Event Planning
15 Community Event Ideas That Bring People Together
Hosted in cities and towns all over the world, community events bring people together. Community events are perfect for promoting positive change, and there’s opportunity for improvement in every community. Ranging from locally-attended small-town chili cook-offs to massive national parades attracting tens of thousands of people, community event ideas come in all shapes and sizes. …
Read More13 Catering Trends to Keep on Your Radar
Food and beverage is perhaps one of the most anticipated elements of any event. With in-person events slowly returning, event planners and caterers alike would be wise to try and make the attendee F&B experience better than ever. Being so, we’ve put together this list of catering trends to help you hone in on what…
Read More5 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2022
The event industry has had to adapt even more than usual over the past couple of years. In 2021, many national conferences and conventions became hybrid affairs, offering both virtual attendance options in addition to (or sometimes in place of) in-person attendance. Event industry professionals all over the globe have seen incredible changes shape their…
Read More6 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2022
Events have undergone some major changes over the last couple of years. From the lingering effects of the pandemic still impacting businesses to the major shift in societal attitudes about employment, social issues are making a big impact on 2022 event trends. In this blog post, we’re digging into some of those event trends. We…
Read MoreWhat Is a Keynote Speaker and How Do You Find One?
With the power to influence, energize, ignite, and even empower an audience, an impactful keynote speech has the potential to make or break an event’s success. But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? Let’s find out. In this post, we take a deep dive into…
Read More14 College Event Ideas Students Will Actually Attend
Wondering how to throw events that college students will actually want to attend? It’s time to shift your perspective. Whether you’re an event planner, a professor or faculty member, or anyone else involved in collegiate affairs, these 14 simple yet effective college event ideas are just what you need to boost attendance and engagement. Whether…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Early Bird Registration for Events
Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. Starting with early bird registration offers, successful event planners generate buzz and accelerate sales in the earliest stages of the…
Read More5 Event Planner Marketing Strategies Used by Top Professionals
As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. And while you may hope that your events speak for themselves (and maybe they do!), the reality is that you need great marketing to stand out from other…
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Event Planner Logos: Ideas, Tips, Examples
Want to make your event planning company stand out? Event planner logos are a great way to do exactly that. Whether you’re part of a team or flying solo, just getting started or an industry veteran, great marketing begins with a proper logo. But it goes well beyond simply hiring someone to design an eye-catching…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Concert in 10 Steps
As far as events go, those with live music are some of the most engaging and entertaining for attendees. But without the right plan in place, they can also be the most likely to hit some bumps in the road. That’s why we put together this guide on how to plan a concert. With more elements…
Read MoreHow to Plan an Outdoor Event in 10 Steps
Whether it’s an outdoor wedding, a corporate event, or even a family gathering, outdoor events are a great way to take advantage of nature and do something a little different. But while they tend to be a bit more casual than their indoor counterparts, planning for them is anything but. Want to learn how to…
Read MoreHow to Write an Event Planning Mission Statement: The Ultimate Guide
Do you really need an event planning mission statement? According to Forbes, most corporations don’t need one. That is, of course, “unless you want to be a great leader.” Being a leader for your clients, your event planning team, and even your event planning community can begin with this deceptively simple exercise. Writing an event…
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