Special Events Magazine

Social media extends the reach of events, boosts engagement and often doesn't cost the event host a dime. So social media is great for events—except when it's not. Although very few special event professionals have felt the need to curtail social media at their events—and some question whether it can ever be blocked completely—others say that in certain situations, prohibiting posts is vital. And they use a variety of strategies to do it....More

The new Baz Luhrmann movie "The Great Gatsby," which opens this week, may not be getting the best reviews. But its ebullient, Roaring '20s style will be a big hit as a special event theme this year....More

Planning an outdoor event on the East Coast or Mid-Atlantic? Get ready for some extra guests--millions of them. It's time for a cicada swarm....More

FRITZ LEHMAN has been named chief sales officer of KUONI DESTINATION MANAGEMENT USA; he will be based in Orlando, Fla. Call 914/713-3662 … SALLY WEBB, CSEP, CEO of THE SPECIAL EVENT CO. of Research Triangle Park, N.C., has been named a 2013 Enterprising Women of the Year award from Enterprising Women Magazine....More

From catering menus to entertainment acts to rental furniture, Specialevents.com readers want the latest buzz on top trends...More

The big bucks aren't back yet for children's events, sad to say, but inventive planners make the most of the budgets they have to work with...More