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Six Technology Related Security Tips for Every Event

Some of the most expensive equipment any event manager’s going to deal with is electronic in nature. You’ve got smart-phones and tablets, projectors and speaker systems, laptops and routers…you get the idea. These days, everyone’s showing up with a gallery of gadgets in tow, to say nothing of all the gear you’re vendors and attendees may bring along for personal use, display and demo. Unfortunately, electronics are a prime target for thieves. Take Vlambeer, for example, which lost pretty much everything in a 2013 theft at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Today, we’re looking at six security tips to help prevent […]

How To Throw A Great Trade Show After Party

For many attendees, the best part of a trade show is the after parties. Although as the event organizer, you want your vendors and sponsor partners to host shindigs of their own, what if your company wants to have a bit of fun and exposure for a job well done? Should you organize an awesome party? Go for it. You’re an event manager, pieces of cake. That said there are a few things to take into account when hosting a trade show party. The Party Theme Suits The Audience (and is in good taste!) Now, this example is off to […]

Five Planning Tips for Trade Shows

Trade shows can be among the most powerful, mutually advantageous events centered on brand awareness. They create large-scale opportunities on all fronts: the brand running the show gains access to a network of potential partners, vendors find a huge selection of prospective clients and attendees can either meet future employers or vendors who are selling exactly what they want to buy. Of course, even though trade shows are incredibly powerful, a poorly run show can completely destroy your event management company’s reputation, ensuring that few brands and vendors will consider attending any future events you may decide to run. For […]

Five Tips for Serving Alcohol at Events

Serving alcohol at an event is a risky proposition. More often than not, the decision to include liquor at your events opens the door to a whole laundry list of liabilities most event planners would rather avoid. Still, if your event calls for cocktails – if liquor or the lack thereof will make or break an event – you can pull it off with the right precautions. So, let’s get down to business. How can you keep attendees happily buzzing along while also minimizing the risk in serving alcohol at your event? First, Know Your Plan How large is your […]

Selecting The Perfect Food Options For Your Event

Planning out event catering isn’t as simple as hiring a catering company and telling them to “go nuts.” There’s actually a great deal that you as an event planner need to take into consideration before you set a menu – your process involves ask some key questions that will help you determine the type catering company you collaborate with. In order to ensure that you provide the best menu possible, there are a few things you need to do: Know Your Guests And Their Preferences The most important piece of advice is something I’ve repeated a million times before: know […]