Edward J Primeau Biography 2009
BIO
Ed Primeau began his career in Multi Media in 1979 as an engineer in the music industry working with renowned recording artists like Anita Baker, Bob Seger and Barry Manilow. He has also worked as the Sales Manager of one of the top recording studios in the Midwest. During his years in the music business, Mr. Primeau developed a music industry niche, hosting album release parties for major label record companies – Warner Brothers, Capitol Records, Geffen, Arista Records and CBS Records – for musical artists including Julian Lennon, Robbie Robertson, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith and Def Leppard.
In 1984, Ed founded Primeau Productions Inc., a full-service Multi Media production company that provides consultation and services for professional speakers and entertainers around the world. Ed works with his clients to help them develop their talent, and effectively help them market and promote their talent using Multi Media.
Primeau Productions Inc. also travels to produce conventions and conferences throughout the United States by providing full audio and visual support. They offer a full range of services including cost savings, pre production planning, digital audio and video recording and full Multi Media a/v support. They work directly with the meeting facility’s a/v department to ensure your event in an unquestioned success.
Primeau’s team knows how to economize and work within your budget without compromising the quality of the event, and make even the smallest event "look big”. In addition to offering their expertise they also supply their equipment, eliminating much of the expense of on-site equipment rental. With over 25 years of experience in the meetings industry, they understand how to best utilize all resources to achieve maximum results. They also have a network of suppliers across the U.S. to meet your every need.
In addition, Ed is also a respected audio visual forensics expert, analyzing audio and video media components and providing expert witness testimony to assist attorney's, courts and government agencies. Highlights of his forensics forte include audio and video authentication, voice identification, sound restoration, and audio and video clarification.
Ed is a past president of the National Speakers Association of Michigan, as well as a chapter member of the year. Ed’s company, Primeau Productions Inc., frequently volunteers its services for the National Speakers Association. In fact, Ed received the 1998/99 Presidents Award for Distinguished Service from the National Speakers Association, an honor given only once a year.
Ed is also author of the book, “The Art of Production” and contributing author to “Advance Selling for Dummies”. Ed is currently writing with co author Terry Brock “Multi Media for Dummies” and his forensic book “Caught on Video”.
Ed has also authored several articles that have appeared in “Speaker”, “Event Solutions” and “Home Land Security” as well as many websites including www.PrimeauProductions.com, www.EdPrimeau.com, www.ExpertPages.com www.TASAnet.org.
As a coach and consultant, Ed works with professional speakers and entertainers to develop their message and brand to incorporate a succinct position in their market and increase their visibility and bottom line.