July 1, 2009
Columns
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Editor's Page: Great Planning Secret to Success Behind Michael Jackson Memorial EventJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley A billion with a That's how many people reportedly watched the televised memorial service for pop superstar Michael Jackson, held in Los Angeles in July.... |
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Guest Room: Culinary Capers' Debra Lykkemark is a Catering ChampionJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Waitress, chef, catering company CEO Debra Lykkemark has had a varied career but a single goal: serving outstanding food. The founder of 23-year-old Culinary... |
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The Last Word: World Masters Games Margy Osmond on Planning Huge EventsJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Olympic athletes aren't the only ones with big dreams. Margy Osmond is banking on that. As the chair of the Sydney 2009 World Masters Games Advisory Committee,... |
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ISES Pages July-August 2009Jul 1, 2009 12:00 PM The latest news from the International Special Events Society, with columns by David Casteel, Debbie Meyers, CSEP, Kathy DeLuca, CSEP, CMP, and Patrick McMichael... |
Departments
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Confetti: Matthew David Hopkins Creates Beautiful, Eco-Sensitive Event with Striking CeilingJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry is the way to go if you are Matthew David Hopkins. The owner and creative director of 360 Design Events Ltd. in New York decided to go eco all the way... |
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Confetti: Smart Tip on Cross-promotion at Special Events from Nadia DigilovJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Cross-promotion is key these days to get the ultimate bang for your event buck, says Nadia Digilov, founder of Celebrating in Style in New York. You give... |
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Party Favor: Cake Monkey Makes Exquisite Cakes for EventsJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Like your cakes teeny-tiny and totally delicious? Then go bananas with Los Angeles-based Cake Monkey, a bakery specializing in gourmet versions of your... |
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Galas: Arcaheological Institute Hosts Ancient, Awesome GalaJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Sometimes dainty hors d'oeuvre just won't do. This was the case for a gala honoring the 130th anniversary of Boston's Archaeological Institute of America,... |
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Food for Fetes: Cool Dessert Ideas for Summer Special EventsJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry Bathing suit season strikes fear in the hearts of many, but that's no reason to ditch dessert. In fact, your guests can still have their bathing suits... |
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Divine Decor: Event Designers Share WhichTrends are In and Which are So OverJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, BY LISA HURLEY What's in, what's over? Here, five top event designers talk decor trends.... |
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Site Lines: Historic Sites Make News as Special Event VenuesJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Lisa Hurley Newer isn't always better; historice venues add their own special charm to special events.... |
Articles
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8th Annual Special Events Corporate Event Marketplace StudyJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, Edited by Lisa Hurley Yes to events, but no to big budgets. That's the reading from this year's Corporate Event Marketplace Study. Some 84 percent of respondents tell Special... |
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Festivals Try New Techniques to Promote AttendanceJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry The economy may be in a slump, but that doesn't mean you have to lower expectations for your event. Sometimes it simply takes a good hard marketing push... |
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Interactive Entertainment Gets Event Guests MovingJul 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Christine Landry A crowd can sit and clap, or they can buzz and interact. Many event planners are opting for the buzz factor with interactive entertainment, which can... |
