The Economy: Are Event Pros Predicting a Dreaded "Double Dip"?

The latest online survey from Special Events shows that 41 percent of event professionals fear the economy is headed for another recessionary period..

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The Big Time: Secrets of Managing Huge Events

Sep 1, 2010 12:42 PM, By Lisa Hurley

This past weekend has seen some mega special events, from the Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles on Sunday—at 3,600 guests, the largest annual banquet, promoters say—to, bigger still, the "Restoring Honor" rally on Saturday....

The Discounting Dilemma: Many in Event Rental Forced to Cut Rates

Aug 25, 2010 8:49 AM, By Lisa Hurley

The sour economy is forcing nearly two in three event rental operators to discount their rates, according to a recent online survey from Special Events....

"Sean Combs" Party Scammers Hit Memphis

Aug 16, 2010 5:40 PM, By Lisa Hurley

The notorious scammers pretending to represent hip-hop star Sean "Diddy" Combs in contracting for an elaborate Sweet 16 party for his "niece" have struck again, this time in Memphis, Tenn....