Fundraising is a critical piece of revenue for many organizations but can be especially difficult in this vexing economy. There are ways to rise up to the challenge and make your fundraising event the best yet. Raise more money than ever before w...
The decor is in place, the appetizers are ready and the program is about to begin … the only thing missing are your guests!
All event planning involves a lot of preparation. But one of the most important (and often overlooked) areas is gro...
We may not be able to control Mother Nature, but we sure can be ready for her! 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 event?
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When you ask most event planners what kind of technology they typically utilize at their events, they’ll reply with things like “using a big screen for main stage events” or “PowerPoint projectors for every breakout session.” Those things are ...
One of the biggest challenges for any conference organizer is to ensure you meet your return on investment (ROI). There are many varied activities and event musts that will assist in achieving this result; however, one major factor is to nail ...
It takes a different sort of spirit to work in the world of events. Individuals must be willing to work long hours on weekends and holidays, have a “show-must-go-on” mentality, and get a charge from transforming a blank ballroom or an empty fi...
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 media are a terrible way to share special information—because they're broad-based, fast and cheap...
As most of you may already know, "Emerald Green" was recently announced as Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year. This color is trending in fashion, home decor and event design! Not only are we seeing this color in linens, florals, cakes and...
