — event websites, social promo, and low-MOQ swag. Written by PixelBrain, not by one named author.
What a KW event branding makeover actually looks like: a 100-person tech meetup, before and after
A composite walkthrough of a KW tech-meetup branding makeover — the before state, the decisions made, the local vendors used, and what changed.
AI Event Promo Video: What Works in 2026, What Still Needs a Human
Honest 2026 field guide for AI-generated event promo video — what to automate, what to film, and the hybrid workflow we ship trailers with.
Event website design in Waterloo: a 10-step how-to for KW hosts
Event website design in Waterloo, step by step: domain, hosting, 10 must-have sections, UWaterloo-friendly co-branding, LocalBusiness schema, launch.
Event Photography Without a Pro Budget: The Smartphone Playbook
Shoot pro-grade event photos without a pro budget: smartphone settings, shot list, cheap lighting, and how to hire a student photographer in Waterloo.
Event Promo Video Script Template: 15s, 30s, and 60s That Actually Work
Fillable event promo video script templates in 15s, 30s, and 60s — with timecoded shot lists, hooks, and on-screen captions for LinkedIn and Reels.
Event Instagram Strategy for Canadian Hosts: Reels, Stories, and the One-Post Reality
An honest Instagram strategy for Canadian event hosts — Reels, Stories, Collabs, and the Canada-specific tactics that actually matter in 2026.
Event Name Tag Design Templates: 3 Layouts That Read Across a Room
Three event name tag templates (minimal, badge, conference) sized for Avery 5384 with the typographic specs that make first names read at 15 feet.
Event Signage Design on a Budget: A 6-Sign Checklist Under $500
Event signage on a budget, six signs at a time: welcome A-frame, directional, agenda, photo backdrop, sponsor wall, restroom — sizes, fonts, prices.
How to Write a LinkedIn Event Post: The Hook-Stakes-CTA Template
A three-part Hook-Stakes-CTA template for the LinkedIn post that drives traffic to your event page — with format guidance and example snippets.
DIY Event Branding Checklist: 13 Items to Lock Before You Print
A 13-item DIY event branding checklist with free tools, time estimates, and sign-off questions — built for a $0-$500 community-event visuals budget.