Blue Danube has received multiple press mentions over the years. We’ve received awards for our collaboration with the Alaska Airlines team on their rebrand and launch event, and the 12th Man lighting on a downtown high rise. Clients depend on us to bring the house to their feet. We’ve done that for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on The Heist launch party and Rock the Foundation’s event featuring Heart. And, we’re ready to do that for you. We love to be challenged. Contact our team so we can discuss your next live, virtual or hybrid event.
RETHINKING LIVE EVENTS: TO VIRTUAL OR NOT TO VIRTUAL?
Veteran event pro Niki McKay urges the industry to seize the current COVID crisis to develop new approaches to events.
TO VIRTUAL OR NOT TO VIRTUAL PART II: CAN WE CREATE BINGE-WORTHY VIRTUAL EVENTS?
These special event experts share tips on how events can move online while retaining impact.
EVENT SNAPSHOT: 2017 BEST OF NORTHWEST AWARD WINNERSNORTHWEST MEETINGS + EVENTS
Blue Danube Productions recognized as the Best Audio-Visual/Visual Presentation provider in Washington for the 7th consecutive year.
4 WAYS TO MOVE MEETINGS FORWARD NOW
Don’t let your events get stale. Four ideas to keep your meetings fresh, relevant and impactful! By Niki McKay
CUSTOMER SERVICE VS. CLIENT MANAGEMENT: WHICH ONE RULES?
How to distinguish between customer service and client management.
By Niki McKay
WHY I DON’T LET GENDER BIAS GET IN MY WAY
It’s not easy being a woman in a male-dominated business. But it also doesn’t have to hinder you from achieving your goals.
By Niki McKay
IS YOUR MEETING TECH A MULLET OR A MAN BUN?
Don’t get mired down in event technology that worked great in 1988. It’s time to integrate and innovate…
By Niki McKay
DON’T DO RUDE: NIKI MCKAY ON THE POWER OF STAYING POLITE
Event expert Niki McKay of Blue Danube Productions on the importance of avoiding rude behavior as an event professional.
WHO’S YOUR CUSTOMER? (AND WHAT’S ‘EXPERIENCE’ GOT TO DO WITH IT?)
Event expert Niki McKay of Blue Danube Productions on the importance of recognizing all the customers that a business leader actually serves.
LEADERSHIP LESSONS: HOW TO TEACH INTUITION TO YOUR TEAM
Niki McKay, Principal of Blue Danube Productions, with tips on teaching intuitive leadership skills.
YOU’RE A BUSINESS OWNER–OWN IT!
Niki McKay, Principal at Blue Danube Productions, shares her advice to be a successful entrepreneur.
WEED AT THE WEDDING? MARIJUANA COMES TO SPECIAL EVENTS
The team at Blue Danube Productions share their input on incorporating a new trend to the special events industry.
BEHIND THE BLUE: INDUSTRY EVENT TRENDS OF 2016
Niki McKay, Principal of Blue Danube Productions, shares event trends with Special Events Magazine.
ARE YOU PREPARED WHEN IT GETS REAL? EVENT CRISES AND HOW TO COPE
Niki McKay, Principal of Blue Danube Productions, shares event crises stories and management tips with Special Events Magazine.
SLIDE SHOW: NELLIE CASHMAN WOMAN BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR AWARD GALA
Niki McKay, Principal of Blue Danube Productions is recognized as a finalist of Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award.
“‘FROM THE BEGINNING OF THIS EVENT TO THE VERY END, THE GUESTS WERE TRANSPORTED TO A DIFFERENT PERIOD IN TIME,’ SAYS PRINCIPAL OF BLUE DANUBE PRODUCTIONS.”
THREE AWARD-WINNING EVENTS REVEAL LESSONS IN EVENT PLANNING
EASTSIDE’S FINALIST FOR NELLIE CASHMAN AWARDS SHARE STORIES
Niki McKay, Principal of Blue Danube Productions is interviewed as a finalist of Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award.
“OUR FRIENDS OVER AT BLUE DANUBE PRODUCTIONS GOT INTO THE ACTION, AS WELL, PROVIDING PRODUCTION DESIGN, LIGHTING DESIGN AND INSTALLATION FOR THE GIANT 12 ON THE SIDE OF THE STADIUM PLACE BUILDING.”
THE DEETS BEHIND THE MAKING OF SUPER BOWL XLVIII
EVENT SNAPSHOTS: 10TH ANNUAL EMERALD CITY APPLAUSE AWARDS
Blue Danube Productions recognized as vendor of the 10th Annual Emerald City Applause Awards.
“OUR BUSINESS MODEL WAS BUILT ON BEING AN AUDIO VISUAL PRODUCTION COMPANY THAT SPECIALIZES IN BEING THE BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS THE CREATIVE IDEAS OF OUR CLIENTS WITH A FLAWLESS PRODUCTION. IT WAS PERFECT.”
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Women's Business Owners: Niki McKay
Niki McKay, Principal of Blue Danube Productions is recognized and interviewed as a finalist of the Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Award.
“OUR RECENT EVENTS INCLUDE A ‘MAD MEN’-THEMED GALA FOR THE JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION, THE MOHAI GRAND OPENING ACTIVITIES, AND FIVE PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER SPECIALTY EVENTS, INCLUDING ONE AT THE PARAMOUNT THAT FEATURED STEPHEN HAWKING.”
NIKI MCKAY's COOL AUDIO/VIDEO PRODUCTION JOB
Seattle Times
“ULTIMATELY, HER BUSINESS IS ALL ABOUT HUMAN CONNECTIONS – THOSE BETWEEN HERSELF AND HER CLIENTS, HER EMPLOYEES AND THE PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCE THE AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTIONS SHE PUTS TOGETHER.”
NIKI MCKAY’S BLUE DANUBE PRODUCTIONS HELPS CREATE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE FOR CLIENTS’ EVENTS
A story of Niki McKay’s inspiration and passion behind Blue Danube Productions. Puget Sound Business Journal