I have some experience with events in the last 16+ years; some as an attendee, an exhibitor, a hosted buyer, and even as the event host myself. Every event has some version of a name badge to identify their participants. Whether for access reasons, safety reasons, QR code scanning reasons, continuing education unit (CEU) reasons,Continue reading “What’s in a Name Badge?”
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Rubbing Legacy Events Backwards
I have worked in event planning for over 16+ years. Some events have been new and shiny; the brainchild of a team with a new vision for reaching or training their people. Some events have been an annual or recurring event that an organization has been doing for years. Their people love attending and someContinue reading “Rubbing Legacy Events Backwards”
Givin’ It All Away
“We’re givin’ it all away. Yes, we’re givin’ it all away.” If you’re not already, you should be reading this line with the song, “Throwing It All Away” sung by Phil Collins1 running through your head. At least that’s what was running through my head as I thought about what to title this blog. Now,Continue reading “Givin’ It All Away”
Let Us Entertain You
Your team is sitting around the table brainstorming the “sizzle” that adds the flavor to the main sessions for your convention. The basics have all been planned; dates and times, length of the sessions, and themes have all been laid out. Keynote speakers are under contract and the sponsorship opportunities are secured. Now, cue theContinue reading “Let Us Entertain You”
Living Outside the Box
I know the phrase “think outside the box” has become a bit overused, especially after the great shake-up of 2020, but I was in conversation with some friends and we were talking about how we’re not just thinking outside the box, we’re living outside the box. The Hospitality and Tourism industry (among others) has changedContinue reading “Living Outside the Box”