Asynchronous Content for Hybrid and Virtual Events
One of the best outcomes of the rise of virtual events in the face of a pandemic is the fact that it forced us to re-envision the way we create and host corporate events. Not only did we find ways to[...]
Seven Challenges for Successful Live Event Planning
An event or experience with the potential to transport you from your everyday life to an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind space can be magical. As a child, birthday parties had the potential to do this,[...]
How Labor Shortages are Impacting the Events Industry
Even after nearly two years, everyone’s lives are still being impacted by COVID in some way, and the events industry is no exception. While we as an industry are incredibly proud of the progress we[...]
Seven Tips to Building Your Event Budget
Often, event planning starts with imagination and vision. However, imaginations can run wild, and visions can be over the top. When beginning event planning, your mind may wander to extravagant[...]
Conference Planning 101: How to Keep it Captivating
There are times when all of us deserve a much needed break from work. Now, this may have you thinking of vacation (which is understandable), but what if you started thinking about conferences in this[...]
Office Holiday Parties - Creating Traditions and Building Teams
Ugly sweaters. Office “Dundies.” White elephant parties. Secret snowflake gift exchanges. Yearly competitions. It’s probable that your workplace, much like your family, has a holiday tradition of[...]
How to Safely Return to In-Person Meetings and Events
One thing we know in the events industry is to expect the unexpected. While we prepare and plan, we are also keenly aware of the potential for something to throw the proverbial wrench in the works.[...]
Top U.S. Cities for Destination Meetings
There’s business travel, and then there’s traveling for business. What’s the difference? It depends on where we put the emphasis. Destination meetings, trending upward in the business world,[...]
How to Choose a Theme for Your Corporate Event
If you think back to your childhood, you might remember the JOY and excitement you felt planning a party for your friends. From selecting the decorations and the goodie bags to choosing colors and[...]
Finding the Right Keynote Speaker for your Corporate Event
Think back to the last corporate event you attended. What was the most memorable aspect? Some may say the venue and others the food. Maybe it was the breakout sessions or the swag. But if you don’t[...]
Top 6 Tips to Corporate Event Planning
If you’ve ever hosted a party, even for a small group of people, you’re likely aware of how important event logistics can be. For example, if one stops to consider how important timing is when it[...]
How to Master Audience Engagement for Hybrid Events
Show Notes With the expected increase in hybrid events comes a unique challenge: balancing two different audience types. Not only do you have people in person watching your event unfold, but you also[...]