Posts by Maria Waida

Experienced event planners know that VIPs get special treatment often that the bar for great experiences is fairly high. The good news is there are lots of creative ways to impress and manage your event VIPs, all while staying within your budget. Here we explore some VIP gift, experience, and marketing ideas to inspire your…

Experienced planners know all the best practices for corporate events but, after a while, the challenge becomes about standing out from the crowd. How can you make your conference, brand activation, or other corporate event different in a sea of lookalikes? And, even more importantly, how can you surprise and delight attendees while still maximizing…

Looking for some fun ideas for your next event? These unique options have all your choices for event space, catering menu, gift bag, attendee experience, sponsor proposal, and even playlists covered.  15 Totally Original Ideas for Event Design You Might Just Have to Try  Sell out tickets and impress event goers with these creative event…

Are you using cutting edge tools like event diagram software to make your event the best it can be? If not, you should let this amazing tool do the measuring, adjusting, and synthesizing of your next event layout for you.  Event diagramming software can also bring your event to life, maximize venue space, and help…

The growing popularity of sites like My Morning Routine (which, by the way, is filled with tons of great examples you can also use for inspiration) prove that more and more professionals are looking for ways to systemize success. Or, at the very least, start or end their days in a way that sets them…

Event planners dedicate their lives to executing the events of their clients’ dreams and such a task is grounds for giving them a token of appreciation. We’ve compiled the top 40 gifts that are perfect for planners and their busy schedules. Find that one-of-a-kind present for the event planner in your life or treat yourself…

You’ve probably already heard that event planning is the 5th most stressful job in the world. Which means that mental health should be a top priority for every event planner, no matter where they are in their career. Here are some helpful and creative ways to keep it all together before, during, and after the…

Trade show statistics show that 67% of event attendees represent new opportunities for businesses because the majority of them work in upper management, have real buying power, and will likely buy one to two products/services that they learn about that day. To capitalize on these opportunities, you’ll need to create the best possible exhibition booth. …

One of the biggest event planning challenges you’ll face during the entire process is finding the sweet spot for your event ticket prices. They need to be priced high enough that you can make a profit and prove more return-on-investment, but low enough so that your event’s attendance will be stellar without creating a perception…

Event planning is one of the top 5 most stressful careers in the entire world. Find ways to manage and relieve your worries with these great tools, activities, and suggestions (most of which are free or cheap)!  Discover the top ways event planners can add relaxation into their days Here’s how to manage event planning…

Ready to use email to stack your event planning roster with awesome clients who have even more awesome budgets? These tips and examples for experienced event planners should give you greater insight into building relationships, winning contracts, and networking online.  20 Event Planning Email Best Practice Tips Use these strategies for maximizing open and response…