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No one likes having tough conversations with clients. But with a little skill building and guidance you’ll be equipped to handle almost any scenario with flying colors!  6 Soft Skills All Event Planners Need Soft skills is a phrase most often associated with HR departments. People like to assume that they are fluffy activities reserved…

What makes a good event coordinator? Expert planning and organizing skills of course! These creative organization tips for event planners go beyond basic or common sense principles to bring you great techniques and tools you might not have even considered (or heard of) before.  30 Creative Ways for Event Planners to Stay Organized 1. Get…

The latest high impact social media tools have a lot to offer event planners who know how to maximize their event social media strategy. Use these must know tips and tricks to do things like: provide creative VIP experiences, find out exactly which social media posts helped fuel ticket sales, create a comprehensive analysis of…

This week, the big focus is on hotels. With a possible economic decline looming, some hotels are already beginning to feel the impact ” and that impact also has an effect on sourcing. Three of this week’s five stories focus on that impact, potential shifts for planners working with venues, and some of the factors…

Pop-up event planning is big business. According to a 2018 survey by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, 93 percent of business executives say their company prioritizes hosting events. And the retail pop-up market had an estimated value of $50 billion in 2016.  But pop-ups aren’t only suitable for companies with deep pockets; they work great…

As planners, success is all about providing a memorable experience by harmonizing multiple facets into a holistic event purpose. This week’s news speaks to many of those facets, covering five different but equally important pieces of the event puzzle. 5 Interesting Event News Updates From Around the Industry 1. A Hotel Category Sees Growth by…

Even the most imaginative event planners run out of creative steam. This is particularly true if you’re working on simultaneous projects or on tight deadlines”you need great event ideas yesterday!  Thankfully, there are many sources of event inspiration you can tap into when you’re creativity is low. From social media feeds to mood boards to…