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Welcome to the Event Planning section of our blog! Here you’ll find all the articles we have that are related to Event Planning as a whole.  Obviously we’ll throw in some relevant info about Everwall, if it makes sense to do so.

10 of the Best Trade Show Booth Ideas Ever

Are these some of the best trade show booth ideas? The results speak for themselves.

Since the earliest days of human culture, trade shows have been part of our lives. They’ve come a long way from the days of carrying your wares around on the back of an ox cart, though. Today almost every major industry hosts regional, national, and even international trade shows. Some of the larger events can draw tens of thousands of attendees. If your company is participating in a trade show, that’s a lot of potential customers in a concentrated space and time. That also means you have a lot of competition.

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22 Books for Event Planners in 2022

This Saturday (April 23, 2022), is World Book Day, and in honor of that, our team has put together 22 books for event planners in 2022. This is a compilation—or best-of-the-best list, if you will—with books recommended for event planners coming from all over the place. We scoured social media, other blog posts, Amazon, and more to come up with this list for event planners.

In compiling this, naturally, we learned about hundreds of books for event planners. We didn’t want to just break it down to only the top 22 books for event planners, but also for other sub-categories, and after we get through the top 22 books for event planners, we intend on making this a living document and adding those as well.

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12 Church Branding Ideas That Promote Participation

The right church branding ideas aren’t just for attracting parishioners; they also get your current congregation fired up.

In churches across the country, there’s a familiar goal: get more people to attend. It’s not just new members churches are after, either. Many churches have a robust membership list. The challenge is getting those church members involved and active in the church community. That’s where church branding ideas come in.

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How to Make an Impact with Social Media for Conferences

If you’re planning the social media for conferences, trade shows, or other big events, make sure your efforts are impactful.

The energy is palpable. There’s a buzz of excitement and expectation. It’s conference week, and your company is hosting one of the most anticipated events in your industry—and you’re in charge of social media. For conferences this big, managing the social media can be a full-time job.

You want people to engage, to value your work, and you want them to share. Your social media presence is the hype!

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12 Social Media Ideas for Events

When you’re brainstorming social media ideas for events, go for tactics that will get the most engagement.

You know how to plan an event and get people in the door. You can talk up the excitement, create a buzz, and get attendees energized. Social media, though? That can be a bit trickier.

Selling tickets is great, but you have to engage your audience from start to finish and brainstorming social media ideas for events is one way to get people in the door. You aren’t looking for one-time attendees; you want people to feel a connection to you, your company, other attendees, and the event itself.

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6 Tips For Providing Branded Event Swag

Swag can be useful, and actually worth it to handout—here’s how…

It’s an experience which is familiar to all of us in the event’s industry—while attending a trade show or conference, we’re handed a knickknack by a smiling brand ambassador, emblazoned with the logo of the brand responsible for putting on the event or the booth you’re standing in front of. There’s just one problem… the event swag doodad they gave us is totally underwhelming, and more often than not, it’s ugly or cheaply made, and completely useless to us.

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What Data to Collect at a Festival

Harnessing festival data effectively can simplify a seemingly challenging task, and with a strategic plan in place, it can provide invaluable insights to enhance your festival planning and execution.

As a festival organizer, it’s critical to understand that the data gathered today forms the foundation for informed decisions tomorrow. Thus, it becomes imperative to master the techniques of collecting festival data. By implementing the right strategies, you’ll end up with a plethora of valuable data to sift through once your event concludes.

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Three Exciting Types of Retreats You Can Host and How to Successfully Organize Them

In our fast-paced, hyperconnected world, the desire to escape the noise and retreat into tranquility is stronger than ever. Planning a retreat-styled event offers a fantastic opportunity to promote a brand or foster goodwill among employees. Here, we’ll explore three different types of retreats and provide tips to help you plan and host them successfully. General Advice for Planning Retreats Before diving into the specifics of each retreat type, let’s cover some general advice applicable to all retreats: Marketing is crucial: Like any event, people need to know about your retreat before they can attend. A robust advertising campaign is […]

5 Tips for Planning an Event Abroad

When planning an overseas event, the excitement of taking your event to international soil can be exhilarating. However, navigating the intricacies of different cultures, languages, and logistical challenges can be a daunting task. We at Everwall are here to ensure that your venture into planning an event abroad is not only successful but also an enriching experience. Here are five invaluable tips to keep in mind.

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Five Marketing Tips for An Event

The date is set. Your team is in place. The only thing left is to get the word out. Simply put, your marketing strategy will make or break the success of your event. To ensure maximum reach and attendance, you must create a comprehensive and effective marketing plan using these marketing tips for an event.

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How to Create an Event Page that Increases Conversions

So you market for your next event and it’s working! People are rushing to your landing page to get more information and purchase their tickets or RSVP. You now have a captive audience who is ready to join in, now what? Are you prepared to keep them entertained and excited about your event? Will they actually purchase tickets? Before you declare your event page perfect,m here are some questions to answer: What is the primary purpose of the page? Do you want visitors to buy a ticket, provide an email address, or take some other step? What type of information […]

Sweatworking: The Ultimate Guide to Combining Event Networking and Fitness

Boost connections and fitness with sweatworking: the ultimate fusion of networking and exercise. Uncover the secrets to successful events!

In today’s fast-paced world, finding time for exercise can be challenging. However, the benefits of physical activity extend beyond health and wellness. Exercise can also foster stronger relationships and improve our mood, leading to the emergence of a new trend: sweatworking. This innovative concept combines networking and fitness, offering a unique way to connect while promoting health and wellness.

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Tips for Better Networking at Your Events

Networking at your events made better: Learn essential tips for meaningful connections and enhancing attendee experience. People attend events for a variety of reasons, with networking often at the top of the list. As an event professional, there are steps you can take to promote networking and boost the likelihood of attendees achieving success in this area. Why would somebody want to attend your event? In addition to learning, networking is a response that many will share. They want to connect with others in their space, such as to drum up new business or to simply broaden their network for […]

A Step-By-Step Guide to Planning a Social Media Timeline

A ton has already been written about the power of social media as a marketing tool, especially in the event industry. Few other fields can make such extensive a use of social networks, and few other industries have as much to gain from doing social right. While I’m sure you already know that social media is important, you might not yet be clear on how to create a social media timeline that ensures your next event gets the biggest boost possible from social.

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Boosting Social Media at Events

Stay up-to-date with platform algorithms and tech, engage attendees and non-attendees, and make the most out of your marketing efforts. Last week, we delved into the world of ticketing for your next event. Today, we’re shifting our focus towards leveraging social media to boost engagement and amplify your event’s marketing efforts. In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying up-to-date with platform algorithms and utilizing the latest technologies is crucial for maximizing your event’s potential. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll reveal our secret tips on how to effectively boost social media at events, while also linking out to some of […]

RFID: A Good Choice for Your Event?

There are many benefits of RFID, especially from an event technology perspective. While you don’t have to implement this technology at an upcoming event, it’s a strategy to consider. And here is why: Improved efficiency regarding event entry Additional revenue streams Looks good to attendees Access to real time insights and data Eliminate counterfeit tickets So besides the basic understanding of RFID benefits, there is a big question to answer: how do you know if this technology is a good fit for your event? SEE: Using Technology to Boost Attendance Others have used this successfully, but that doesn’t mean you can […]

Should You Worry About Ticket Scalpers As An Event Organizer?

Any ticketed event, no matter how large, will eventually run out of space if there’s enough interest. It’s inevitable – and to be frank, there are far worse problems to have in your field than a sold out event. At the same time, a sold-out show potentially opens you up to a completely different issue: ticket scalping. Desperate to gain access to an event on short notice, people will often turn to scalpers for admission. These men and women would traditionally purchase tickets in bulk, selling them at a profit – some less reputable ones might even forge their own […]

Five Ways You Can Make Your Next Event More Innovative

Boost event innovation: Break free from schedules, engage senses, and heed attendee voices. Quick question – as an event management professional, what’s the one quality you want your events to possess? If you’re like most people, then your answer was that you want them to be memorable. You want your attendees to enjoy their experience, talk about your brand for months to come, and eagerly await your next event. Thing is, creating events that are truly memorable – and perhaps more importantly, truly unique – is a tall order these days. It seems like everything’s been said and done, and […]

What Is Decision Fatigue, And How Might It Impact You?

Last week we touched on the basics of decision fatigue, this week we go a little more in depth into this issue and what it could mean for you. As an event management professional, you’re no stranger to being decisive. You likely make thousands of career-related decisions a day, and thousands with each event. And amidst all that decision-making, there’s also a good chance that, on at least one occasion, you found yourself grinding to a halt, unwilling to even make a choice as small as what you’re having for breakfast. “We make decisions all day long, without really considering […]