Why Your Kids Should Learn How to Code

Some people hope their child becomes a famous athlete. Others want him or her to be a doctor, lawyer, or scientist. While all these professions are glamorous in their own way, here is something else to think about: it may be a good idea for your kids to learn how to code. Go back in time 30 years and nobody was thinking about this. There was no Facebook. There was no Twitter. Computers weren’t even that big of a deal. In today’s world, however, this has all changed. Technology rules the world, and those who know how to code are…

Team Feedback in Event Planning for Unmatched Success

Unlock the power of team feedback in event planning. Discover how to enhance your skills, show appreciation, and grow as an event planner. You’ve invested your heart and soul into crafting that flawless event, ensuring every aspect was meticulously planned. As the curtains close, it’s time to reflect on the highs, lows, and hopefully, the absence of major hiccups. While self-reflection is crucial, don’t underestimate the treasure trove of insights your team holds. Each member likely experienced the event from a unique vantage point. Here are four compelling reasons to seek your team’s input: 1. Fresh Perspectives Your eyes can…

Diligent Planning: What Event Organizers Need To Do After an Event

So, you’re at the tail end of an event. Your attendees all went home satisfied, your client’s happy with how things went, and your team’s wrapping things up at the venue. Your job’s far from done at this point, though – you have a great deal more work to do if you truly want to call your event a success. Don’t worry, though. Provided you’re aware of the steps, the wrap-up’s really only as difficult as you make it. Today, we’re going to go over a few of the things you need to account for at the tail-end of an event.…

Why Publishing Content on LinkedIn is a Good Idea

There are business professionals who publish content on LinkedIn as often as possible. There are also those who never think twice about doing so. Which group do you fit into? You don’t have to go crazy, posting to LinkedIn several times per day and turning this into an obsession. However, you should consider the benefits of adding this to your marketing strategy. If you have yet to get involved with LinkedIn, if you don’t know what this professional networking site has to offer, now is the time to adjust your approach. Here are five reasons why publishing content on LinkedIn…

What Zeroing Out Your Inbox Can Do for You

Inbox Zero. It’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like; an approach to email management where each email is treated as an entry in a ‘to do’ list, and deleted once you’re finished. There’s a little bit more to it than that, of course, according to Tech Target (which sites Merlin Mann, the fellow who fist pioneered the term): Avoid leaving your email client open Set a schedule for when you check your email – for example, at the top of each hour. Delete or archive as many new messages as possible. Forward what can be best answered by another person…

How to Use Everwall to Boost Social Media Reach at Your Event

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.

Five Things Every New Years’ Event Needs To Provide

2016 is almost upon us, ladies and gentlemen! The New Year brings with it many things, like new beginnings and a chance to start fresh as 2015 winds down. If you’re in the event planning business, however, it means one thing – a whole ton of clients as everyone kicks off their New Years’ celebrations. Awesome, right? Now, as I’ve said in the past, the holiday season is one of the busiest times of year for event planners. Businesses and independent clients alike are looking to throw some awesome Christmas and New Years’ bashes, and they’re going to tap into…

Creative Fundraising Ideas That Work

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.

Boost Your Company Culture with Weekly Breakfast Meetings

As a business owner, you may be looking for new ways to get everybody in your office on the same page. Have you considered the benefits of a weekly breakfast meeting? The key word here is “weekly.” This isn’t something you do every day of the week. Furthermore, it’s not something you want to do this week, forget about for a couple months, and then reintroduce. Stay consistent. With all this in mind, you may be asking yourself the following: what are the benefits of a weekly breakfast meeting? This changes from one company to the next, but you should…

Event Professional Essentials: Six Must-Haves for Success

Event professional essentials: Discover the six crucial elements for masterful event planning success.

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.

Dealing With The Christmas Rush As An Event Manager

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…

Five Ideas to Make Your Christmas Time Events Amazing

Everybody knows what the traditional Christmas party looks like. Everybody gathers in an office or banquet hall, all dressed to the nines. They snack on a wide variety of Christmas treats, talk about their work, and probably have a bit too much to drink. Sounds painfully boring, doesn’t it? What if I told you that your corporate Christmas event doesn’t have to be that way? If you’ve got the time, budget, and creativity, you can put together an utterly amazing event for your employees, one that’ll have them talking all the way through to summer. Have a look at a…

Create an Incredible Corporate Culture with Creativity

Every worthwhile business owner, no matter their background, wants to be capable of attracting the best and brightest employees in their field. After all, while stuff like brand identity and a strong USP are important in attracting customers, it’s the people who work within an organization’s walls that really make or break things. In short, the better your employees, the better your business. Makes sense, right? As you may already know, the key to attracting great employees is to have a great culture. It’s making your business an attractive, enjoyable, and positive place to work. Here’s the thing, though…positivity? It’s…

Some of the Most Common Terms in Marketing Defined

Like any field, success in event management is all about how effectively you can market yourself. Unfortunately, that’s sometimes easier said than done. See, the issue is that there’s no shortage of buzzwords floating around – and that makes it more than a little difficult to get started. Let’s see if we can’t help you sort through some of the jargon. Here’s a glossary of some of the most common marketing terms you’ll encounter while spreading the word about your event. A/B Testing: A type of marketing field test where one compares two versions of a website, email, product, etc…

How to Harness the Power of Tweetwall

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…

5 Good Traits of Vendors for Successful Trade Shows

Uncover the five key good traits of vendors to elevate your trade show experience. Ensure success with the right partners and strategies.

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.

What Are Some Of The Biggest Holiday Trends In The Event Industry This Season?

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…

Four (More) Ethical Challenges Every Event Organizer Will Face

Like every industry, event management has its fair share of moral dilemmas. There’ll always be the temptation to misrepresent your services to a client or over promise on something; the urge to abuse rewards and incentives to increase attendance or make overly-extensive use of familiarity trips. What separates the poor event planners from the professionals is that the latter group resists these urges. They act with integrity, no matter what roadblocks they may face. Of course, taking the high ground tends to be a lot easier when you know what sort of tests your morality’s going to be put through.…

Top 5 Ways To Monetize An Email List

As you continue to grow your email list, you will be faced with many questions. Among the most important is: what is the best way to monetize your email list? There is no right or wrong answer to this question. There are multiple ways to monetize your list and realize the potential you have been dreaming of for so long, it’s just what works best for your brand. Most people find that approximately half of their email list is active (opening or clicking on emails). This may not be a big number when dealing with a small list, but as…

Tips for Using Full Moderation in Everwall

So you’ve chosen full moderation for your Everwall, now what? Now it’s time for you to choose exactly what your attendees will see on your social wall. This means you can weed out whatever you do and don’t want seen on the social wall, and use other great moderation features—like Stashing posts—to save them for later.

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