Event Types

Antisocial Behavior: When Event Professionals Have to Block Social Media

Wed, 15 May 2013 04:41:00 +0000

By Lisa Hurley

Although social media can be a great way to extend events, sometimes confidentiality concerns trump social sharing

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.

Beware, it's Brood II! Cicada Swarms Due in U.S.

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:53:00 +0000

By Special Events Staff

Event planners on the East Coast must contend with cicada swarms

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.

Gatsby Gala: Alison Silcoff Events Gins Up a 'Great Gatsby' Theme for the Daffodil Ball

Wed, 08 May 2013 11:09:00 +0000

Alison Silcoff and team create a Roaring '20s, "Great Gatsby" gala for the 20th annual Daffodil Ball.

Back at the Ball: Merryl Brown Gives the Pacific Pride Foundation's Second Royal Ball a Sexy Spin

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:09:00 +0000

Event producer Merryl Brown Events teams with designer Rrivre Works to help the Pacific Pride Foundation celebrate its second Royal Ball. Photos by Isaac Hernandez.

Medical Meeting and Boston Stand Tall in Face of Bombings

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 19:15:00 +0000

By Dave Kovaleski

Capturing the spirit of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, which met at the Hynes Convention Center just two days after bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, a board member closed the conference by quoting noted author Salman Rushdie: “How do you defeat terrorism?"

As Budgets for Children's Events Don't Budge, Planners Pull out their Creativity

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:51:00 +0000

By Melissa Stephan

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

Give your corporate guests entertainment that they don't expect

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:27:00 +0000

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

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Heightened Security in Boston Following Bombings; Meetings Proceed as Scheduled

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:52:00 +0000

By Dave Kovaleski

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority gives updates on meetings, hotels in area

In the aftermath of the tragedy that unfolded on April 15 in Boston, in which two bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority has released a statement from Executive Director James Rooney with an update on the status of Boston’s John B.

London Calling: KBY Designs Puts Creative Spins on a Bat Mitzvah at London's Landmark Dorchester Hotel

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:39:00 +0000

KBY Designs transforms a ballroom in London's stately Dorchester hotel into a lively, color-packed bat mitzvah. Photos by Chiko Photography.

Everyone's going green—for event decor and sustainability

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:07:00 +0000

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

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