Event planning is not for everyone, but for many it is the job of a lifetime. Here are just some of the reasons event planners love their job and are proud to do what they do. Eventprofs are a passionate and resilient group of people that often thrive under the pressures of the j … | Continue reading
Make your tables stand out and add to the ‘tablescape’ at your next event with some inspiration and ideas for all budget types. For events with seated meals, the table can be one of the most important décor aspects. It needs to be functional, in keeping with the themes and look g … | Continue reading
One of the latest event tech opportunities that should not be missed is the 360 degree camera. In this post we introduce you to what they can do, tips for using them, which models are on the market and how they can improve your event. It’s not just destinations that are innovatin … | Continue reading
In this new series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. My full … | Continue reading
LOOPD offers a wearable smart badge and mobile app to accumulate event data and track performance against your goals. Here is our review. LOOPD: What Is It? For events to be taken seriously and demand the respect they deserve, event planners and marketers need to be able to prove … | Continue reading
Don’t get mired in the old ways of doing things with a conservative board, client, or employer who’s fearful of change. Present your ideas to innovate with confidence by following these tips. You’re stuck, or rather, the people you work for are. Those behind your event just can’t … | Continue reading
Join us for this free webinar to learn how to get more from your event budget. An unlimited event budget is simply a daydream for most event planners and, whether you are working with limited or lavish budgets, event finances can sometimes scupper your perfect vision of how the e … | Continue reading
Mass adoption of VR just moved one step closer. Apple is serious about VR and for that reason, events need to be ready. When Apple speaks, the world sits up and listens. At this year’s WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference) in San Jose, Apple is talking VR (Virtual Reality). If yo … | Continue reading
Need something new to replace your boring champagne reception? Here are a few ideas to start revving your imagination motor for evening social receptions. It’s hard to build excitement around the same old, same old kind of event receptions but it’s also difficult to switch someth … | Continue reading
Styles change but some things are eternal. They’ll always be fashionable because these event planning traditions have staying power. Check them out. Have you ever heard the phrase,”All old things are new again.”? It speaks to how everything comes back into style. But with these e … | Continue reading
Emotion tracking could be the key to unlocking attendee data whilst at the same time reducing their time spent filling out feedback forms. Recent patents granted to Facebook could mean the future is closer than we think. It goes without saying that happy attendees are the best ki … | Continue reading
When your to-do list is looking a little stale and you aren’t sure how to make the most of it, we can help with these monster ways of getting it done! We all know the secret power of to-do lists but what can we do to make them realistically useful to boost productivity? If you [… … | Continue reading
Don’t overlook the opportunity that height and aerial decor can offer your event. Add another dimension with these creative ideas. Don’t forget to look at the overhead space to see the potential your event venue or space can offer. Aerial décor can be used to not only lower ceili … | Continue reading
Are you looking to win more out-of-town event contracts? There’s no doubt you’re ready to handle the coordination long distance but have you set your rates appropriately? If you’re a new event planner, or you’re new to negotiating your travel and time for work further afield, the … | Continue reading
Each hotel chain has its own quirks and benefits. There are important things for event planners to know when considering them. Here’s a list of the things you need to know about Hilton. Hilton Brands is comprised of 14 brands including the Waldorf Astoria, Embassy Suites, Conrad … | Continue reading
Goombal is a project management and organization tool for events. Here is our review. Goombal: What is it? Goombal is a cloud-based platform for the consolidation and organization of all aspects of event management. Managing multiple spreadsheets, reports, task-lists and resource … | Continue reading
For limited budgets here are a variety of event planning ideas that you can accommodate for under $100. When the budget is running out, or you don’t have that much to begin with, low-cost ideas can be just what you need to ensure your event is a success or add some special touche … | Continue reading
Ensuring your exhibitors have the largest return on investment (ROI) possible is just as important as attendees having an enjoyable experience. With a poor return on their investment, exhibitors won’t be back. And without them, you’ve lost a significant amount of revenue and you’ … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Christophe Luzeux, Executive Chef with the Halifax Convention Centre. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Dessert is the last thing a delegate will experience during a meal, and it’s often the part they remember most. W … | Continue reading
As the game of one up and catch up continues between Instagram and Snapchat, we discuss why both platforms are important to eventprofs and how events can capitalize. It seems the battle for supremacy between Instagram and Snapchat will never end. Just the other week, Instagram la … | Continue reading
Meetings often have a bad reputation as a good way of wasting time but these eleven types of actions will ensure everyone’s on track and working towards a successful event. Meetings get a bad wrap: “A meeting is an event in which the minutes are kept and the hours are lost.” And … | Continue reading
There are lots of tools event planners use everyday to stay productive. Here are some tricks to make them even more useful. Event professionals have a lot of resources at their disposal but just because you use them doesn’t mean you know all of their secrets. We delve into some o … | Continue reading
Event planners take pride in appearing unruffled, calm and collected, but this can be super challenging in certain situations. Here are some tactics for ‘keeping your cool’ at all times. Remaining calm is important, particularly when dealing with high-pressured situations. Handli … | Continue reading
Lighting can transform your event and can be a cost effective way to make an impact. Here are some inspirational event lighting examples that create amazing and powerful effects. With the ability to cater to a range of budgets and to create branding or sponsorship opportunities, … | Continue reading
Is one of your suppliers taking too long to respond? No matter what you do are they ignoring your requests? Here are some ideas to get them to respond in a speedy manner. The event industry moves at a fast pace and deadlines and lead times are often short, putting pressure on the … | Continue reading
In this new series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. I am a m … | Continue reading
Formal communication is dead. Embrace the newer, more casual ways people on social media communicate, in order to be heard. Over the past decade everything about the trappings of business have become more casual. From clothing at the office to settings for networking events, the … | Continue reading
Hubb automates complex event workflows and tasks to collect, manage and market content for conferences and trade shows. Here is our review. Hubb: What Is It? Hubb is a software platform that helps conference and meeting planners manage and market content for their events. It focu … | Continue reading
Voice activated devices and voice control are fast becoming a part of normal daily life for many people. Is the event industry ready for a revolution in voice? One year ago, Google announced a project called “Google Assistant” and a hardware device called “Google Home”. Perhaps i … | Continue reading
Feedback is an essential development and improvement tool, but submission rates can be low. Here are 15 ideas to collect it more effectively for your event. Understanding how your attendees are feeling about your brand or event is essential when improving user experience for the … | Continue reading
Don’t you just wish you could say whatever you wanted for a day or so? It could be so glorious to give back a little of what you get each day. Here are 20 things all event planners wish we could say to our attendees. If you’ve ever seen the movie “Groundhog’s Day” you might […]Th … | Continue reading
In this new video, we uncover six ways you can find clients for your event planning business. The event industry is flush with business these days IF you know how to find the work and new clients. With the economy slowly growing, our clients have the extra cash to host events to … | Continue reading
Much like brain surgery, event planning is something best left to the professionals. Here are ten stories of times when things went horribly wrong for amateur event planners. Event planning is one of those careers that everyone believes they could do. It’s just a party after all, … | Continue reading
Get in touch with your inner foodie and have some foodspiration for your next event menu with some of the most delicious canapé and finger food ideas to wow guests. Event food and catering not only helps to set the tone of the event but can also keep attendees happy (no one likes … | Continue reading
Email marketing is essential in any event planner’s toolkit but what makes a good email? Conversion. Your email must be a workhorse grabbing attention and enticing action. Here’s what you need to know. According to the Radicati Group, 2017 will see 269 billion emails sent daily w … | Continue reading
For event professionals, multitasking can be an essential part of the job role. You know that you shouldn’t do it but, when you are juggling multiple deadlines, it is the only way to stay on top of everything. Here are some tools and tips to make juggling various projects and tas … | Continue reading
Regardless of your budget, plan the best corporate retreat to find the perfect combination of fun, team building and work epiphanies. Contrary to popular belief, corporate retreats are not just for team building and enhancing work relationships, they are also for improving morale … | Continue reading
Protect your attendees from information overload, which can cause mental paralysis and lack of focus. Don’t allow too much of a good thing to ruin your event. Here are a few ideas to keep that from happening. If your event is a good one, chances are there’s a lot to do. The days/ … | Continue reading
Warning – DO NOT ask event planners these questions. Under ANY circumstances. You have been warned! Event planners are like parents. They’re used to all sorts of bizarre questions and answering the same thing over and over again. So much so that some event planners are seriously … | Continue reading
Event technology streamlines operations and by doing so can save event planners and clients lots of money. If you’re looking for ways to save in every aspect of your event planning, here is a mega list of ways technology can help. While some of these solutions require an initial … | Continue reading
In this new video, we talk about how to get more experience in event planning. Being an event planner requires a lot of things: a penchant for organization, a flexible schedule, and above all else, experience. Jumping into the deep end as an event planner without the experience a … | Continue reading
Unicorn themes and inspiration seem to be everywhere at the moment. We delve into why this may be and offer some ideas for event theming to sprinkle some unicorn magic into any occasion. The mythical creatures that fly and poop rainbows are the essence of the unicorn, with bright … | Continue reading
Google has announced huge changes to its mobile search results giving priority to events. Goodbye FOMO, hello events! Finding events online just got easier. Earlier this week, Google announced changes to the way events are displayed in mobile search engine results. Users searchin … | Continue reading
Add these destinations to the top of your event bucket list as they are disappearing fast and soon you may not be able to have an event there! Whether environmental or man-made problems, overwhelming factors are leading to the decline of some of the most beautiful and iconic plac … | Continue reading
In this new series we present real-life confessions from people working in the event industry. These uncensored, frank insights tell it “like it really is”. Some details have been changed to respect the anonymity of the confessor and ensure maximum honesty can be upheld. As an ac … | Continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by Grace Cheung, Marketing Assistant at QuickMobile. More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. As event tech grows more essential and ubiquitous at events, misfires become more cringe-worthy. Here are 5 common mishaps we’ve witn … | Continue reading
Do you want to attract more event planners to your space? Here are a few ways to do it based on what they need. Competition is fierce for venues, particularly for traditional ones as more and more event planners are looking for unique options to thrill their audience. But here ar … | Continue reading
Join us for this free webinar to learn how to craft the perfect event sponsorship proposal. Are you wondering why potential sponsors are not responding to your proposals? Are you struggling to drive more revenue for your events? Are you creating your first ever sponsorship propo … | Continue reading