The Silent Power of Seating Charts
Images from President Jimmy Carter’s funeral showed how the seating arrangement spurred some unlikely encounters. Your seating strategy has the power to do the same.
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8 Ways to Protect Attendees From Norovirus This Winter
With norovirus leading the news and the continuing threat of Covid, flu and RSV, planners need to be on high alert.
17 Stylish Event Bar Ideas to Wow Attendees and Boost Networking
Refresh your guests, boost networking, and create a seamless transition with these stylish and creative event bar setups.
The Hidden Power of Event Data: Strategies for Maximum ROI
Crafting successful events isn’t just an art but also a science driven by data. A smart event data strategy can help you optimize every stage to drive better engagement, smarter decisions, and higher ROI.
7 Ways To Make PR Work For Your Event
Most event planners know that PR pros write press releases, but you might be surprised to learn they do a lot more.
Are You Prepared for a Mental Health Crisis at Your Meeting?
Organizations rarely include potential mental health crises in their risk management planning. The time to start is now.
One Planner’s Generative AI Journey
Self-taught from TikTok and YouTube videos, Invesco’s Elyse Dawson challenges herself every day to come up with routine tasks that could be simplified using AI.
5 Steps to Event Marketing Success
Marketing should never make people feel marketed to. They should feel like you are providing value and they want to be a part of that.
11 Steps to Planning Sustainable Events and Meetings
Every event is a chance to innovate, inspire, and leave a lighter footprint on our planet. Sustainability isn’t just an afterthought; it’s the foundation of impactful meetings and events.
How To Get Event Vendors To Work With You: 15 Proven Tips
Want an events team comprised of the most brilliant players in the area? So does everyone else. Vendors can make or break your event. Let’s turn things around and build partnerships that actually work for both of you.