What Multimedia Presentation Group does

Multimedia Presentation Group (MPG Productions) is a privately held, full-service audio-visual and live event production company headquartered in Southern California, with operational coverage of San Diego and Los Angeles. Founded in 1989 by Francis Collette, the company provides end-to-end event production services including video, audio, lighting, LED walls, scenic design, show calling, and technical direction for multi-day conferences and large-scale corporate events. Its core technology stack is professional-grade AV equipment maintained in-house, combined with human-led show production expertise rather than software platforms or automated systems.

The company generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements priced via custom quotes structured as packages, itemized line items, or day rates depending on client needs. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no resellers, distributors, or marketplace channels, relying on long-term client relationships and referrals. MPG serves three primary customer segments: large corporate organizations (healthcare, financial, technology, biotech), nonprofit organizations (notably Make-A-Wish Arizona), and event producers/agencies seeking reliable production vendor partnerships. The company employs approximately 11-50 people including founder Francis Collette, co-owner Kathy Collette, CEO David Eppolito (joined 2006), and specialized production, sales, and warehouse staff, supplemented by per-event technicians. The firm completed its first full rebrand in 2025 through partnership with Lindsay Schwartz Consulting + Creative.

Name

Multimedia Presentation Group

Legal name

MPG Productions

Website

https://mpgproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Multimedia Presentation Group (MPG Productions) is a privately held, full-service audio-visual and live event production company founded in 1989, serving corporate, nonprofit, and agency clients across Southern California with multi-day conferences and large-scale event production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vista

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Full-service AV and event production for corporate events, conferences, and live events. Revenue is generated through project-based engagements with pricing based on event scope, equipment needs, crew requirements, and duration. The company provides video, audio, lighting, LED walls, scenic, and technical direction services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Multimedia Presentation Group (MPG Productions) is a full-service audio visual and event production company that delivers video, audio, lighting, LED wall, scenic staging, show calling, and technical direction services for multi-day corporate conferences and large-scale live events. The company manages productions end-to-end, from initial planning and consultation through equipment deployment, crew coordination, live execution, and load-out, primarily serving clients across Southern California including San Diego and Los Angeles.

Product overview

MPG Productions is a full-service AV and event production company offering a unified suite of services centered on live event production. The core offerings include Video, Audio & Lighting Support, Planning & Technical Direction, Scenic/LED/Screen Management, and Show Calling & Show Flow Management. The company specializes in multi-day conferences and large-scale corporate events across Southern California, delivering professional-grade equipment, experienced crews, and strategic production planning from initial concept through final show call.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video, Audio & Lighting Support Core AV production services including crystal-clear audio, dynamic lighting, and seamless video playback delivered with professional precision and full team coordination for live corporate events and conferences.
• Planning & Technical Direction Strategic planning and technical direction services working closely with producers and planners to ensure every cue, transition, and moment is planned and executed smoothly throughout the event lifecycle.
• Scenic, LED, and Screen Management LED wall rentals, screen management, and scenic design services that harmonize visual elements with overall production, including pixel pitch calculations and sight line optimization tailored to each venue.
• Show Calling & Show Flow Management Live event management services pairing show producers, stage managers, and technical directors to keep events running smoothly without chaos or missed moments during live execution.
• Multi-Day Conference Production Specialized production services for multi-day conferences requiring planning, professionalism, and repeatable success across Southern California including San Diego and Los Angeles.
• Large-Scale Corporate Event Production High-pressure corporate event production services delivered with calm precision, relationship-first approach, and a team that brings clarity and confidence to every show.

Quantifiable outcome

• Make-A-Wish Arizona Wish Ball has raised over $3.3-4.6 million annually under MPG production support (2021-2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Lindsay Schwartz Consulting + CreativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPG partnered with Lindsay Schwartz Consulting + Creative for their 2025 company rebrand - the first comprehensive brand update since founding in 1989. The partnership involved deep strategic work including brand identity development, visual design, website redesign, and messaging strategy. The collaboration focused on reflecting MPG's core values of calm leadership, thorough preparation, and dependable service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Onstage Systems: Onstage Systems provides full-service event production including audio, video, lighting, and staging for corporate events, concerts, and live broadcasts. Comparable to MPG across the core AV production stack with similar show-calling and technical direction offerings.
• Swank Audio Visuals: Swank Audio Visuals provides AV equipment, staging, and event production services for hotels, conventions, and corporate meetings. Direct competitor to MPG in the corporate event AV space with a similar relationship-driven, hospitality-aligned service model.
• Freeman: Freeman is a major event and experiential marketing company offering AV production, scenic design, and event management for corporate clients. Highly comparable to MPG on the live corporate event production side, though much larger and more diversified across exhibits, digital, and brand experiences.
• AVT Event Technologies: AVT provides AV and event technology services for corporate meetings, conferences, and live events. Direct competitor to MPG in the AV-for-events space with similar service menus including video, audio, lighting, and LED video walls.
• Encore Global: Encore (formerly PSAV) is the largest event technology and production services company in North America, providing AV, lighting, staging, and event production for corporate meetings and conferences. Directly comparable to MPG in core service offering, with significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• HB Live: HB Live is an event production company delivering AV, lighting, staging, and technical direction for corporate meetings, conferences, and live events. Directly comparable to MPG in scope of services, with comparable size and event-production focus.
• LMG: LMG is a national AV and event production company providing video, audio, lighting, and LED solutions for corporate events, conventions, and live shows. Directly comparable to MPG across the full event AV stack, with broader geographic coverage across the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): PRG is a global entertainment production services provider offering audio, video, lighting, and rigging for live events, corporate productions, and broadcast. Overlaps with MPG on corporate AV/event production but operates at a far broader and more global scale, including entertainment and broadcast segments.
• Solotech: Solotech is an entertainment technology company offering audio, video, lighting, and rigging for live events, corporate productions, and touring. Comparable to MPG on corporate event AV but operates globally and spans entertainment, broadcast, and systems integration.
• AVI-SPL: AVI-SPL is a large digital workplace services and AV integrator with event production capabilities. Comparable to MPG on the AV event production side, but its core business is broader AV integration for corporate environments rather than live event execution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInke.linkedin.com/company/multimedia-presentation-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/mpg_productions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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