So many of us have sat in those meetings where the person running the show has completely lost control. The attendees are having side conversations; people are talking about their upcoming weekend plans, others are commiserating about their child’s eating habits, some are falling asleep at the table, and the facilitator has crawled under theContinue reading “Get More Done & Talk Less”
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Effective (or Ineffective) Ads
A few years ago an organization I worked with started a marketing trend for their annual event and it was a hit with their attendees. They loved it. We noticed a visible increase in attendance when we used this strategy. Now, I’m seeing it used by other events across various industries. It’s clever and engagesContinue reading “Effective (or Ineffective) Ads”
Cracking the Tip Conundrum
Occasionally I end up in a conversation about tipping when traveling or during events. Who gets a tip, when do you give a tip, and how much to tip, especially when talking with someone who is newer to the industry. There is a lot more tipping going on than most people realize. Let’s clear upContinue reading “Cracking the Tip Conundrum”
From Malls to Event Halls
Even before the “year that shall not be named” shut the world down, malls around the country (at least in my area) started losing their stores. Outdoor malls, online shopping, and economy fluctuations could be contributing factors to this phenomenon. There’s a decent-sized mall within walking distance from me that is empty except for oneContinue reading “From Malls to Event Halls”
How Do You Keep Up?
As an event planner, how do you keep up with changes? When covid hit, I was working with a group to turn a 3-day in-person event into an online experience. We literally changed everything we were doing in mere months. Online platform technology was changing every time we opened our eyes. When we could meetContinue reading “How Do You Keep Up?”