21 Great Examples of Venue Websites
Websites are a fantastic opportunity for an event venue to show off its true potential. As well as great design they have to be informative, seamless and user friendly. Here are 21 top global event venue websites. As an event planner venue websites can often be a let down. In fact a bad website is often listed as one of the top […]
Why You Should Spend Your Budget on the Experience, Not Marketing
Need to do more with less in your event budget? It’s the experience you need to concentrate on, not the marketing. While your general event budget does not dictate your event’s success, how you allocate it does. The general rule of thumb is one-third of your event is food and beverage cost. Some professionals believe […]
25 Amazing Social Media Event Accounts You SHOULD Be Following
Have you ever wondered how everyone hears about all the cool events and you’re always one step behind? How does everyone have tickets before you? There’s a reason for that and it’s knowing about who to follow on social media and where. Back in 2012 we let you in on the best events you must […]
11 Stupid Event Rules that Drive Everyone Insane
Just because it’s always been done that way, is no reason to continue the foolishness. It’s time to get rid of these 11 outdated rules and traditions in the event industry. Every job has its stupid rules and sacred cows that may have existed for a reason at some point but their need has long […]
What Stranger Things and Event Planning Have in Common
Sometimes you can draw parallels from your real life to a TV show or series. For event planners, you may be surprised to learn that planning an event has more in common with the Netflix hit Stranger Things than you might think… Netflix has been on a roll recently with its popular original TV shows […]
7 Inspiring and Outrageous Experiential Marketing examples
There is no small experiential marketing. The very definition says, “go big or go home.” Here are a few examples of just how big some companies are willing to go to reach their audience and make an impact. From unexpected gifts to pop-up hotels, see how some brands made a big impression. Experiential marketing combines […]
10 Inspiring Exhibition Booth Designs
Exhibition booths are constantly evolving in terms of design, display and experience. Get inspired by some of the latest innovations observed at major trade shows around the world. The notion of the “exhibit environment” is rising and the stakes are high. Booth design is a serious business and many of the major trade shows are […]
Overwhelmed by Email? 19 Tips to Claim Back Your Inbox
Ever feel like email is taking over your life or dictating your working day? Here is how to get your inbox back under control! Email is the probably the most important business communication tool, and unavoidable in working life today. In the fast-paced world of events, there seems to be a never ending stream of […]
14 Things We Don’t Need Anymore At Events
Times are changing and so should our habits. Here are 14 things eventprofs are still using at events… but shouldn’t. Don’t blame it on us if we want to have some fun. Changes are happening in our beloved industry. While it looks like we are finally dropping that stereotype of eventprofs so well portrayed in […]
5 Events That Have Seen Massive Growth and What We Can Learn From Them
Some events are are meant to stay, they go from strength to strength, develop a cult-like following and will go down in the history books. Here we explore how five iconic music festivals, conferences and exhibitions – kings of events – have managed to achieve massive growth, live long and prosper in a very competitive […]