The AV Department

What The AV Department does

The AV Department is a Portland, Oregon-based, full-service audiovisual production company founded in 2015 that designs, staffs, and executes live events, virtual/hybrid broadcasts, and recorded video content for nonprofits, corporations, educational institutions, and government clients across the Pacific Northwest. The company operates six integrated service lines: live event AV production (sound, lighting, staging, on-site technical support), live streaming and virtual event production at 1080p broadcast quality, video production (interviews, fundraising appeals, sizzle reels, corporate content with green-screen capability), AV equipment rentals, dedicated production studios for podcasts/vodcasts/voiceovers, and AVENUE Portland, a proprietary event venue featuring an 85-foot projection wall. The underlying technology stack is built on professional-grade AV hardware — HD cameras, audio mixing consoles, LED video walls, green screens, robotic cameras, and broadcast equipment — rather than a software platform; no APIs, SDKs, or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The company is privately held, bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, and operates with a headcount of 11-50 employees. Revenue is generated through professional-services engagements plus equipment and venue rentals, all delivered via quote-based pricing. Its go-to-market is event-driven and referral-led, anchored by a dense ecosystem of complementary vendors — event strategists, benefit auctioneers, giving and auction platforms (Raise Agent, Greater Giving, Auctria, Givebutter, OneCause, Network for Good), caterers, and prop shops — that jointly serve the nonprofit fundraising market. Marketing is concentrated in content (blog, quarterly-ish newsletter, YouTube, Vimeo, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook) and earned media (e.g., UpCity). Documented scale includes more than 1,000 virtual and hybrid events streamed between March 2020 and the end of 2024, and a 10-year operating milestone reached in 2025. Leadership disclosed in the data is limited to Todd Campbell, Founder & co-owner.

Name

The AV Department

Legal name

The AV Department

Website

https://theavdept.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The AV Department is a Portland-based, full-service audiovisual production company serving nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions in the Pacific Northwest. It delivers live event AV, live streaming, video production, equipment rentals, podcast studios, and operates the AVENUE Portland event venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Audiovisual Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Event AV & In-Room Integration (Room Kits, Switching, Capture, Projection) (THAHAOAF), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

Keywords

• Event audiovisual production
• Live streaming services
• Virtual event production
• Video production services
• Av equipment rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Live Event AV Production: Professional audiovisual services for live events including equipment setup, technical staffing, and event execution. Services provided throughout Oregon and the region.
2. Live Streaming and Virtual Events: Virtual and hybrid event production services including custom landing pages, live streaming to online platforms, and remote presenter coordination.
3. Video Production: Studio and on-location video production including interviews, e-training sessions, CEO messages, fundraising videos, sizzle reels, and music videos.
4. AV Equipment Rentals: Rental of audiovisual equipment for events.
5. Production Studios: Rental of production studio space for podcasts, vodcasts, voice over recording, and video production.
6. AVENUE Portland Event Venue: Event venue rental with 85-foot projection wall and professional AV capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The AV Department provides full-service live event audiovisual production, live streaming and virtual/hybrid event production, and video production services for corporate, nonprofit, and educational clients across Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Its offerings include on-site event AV (sound, lighting, staging), 1080p webcast-style streaming, podcast and vodcast production studios, AV equipment rentals, and its own event venue (AVENUE Portland) with an 85-foot projection wall. The company functions as a single integrated production partner from planning through event execution.

Product overview

The AV Department is a full-service event audiovisual and video production company offering a portfolio of integrated services: Event Production (live event AV support with sound, lighting, and staging), Live Streaming for virtual and hybrid events (1080p broadcast quality with technical direction), Video Production (professional recording and editing for interviews, fundraising videos, and corporate content), AV Equipment Rentals, Production Studios (podcast/vodcast facilities with multi-camera setups), and the AVENUE Portland Event Venue. The company operates as a service-based business rather than a software platform, providing end-to-end production capabilities from planning through implementation for corporate, nonprofit, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVENUE Portland: An event venue operated by The AV Department, located in Portland and featuring an 85-foot projection wall and space for hybrid events.

Products and services

• Event Production (Live Event AV Production)

Quantifiable outcome

• $272,000 raised at single nonprofit fundraising event
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Swaim StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent strategy and planning partner. Collaborates on virtual and hybrid event production. Long-standing partnership with multiple joint client projects including nonprofit fundraisers, galas, and virtual events.
• gEvents LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent planning and benefit auction services. Partner for nonprofit fundraising events including auctions, galas, and virtual events.
• Raise AgentcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline auction platform integration. Works with The AV Department on virtual and hybrid fundraising events for silent and live auctions.
• Greater GivingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGiving platform provider for online donations and fundraising integration. Supports virtual event giving and auction bidding.
• Artisan AuctionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenefit auction services partner. Collaborates on virtual and hybrid fundraising events throughout the Pacific Northwest.
• DC AuctionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuction services partner for virtual and hybrid fundraising events.
• Marquam Auction AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenefit auction partner. Worked with The AV Department on virtual events during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Johnna WellsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenefit auctioneer and event host. Partner on virtual fundraising events.
• Peerless Event ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent consulting partner for virtual event production.
• AuctriacoreTechnology or IntegrationFundraising auction platform. Used by nonprofit clients for virtual auction management.
• Jake's CateringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatering partner for events at Sentinel Hotel venue.
• Royce's Prop ShopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProp and set design shop. Provides set decor for virtual and hybrid events including corporate productions.
• Event SavvyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent planning services partner based in Portland.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): The largest event technology and AV production services company in North America, offering audio-visual, lighting, staging, and event technology. Comparable to The AV Department as a direct supplier of event AV services, but operating nationally with vastly greater scale and venue partnerships.
• Freeman: Global event experience and AV production company serving trade shows, corporate events, and live experiences. Overlaps with The AV Department on live event production and content/streaming services but at enterprise scale and across many verticals.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global provider of entertainment, event, and film production technology including lighting, video, and audio. Comparable in technology stack and event production services, but with much greater scale, especially in concert and broadcast events.

Direct peers

• AVT (Audio Video Techniques): Mid-market event AV production and rental company with full-service event production including staging, lighting, and projection. Closely comparable to The AV Department in service mix and customer profile of corporate and nonprofit events.
• Onstage Systems: Event production and AV rental company focused on live events, concerts, and corporate meetings with sound, lighting, video, and staging. Operates in a similar capacity to The AV Department but with a stronger concert/touring focus.
• LD Systems: Event production and AV rental company based in Texas serving corporate, association, and nonprofit events. Highly comparable in service portfolio, including hybrid/virtual event capabilities, and in customer mix.
• AV Concepts: Full-service event production and AV rental company with a strong video/projection and staging capability. Direct overlap with The AV Department's AV systems and rental services, though AV Concepts skews toward large-scale staging.
• MKG Events: Experiential event production and AV partner serving brand activations, conferences, and live experiences. Overlaps with The AV Department on corporate event production and on the integration of content creation with live event delivery.

Emerging players

• Switch (event production): Event production and AV company with a strong focus on virtual and hybrid events. Comparable to The AV Department specifically in the streaming and virtual event production niche, though Switch positions more as a software-led platform.
• Lasso (formerly known as Livestream) / Vimeo Events: Virtual and hybrid event platform with live streaming, video production, and event hosting capabilities. Partial overlap with The AV Department's virtual event production service line, though primarily a software platform rather than a full-service production house.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@theavdepartment
• Facebookfacebook.com/Theavdepartmentportland
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-av-department
• Instagraminstagram.com/theavdepartment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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