How Woodstock Changed Event Management

Way back in 1969 at a farm outside of White Lake, New York, four young men hosted a music festival. Hundreds of thousands of fans attended, and what followed was one of the most legendarily debauched events of all time, one that ended up being an icon of the 1960s. We called it Woodstock. From an event planning perspective, Woodstock was also one of the most poorly planned, poorly executed events of all time, fraught with missed deadlines, legal blunders, and a trail of liability. The festival was originally organized by John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Artie Kornfield, and Mike Lang. […]

Conquering Common Wedding Planner Challenges

Navigating Wedding Planner Challenges

Wedding planning is unlike any other event planning due to the intense emotions involved. While organizing a wedding shares similarities with other events, the emotional stakes make it uniquely challenging. These wedding planner challenges can range from managing demanding clients to balancing budgets.

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Five Factors Of Running A Video Game Trade Show

It’s official – Gaming has gone mainstream. These days, it’s rare to meet someone who hasn’t played at least one game. With gaming’s popularity has come a lot more game-industry events, conferences, and trade shows  – all being covered by mainstream media. If you’re in event management you may be thinking about opportunities in this growing space. There’s a lot that goes into making a trade show successful – and gaming trade show is no exception. Here are a five factors to take into account when running a video game trade show. Does your event focus on players or developers? […]

Do’s and Dont’s of Hosting Video Game Tournaments

Gaming is not what it used to be. It’s no longer a niche, and most of the time you don’t even have to question if someone’s a gamer—it’s more like, what games do they like play? Welcome to the popular world of Esports, where professional gamers are well on their way to being considered on par with professional “traditional” athletes, both in earnings, and in fanbases. We’re even starting to see universities offering League of Legends scholarships.

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What Was Your Last Event Missing?

What was your Last Event Missing? Tips for Finding the Answer. When you look back at your last event, would you consider it an across-the-board success? You may agree that things went really well, but that you also came up short in some key area. While there is nothing you can do about the past, you are in position to change the future. For this reason, you must know what your last event was missing. With this information in hand you can address any concern, but most importantly, you can make strategic adjustments when planning your next event. How to Pinpoint […]