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How to Deliver the Brand Message at Your Next Event
Every single event carries a message. Whether that message is to raise awareness regarding climate change or build a community of followers, the same tools and means can be used for different objectives.
How to Avoid Event Clichés and Build Something Valuable
Somewhere along the way, we stopped thinking for ourselves and became too focused on following trends. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
How to Design Efficient Badges for Your Event
Have you ever walked into someone's office and seen an event badge collection hanging on their wall? If not, know that lots of people save their event badges as a memory. So if you think that carefully designing a badge isn’t worth your time, think again.
How to Buy Back Time When Planning an Event
Being an event professional nowadays means having no time to focus on what’s truly important. The urgency of daily tasks and assignments consumes more time than ever.
How to Get People Excited Before Your Event
Anticipation can be much more powerful and fulfilling than an experience itself. According to author James Clear, "Dopamine is released not only when you experience pleasure, but also when you anticipate it."
15 Ways to Screw Up Presentations
A really good presentation requires talent, hard work and a lot of practice. Giving a bad presentation is much easier. 15 tips to really screw it up.
The Apple Vision Pro: A Game Changer for the Event Industry?
The launch of the Apple Vision Pro has sent ripples through the tech world, and its implications for the event industry are potentially groundbreaking.
How to Use Virtual Reality to Engage More Your Attendees
It’s already here. Athletes use it to improve their techniques. Medical students employ it to practice complex surgeries. Army professionals engage in it to test different combat strategies.
Beyond Excel and Spreadsheet: Why Modern Event Planners Need Specialised Software
In the world of event planning, efficiency and precision are paramount. While Excel has long been a staple tool for organizers, it's becoming increasingly clear that it's not quite cut out for the complex demands of modern event management.
The Art of Winning Event Pitches: Proven Strategies for Success
In the event industry, winning a pitch can be the key to a flourishing career. But what separates a successful pitch from an unsuccessful one? This article delves into the nuances of crafting a winning event pitch.
Free download: 'script template' for events
A call sheet shows the events, appointments and tasks in chronological order in the context of your event. Download a template here as a starting point for your event.
How to Use Smart Ticketing Strategies to Attract More Attendees
Deciding and designing the pricing and the ticketing procedure for your event can be daunting, especially when you have so many options.
Radical Measures to Prevent Distractions at Your Event
One of the reasons we might believe that events are more efficient than online communication or advertising is the live experience factor.
TIP! Rules for Pitching under Event Agencies
If you do eventually decide to engage the services of an events agency, it is probably best to do so through a 'pitch'. These are the rules you should always keep in mind.
TIP! - Which Dress Code at Your Event?
In most cases, your guests will be free to dress as they please. In most cases but not always. Sometimes, a particular type of clothing will contribute to the atmosphere of your event or may be necessary because of specific (weather) conditions.
TIP! - How Much Drinks and Snacks Should You Provide at a Party or Event?
Nothing is so annoying for a guest as to stand hungrily before an empty buffet that has been plundered by others or to receive a microscopic piece of meat when you feel that you could eat a horse.
How to Plan Your First Executive Breakfast
One of the reasons why people attend events is to network while discussing the latest industry happenings. This is particularly true for C-suite executives, whose work is based on heavy decision-making derived from the latest insights and interactions.
What Type of Event Planner are You?
Event organizers come in all shapes and sizes, with varying characteristics. Each type has its own pitfalls and advantages.
How to Design an Epic Post-Event Page
Your event does not end when the last attendee leaves the venue. The post-event work is just as important and significant as the planning efforts.
Why Using Event Software Beats Traditional Planning Tools
While many event organisers still lean on their mailboxes and trusty Excel spreadsheets, there's a revolution happening in the world of event management: the rise of dedicated event software.
