Event Planning

Social media are underused by many event pros. Timely use of Facebook, Twitter & others can enhance your event on the spot & make it the talk of the town. Here are ten practical uses for social media that have nothing at all to do with promoting your event.

Practice does make it perfect. Sometimes, however, over-rehearsing your presentation kills the very sincerity of the message. Know when to stop & go with the flow.

The best intentions will fail if you don't do things right. Professional production of virtual events will help make your event stand out in the crowd. Great experience should not be exclusive to face-to-face events, it matters at virtual events just as much.

Volunteers are often the backbone of many events. Without them, in many instances costs would be prohibitive and the event wouldn't happen. Treat volunteers well and you'll have a ready pool of talent for the next event. 10 Tips on how to successively do so.

A well-fed, happy crew goes a long way to making you look good. Consider crew work as the first touch of how the show feels. Treat your people well and the return is a better show and a better reputation for you.

Getting an event off the ground and completing it successfully is a feather in your cap, gets you repeat clients, and ensures good business. Here's a list of 15 ways you can follow to ensure smooth execution and maximum enjoyment.

Both virtual and traditional events require preparation, planning and a professional approach to a flawless execution. Here are top 10 tips that will help you plan a virtual event, be it a stand-alone event or virtual companion of a traditional event.

An hour talk is normal. How about 12 hours? It could be the best thing if your audience will learn things better than you thought possible. Experiment with session times to help attendees better receive information thrown at them at your event.

No-shows happen to both free and paid events, although you can't eliminate them 100% you can reduce them. Here are 5 steps you can take to keep all your seats filled and all your tickets and RSVPs used.

Developing menus for multi-thousand attendee conferences, as well as preparing, cooking, and presenting food in a manner that is engaging and diverse, is a grand event in itself, and leaves a lasting impression that will make or break your reputation.