Posts by Maria Waida

Cheap swag has become an issue for corporate event planners as demand for branded, low-quality items declines among Millennials and Generation Z alongside concerns regarding its environmental impact. And even though the $24B promo marketing materials industry is booming right now, it’s still a challenge to find conference event swag that people love. This is…

Whether you’re hosting an employee appreciation event or a new product launch, we’ve got plenty of ice cream catering ideas to help you plan something professional yet fun. Here we’ll cover key points like budgeting as well as most major aspects of ice-cream themed events.  How much does it cost to cater an ice cream…

Sometimes the best things in an event planner’s life really are free! Check out these unique headache erasing, to-do list crushing, productivity-boosting event planning tools.  Explore Free Event Planning Tools That Save Time: We only chose products recognized by the events industry for being the best at what they do. Whether it’s appearing as the…

While an event’s schedule, venue, and food play a major role in determining the guests’ experience, the event’s seating is just as important. It can determine how guests interact with one another, retain information, and how energized they feel throughout the day. Get ahead of the curve and impress your attendees with these hot seating…

Like many other industries, transportation is changing rapidly thanks to advances in technology. Get ahead of the trends and brainstorm how you can implement them to impress guests before, during, and after your next event with these ideas and tips.  Explore 3 Emerging Transportation Trends These exciting developments are currently being perfected but experts agree…

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…