Event Planning

Event planning tips, tricks, techniques, best practices and helpful information by event professionals from around the world.

QR Me Hearties: Setting a QR Code Treasure Hunt

QR code treasure hunt is an ideal solution to engage your delegates with sponsors & exhibitors at your event in a fun, interactive way. Plus, treasure hunt facilitates networking among your delegates by working in teams and exploring the venue more thoroughly.

6 Last Minute Forget-Me-Nots for Event Planners

A quick list of important, yet commonly forgotten items by event planners. These items will come in handy to save your event, so make sure you have it with you at your venue. You don't want small things ruin your entire event.

The Speaker’s Guide to Trade Show Speaking Opportunities

Trade shows offer great promotional possibilities not only for exhibiting businesses but for professional speakers as well. It helps build credibility and prestige that lead to more speaking opportunities and better visibility throughout the industry.

4 Ways to Keep Your Promotional Products from Becoming Tchotchkes

Tchotchkes (chotchkies) is a Yiddish word for little something, usually worthless. An obligatory, cheap souvenir. Is this what you want to give to your clients? Learn how to easily avoid turning your marketing dollars into tchotchkes.

Top 10 Tips to Recruit and Manage Volunteers for Your Next Event

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.

5 Things You’ll Forget That Your Event Planner Will Remember

Amateurs forget things. Professionals don't. It's that simple. Hiring a professional event planner can save you money by doing it right the first time. They plan, they plan again, and then they plan some more. Forgetting is not a part of their dictionary.

Dramatically Increase Event Registrations Now

Stuck with low registration numbers? Boost your event attendance by leveraging the power of social media marketing and see results fast with power tips that work. Social media marketing should not be left unattended by event organizers.

Giving Crew Menus a Boost

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.

Events in Crisis: You Need a Plan

What happens when a catastrophic happening, manmade or via nature, strikes your event? And how do you plan to handle it? Follow these guidelines to create a simple yet effective crisis plan to make sure your planning and client's money does not go to waste.

Top 10 Tips to Create a Profitable Trade Show Booth

Successful exhibitors use successful booths to generate successful profits. Here's a list of top 10 tips to turn your trade show booth into a profitable, client magnet. Apply these tips at your own risk of getting too many clients, but that risk is worth it.
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