We offer a lot of little tips and tricks for events—like doing social media for events, planning events, knowing event industry terms, and more. And this little corner of our blog is where you’ll find all of those event tips. Good luck!
It doesn’t matter if you are organizing a charity fundraiser, corporate get-together, or some other type of event, nothing changes the fact that social media can play a big part in spreading the word and engaging with your audience.
Creative fundraising ideas can make a huge impact on donations and engagement. While traditional fundraisers like raffles or bake sales work, unique and innovative approaches drive more participation. Whether you’re organizing an event for a nonprofit, a school, or a personal cause, these innovative fundraising strategies will help you stand out and maximize results.
As an event professional, your success often hinges on the tools and resources you have at your disposal. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, a wedding, or a large-scale festival, having the right equipment can make all the difference. Here are six must-have items that every event professional should own.
Chances are pretty good that if you’re employed in an events-related field, you’re already gearing up for Christmas (and if you aren’t, you should be). The Christmas season is probably one of the busiest times of year for an event planner, with clients left and right putting in requests for festive parties and events. What that means from an event planning perspective is that you’re bound to be flooded with a veritable torrent of requests (if you aren’t already). It also means that, if you haven’t nailed down a venue by now, you might not find one. See, that’s the […]
Did you know there are approximately 316 million monthly active users on Twitter? Did you know these users send roughly 500 million Tweets per day? These are the types of statistics that should open your eyes to the power of Twitter. It doesn’t matter if you are an individual user or company of any size, there are ways to use this social network to your advantage. Social Media and Events Social media continues to help event planners, organizers, and attendees communicate on a more efficient level. This includes spreading information about the event, real time photos and key moments, and […]
Choosing the right vendors for your trade show is a strategic decision that parallels the importance of organizing the event itself. Recognizing good traits of vendors is key to ensuring a successful and vibrant trade show. It’s not just about avoiding pitfalls; it’s about spotting the positive attributes that make a vendor stand out.
The 2015 holiday season is just around the corner – and with it, the end of the year. What better time than now to take a look at some of the trends you can expect as Christmas rolls around? After all, as we’ve established before, January more often than not tends to be the busiest time of the year in event management. It’s better to be prepared by knowing what people are looking for. With that in mind, let’s dive right in. What’s the event industry going to look like as this year’s holiday season rolls around? More importantly, how can […]
The event industry’s changed a lot in the last twenty years. Mobility has streamlined administration and event organization to an unprecedented degree. Cloud computing has brought with it scores of apps that make attendee engagement, remote attendance, and information management easier than ever before. And social media has brought with it an entirely new marketing paradigm, one which every event organizer worth their salt must understand. What if I were to tell you that stuff’s all small change – that today, we’re on the verge of the biggest evolution yet? I’m talking about virtual reality – the capacity to send […]
Apple’s really no stranger to the creation of world-changing technology. In 2007, it released the iPhone, bringing technology once isolated solely to enterprise into the consumer space. Then in 2010, the iPad took the market by storm, kicking an already popular industry into a frenzy. Today, the majority of online shopping is done on mobile devices. 80% of online adults own a smartphone. And the number of worldwide smartphone users will surpass 2 billion in 2016. In short, even if Apple doesn’t control the entire mobile market, they’re the ones who originally kicked off the mobile craze; through a combination […]
The time has come to plan your next event. Early in the process, before you dive into the finer details, you will be staffed with the responsibility of setting a budget. Once this number is set, you will have a better idea of what you can and cannot do as you move forward. At some point, you will be faced with difficult decisions. More specifically, what to save on and what to splurge on. You only have so much money to go around. However, this doesn’t mean you can skimp across the board, as people are expecting a good time as […]
Twitter and the events industry were practically made for one another. The readily-accessible microblogging social network is one of the best places to share information and updates with your attendees, and one of the best platforms for the promotion of your events. As you may be aware, it’s also an incredibly powerful tool for engagement. Trouble is, not everyone knows how to tap into that last one. “Twitter is the new social water cooler, but you don’t need to wait until the morning after a big event, show, or game to get the conversation started,” reads an article in Twitter’s […]
Today, we’re going to talk about what’s involved in running a takeover on your Twitter account. No, I’m not referring to hacking or hijacking, I’m talking about bringing a third party on-board – like a celebrity, client, or expert – to manage your Twitter presence. Done right, this can be just what you need to increase your following and engagement on Twitter. We’re here to ensure that you don’t do it wrong. First, Ask Yourself: Why Run A Takeover? At its core, the phrase “twitter takeover” is really just another way of saying you’re hiring a spokesperson to manage your twitter […]
As an event organizer, it’s your job to keep your attendees entertained and engaged. It’s your job to ensure that everything at your event goes off without a hitch, and that everyone who goes there leaves satisfied. What you may not know is that this process actually starts well before the event itself – and expands well outside the walls of your event venue. After all, being an event planner is only partially about running events. It’s also about effectively marketing them. Today, we’re going to touch on that. How can you keep your attendees engaged before, during, and after […]
As an event management professional, part of your job is to make sure attendees can make it safely to and from your events. Of course, sometimes that’s easier said than done – everything from chaotic rental services to confusing infrastructure to poorly-designed transit systems stands in your way. Thankfully, there’s a new camp of startup that’s been popping up of late; a breed of business specifically dedicated to getting people where they need to go as quickly, efficiently, and safely as possible. Today, we’re going to go over a few of the most interesting, most popular, and most promising. Recommend […]
I know that we have touched on event technology before, but this week we are going to dive event deeper into technology that can up your tech game, making you a better event planner, attendee, or speaker. When people attend an event, it is a big letdown to see tech that is “so 2010”. Even if the event is not technology based, you want to give attendees the best experience possible. Don’t forget to follow these tips to present your event in the best way possible. We will cover the following topics: Eight Awesome Up and Coming Companies In Transportation […]
Weddings are an incredibly special – and important – occasion. They’re a celebration of the love between a couple; a love intense enough that they’re willing to swear their lives to one another. Not surprisingly, this means that planning them can be an incredibly nerve-wracking affair. But it doesn’t need to be. At the end of the day, how stressed you get about your wedding ultimately depends on you. If you go in with the right mindset – and the proper knowledge – you’ll be able to put together a top-notch ceremony in no time at all. That, in turn, […]
Once your event comes to an end, it is time to reflect. Did you reach your goals? Did you come up short in key areas? Are you unsure of whether or not your event was truly a success? While you can attempt to answer all these questions on your own, there is a better idea to consider: ask your audience for feedback. Attendee feedback is important for a number of reasons: Helps you see what you did right and wrong Allows you to adjust your approach accordingly in the future Gives you a chance to connect with attendees one last […]
The weather’s getting warmer, the sun’s shining brighter, and people are busting out their shorts and swimsuits. Summer is upon us – and so is vacation season. What that means for an event management perspective is that this can be one of the best possible times of year to host your events, especially if you’re thinking of planning a concert or festival.
There’s caveat to this, of course. You need to make sure you plan them for the right date. See, like any season, there are certain times in summer when you simply shouldn’t run events.
Running an event on one of these dates probably won’t spell outright catastrophe, mind you. That said, it won’t be conducive to your event’s success, either. Let’s dive in – what days should you avoid if you’re planning to run a summer event?
As an event planner, you should live by this mantra: if you plan for the worst you will never be surprised at what happens. On the plus side, the worst very rarely comes into play. On the downside, you never know when something could go horribly wrong. Here are the three questions you need to answer: What types of event disasters are most common? What is the best strategy for preventing these disasters? What process should you follow if a disaster strikes your event? Let’s start out with the first question. Here are some of the most common event disasters: Bad […]
We’re in the heat of summer (literally) and you know what that means – time to start looking at a few outdoor venues. After all, if the weather’s beautiful enough, you might as well give your attendees the chance to enjoy it, right? Of course, there are a few things you’re going to need to take into account when figuring out where you should situate a summer event. In a lot of ways, running an outdoor event is actually more challenging than hosting at an indoor venue. In addition to all the standard considerations involved in venue selection, there are a […]
