LMG, Inc

LMG, LLC is a national provider of video, audio, and lighting support. The company was founded in 1984 by Les Goldberg. LMG, Inc. is divided into three divisions: LMG Show Technology, LMG Systems Integration, and LMG Touring.^[1] It is a subsidiary of Entertainment Technology Partners, LLC.

History

LMG was founded by Les M. Goldberg in March, 1984.^[2]

In 1998, LMG, Inc became the onsite provider for audiovisual services at the Orange County Convention Center, located in Orlando, Florida. ^[3]

In 2005, LMG created the first multiformat, high-definition "truck in a box" flypack system, dubbed HD-1, for corporate events and later built three additional systems, designed around the Snell & Wilcox Kahuna broadcasting switcher.^[3]

In 2006, LMG opened a new 74,000 sq ft facility in Las Vegas.^[4]

In 2008, LMG’s corporate headquarters expanded its office/warehouse from 58,000 square feet (5,400 m²) to 108,000 square feet.^[5]

To serve a major convention destination and support the Central US, LMG opened a Dallas office in 2010. ^[6]

In 2013, LMG won the audiovisual contract in the new Music City Center in Nashville.^[7]

In 2014, LMG was awarded the onsite, preferred audiovisual supplier at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida for a fourth term, securing presence at the facility through 2020. ^[8]

Also in 2014, LMG built the first 4K Ultra HD System of its kind for live corporate events. The completely mobile package supports a 4K UHD signal through each component of the system for an output of 8,294,400 pixels^[9]

In 2015, CEO Les M. Goldberg published new book entitled, "Don't Take No for an Answer: Anything is Possible." ^[10]

In 2016, LMG expands its current headquarters with a 52,000 square foot addition. With the completion of expansion, LMG’s headquarters totals 160,000 square feet.^[11]

To establish a local presence and support the Northwestern region, LMG expands to Seattle in 2016. ^[12]

Founder

Les Goldberg is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder of LMG Inc. He started the company in 1984 at the age of seventeen.^[13] Goldberg was a Orlando Business Journal’s Top 40 under 40 Honoree, 1998 and 2005.^[14]

Divisions

LMG Show Technology offers full-service video, audio, and lighting capabilities throughout the United States for corporate meetings, trade shows, live broadcasts, and specialty events.^[15]

LMG Touring provides integrated audio, video, lighting, and satellite web streaming for concert tours.^[16] Artists LMG Touring has worked with Avril Lavigne, Blue October, Dolly Parton, Train, Smashing Pumpkins, and Fall Out BoyMadonna in Superbowl 46 .^[17]

LMG Systems Integration provides consultation, design, and installation of permanent audiovisual solutions. ^[18]

Awards

• 2006 – INFOCOMM International, Best Use of HD for 2005 Discovery Communications Upfront Tour.^[19]
• 2007 – INFOCOMM International, Best Overall Staging for a Corporate Event for Rite Aid Annual Conference.^[20]
• 2008 – INFOCOMM International, Best Overall Staging for a Corporate Event for AutoDesk One Team Conference.^[21]
• 2012 – INFOCOMM International, Best Overall Staging for a Corporate Event for 2011 BlackBerry World event. ^[22]
• 2013 – Tour Link, Top Dog Award for Best Regional Production Company, East. ^[23]
• 2013 – Event Tech Awards, Bronze for Best Use of Projection Mapping for Walmart's 2013 Shareholders' Meeting. ^[24]
• 2013 – Parnelli Awards, Video Rental Company of the Year for work on Train's Mermaids of Alcatraz tour. ^[25]
• 2013 – Event Design Awards, Gold Winner, with Tencue, for Best Stage at a B-to-B Event/Meeting for Autodesk. ^[26]
• 2013 – Event Design Awards, with Tencue, for Best Use of A/V for Autodesk. ^[27]
• 2014 – Event Tech Awards, Bronze for Best Use of A/V for Discovery Communications 2014 Upfront. ^[28]
• 2015 – APEX Awards, Bronze for Best Digital Signage Connection for EMC World 2014. ^[29]
• 2016 – Live Design Excellence Award, Winner of Concert Category for J.Cole's Forest Hills Drive Tour. ^[30]

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