10 Things Productive #EventProfs Do Every Day
10 Things Productive #EventProfs Do Every Day. Productivity and event planning go hand in hand. Successful event planners are very productive. Here are 10 habits of productive event planners you can steal to kick off your week. I haven’t met a single event professional who is not very organised and effective at getting things done. […]
The Hottest Trend: Industrial-Style Spaces
Industrial-style spaces are one of this year’s biggest trends in the events industry. These edgy venues make a bold statement and bring guests together in new and exciting ways. Exposed brickwork, steel beams and original fixtures (complete with peeling paint) make an authentic backdrop for a thoroughly urban affair. In this article, we take a look at the top […]
10 Things From The Past We’ve Almost Entirely Forgotten About Table Manners
10 Things From The Past We’ve Almost Entirely Forgotten About Table Manners In today’s day and age, folks treat the dinner table pretty casually. Sometimes meals aren’t even eaten at the table, instead being devoured on the couch or even eaten on the run in order to get from one meeting to the next. But sitting […]
RFP Sourcing and Best Practices: Communication
RFP Sourcing and Best Practices: Communication. Effective communication is key to building a trusting relationship between you and your suppliers. Increasing your RFP response rates, and securing the best venue for your meetings and events.Handshake Here are a few tips for effective communication throughout the RFP process: Be up front with potential suppliers Don’t hold […]
Going Green with Eco-friendly Lighting Design
Going Green with Eco-friendly Lighting Design. These days, the environment is no longer a mere afterthought. If anything, events are more and more being designed in a way that reduces their footprint. From compostable flatware to e-invitations, going green is a growing concern for all aspects of event production. Lighting is often the place we […]
Is Your Professional Network Too Female
Is Your Professional Network Too Female?“Women in the Workplace 2016,” the latest release from a comprehensive long-term partnership between LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Co., reveals that women are still underrepresented at all levels in the corporate pipeline, and that the disparity grows at each step closer to the C-suite. But the research looked beyond the […]
Finding a Balance Between Event Design with Planning
Finding a Balance Between Event Design with Planning. We all know the two stages of putting together a successful event: the design and the planning. Each of these components is equally important to achieving the client’s goals. But it’s important to keep them in a fine balance–especially when you’re handling both sides of the coin. […]
Big Event Companies Share Trends in Latest Special Events “50 Top Event Companies”
Big Event Companies Share Trends in Latest Special Events “50 Top Event Companies” First of all new technologies–such as virtual and augmented reality—and the continued role of social media are two of the major trends shaping special events this year. These insights appear in the 15th annual “50 Top Event Companies” article, featured in the […]
Avoid These Biggest Production Mistakes Planners Make
Avoid These Biggest Production Mistakes Planners Make. The June 30 #Eventprofs Happy Hour, “Ask Me Anything About Event Production,” showcased more than just today’s hottest AV and production trends. Led by Adrian Segar, participant-led-conferences advocate, author, and facilitator extraordinaire, and featuring Brandt Krueger (owner, Event Technology Consulting), Christopher DeArmond (managing director, Freedom Event Services), and professional conference […]
How to Beat 3 of the Gnarliest Room Block Challenges
Today’s planner has to deal with housing poachers. They prey on exhibitors and attendees to get them to book in their block. Whether they actually have a block or not. And then there are the attendees who’d rather book their rooms through Priceline.com than your provider. These are among the many threats to room blocks today. […]
