3 Ticketing Platforms to Streamline the Planning Process
WordPress has made it easy for event planners who already have a WordPress site to add an Events Manager plugin that offers ticketing.
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo to Political Policy Battles
Tips from Cinderella’s sidekicks for launching a staunch “boo” at ill-fated political banter.
Why Using Robots at Events Can Be a Bad, Bad Thing
Planners risk the possibility of feeling a glimpse of that loss of control at events, as robots and drones can be difficult to maneuver.
Are Hidden Travel Fees Taking a Bite Out of Your Planning Budget?
Hidden travel fees are on the rise from every direction, with recent estimates from IdeaWorks showing a near $68 billion annual profit for global airlines just from ancillary fees.
Willy Wonka-isms for the Eating-Networking Meetings Matrix
No one ever talks about the best ways to exchange business ideas while simultaneously dipping strawberries into a Wonka-esque chocolate fountain.
6 Things to Do Before Launching Virtual Events
Virtual events can quickly get boring for attendees, so keep them engaged by using images and video clips or asking questions throughout your presentation.
Whoops-a-Daisy: THE Improv Tip We Can Glean from the Oscars Debacle
Now that the shock has worn off, let’s see what we can learn from this mother of all whoops-a-daisy Oscar moments.
Big Brands Bring It When It Comes to Pre-Arrival Experiences (and So Can You)
Subscribers who receive welcome messages from a brand show 33 percent more long-term engagement with that company.
Thoughtful Contracts Can Protect Against Zika Damages
“In our case, Zika did not fall under force majeure. We ended up staying with our original resort and moving the meeting to September, which is the end of winter there."
Meet the Person Who Is Undoubtedly Missing from Your Conference
Staff can even bring their hobbies to the event program by teaching a pre-event yoga class or encouraging attendees to “paint” event topics that bring relevancy and creativity to the event.
5 Tips to Find Personal Branding Success
While interacting will help get attention for your personal brand, so will creating communities related to your professional industry.
Customize Event Invitations With Tips From 1920s Good Housekeeping
Sure, we could have skimmed through the depths of Martha Stewart's blog for decoupage ideas but where's the fun in that?
3 Things Planners Can Learn About Sponsorships From the Super Bowl
Think of your sponsors as the spokespersons for your event and partner with them every way you can, from including them in planning focus groups or committees to having them hand out awards
Navigating the World of Travel Bans & Boycotts
No matter what side of the political argument you and your group supports, the key thing that all meetings industry professionals can do is monitor policy issues that impact the industry.
