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Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Event Wifi
With the growth of personal connectivity reaching new heights seemingly by the hour, it’s impossible to create a compelling event experience with0ut offering a rock-solid wifi connection. In Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs the essential human needs are mapped out in pyramid form. The most crucial of needs are found at the bottom of this pyramid, while…
Read MoreSo, You Have to Cancel Your Event. Now What?
It’s inevitable. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’ve probably had to deal with an event you were forced to cancel. So, whether it’s hurricanes, insane traffic, or an alien invasion – here are 3 crucial steps to take to recover from an event cancellation. Evaluate the Reason for Cancellation Once you hear the…
Read MoreThe Best Ways to Find an Event Venue Online
When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting venues, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. To speed up your venue search, turn to technology. Start your search with these 10 venue finder websites that let you shop and compare event…
Read More14 Quick Wins for Sports Event Management Success
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to bring everyone together in the name of a good cause ” whether it’s charity, team bonding, or simply the competition itself. But for planners, organizing a sports event is a whole different ball game, full of unique considerations and tricky logistics that can get a little out…
Read More27 Unique Gala Ideas for the Ultimate Fundraising Event
When you think of a gala, you probably imagine a formal, regal event. This might mean a black-tie dress code, catered dinner, live band, and speeches or presentations on the guest (or cause) of honor. Sometimes, though, galas can also describe a casual social outing or festival with a large guest list. Either way, gala…
Read MoreSocial Influencer Event Marketing Demystified
Whether you know it or not, social influencer event marketing is already helping you promote your events. Did you know everyone in every room at every event is an influencer? Perhaps more than any other industry, events have always benefited from influencer marketing. Inviting people other people want to see is a timeless strategy for filing rooms…
Read More101 Event Company Name Ideas for Your Business
You’ve decided to launch an event planning company. Congratulations! This is an exciting time filled with anticipation, nerves, and a to-do list a million miles long ” including choosing a name for your business. The name you pick for your event planning company can make or break your brand. It’s your calling card ” so…
Read More10 YouTube Channels Event Planners Should Follow
The meetings and events community on YouTube is blowing up. For planners, it’s becoming increasingly important to stay at the forefront of new marketing trends. That’s why we’ve pulled together some of the best Youtube channels for event planners to follow for new event ideas and inspiration. Our list takes into account the number of…
Read More12 Interactive Presentation Ideas Your Event Audience Will Love
While elements like personalization and wellness have grown in importance when it comes to the event ecosystem, there’s still no debating it: Events are all about the content. And while that fact has remained consistent, what hasn’t it is the format of presentations. In fact, 70% of conference planners say they are seeing a shift…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Hashtag for Your Event #WhatYouNeedToKnow
Unless your event is 100% private to the public, every event, both large and small, should have a unique event hashtag. Not only does social media provide insight into what is being talked, or tweeted, about, but it gives its users access into a community within a global network, which is pretty powerful. When implemented…
Read More15 Most Common Event Planning Challenges & Their 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 More50 Event Management Experts + Influencers Every Industry Pro Follows
In events and hospitality, knowledge is power. The best way to learn the ropes or sharpen your skillset? Learn from the experts that have been there before. Thankfully these thought leaders are quick to share their tips and tricks on how to get ahead in the world of events and hospitality. These 50 event management experts…
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