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EVENT PLANNING ARCHIVE

Design

Pecha Kucha: An Alternative to the boring PowerPoint

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 ... Read more


Event Marketing

How to Use Pinterest for Events

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! ... Read more


Logistics

Five Things to Know When Planning a Hotel Event

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 ... Read more


Logistics

End Snoring During Speeches

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 ... Read more


News, Tech

5 Must-Have Technologies for an Event [Meetings + Events]

Technology tips for a successful event.


Logistics

Fundraising Event-Raise Money and Have Fun!

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, ... Read more


News

The Hidden Costs of Weddings [US News]

Unanticipated costs quickly increase a wedding budget.


News

Cassie Brown of TCG Events Shares Her Top 5 Ways to Drive Event Sponsorship [Meetings Focus]

Make sponsorship packages stand out from the crowd.


Entertainment

Contracting Entertainers: Don’t Forget Your (Music) License

A Music License may be the last thing on your to-do list before your next big event. Music licensing is one of the most misunderstood topics within the intellectual property field.  Therefore, we hope this blog will clear up some of the confusion. Legally, in order to play copyrighted music to the general public – ... Read more


Tech

Go Digital: 5 Benefits of Mobile Bidding

Mobile bidding can help you surpass your fundraising goal at your next event. The addition of technology in live and silent auctions has changed the way attendees bid, pay and interact at fundraising events. Here are some of the top benefits: 1) Live and silent auction items can be viewed before the event. Guests will ... Read more