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by Lynn Yeldell Jun. 11, 2013

How To 'Weatherproof' Your Event

Every event organizer’s most unwanted party-crasher is bad weather. So, what steps do you need to take to prevent bad weather from raining on your....More

by Joe Heaps Jun. 4, 2013

8 technologies all event planners must embrace

Here are eight essential tech tools you need at your event--and several you should start using beforehand--to make speakers most effective....More

by Joanna Moor May. 29, 2013

Go wide: Wide-screen presentations create engaging events

Wider is better--here are tips from technical specialist Joanna Moor on using wide-screen projections effectively at special events....More

by Gary Meador May. 29, 2013

View temporary power suppliers through your safety glasses

Temporary power is essential at events, but so is safety. Aggreko's Gary Meador offers these tips for planners....More

by Lisa Hurley May. 17, 2013

The invitations that aren't invitations

Email and social media are a great way to share information--because they're broad-based, fast and cheap. On the other hand, email and social....More

by Paul Simms Apr. 24, 2013

Give your corporate guests entertainment that they don't expect

Corporate entertainment expert Paul Simms from The CEP suggests event planners stop being predictable and start booking unexpected acts....More

by Nancy Stoltz Apr. 16, 2013

Everyone's going green—for event decor and sustainability

This linen expert says going green—for event decor and for sustainability—is the way to go....More

by Lisa Hurley Apr. 10, 2013

ISES San Antonio puts the 't' in team

You can talk about supporting your colleagues—who often are your competitors—in order to advance the profession as a whole. Or you can honestly do it....More

by Ron Gentile Apr. 3, 2013

A smart mobile app strategy: Keep it simple

Mobile apps provide some very powerful benefits to event attendees that previously weren’t available--they enable interaction with....More

by Kerry Skemp Apr. 3, 2013

When to go native: Choosing between the mobile web and native apps for conferences and events

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by Lisa Hurley Mar. 13, 2013

You don't have to be in Hollywood to need a script

You don’t have to be in Hollywood to need a script. In fact, all businesses that deal with clients need a script for their employees. So if....More

by Bobbi Klein Feb. 18, 2013

Once upon a time....creating events that tell a story

Great events are more than decor—to be unforgettable, they have to tell a story....More

by Heather Pilcher Feb. 17, 2013

DIY centerpieces: Money-saver or time-waster?

Does it really save money to create event centerpieces in-house? Heather Pilcher, CSEP, runs the numbers for us....More

by Lisa Hurley Jan. 9, 2013

See you on the shuttle bus!

The Special Event starts next week, and I've been busy buying new shoes and such so I can look my best at the education sessions and networking....More

by Lisa Hurley Dec. 25, 2012

Curse you, Special Events!

As wonderful as working at Special Events can be, the experience has ruined me. And this is because I have now seen so many beautiful meals, floral....More