One Event. Thousands of Employees. One Great Town Hall Experience.
| Project | Microsoft Teams Town Hall Live Production |
|---|---|
| Client | How to: Academy |
| Industry | Corporate Events & Communications |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Services | Event Filming, Multi-camera Production, Live Vision Mixing, Content Creation |
| Platform | Microsoft Teams Town Hall |
| Audience | Live Delegates & Online Viewers |
The Challenge
Company Town Hall meetings are an important opportunity to bring everyone together, whether they’re sitting in the room or joining from the other side of the world.
The client wanted every employee to enjoy the same high-quality experience, with clear presentations, professional sound and reliable live streaming through Microsoft Teams Town Hall.
The production also needed to fit seamlessly around the live event, leaving presenters free to focus on their message while our crew handled everything behind the scenes. The goal was simple: create an engaging broadcast that kept remote viewers feeling just as involved as those in the audience.
The Solution
To make sure the Town Hall ran without a hitch, we combined our event production experience with broadcast-quality live streaming. From the moment the first presenter walked on stage to the final Q&A, our crew took care of every technical detail.
- Captured every moment – Using multiple broadcast cameras, we filmed the event from a range of angles, making the live stream feel far more engaging than a single static camera.
- Managed the live production – Our team mixed cameras live, integrated presentation slides, lower thirds and videos, while monitoring audio and the Microsoft Teams Town Hall stream throughout the event.
- Kept everyone connected – Whether employees were in the room, working from home or watching from another country, everyone received the same high-quality viewing experience with reliable streaming and crystal-clear sound.
The Results
When the event was over, it didn’t matter who was sitting in the front row and who was watching hundreds of miles away, everyone had shared the same interactive experience.
The presentations looked great, every speaker was easy to follow and the live Q&A and slido polling felt just as natural for remote viewers as it did for those in the room. Best of all, the client didn’t have to worry about the tech, they simply walked on stage, delivered their message and let us take care of everything else.
The Crew's Perspective
“Town Halls might look straightforward, but there’s a lot happening behind the scenes. Our job is to make the technology disappear, so presenters can focus on delivering their message and the audience can simply enjoy the event. When nobody notices the production, we know we’ve done our job well.”
Peter Harmer, Videographer, WaveFX
Our advice
Don’t treat your Town Hall like just another Teams meeting.
A few extra cameras, great audio and an experienced production crew can completely transform how your message is received.
If it’s important enough to tell your whole company, it’s worth making sure everyone has a great viewing experience.
Planning Something Similar?
If you’ve got a Town Hall coming up, we’d love to help. Whether it’s 100 people or 10,000, we’ll make sure everyone gets a brilliant view of the action.
Get in touch for a friendly chat and let’s make your next Town Hall one to remember.
