Any good event professional will tell you that details matter. If you’ve hired one and they don’t start by asking you a myriad of questions, get a new one. No, really. Charles R. Swindoll once said, “The difference between something good and something great is attention to detail.” Some people think that when they askContinue reading “Details Matter”
Author Archives: Tracy Baer
Read Every Word
Some event contracts can be incredibly lengthy. Most events include multiple contracts with multiple suppliers, performers, venues, and speakers. It feels like contracts are written in size three font and are still using language from an original version drafted in the 1800’s. I have seen planners take a cursory glance at the boilerplate of aContinue reading “Read Every Word”
We Will Overcome
I recently spoke at an online event. That may not sound like a big deal to most of you, however, I’m not a speaker. I can train a group of people on a variety of event planning, project management, and volunteer team supervision topics. I used to be a singer and can stand in frontContinue reading “We Will Overcome”
Making it Rain
I hear many stories about online events struggling to monetize their virtual exhibit halls to feel like a success for everyone. They’re pouring time and money into a platform to entice not only vendors, but attendees, into the space for interactions. I know from experience, a virtual exhibit hall can benefit the vendor, sponsoring organization,Continue reading “Making it Rain”
Three Obscure Terms
Ok, I’m going to be completely vulnerable here. I think I’ve mentioned before that before our 3-day in-person event transitioned to a completely online experience this past January, I had not planned an online event of this magnitude. It included 40+ breakout sessions, 8+ keynote addresses during 6 general sessions, musical content, creative content, andContinue reading “Three Obscure Terms”