Attending an annual corporate event is standard practice for many professionals. Year after year, the experience becomes familiar and predictable, taking place at the same time each year, in the same venue, with the same sponsors, content, and presenters. BORING! But it doesn’t have to be this way. With a little innovation, great planning, and […]
If you’ve put a lot of thought into the décor, lighting and signage for your corporate event but haven’t considered the waste and carbon footprint that might come with all of that, it’s time to take a step back and think green. There are many ways to have a “knock your socks off” event and […]
Anyone who has attended a corporate event has experienced the grinding boredom of a seemingly endless PowerPoint. It’s an experience that has inspired a new way of presenting, a new kind of event: moving away from hour-long lecture-style presentations and toward an interactive, engaging atmosphere. The prime example: Pecha Kucha, which is Japanese for “the […]
Pinterest: A Great Way Source of Inspiration So you’re charged with planning an event and you are drawing a blank on the overall vibe, color scheme, décor and other visual logistics. Maybe you just wrapped up an event and would love for your clients and attendees to see the highlighted photos. Pinterest to the rescue! […]
Planning A Hotel Event Hotels can be wonderful places to hold an event. Many are designed to meet every conceivable guest’s need, and come with a bevy of resources and staff. However, as with any venue, a hotel event requires thorough planning with an eye on costs. Knowing what to look for before you sign […]
You’ve done all of the in-advance work, planned your corporate or non-profit event down to the minute, gotten everyone seated, and dimmed the lights. It’s time for the speeches to begin. What’s the worst that could happen? How about a seemingly never-ending cavalcade of VIPs, honorees and speakers, all taking too long to say what […]
Technology tips for a successful event.
Planning a fundraising event, but stuck trying to figure out how to make it not stodgy/same-old/just-plain-boring? We have some proven tips for you to meet the challenge! Try these ideas and watch your attendance grow and your audience open their hearts to your cause – and their wallets: Make the “ask” early, make it once, […]
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