As an event planner, finding celebrities and actually getting them through the door of your event can be very challenging. Here are 12 tips for how to recruit and host a celebrity guest, for the success of your event. Who doesn’t love attending events with a star speaker or celebrity guest? Celebs are, of course, [...]
It’s not my party. Yes it sounds simple, but it is a challenge as much as it is a mantra. Well, if it’s not my party, then whose party is it? The audience. Another apparently simple statement but, alas, it is not so simple. Your audience almost always spans more than just those on the invite list. A sample [...]
Whether you’re running a company of five or 500, changing pace with a retreat will re-energize your team, encourage cross-departmental collaboration, and strengthen internal bonds. Team building retreats also help people overcome their fears, encourages inter-departmental employees to work toward a shared goal, exposes coworkers' hidden talents, and overall creates a stronger-knit team. The Planning [...]
Whether building your brand or promoting your product or service, using images can have a huge impact on your business. 1. Use Visuals to Increase Views and Engagement Whether in social media or elsewhere, visual content leaves a huge impression. Remember that articles with images usually get 94 percent more total views than those without, [...]
In a world where any can be sued for just about everything, it’s always a good idea for Event Planners, especially for solo-entrepreneurs and small businesses, to protect themselves from unplanned incidents that can happen during an event. So how much coverage do you need for an event? Do you need liquor liability in case [...]
In an ever changing event industry, delegate tastes are evolving. With a shift toward socially responsible and experiential events, guests are asking for a lot more than basic nourishment or meal options that meet dietary needs. Here are five ways you can step up your event’s culinary game. Local Inspiration Most venues and catering teams [...]
Event planners are notorious for gadgets so we thought we'd share some cool gadgets we've seen them use, as well as some new cool ones we think could be super beneficial. 1. Grid-It There is nothing more upsetting than a nightmare of cables all tangled in your bag. Grid-it allows you to fit most of [...]
The events industry is one that continues to grow tremendously year after year, so making a name for yourself can sometimes be hard to do. One key objective whether you’re a newbie to the events crowd, or an accomplished planner is to develop your own signature brand. Here are a few ways you can start [...]
It's not unusual for event planners to find themselves planning recurring events for clients. Unfortunately, this means event planners have to ensure they never stop evolving and innovating. So, how does an event planner continue to pull of successful recurring events that never get boring? Here are some of our tips: Riveting Content Next to face-to-face [...]
Being a freelance event planner provides independence, freedom and flexibility, but it’s not without its challenges. Here are our top tips for going it alone. 1. Gain experience as an employee first It would be quite challenging for someone to graduate from an event management course and start working as a freelancer without experience or contacts. [...]
