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Now that virtual events are the talk of the town, it's time to consider a virtual emcee. Especially because one of the biggest concerns with virtual events is audience engagement.…
Will CurranMarch 31, 2020
Gifts for event professionals can be hard to choose. What should you get the event prof in your life that has it all? When picking gifts for event professionals keep…
Kaitlin ColstonNovember 22, 2019
Everybody gather around for some brewing about attendee gifts! So, let's be real. If you were to count the number of chachkies you've received over the years as an attendee,…
Thuy DiepDecember 19, 2019
An event venue can make or break the look and feel of an event. This is something that most event planners already know quite well. The problem is that many…
David EpsteinMarch 24, 2016
Recently, Marriott International announced COVID-19 testing capabilities if you wish to book one of their hotels for an event. As you'd expect, the headline stirred just a tad bit of…
Mariana FernandesFebruary 11, 2021
The events industry has gone under a massive transformation since March 2020. With a pandemic sweeping the world and in-person events canceled, it seemed like all was lost. But if…
Mariana FernandesOctober 22, 2021
It's a content-driven world out there. As a matter of fact, there are very few facets of our lives that are not somehow tied to the ever-lasting art of storytelling.…
Mariana FernandesMarch 26, 2021
On this episode of #EventIcons we are live from GO WEST! GO WEST is the largest gathering of event professionals in Western Canada. The event focuses on education, innovation, and…
Alex PlaxenJanuary 29, 2019
In today's episode of #EventIcons, we fix our eyes on the future and talk about post-COVID events. But let's not leap headlong into how things used to be. After all,…
Sarah ChristlApril 20, 2021
Planning a conference, trade show or expo isn’t without its challenges. Among them is dealing with sponsors and exhibitors. In a previous post, we talked about how to attract them…
Yuanyuan ZhouApril 5, 2016
I get asked all the time “Will, what are the best blogs?" or more frequently, "Will, what are the best event planning blogs?” Realistically, I could spend the whole day…
Will CurranDecember 8, 2014
Our good friends Sean and Tim have been killing it lately with their new event tool called Crowd Mics! Let’s take a look at this new tool and how it…
Matt WalkerJuly 22, 2014
Creativity is part of what makes you an event superstar. But it can be hard to get creative when you’re worried about budget approvals and other logistics. That’s why many…
Sonja HaydenSeptember 12, 2022
Welcome to the second edition of the AV Audi today we are back at it and breaking down AV quotest! As you know, analyzing AV quotes can be a pretty…
Will CurranJune 8, 2019
In the race to plan the perfect hybrid event, you're only competing against yourself. Gone are the days when every event prof was scrambling to perfect the art of virtual…
Mariana FernandesJuly 30, 2021
After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. But just when we thought we had overcome the most difficult hurdles…
Sonja HaydenNovember 15, 2022
The phrase “two heads are better than one” first appeared in the year 1546 and has stuck around for more than 500 years, and it's safe to say it applies…
Michelle KaiserNovember 16, 2018
Networking events are always a useful way to get people to come together and form professional and personal bonds. But as with any other event, though, there is a way…
Dan McCarthySeptember 5, 2018
It's a content-driven world out there. As a matter of fact, there are very few facets of our lives that are not somehow tied to the ever-lasting art of storytelling.…
Mariana FernandesMarch 26, 2021
Let's talk about virtual breakout rooms! Now that virtual and hybrid events are part of the new normal, planners must learn how to make the most of it. Engaging the…
Mariana FernandesJune 17, 2020
Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked.…
Kaitlin ColstonJuly 26, 2019
Are you bored seeing the same technology trends and topics at corporate events? Does it seem like every event but yours has the newest technology trend? Or, have you wowed…
Katie ChristiansonJune 10, 2015
Time for another exciting episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays – and this time, we're talking production schedule and show flow. More precisely, we'll be breaking down the differences between the two.…
Stephanie JaykoDecember 4, 2019
Imagine trudging into a convention center with expectations of seeing the usual white fluorescent lights and long, drawn-out presentations. As you walk through the doors, you are immediately surprised to…
Kristen CooperAugust 9, 2018
So, we've been talking about virtual events a lot lately, but we were yet to tackle the virtual event production team. And yes, virtual events also involve a production team!…
Will CurranJune 3, 2020
Throughout 2022, we discussed how event professionals could talk business and engage with the C-suite. We also talked about trends we witnessed and expected to see in 2023. That’s why…
Will CurranJanuary 6, 2023
Just yesterday, we once again tackled the topic of virtual audience engagement. And one of the points we stressed was the importance of entertainment. The world is always starving for…
Mariana FernandesNovember 24, 2020
Today’s episodes is one of our favorites of the year. We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top…
Brandt KruegerDecember 16, 2018