Live • Stream • Story • Scale

Story‑forward events and content that actually move the needle

We design and produce broadcast‑quality livestreams, hybrid events, and content systems for teams that care about craft and outcomes. From strategy to show‑flow to post, we’ve got you.

Hybrid Event Production, Livestreams & Content Systems

Full‑stack creative and technical to take you from idea to “we did it.” See our Chicago hybrid event work or book a consult.

Livestream & Broadcast

Multi‑camera live production

Director, TD, audio, graphics, remote callers, and redundancy—engineered for reliability and polish.

Events

Hybrid & in‑person events

Run of show, stage management, IMAG, recording, and onsite crew for conferences, keynotes, and galas.

Content Systems

Scalable content workflows

Story frameworks, kit builds, templates, and training so your team can create at pace without losing quality.

Strategy

Messaging & story architecture

Align business goals with narratives your audience actually remembers—and acts on.

Post

Edit, version, deliver

Highlights, social cuts, captions, and asset libraries—so the moment lives on and keeps paying off.

Selected Work

A few recent projects from the team.

Chicago hybrid event stage with multi-camera setup, lighting, and IMAG

Nonprofit Annual Gala (Hybrid)

Technical direction, run of show, IMAG, and volunteer training.

Control room for livestream production with video switcher and audio consoles in Chicago

LED Wall Installation and Operation

Make sure every guest can feel your content with a large, high resolution LED wall.

Interview production set with cameras, soft lighting, and broadcast graphics

International Conventions Summit

Technical direction, V1, Resolume programming.

Our Process for Reliable Live Shows

Clear, collaborative, and built to de‑risk show day.

1

Discovery & goals

We clarify audience, outcomes, constraints, and success metrics—then pick the right level of show.

2

Story & run of show

Scripts, graphics, roles, and contingencies. Everyone knows what “great” looks like.

3

Build & rehearsal

Kits staged, comms checked, speakers briefed. We test failure paths before they test us.

4

Show & beyond

On‑air excellence, then post and repackaging so your moment keeps working after the stream ends.

About Standby Creative Group

We’re producers, technologists, and story nerds who like calm comms and crisp cues.

Joshua Havens headshot — Standby Creative Group founder

Small team, senior hands

We keep crews lean and experienced so your energy goes on the work, not managing the managers. We’ve shipped hundreds of shows—from scrappy founder talks to multi‑stage conferences.

Trusted by

Mission‑driven orgs, startups, and agencies.

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What partners say

“Standby brought calm and clarity to a complex hybrid event. We trust Standby to know our events deeply and execute toward our goals.”

— Events Director, International Nonprofit

“They gave us a repeatable content system—our team can manage weekly livestreams knowing Standby is just a text away.”

— Associate Pastor, Large Multiethnic Church

Event Production & Livestream FAQ

Do you produce hybrid events in Chicago?

Yes. We handle end-to-end hybrid production—run of show, multi-camera, graphics, remote guests, and streaming to platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn.

What size shows do you support?

From founder talks and investor days to multi-track conferences and nonprofit galas. We scale crew and gear to match the room and outcomes.

Can you help our team build a repeatable content system?

Absolutely—kits, story frameworks, templates, and training so your team can publish at pace without sacrificing quality.

Do you work outside Chicago?

We regularly support events in the Midwest (including Madison) and travel for select shows.

Let’s build your show

Tell us the outcome you need—we’ll design the path to get there.

Prefer an RFP? Send a brief and a date—responses within 2 business days.