Whatever kind of event you are hosting, you need people to attend. This is especially true when the event is open, meaning that you don’t need an invitation to attend, you just need to either buy a ticket or RSVP (depending on the type of event that you are ...
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A corporate event is a unique opportunity for a brand to show appreciation to the present clients, and offer a friendly hand towards the new clients, partners, or even employees. The event itself is marked with unmatched sophistication. Whether it’s the fun activities one plan, formal brand introduction speech ...
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Managing event staff is a bit like herding cats. It can be tricky enough to know whether everyone is doing exactly what they are supposed to when you are relying on a loyal team of permanent workers. But throw a few temporary workers and volunteers, a tight schedule, and a ...
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Anyone in the business of events will know that event planning is a very rewarding but stressful job. There is so much to do, and an extreme amount of detail to keep track of as you plan your company meeting or event. Luckily, today we are sharing top tips you ...
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On May 25, 2018 the General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR goes into effect. This regulation in EU law is designed to protect data and the privacy of all individuals within the European Union. It outlines the rules around the export of personal data outside of the EU, giving control ...
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Finding speakers for conferences and events can be an arduous task. Are we selecting the right speaker? Is what the speaker charges a fair fee? How do we know if the speaker can deliver the right message for our audience? Is the speaker the right, strategic partner for our conference ...
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Event organizers have a responsibility to ensure that health and safety risks are properly managed for all attendees, including staff, contractors, volunteers and members of the public. This might not seem like a challenge when walking around your empty venue, but as soon as a crowd starts forming it doesn ...
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Are you fed up with planning work parties, because it never seems like anyone wants to attend? What’s with everyone being so resistant to a little bit of fun? Well, sure, every office has a couple of grumblers, but have you ever considered that it’s because your events ...
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On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Laura Craven, Event Producer and Director of Communications and Marketing at Imperial Dade about how to select, and manage event technology to meet your organizational and event goals. Listen to host Al Wynant and guest Laura Craven discuss the following ...
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Whether you are planning a networking event, a team building session or even a celebratory occasion, attendees can make or break an event. When it comes to making sure that your event is memorable, for all the right reasons, it’s essential to keep a close eye on your A-list ...
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Events are an excellent way to achieve your business objectives. They are an opportunity to get together a group of people who work alongside you, or whose own professional life is somehow relevant to your own. When you have a new project or initiative to market, creating an event to ...
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When working in the events industry, it is vital that you keep a close eye on your costs. This is the best way to ensure that you don’t go over budget. This is especially important when you are in the early stages of planning an event or conference. If ...
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If planning an event weren’t enough, you also have to worry about marketing the event. Without the proper and appropriate marketing, your event could suffer the worst fate: poor turnout. Don’t let your great event go to waste. Instead, use our quick guide to market your event so ...
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One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. While some destinations handle event transportation logistics around major events better than others, there are times ...
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They say that you should never work with children or animals. However, in the events industry, that just isn’t possible. In fact, planning parties for children is an important part of working in events. If you are an incredibly creative person, an event for children is the perfect opportunity ...
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No good marketer shies away from live events. On the contrary, a professionally executed event is often a staple of the successful marketing strategy that turns heads, signs on new clients, helps forge business partnerships, and solidifies brand recognition and loyalty. A well-crafted live event takes meticulous planning and strong ...
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After achieving much success with a local customer base, many event planning and small businesses often decide to take the next big step by expanding internationally. Yet, it is essential not to rush in when moving from a domestic to an international market. We are therefore offering some helpful tips ...
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Need staff for events? Need to hire an event planner or meeting planner? If so, you will need to understand the key questions and topics to discuss with the prospect event staff you want to hire. Today we share top tips by professional planners to successfully hire an event planner ...
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Millennials now make up the number one wine-drinking consumer segment in the United States, a number estimated at over 90 million. Sustainability too is an important consideration for this group. They appear to be the first generation willing to spend more on sustainable products. Companies, services and events wanting to ...
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