When my mother got married, she wanted a small wedding with only her closest family members in attendance. She always told me that big weddings weren’t her thing and that the intimacy of a smaller wedding... Continue Reading
Whether you’re looking to fill an open event coordinator position, or you’re building your corporate events team for the first time, it takes quite the individual to make it in the events industry. There are people... Continue Reading
Update 6/14/2018: This piece has been updated to reflect changes in event trends and to include current transportation costs and additional benefits of choosing ridesharing as a preferred event transportation option. Transportation is one aspect of your... Continue Reading
Attendees expect a lot out of their event experience these days. Hotel meeting rooms have transformed into large cruise ships at Dreamforce, leaving attendees in awe. But these amazing venues are nothing without the foundational aspects... Continue Reading
Event planning is a delicate balance between cutting as many unnecessary costs as possible without forsaking quality. When considering all your business costs such as staffing, overhead, and event management software, it helps if you can find... Continue Reading
Most interns dread a stereotypical experience of fetching coffee and making copies. Not only are these tasks unhelpful in terms of professional development, they’ll also leave your interns disengaged and unmotivated. Your event planning internship program should leave... Continue Reading
Update: 3/29/18– We updated our chart to reflect current changes Events are becoming bigger and more extravagant than ever – even for presidential inaugurations! According to BizBash, the 2009 presidential inauguration had a budget of $63 million. Also,... Continue Reading
Update: 3/29/18– We updated our chart to reflect current changes These days, event managers have more work cut out for them than ever. With increased event presence on social media to the rise of interactive technology such as... Continue Reading
Events provide great opportunities for businesses and brands to get face-to-face time with potential customers or partners. Many event organizers, however, struggle with the follow-up process. While long-term engagement requires a robust follow-up strategy, research shows that... Continue Reading
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I hate spreadsheets, and I hate budgeting. They’re necessary evils, as we all know, so when it’s time for me to budget I rely on templates and... Continue Reading
