Recent announcements by Facebook will greatly change the event landscape. Live API. Facebook announced opening its Live API to developers. Some partners will initially have access to it. Facebook Surround 360. This is a 360, 3D video capture system. It is a special camera specifically made to capture three dimensional video. The news is that it [...]
There are several types of clients event planners work with. Below are only a few that seem to pop up more than often. The Referral Some referrals may have never worked on an event before, so take the time to walk them through the process. These types of clients may have worked previously with other [...]
Charity events in any form are always popular, but increasingly, many organisations are choosing to recruit their fundraisers through more interactive events such as walks and runs. A charity walk or run is not only a healthy way for your participants to raise money for a good cause, but also a very visible way of [...]
Clients, vendors, staff and venues usually work to try and make our jobs easier, but on occasion, they can unfortunately make things much more challenging. During this exciting career there are many things we get to hear and see, some crazier than others, but there are a few things that we can all agree we [...]
Loyalty is something all event planners strive for when it comes to recurring events. It takes less marketing dollars to reach return attendees and a good loyal attendee will often do some of your marketing for you through word-of-mouth referrals. No matter how popular your event, you can expect about 10% of attendees won’t return [...]
Here’s the definitive top 10 reasons why event professionals hate venues. I ask for information, you send me a novel I call at 4pm on Friday and you’re gone for the weekend I bring my client on a site inspection and you tell him about stuff other event companies have done I look for simple [...]
Here's what's happening in and around the GTA on Canada Day Weekend! Toronto Ribfest - Food and Music Festival June 30 to July 3, 2016 The Ribfest Food and Music Festival committee and Rotary Etobicoke invite you to Kick Off Canadian Summer with Toronto Ribfest. Enjoy fabulous food, attractions your whole family can enjoy, great music, [...]
Snapchat has been seen as the social media for kids because of the rapid early adoption rate for teens. Of course teens embraced it, the app seems uniquely built for them. Living in the now and not dwelling on the past is a user behavior of teenagers and a fundamental of Snapchat. If you ask [...]
Once you admit the stress that comes with the job of event planning, you are able to positively address and manage the it, preventing burnout. Below are a few ways to help keep you balanced, relaxed and motivated. Give Yourself Permission To Relax As an admitted workaholic and perfectionist, it’s difficult for me to accept [...]
Whether you’re hosting a summer party or just need to cool off on a hot day, a great cocktail recipe is always good to have on hand. While a classic cocktail will never lead you astray, experimentation is never more fun than when mixing a drink. And because summer is bursting with fresh produce, it’s [...]
