TCG Events

EVENT PLANNING ARCHIVE

Logistics

Corporate Event Planning 101: The Basics

Figuring out the first step in the corporate event planning process can be the hardest part. Here is a list of basic considerations to ponder: The excitement for your event starts with your first touch-point, usually your invitation. DO NOT RUSH TO GET THIS OUT! It is better to move the event date than to ... Read more


Event Marketing

Invites At First Sight

The excitement for your event starts with your first touch-point – your invitation. Don’t rush! It is better to move the event date than to rush your invitations. Let’s say this is the first time your company is putting together a big event. You have set the date, are entrenched in the details, and it ... Read more


Food & Beverage

Inspiration From the Culinary Industry: Recreating the Alinea Dessert Experience at Events

As a creative bunch, some of our fabulous ideas are often outlandish without a concrete method of execution. This is where our vendors, who are all connoisseurs in their own areas, come into play.  One such idea was inspired by Alinea Restaurant in Chicago. We recently did an event where one of the client’s main ... Read more


News

Should I manage creative employees differently? If so, how? [CBJ]

Cassie Brown, Chief Experience Officer, TCG Events: Happy creatives love what they do. They are motivated by a challenge and have a low tolerance for boredom. Continuous learning opportunities are critical to keep them fresh, energized and engaged. Creative employees respond to passionate people. To successfully manage creative people, define a clear goal, minimize distractions, create ... Read more


Event Marketing

Corporate America: Change Your World, One Event at a Time.

How can corporate events play a role in this new economy? Whether you are re-branding, re-locating, or launching a new product, a well-executed event can bring life to your endeavor. If your strategic direction includes becoming a knowledge source in your industry, contemplate an educational conference or full-day seminar to shine a spotlight on your ... Read more


TCG Happenings

Real Life Event Planning vs Fiction

Planning Events in Hollywood vs. Real Life Sometime during the 80’s, “Event Planner” became a real job title. Hollywood can be thanked for the real tipping point of marketing event planning as a profession. Meg Ryan appeared as an event planner in the film, Hanging Up. Then, Jennifer Lopez made wedding planning look glamorous in ... Read more


TCG Happenings

Goal Setting: Balancing Achievement Between Your Career and Personal Life

Visualizing Sweat We’re sure you’ve attended numerous meetings and seminars where goal setting was the topic of conversation. So why is it the topic of our blog this week? Well, we recently attended a meeting with a unique spin on effectively setting and following through with your goals in all facets of life by simply ... Read more


Interns, TCG Happenings

Our Interns Don’t Fetch Coffee, But They Might Walk a Pig

Becoming a TCG Events Intern Each semester we invite a new group of interns to join us at TCG Events. We go through numerous resumes and interviews before choosing two to three unique individuals to join our team. We begin the process by scanning resumes for a couple of key elements. Are you a current ... Read more


Logistics

The Event Planning Process: A Well-Oiled Machine

In the event planning process, as with other aspects of life, every single detail plays a significant role in the larger picture. The event world operates much like a machine, with each of the elements playing an integral role in the successful operation. Before every event, we gather as a team and visually walk through ... Read more


TCG Happenings

Planning in Everyday Life: A Personal Benefit

Planning is our business. It allows us to bring imagination to life, to build the incredible and unforgettable experience of a TCG event. But There is also personal benefit to planning. Consider how much more productive you could be if you just take 10 minutes each night to plan the next day. What are you ... Read more