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Tips, tutorials, and news from the CueDeck team.

Introducing CueDeck Event Check-in
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Introducing CueDeck Event Check-in
Guest list, QR emails, a desk that checks whole companies in at once, door scanner phones and a live dashboard. One price per event.
6 Oct 2026·3 min read
Live Event Production Software Buyer's Guide
production
Live Event Production Software Buyer's Guide
Choosing live event production software decides whether your show runs smoothly or breaks down on comms. Here is what actually matters.
16 Mar 2026·7 min read
Run of Show Template for Live Events
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Run of Show Template for Live Events
A run of show keeps every operator on the same page from load-in to wrap. What a professional ROS includes, a template, and how to make it live.
16 Mar 2026·6 min read
Introducing CueDeck for Live Event Teams
Product
Introducing CueDeck for Live Event Teams
After years of running live events with spreadsheets and radio silence between roles, we built the tool we always wished existed.
15 Mar 2026·1 min read
Stage Manager Workflow: ARM, Call, Go Live
Guides
Stage Manager Workflow: ARM, Call, Go Live
How stage managers use CueDeck's real-time cue system to arm sessions, call speakers and go live, without radios or spreadsheets.
11 Mar 2026·2 min read
Event Director Workflow for Live Shows
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Event Director Workflow for Live Shows
A step-by-step look at how event directors use CueDeck to manage sessions, coordinate teams, and keep live productions on track from load-in to wrap.
10 Mar 2026·3 min read
5 Signs Your Event Needs a Command Center
Operations
5 Signs Your Event Needs a Command Center
Still coordinating on WhatsApp and a shared Google Sheet? Here are the five warning signs that it's time to upgrade how your team operates.
5 Mar 2026·2 min read
How One Team Cut Briefing Time by 80%
Operations
How One Team Cut Briefing Time by 80%
A lead producer at AVE Events, the company behind CueDeck, went from 45-minute morning briefings to 9-minute check-ins. Here is how.
3 Mar 2026·2 min read
CueDeck vs Spreadsheets and WhatsApp
Operations
CueDeck vs Spreadsheets and WhatsApp
Spreadsheets and WhatsApp are free, flexible, and familiar. They're also the reason your last event had communication breakdowns. Here's the comparison.
24 Feb 2026·3 min read
How to Set Up Your First Event in CueDeck
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How to Set Up Your First Event in CueDeck
A practical walkthrough for new CueDeck users, from creating your first event to launching a live signage display.
20 Feb 2026·3 min read
How to Manage Delays at Live Events
Operations
How to Manage Delays at Live Events
Delays happen at every live event. What matters is how fast your team adapts. Here is how a delay cascade keeps everyone on the new schedule.
17 Feb 2026·3 min read
Digital Signage for Live Events: A Guide
Signage
Digital Signage for Live Events: A Guide
From lobby schedules to wayfinding screens, digital signage improves the event experience. Here is how to set it up with CueDeck's built-in signage.
13 Feb 2026·3 min read