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EVENT PLANNING ARCHIVE

Event Marketing

Business Anniversaries – Celebrate Smarter

When planning business anniversaries, you should ask yourself: Why are we having this party? Realistically, you can’t spend company funds on an event just for the sake of celebration. The event has to have another driver, a strategic business goal. This could be a thank-you to clients, a way of bonding with your community, a ... Read more


News

Savvy Sponsorships [Successful Meetings]

How to create sponsorships that appeal to attendees, planners, and the sponsor.


Design

A Twist on the Company Holiday Party

The company holiday party is a time to celebrate and acknowledge your organization’s accomplishments over the last year. Holiday parties do not have to be the same old DJ, dance, have a drink and work your way over to the boss type of events.  You can use this opportunity to encourage your team by highlighting ... Read more


News

8 Mistakes Planners Make When Booking Entertainment [BizBash]

Planners weigh in what can negatively impact entertainment at an event.


News

10 Tips: Hosting a Wildly Successful Event on a Tame Budget

Reconsidering event budgets for a business event.


News

Make Your Next ‘Big Meeting’ Unforgettable [CEO]

Does your meeting need a refresh?


News

Birthday Party in Paradise: Margaritaville in Charlotte [Catering Magazine]

Celebrate tropically.


News

Where to Seek Hotel Savings [Successful Meetings]

Keep an eye on the cost at the next hotel meeting.


Venue

Consider a Non-Traditional Venue

Event Sites: Consider a non-traditional venue An increasingly popular event site is the non-traditional venue.  Choosing a venue for an event is one of the most important decisions in the event planning process. It can influence the energy in the room, the event’s performance, not to mention the budget and logistics. While there are the ... Read more


Logistics

How to Choose a Corporate Event Planner

Buyer Beware: Be sure to find a real corporate event planner You’re hosting a corporate event and just realized you need help. Whether it’s a board meeting, large sales conference, golf outing, upscale fundraising gala, employee recognition party, grand opening or product launch, how do you confidently choose an event planner that will ensure it’s ... Read more