Lisa Jade Hutchings

Some say her experience and skill set is as colorful as her personality. Lisa Jade inspires new possibilities by telling human and brand stories. Born and bred in Johannesburg, South Africa, her greatest inspirations come from creative expression, everyday people, and authentic connection.

Event Management

4 Creative Settings for Smaller Events

When designing experiential elements for micro-events, looks matter. By choosing a visually distinct venue, planners can enhance their micro-event content, theme, and overall experience. 
Coronavirus

The Impact of New Zealand Putting a Halt on Large Events

In response to the country’s recent Omicron wave, New Zealand recently moved to its "Red Traffic light" setting — halting large-scale gatherings and impacting the local events industry. The decision has received some pushback; we explore why.
Inspiration

How to Plan Newly Popular Smaller Events

In many ways, events in a pre-pandemic world focused on the principle of "the bigger, the better.” As the growing trend towards micro-events shows, however, sometimes less is more. Learn when micro-events are the best choice, and how to get them right.
People

A Guide to Burnout for Event Professionals

Mental health issues are not new to the events industry — these experiences have been present for some time. But with event profs currently facing exceptionally high-stress levels, more people are living with mental health challenges like burnout.
Event Management

The Downside of the Metaverse for Events

The metaverse opens up a world of possibilities and opportunities for event professionals. But what are the downsides of the metaverse, and how can we protect ourselves and our attendees?