Times are now changing faster than ever with technology. New trends are appearing faster than we can keep track. So, let’s take a look at a few current event trends and ideas. SnapChat: Free marketing anyone? With SnapChat’s “live stories” and geofilter feature you can reach a large audience fast by creating your own event…
As meeting planners, most of the time we cover two roles. We are the service providers to our clients, but we are also the client to venues such as hotels. It is very important not to forget proper email etiquette when communicating with different people. It does not matter what role we occupy; we must…
Before committing to a meeting space, it is important that you are aware of a few details so you don’t run into any trouble through the event planning process. Here are some important topics you should keep in mind when dealing with a property. Venue Responsiveness Spend some time communicating and getting a feel for…
There are millions of options to capture advice…here are 5 best practices when giving advice. Editor’s note: This is Step 2 of eight steps– “Don’t try to sell over the web without offering expert advice” of How to Best Manage the Sales Process with a Google Informed Client. Every day billions of people search on Google to ask…
When we host an event we want to provide our attendees with an experience. We want this event experience to carry out positive feedback and results. The more successful and ejoyable, the more people will want to attend the upcoming meetings. So, how do you create a better experience for attendees at a meeting? Speakers: More people will want…
Do you need help finding the perfect location for your event? Have you checked your next city’s event calendar to see if there will be any major events taking place concurrently with your event? Any major event could potentially impact your event via traffic congestions and sold out hotel rooms. Imagine trying to get to a meeting in…
Article by: San Diego, Calif. – The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. In December 2013, the organization began its Supplier Diversity Program , which ensures that diverse enterprises have equal opportunities to participate in its procurement and bidding process. College Board representatives attended the October…
Planning an event can be a smooth process when you are working with a repeat venue and contact because you have an idea of what to expect from the venue, and how your contact responds to various situations. However, starting relationships with new contacts can be quite a process because they may not always agree with your terms…
References: If you find yourself suddenly planning an event in an area that you are unfamiliar with, make use of your local resources. You may contact a city’s convention and visitor’s bureau, or local hotels concierge desks for recommendations on excellent restaurants and highly rated transportation companies. Materials: Never settle to print materials for the…
When people hear we are event and/or meeting planners, they assume that we get to have fun and attend parties all the time. The reality is that although event planning can be rewarding when you look at the happy couple on their wedding day or the look on your clients face after a very successful meeting…the…
