In today's age, digital technology is changing the way we do things, and events are no exception. The days of paper tickets and long queues are quickly becoming a thing of the past, as more and more organizers are turning to digital ticketing solutions with event tickets conveniently stored in attendees’ smart devices. Digital tickets are becoming increasingly popular because they offer a host of benefits that traditional paper tickets simply cannot match. From convenience to security, … [Read more...]
Top 26 Gift Ideas for Event Sponsors, Vendors, and Volunteers
Are you still nursing a hangover from your last event? Well, don't get too comfy because it's time to start your follow-up game! Showing appreciation to sponsors, vendors, and volunteers is like sending a thank-you note after a successful date - it keeps the door open for future engagements. And let's be real, we want everyone to remember our events for all the right reasons - the good times, the great people, and the even greater swag! Post-event etiquette is essential in maintaining a … [Read more...]
Your Complete Guide to Event Survey Questions
Surveys have become an essential, if not standard operation procedure, of any event planner. Without conducting a post-event survey, event planners won’t be able to accurately assess the success of their event’s objectives. Furthermore, the data collected from the event survey questions enable data-driven decision-making for event organizers and brands. In this blog post, we will provide useful event survey questions you can use as you craft your event surveys for different stakeholders. … [Read more...]
How to Craft Your Perfect Event Invitation Email From Scratch: Tips and 6 Free Invitation Email Templates
Event creators, event organizers, and event marketers know that event invitation emails are hard to write. However, if done right, an event invitation email will lead to successful event promotion. On the other hand, if done wrong, it will lead to a waste of effort and poor return on investment. Event invitation emails play a huge and important role in the success of every event. Whether it’s a webinar, a fundraiser, or a networking event, event professionals can use an email invitation to … [Read more...]
Hosting In-person and Virtual Events Simultaneously: Harness The Power Of Hybrid Meetings
Hybrid meetings are becoming increasingly popular and for good reason based on statistics. Hybrid meetings combine the best of both worlds (virtual meeting and in-person meeting) by allowing attendees to engage from anywhere in the world, whether physically present in the conference room or virtually by laptop or smartphone. Hybrid events also improve the quality of the event because attendees are in-person, interacting with presenters and speakers, etc. increasing engagement for everyone … [Read more...]
Hot Events For Hot Days: Summer Fundraiser Ideas
It's a beautiful, bright, and sunny day. Ideal for lemonade, barbeque, cookies, and other concession stands. And the perfect chance for fundraising. Concession stands are one of the most profitable summer fundraiser ideas you can do as an event planner. With this list of summer fundraisers, anyone can take part in fun activities and meaningful missions for a small fee. But why limit yourself to a small scale when you can ramp up your fundraising effort this summer? So, put on your sunscreens … [Read more...]
Top Tips and Trends for Event Planning in 2023
Trends come and trends go like a fleeting fad or a craze. However, when it comes to events and event planning (events require so much work), trends stay longer than most. As event planners, it’s very important not only to be up to date with event trends but also to adapt to these event trends. In this article, we'll share the top trends and effective tips for event success in 2023. So, get ready to make your event the talk of the town. Let's dive in! What will be the Biggest Challenge in … [Read more...]
2023 Webinar Best Practices
Webinars have been proven to be very profitable to businesses today. This is evident in the increasing number of corporations and organizations utilizing it to generate leads and convert. Profitable as it can be, it also poses different challenges as in the case of in-person seminars. Because of its value, as an event planner, it is a must that you are aware of webinar best practices to be able to implement them in your next online event. If you’re still hesitant about the value of webinars, … [Read more...]
Experiential Marketing: What, Why, Examples, and How You Can Use It in Your Events
Experiential marketing is one of the most effective strategies to connect and interact with consumers. Traditional marketing campaigns are losing their efficacy in gaining customers. What is increasingly effective today is creating unique and energetic branded experiences to consumers, these branded experiences are called events. The brand experience begins with good experiences with your marketing campaigns. Read on to find out what experiential marketing is, learn how to create an … [Read more...]
Your Guide to Event Management Process: What is It and How Do You Do It?
The idea of learning something new and meeting new people is exhilarating, that's why events are exciting and thrilling. Yet, the event management process can be a strenuous and enormous task. You have to look closely at the details to be sure that everything in the event goes according to plan. As event managers and coordinators, we should have a great deal of knowledge about event management and how to implement it. This blog will guide you through the event management process and what it … [Read more...]