Planning and operations

Going green is a money maker for your event. By using time-tested, eco-friendly and easy methods, you'll make a positive impression on your attendees, sponsors, and the press. It's so easy, you won't have an excuse to not be green anymore at your next event.

We perceive speakers as teachers. But what if we perceived them as storytellers that rivet us? That's the type of speaker you need to be if you want to be a successful public speaker.

The media sensationalized a story about the $16 muffins that a government agency allegedly paid at a conference in a Hilton hotel. It wasn't true, but truth lies elsewhere. The economy depends on meetings. Without them, there would be no economy all together.

When you go to an event, a seminar, a presentation, is it a classroom for all practical purposes, or are you enjoying a show while learning? Many event planners fail to realize that events are shows in disguise and treat them like a good old classroom.

A new challenge for wedding & event planners is the budget bride. Shifts in the economy have hit the wedding segment of the industry hard. The good news is that people are still getting married but many couples are scrimping & cutting back on their nuptials.

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.

What happens in Vegas stays there, but what happens outside your venue hooks attendees going in & out. So stage a spectacular & win 2X with mobile tours and/or pop-up shops.

A handy reference guide for all companies searching for a display either to update their brand image or for beginners getting started. Many new display types are frequently added. This list focuses on the most popular displays that stand the test of time.

Event planners can significantly improve their event by helping speakers help them & it's not a difficult or time-consuming task. Hiring a speaker is only half of the job. Now you have to ensure the speaker understands how he or she fits into your event.

People talk at gatherings. But loud audio can kill the mood and reduce networking effectiveness of face to face events. Take it down a notch or two, so people can hear themselves think and hear their new connection introduce themselves.