How do you make sure you are getting the most from sponsors and attendees? With our fundraising tips of course! Donations can form a big part of an event’s budget. However, keeping sponsors and attendees happy whilst persuading them to open their wallets can seem like a tricky task. Nevertheless, with our fundraising tips, you’ll [...]
We are all attracted to the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards, so if you’re planning any Oscars-themed events, how do you add Hollywood appeal? You certainly don’t have to invite top Hollywood icons such as Meryl Streep or Warren Beatty (especially Warren Beatty!) to make the speeches. However, there are tricks that we [...]
Do you want to host the perfect audio visual event but you’re a little worried about all the things that could go wrong? You’re not alone. AV events can take a lot more planning than your run-of-the-mill corporate affairs. You have electronic equipment to deal with, the venue itself and keeping to within a certain [...]
There are not many event managers that would admit it’s easy to attract top speakers. Furthermore, hiring top speakers can make the difference between pulling off a successful event or a submitting a mediocre affair. So how do you attract top speakers, especially when you don’t have a huge budget? Getting the right speaker is [...]
It’s soul-destroying and frustrating when you’ve put a lot of time and energy into creating your event to finish with poor event ticket sales. You’ve found a great venue, laid on the finest catering and booked the most exclusive speakers. But even so, no one is buying tickets. So what has gone wrong? Why aren’t [...]
As all event planners know, a tremendous amount of time, effort, thought and resources go into hosting a successful event. However, many event planners forget that the most important aspect of any event is to engage your audience. It goes without saying, we all aim for our carefully planned events to be meaningful and engaging. [...]
It can be hard coming up with novel and interesting event ideas, especially if it is always you that is expected to wow the audiences and the clients. So how do you keep your event ideas fresh, on-trend and exciting? Well, it’s easy to stick to the same old formula and go with what has [...]
Clients and audiences no longer look for a run of the mill event that simply sells products or advertises services. These days they want events with purpose. As consumer attitudes change and evolve, so should current events reflect this. Nowadays consumers want an authentic experience that speaks to their values and passions. Trends such as [...]
Whether you are super-organised or leave everything to the last minute, it pays to know about the latest Christmas party trends. So hands up everyone that’s looking forward to their Christmas party? And let’s have another show of hands for all those that are in charge of organizing one? But who has the time to [...]
Event planners are always on the lookout for the latest technology and innovations in order to stand out from the crowd, and that means using Artificial Intelligence or AI. Research shows that AI is starting to be much more mainstream, as event managers are realising their full potential. We all use AI in our everyday [...]
