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EVENT PLANNING ARCHIVE

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How to Get Attendees to Network (and Enjoy it)

Regardless of if an event has an alternate intended purpose, any gathering of a group of people can present the opportunity for them to network. Why is Networking Important? Despite its sometimes dreadful connotation, the working world is fueled by networking. Personal connections can lead to meaningful business and career opportunities. Additionally, attendees like to ... Read more


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Contracting Entertainers: How to Negotiate a Rider

When negotiating riders, it’s important to remember just that – you can negotiate. A rider is the section of an entertainer’s contract that details requirements for things such as a dressing room, transportation, food and beverage or the performance itself. All requests might not be as detailed as sorting M&Ms by color. Some specifications are ... Read more


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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


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Entertainment Rider… Do You Really Need It?

Every entertainer comes with a rider – a list of hospitality and technical criteria for their performance. Typically, the bigger the name the bigger the demands. The first key to negotiating a rider is to thoroughly read the entire document. Some acts and managers have been known to add items just to see if you ... Read more