THEY HAVE PLENTY OF ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE THE CURRENT CLIMATE: CHALLENGING. TIGHT. SLOW. BUT ALL THE WORDS ADD UP TO ONE THING — A PARTY RENTAL MARKET EAGER FOR A BUSINESS REBOUND...
Why is power equipment an important part of special events? “A better question would be, ‘What would an event be like without power and temperature control?’” counters Tony Tauer, general manager of Frederick, Md.-based United Rentals Special...
The second time was a charm for a $130,000 incentive event produced for a major pharmaceutical industry client by DMC Pacific Agenda, San Francisco. Originally scheduled for Sept. 15, 2001, the event was rescheduled for June in the aftermath of 9...
As the former editor of Special Events Magazine, Liese Gardner knows what works and what doesn't when approaching the media with a story idea. Four years ago, she launched the firm Mecca to help special event clients position, market and build...
It may last a mere four days, but The Special Event 2003 promises to pack a punch in the education arena. From Jan. 8-11, attendees to the show, coming to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., will have their pick of seminars...
The new Accents line from Socially Yours adds a photo finish to traditional imprintable cards and note cards. A dozen 2 1/4-inch-by-3-inch photo tabs, which focus on brides and babies, are tied to imprintable cards with satin ribbon. With bulk...
When is a trunk not a storage chest? Possibly when you're at the Cannes Film Festival and your vendor thinks you are talking about a tree trunk. Craig Howard, vice president of international development for Extraordinary Events in Houston, says...
AN ENTHUSIASTIC ATTENDEE response is always gratifying, says Tricia Baglio, president of Ipswich, Mass.-based Meet with Success. But sometimes it's guest concerns rather than compliments that lead to better events...
With colored glassware still a bright spot in tabletop, Koala Blue wines have arrived just in time. A new venture between Grammy-winning Australian star Olivia Newton-John and former singing partner Pat Farrar, the Koala Blue line features a...