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Our journey starts in the economically strapped year of 1989. Steve and Tom Alford, along with longtime friend Danny Harris, started Alford Media Services, Inc. on a handshake and a prayer. From the original office off of Luna Road in Dallas, the first five employees dove head-first into the audio-visual business. With a handful of clients and a large desire to make the best, not necessarily the biggest AV business, the first employees could not imagine what was to come in the next decade.
In the late 80’s, audio-visual usually stood for slides and audio. Almost immediately changes started to take place in the AV business and Alford Media changed with the times. Continually evaluating the options available, we kept one goal in mind, to find the best solutions for our clients. Today, the term audio-visual encompasses numerous technologies including video, audio, lighting, show coordination and communication.
In 1989, you would have found Steve Alford programming multi-image slide shows on a Genesis
computer system, and now, in 1999, an Alford supported show could include graphics and video projection, wireless audio, digital effects, computerized lighting, and multiple screens.
We have seen many changes and milestones in our 10 year history. Our small Texas office of five people has grown to three offices with over seventy of the best people in the business. The AV inventory that use to be able to fit in the owner’s garage no
w takes a 30,000 sq. foot plus warehouse to keep it safe. (see the timeline inside for more milestones) Most recently we were honored to become part of Stellar Event and Presentation Resources, Inc. (see story p. 2)
Through all of the changes we know one thing for certain, we could not have done it without the support of our clients and vendors, both old and new, and we thank each of you for that. As we look to the future we see our past: Good Service, Good Solutions, and Great People.
In the late 80’s, audio-visual usually stood for slides and audio. Almost immediately changes started to take place in the AV business and Alford Media changed with the times. Continually evaluating the options available, we kept one goal in mind, to find the best solutions for our clients. Today, the term audio-visual encompasses numerous technologies including video, audio, lighting, show coordination and communication.
In 1989, you would have found Steve Alford programming multi-image slide shows on a Genesis
computer system, and now, in 1999, an Alford supported show could include graphics and video projection, wireless audio, digital effects, computerized lighting, and multiple screens.We have seen many changes and milestones in our 10 year history. Our small Texas office of five people has grown to three offices with over seventy of the best people in the business. The AV inventory that use to be able to fit in the owner’s garage no
w takes a 30,000 sq. foot plus warehouse to keep it safe. (see the timeline inside for more milestones) Most recently we were honored to become part of Stellar Event and Presentation Resources, Inc. (see story p. 2)Through all of the changes we know one thing for certain, we could not have done it without the support of our clients and vendors, both old and new, and we thank each of you for that. As we look to the future we see our past: Good Service, Good Solutions, and Great People.