Markey's

What Markey's does

Markey's Audio Visual, Inc. is a privately held, 100% employee-owned event technology company founded in 1959 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company provides end-to-end live event production, audiovisual equipment rental, and in-house audiovisual services to corporate clients, hotels, convention centers, associations, and sports/entertainment venues across 11 U.S. states. Its core service lines span video (LED video walls, projection, image magnification, production recording and editing), audio (live sound reinforcement, conferencing, recording), lighting (LED stage lighting, robotic lighting, special effects), networking/IT (computers, media servers, lead retrieval, session tracking), and rigging (ANSI-rated components, chain motors, truss, CAD-integrated ground-supported systems). Operationally, Markey's runs a 60,000-80,000 square foot national warehouse — described as the largest and most diverse professional AV inventory in the Midwest — and staffs exclusive in-house event technology teams at premium hotel and convention properties including JW Marriott Indianapolis, JW Marriott Austin, multiple Marriott and Westin flags, Iowa Events Center, Lucas Oil Stadium, NCAA Headquarters, Children's Museum of Indianapolis, and Daytona International Speedway.

The company's revenue model combines three streams: usage-based equipment rental (AV hardware deployed per event), professional services (technical production, stage management, creative services for live/hybrid/virtual events), and managed services (long-term in-house contracts at hotels and convention venues). Pricing is quote-based, generated through an intake specialist consultation process rather than published rate cards, and contracts with anchor hotel partners are multi-year. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through long-term venue partnerships plus a coast-to-coast mobile service capability for national clients seeking consistent execution across multiple cities. Marquee customers include the Indianapolis Colts (nearly 30-year relationship), JW Marriott Indianapolis (where Markey's is credited as instrumental to consecutive Meetings & Conventions Magazine Gold Key Awards), and Mecum Auctions (annual spend exceeding $1 million, scaled from an initial $2,000-$3,000 engagement). The company is a 100% ESOP since 2012 and operates an additional brand, Ironman Sound Industries, in St. Louis — indicating a measured growth posture that prioritizes long-term operational continuity and customer retention over venture-style scaling.

Name

Markey's

Legal name

Markey's Audio Visual, Inc.

Website

https://markeys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Markey's Audio Visual is a 100% employee-owned event technology company founded in 1959, providing AV equipment rental, live event production, and in-house audiovisual services to hotels, convention centers, and corporate clients across 11 U.S. states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production & Audiovisual Rental Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB), Event Stagehands & Production Support Crew (HSACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Audiovisual rental services
• Event production services
• Live event management
• Event technology services
• Convention AV support

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Technology Equipment Rental: Rental of audiovisual equipment including video walls, projection, audio systems, lighting, computers, and networking equipment for live events
2. Live Event Production Services: Technical production, stage management, event management, creative services, and technical support for live, hybrid, and virtual events
3. In-House Hotel Services: Exclusive in-house event technology provider partnerships with hotels and convention centers, providing ongoing services under contractual arrangements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Markey's is a comprehensive event technology company providing end-to-end audiovisual and event production services. The company rents and operates professional AV equipment (LED video walls, projection, audio, lighting, rigging, networking) and delivers technical production, stage management, and creative services for live, hybrid, and virtual events at hotels, convention centers, corporate venues, and stadiums. Markey's also operates as the exclusive in-house event technology provider at numerous premium hotel and convention-center properties across the U.S.

Product overview

Markey's is a comprehensive event technology company offering a unified suite of services for live, hybrid, and virtual events. The company provides end-to-end event production services including Live Event Management, Video Services (LED walls, projection, recording), Audio Services, Lighting Services, Networking/IT Services, and Rigging Services. Additional offerings include stage/scenic design, digital signage, and equipment rental. Markey's operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a modular software platform, delivering technology solutions from concept to completion for events across hotels, convention centers, and venues throughout 11 states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Live Event Management & Production Full-service live event production including multidisciplinary events, hybrid meetings, festivals, conventions, conferences, live broadcasts, streaming, corporate meetings, town halls, product launches, technical production, and stage management for corporate, association, and hospitality clients.
• Video Services Visual technology solutions including image magnification, large venue HD digital projection, LED video wall displays, production recording and editing, projection mapping, seamless video displays, and ultra-wide projection screens for events.
• Audio Services Professional audio solutions including audio recording and editing, digital audio conferencing systems, and live sound reinforcement for meetings, conferences, and live events.
• Lighting Services Lighting solutions including LED stage and room lighting, production and design, robotic lighting, special effects, and stage lighting for video.
• Networking & IT Services Technology infrastructure services including computers, printers and media servers, event network management, lead retrieval, presenter content management, session tracking, and streaming media.
• Rigging Services Rigging solutions including ANSI rated rigging components, CAD design and integration, chain motors and truss, and ground supported systems for safe and reliable event staging.
• LED Video Wall Displays Dynamic LED video wall technology for backdrops and scenic elements allowing event space transformation without excessive labor.
• Ultra-Wide Projection Screens Ultra-wide projection screen solutions for versatile event set design and wide format content display.
• Equipment Rental Rental of professional audiovisual equipment from top industry brands (JBL, Elation, Christie, Yamaha, AV Stumpfl) for live events, meetings, conferences, and productions.
• In-House Hotel & Convention Center AV Services Exclusive in-house event technology provider partnerships with hotels (Marriott, JW Marriott, Westin) and convention centers, providing ongoing managed AV and event technology services under multi-year contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 30 years of partnership with Indianapolis Colts
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JW Marriott AustincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Markey's is the in-house event technology provider at JW Marriott Austin. When JW Marriott Austin opened in 2015, they selected Markey's as their Event Technology provider. Phil Ray, General Manager of JW Marriott Indianapolis, recommended Markey's to their sister property in Austin.
• JW Marriott IndianapoliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the in-house event technology provider at JW Marriott Indianapolis. The hotel considers Markey's a major factor in their ability to provide exceptional meetings and events, earning Meetings and Conventions Magazine's Gold Key Award each year with Markey's instrumental to that recognition.
• Louisville Marriott DowntowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the on-site event technology provider at Louisville Marriott Downtown. They provide unparalleled customer service, professional experienced team, high-quality equipment, and access to the largest, most diverse equipment inventory in the Midwest.
• Teaneck Marriott at GlenpointecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves as the in-house event technology provider at Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe in New Jersey. The hotel offers a premium experience without the NYC price tag.
• Richmond MarriottcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves as the in-house event technology provider at Richmond Marriott in Virginia. Staff provides first-in-class services in the heart of downtown Richmond.
• Westin Milwaukee and Milwaukee Marriott DowntowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's in-house team provides exclusive event technology services including AV equipment rental, technical support and web conferencing solutions such as livestreaming.
• Yours Truly, DC HotelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves as the in-house event technology provider at the upscale Yours Truly, DC Hotel in Washington D.C. Staff provides best service and best equipment at this sophisticated contemporary hotel.
• Iowa Events CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the Preferred In-House Audiovisual Provider at the Iowa Events Center, an extension of their Des Moines Regional Office. They have equipment and support staff to make events successful.
• Austin Marriott DowntowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's in-house staff at Austin Marriott Downtown provides unrivaled service for events at this property.
• Westin Austin at The DomaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's provides in-house event technology services at The Westin Austin at The Domain.
• Glass City Center (Toledo)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the preferred in-house event technology provider at The Glass City Center in Toledo, Ohio.
• Daytona International SpeedwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's provides live event management and equipment rental services for events at Daytona International Speedway.
• Children's Museum of IndianapoliscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the preferred or on-site audiovisual provider at Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
• Lucas Oil StadiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the preferred or on-site audiovisual provider at Lucas Oil Stadium.
• NCAA Headquarters and Conference CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the preferred or on-site audiovisual provider at NCAA Headquarters and Conference Center.
• Ocean CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is the preferred rental and services supplier at Ocean Center in the Daytona Beach area.
• Denver Marriott WestminstercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves as the in-house event technology provider for Denver Marriott Westminster.
• Le Meridien Denver DowntowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves as the in-house event technology provider for Le Meridien Denver Downtown.
• Hotel Distil (Louisville)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's provides exclusive audiovisual equipment and technical support within Hotel Distil properties.
• Plaza San Antonio Hotel & SpacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is contracted as the official in-house event technology provider.
• Renaissance AustincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is contracted as the official in-house event technology provider.
• The Otis (Austin)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is contracted as the official in-house event technology provider.
• Westin Austin DowntowncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is contracted as the official in-house event technology provider.
• Kimpton Santo HotelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's is contracted as the official in-house event technology provider.
• World Pork ExpominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's provides services for World Pork Expo hosted by the National Pork Producers Council.
• Iowa State University FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves Iowa State University Foundation for events.
• Des Moines UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's serves Des Moines University for events.
• Indiana UniversityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's provides live event management, AV equipment rental, livestreaming, and LED video walls for Indiana University events.
• Cummins Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarkey's provides live event management and AV equipment rental for Cummins Inc. events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Encore Global: Encore Global (formerly PSAV) is the largest in-house audiovisual and event technology provider for hotels and convention centers globally, with a deeply similar business model to Markey's: exclusive partnerships with premium hotel brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG, etc.), equipment rental, and full-service event production. Encore is Markey's most direct competitor in the in-house hotel AV segment.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): PRG is one of the largest live event production and AV equipment rental companies in the world, serving corporate events, concerts, and broadcast productions. Like Markey's, PRG provides integrated video, audio, lighting, and rigging services with a national/international footprint, making it a direct competitor for high-end corporate and entertainment event work.
• Freeman: Freeman is a leading event experience and production services company offering audiovisual, technology, and creative services for corporate events, conventions, and trade shows. Its integrated event production model and national scale make it a close peer to Markey's in serving large enterprise event clients across multiple U.S. markets.
• Swank Audio Visuals: Swank Audio Visuals provides in-house audiovisual, event technology, and production services to hotels, convention centers, and corporate clients, with a similar in-house partnership model as Markey's. Now operating under Encore Global, it represents the kind of scaled competitor Markey's faces for exclusive hotel AV contracts.
• VER (Video Equipment Rentals): VER is a major provider of professional AV equipment rental, broadcast, and live event production services with warehouses across the U.S. Like Markey's, VER serves corporate events, conventions, and entertainment productions with video, audio, and lighting technology, and competes directly in equipment rental and production support markets.
• AV Concepts: AV Concepts specializes in event staging, AV rental, and creative production services for corporate meetings, conventions, and large-scale events. Its integrated service model (staging, video, audio, lighting) and corporate event focus closely mirror Markey's service offering and customer base.
• Hargrove: Hargrove is a national event production and AV services company specializing in large-scale corporate events, conventions, and association meetings. Its end-to-end event production model, in-house AV capabilities, and national client base make it a direct competitor to Markey's in the enterprise event technology market.
• SmartSource Rentals: SmartSource Rentals provides AV, computer, and technology equipment rentals for corporate events, trade shows, and conventions across the U.S. Its equipment rental and event technology services overlap with Markey's core offerings, particularly for corporate meetings and convention clients.

Emerging players

• Showcore: Showcore provides event production, AV rental, and staging services for corporate events, with a regional focus in the Midwest. As a smaller-scale player serving similar corporate and association clients in overlapping geography, it competes with Markey's in select Midwestern markets.
• Onyx Event Services: Onyx Event Services provides event production, AV rental, and lighting services for corporate meetings, conferences, and live events. Its service model and customer base overlap meaningfully with Markey's, making it a comparable peer in the regional event production space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@markeysofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/avmarkeys
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/markeys-experiences
• Instagraminstagram.com/markeys.experiences
• Xx.com/Markeysrental

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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