In the event you're planning a festival for 2016, we thought we'd highlight some of the biggest trends from 2015! Here are some resources to help you get started. Attract Attention Learn how to develop and promote your festival brand to a larger audience. These resources will help you gain a deeper understanding of attendee [...]
The check in process at any event can be incredibly daunting and stressful for both the guests and event planners. Here are 5 tips to make an impact and keep your next event check-in running smoothly! Stay Organized As well all know, organization is a large key to our success as an event planner. If [...]
Are you a trendy event planner (pro or amateurs welcome!) looking for some extra inspiration for your upcoming events of 2016? Here are some event professionals you need to follow on Instagram! Blueprint Studios Rafenelli TicTock Florals Candice and Alison Karla Events Amy Atlas Mindy Weiss Caravents Happy planning!
With approximately 50% of the world's population creating New Year Resolutions, we decided to take a look at some that can relate specifically to our event planning community! Let's get started. Achieve a Better Work-Life Balance As we mentioned in a previous post, having a life outside of work can be a challenge when you're [...]
There was a time when the boundaries between work and home were fairly clear. Today, however, work is likely to invade your personal life — and maintaining work-life balance is no simple task. We all want to be able to have it all. A flourishing career and a happy and healthy life is most people’s [...]
Something people often struggle with is when planning events is the amount of food they should prepare. Are you making too much? Too little? Underestimating and leaving guests hungry is just as bad as overestimating and having wasted food. There are a variety of factors to consider when planning the amount of food you need [...]
Whenever the birthday of a spouse or BFF is just around the corner, most of us start brainstorming for a way to spend that special day. Sure, you can take that person for a nice dinner at his/her favorite restaurant. But you have to admit, the dinner is not nearly as fun as throwing your friend or [...]
Green events are becoming more and more popular as time goes on. What is a 'Green Event'? A green event is an event that's executed in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This generally involves striving to reduce water and energy usage, waste and greenhouse gas production, and more. Here are some ways to reduce [...]
There have been a number of significant changes in the event marketing industry over the past few years, many of them stemming from new event apps and technologies. However, as is the case with anything, there are bound to be ups and downs which may influence the sticking power of these new technologies, as well as how event professionals [...]
Investing in meeting-moderation doesn’t necessarily mean getting a moderator on stage. Moderation and a moderator are two completely different things: a moderator is an individual, moderation is a holistic approach; it’s an attitude. That’s why moderation should be thought of as far more than just the question of if there should be a moderator on stage. Effective moderation is about [...]
