Just because an event appears to be simple does not mean it is easy to plan or execute. Dictionary.com defines simple as “not complicated, not complex, or easy to understand.” It defines easy as “not hard, requiring no great labor or effort, not difficult to overcome.” A simple event with very few components might lookContinue reading “Simple Isn’t Always Easy”
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The Attendee IS the Event
Occasionally I hear planners or suppliers talking about their experience with attendees as if the attendee is a complete inconvenience to them. Believe me, I’ve encountered my fair share of EGR (extra grace required) attendees. They present themselves in the form of those who reply to your email asking a question that you answered inContinue reading “The Attendee IS the Event”
The Real Magician
Aside from planning a high school talent show which included a magician or two, I can’t recall actually planning a magic or illusionist show. I hired an illusionist as an Emcee for an event once. He was great with slight-of-hand magic and worked it in between the lines so well that the attendees adored it.Continue reading “The Real Magician”
Encore-Worthy Venues
Concerts. There is a genre of concert for just about everyone. There are almost as many types of venues for concerts as there are genres of music. Because summer is winding down, schools are back in session, and my orchestra rehearsals have resumed, I have concerts on the brain. If you’ve read my blog forContinue reading “Encore-Worthy Venues”
Comfy with the Rut
I was recently at an event for meeting planners and suppliers. One of the industry’s thought leaders made a comment I’m not sure he even was aware of, but it made me think about some of the events my clients are requesting. Some organizations get comfortable with the rut. They are so used to doingContinue reading “Comfy with the Rut”