Bedlam Entertainment
Producing and Consulting Services

Bedlam Entertainment transforms routine meetings and conferences into high impact, memorable events. We achieve this by providing a range of production and consulting services that enable organizers to maximize the value of their conferences, meetings and summits. Our principals combine comprehensive knowledge of conference management with expertise in television and theater production to help organizers mount dynamic and relevant events.

Susan E. Danish, Executive Director, The Association of Junior Leagues International Inc., says this about our work:

"Bedlam Entertainment brings more to conference planning than you could ever imagine, even if you’ve run conferences before. President Amy Kopelan is a:

• Strategic partner - She helps clarify what you’re trying to accomplish.
• Creative thinker - She helps tailor a conference to your needs and your target audience.
• Resource - She has a tremendous range of contacts and knows who really reaches an audience, whether they’re keynote speakers, panelists or workshop leaders.
• Motivating leader - She guides conference committees in ways that inspire and energize them.
• Expert - She brings an in-depth knowledge about what works and what doesn’t, down to the details that can make or break a program
• Visionary -- She has a vision for creating programs that set new standards and add value to all who participate in or attend them."

Bedlam Entertainment brings a broadcast and theater production perspective to conference and video content, pacing, design and execution. With our exacting standards and understanding of how to captivate an audience, we facilitate compelling productions that leave a long-lasting, brand-building impression.

Strategic positioning:
Conferences aren’t just a means of conveying information; they’re also a branding opportunity for their organizers. Bedlam Entertainment helps organizers zero in on the brand image they wish to convey and frame content that aligns with and enhances that positioning.

Content development:
Speakers and panels must do more than entertain – they must deliver critical information that makes the conference worth the audience’s time. Bedlam Entertainment helps organizers and producers identify the “So What” – the message they want to convey through the event as a whole and at every individual session. Bedlam Entertainment has expertise in identifying speakers, training them, and designing panels that underscore critical messages.

Conference flow:
Research suggests that within any two-hour event 60% of attendees will doodle or daydream, so it’s essential to keep your conference engaging. Bedlam Entertainment provides tactical guidance on how conference content should flow to maximize attendees’ impressions and experience. We know how many sessions are too many for one day, that sessions on weighty topics should be interspersed with ones that are less challenging. We advise on everything from pace and type of content per timeframe to length of breaks and type of meals, so that each event or conference will hold audience attention and have a lasting impact.

Speaker selection, acquisition and supervision:
Too often conferences feature well-known speakers who make off-the-shelf presentations that aren’t relevant to their audience or properly produced. Bedlam Entertainment assists organizers in identifying and engaging appropriate speakers and preparing them for all their keynotes and sessions to make sure they’re on message.

Video Production:
If a picture is worth a thousand words, a video is the 21st century calling card or marketing tool. From speakers to authors to celebrities, the demand for video representation continues to grow. Bedlam Entertainment produces exceptional, customized videos and short films to highlight and promote individuals and organizations. Our extensive professional television and theatre production experience guarantees a stellar product.

Planning team facilitation:
Conferences planned by committee have the advantage of drawing on many people’s ideas and energy...but they tend to lack cohesion. Bedlam Entertainment is expert at facilitating conference planning teams in order to harness the best contributions of each participant. We guide teams through every aspect of conference production from positioning to content generation to logistics.

Conference manager coaching:
As organizations try to do more with less, conference management responsibilities sometimes fall to professionals with little or no experience in the area. Bedlam Entertainment coaches conference managers at all experience levels so they can maximize their resources and produce the high-impact events.

For more information about Bedlam Entertainment, please visit our website at www.bedlamentertainment.com or call us at 212/580.5100.