Event Planning
Tips Tuesday: The Winning Golf Event Planning Guide
Over 33.1 million American viewers tuned in to watch professional golf last year, proving that this is still one of the most sought after event types in the country. Whether you’re planning a tournament or a charity drive, all golfing events require a timeline and checklist to make sure they run smoothly. How Do You…
Read More Monday Motivation: Awesome Event Icebreakers Attendees Will Enjoy
If you’re in charge of organizing icebreakers for an event, it’s helpful to think of how you react when you hear the familiar chords of the ‘Macarena’ at a wedding. It could be ‘Yay!’ ‘Ugh!’ or ‘Meh.’ This is the likely breakdown of reactions from event attendees when they hear it’s icebreaker time. But even…
Read More 25 Inspiring Fall Themes for Events We’re Obsessing Over
Fall is the second largest consumer spending season of the year (only after Winter and the holidays). That means it’s the perfect time to jumpstart charity fundraising, host ticketed or private events, and take advantage of the many fall event themes on this list while the weather is still decent for outdoor activities. What do…
Read More Eventful News: Hackers Ahoy, Leveling the Field, & the Rise of Gen Z
Is there something lurking in the shadows, waiting to potentially derail your event? For planners who are proactive and vigilant, probably not — but as we know, vigilance starts with awareness. This week, our main stories cover some of the areas in which planners can proactively solve event problems before they ever happen. Don’t sleep…
Read More Tips Tuesday: 3 Secrets to Exceeding Event KPIs
Was yesterday’s event successful? Let’s see: The vendors showed up on time. The event layout matched the design to a tee. Attendees mingled and talked with smiles on their faces. These elements are all vitally important. But for fundraising and business events, more concrete outcomes make the difference. Winging it or hoping for the best…
Read More Monday Motivation: 15 Most Common Event Planning Problems and Solutions
Being very event optimistic is a good thing – in fact, 67% of Millennials and 66% of Gen Zers are! But when it comes to event planning, your job is to make sure everything runs smoothly, which is why reviewing these most common event planning problems and solutions will help you be more safe than…
Read More Friday Finds: 6 Experiential Event Planning Trends & Ideas
You’ve seen the sentiment on a T-shirt, a bumper sticker, or an Instagram feed: ‘Collect experiences, not things.’ The events industry has heard the call to action, and today, experiential event planning is hot like a marshmallow roast at a beach bonfire. Or a wok in a cooking class during a corporate retreat. Or a…
Read More Eventful News: Concerns for 2021, Obstacles for Sustainable Events, & More
This week’s post covers the most important news from the past week in the events industry, but it’s really a post about the future. These five stories all represent a piece of that future, as well as the concerns and opportunities that face all of us as we plunge ahead into the eventful unknown. Growth,…
Read More Wednesday Wisdom: 7 Stress-Busting Tips to Prevent Event Management Burnout
The rankings are in: Once again, the event coordinator lands in the 10 most stressful jobs category for 2019. Surprised? We’re not either. The daily juggling act is enough to stress anyone out, and that’s just on the easy days. Event planning professionals possess the astounding ability to manage fine details and multitask without flinching.…
Read More Tips Tuesday: 45 Event Planning Questions for Clients
Ready for your next event planning consultation? We have you covered with helpful event planning questionnaire examples that will ensure you and your client are a great fit. Here are all the event planning questions you’ll want to have handy at your next corporate event or wedding planning kickoff meeting. How to create an event…
Read More Motivation Monday: 20 Event Planning Interview Questions & Winning Answers
You’re guaranteed to run into at least some of the event coordinator interview questions on this list. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that preparation is absolutely required for anyone who wants to truly ace the job interview – and these event planning interview questions will be a key part of your process. Here’s the…
Read More Eventful News: New IACC Report, A Playbook for Inclusivity, & More
With the release of the IACC’s 2019 Meeting Room of the Future Report, planners have the opportunity to compare three years of feedback in regards to what the industry needs from venues. Sure, there’s some change year over year, but the biggest change isn’t in the elements needed from venues. Instead, it’s in the importance…
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