Five Amenities Every Concert Needs To Provide

Today, we’re going to shift gears a bit. A lot of the posts I’ve made on this blog have been about conference or trade show management (with a few bits and pieces about wedding management sprinkled here and there).  With that in mind, I realized recently I’ve actually been neglecting a fairly large field within the event management industry—concerts. We’re going to take a look at a few of the most important aspects of any successful concert, and what amenities concerts need to provide. These are things that every concert manager must ensure is included in their planning process. Ignore…

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Thinking Outside The Box

So we have covered the basics for running a trade show or small corporate events, but what about the less commonly requested events such as political events or concerts? The next two weeks our series is going to focus on more out of the box events. We will include the best tips & tricks for how to not only manage but be successful at whatever event you are asked to do. We will focus on the following topics: Five Amenities Every Concert Needs To Provide Everything You Need To Know About Hosting A Hybrid Event Five Important Tips for Planning an…

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Five More Books That Should Be In Every Event Manager’s Library

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again – it doesn’t matter what field you work in; you’re only as good as what you know. And one thing you should definitely know is that there’s always more knowledge to be had.  No matter what field you’re in, you should always keep learning. And as has been the case for many, many years, one of the best ways to truly learn is through books. A couple months back, I put together a short list detailing a few books that I felt every event planner should read. Today, I’d like to…

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How Event Planning And Hospitality Intersect

It’s really no secret that event management is more complicated than it’s ever been.  Professional event planners have to navigate their way through a logistical labyrinth, juggling everything from equipment to location to their own events team. While mobile technology has eased the load somewhat, it’s still not a career well-suited for just anyone. On top of that, the bar for entry has never been higher. Employers increasingly prefer to hire University graduates ahead of other applicants, while clients are increasingly paying attention to certifications – which include one’s degree. Curiously, one of the preferred majors in both cases appears…

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How to Plan a Corporate July 4th Event

July 4th will be here before you know it. While many people plan on spending this holiday with friends and family, others will have the opportunity to do so with coworkers and/or clients. Today we are going to focus on how to plan a corporate July 4th event. Some companies hold an annual Independence Day event to give thanks to their workforce. Others organizations look at this as a great opportunity to show clients a good time. Before we go any further, remember this: there is nothing more important than having a good time. Fourth of July is a time for…

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