A seamstress, shore power, a specific brand of sparkling water, and the infamous…. green M&M’s. The “hidden requests” in a contract rider. Requests inserted because the performer or their agent really wants them in the greenroom or to see if you actually read the fine print. ALL of the fine print. I have reviewed hundredsContinue reading “Don’t Skip the Fine Print”
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Flexibility, it’s the Name of the Game
After 2020, the hospitality and tourism industry will never be the same. At least I hope so. We had to make the shift from in-person events to virtual ones, sometimes with only days or weeks to do so. Several great lessons were learned; technical skills, production skills, new languages, half-body dressing skills, and new waysContinue reading “Flexibility, it’s the Name of the Game”
Details Matter
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”
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”