In a previous post we had covered 5 of the reasons why event planning regularly makes the list of the top 10 most stressful professions alongside occupations like firefighting, military…
Designing a meeting or event that “hits the mark” is never a matter of chance. It’s a matter of design. To ensure participant satisfaction, every aspect of an event should…
For over a decade, engaging younger participants in association memberships and conferences has been a concern. For example: “According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Millennial Research Review, 45…
It’s exciting to think we live in an era where time and distance are no longer barriers to event participation. Thanks to livestreaming and event technology, it is now possible…
When it comes to launching surveys to collect feedback at your event, the faster you can launch them, typically the better the response! While event apps have made the process of…
Building an event app for your association’s annual conference is a great way to engage members, increase sponsorship revenue and reduce printing costs while enhancing the event experience — but what…
Time and time again, it has been proven that incentive trips are among the most powerful motivators for sales teams. They are so effective that some organizations are beginning to…
Given the increasing vulnerability of event venues and events that involve large gatherings, it is only a matter of time before corporate event planners will have to grapple with issues…
For tech-enthusiasts like us, watching technology in action is a beautiful thing. Even more gratifying is seeing the many ways technology improves the face-to-face connections that happen every day at…
Businesses are always seeking new ways to engage with audiences, employees, and prospective markets, and recently there has been a significant study of gaming as a way to accomplish this….
Something is “ephemeral” if it only lasts a very short time. As social beings, we love to connect with one another, and this era of digital media has seen an unprecedented…
While selecting the right technology for your event is integral to designing the perfect event experience, launching it to your attendees is an often under-appreciated combination of art and science. In…
Incentive travel is a growing industry as more and more businesses are realizing the value of recognizing their employees, encouraging work-life balance, and inspiring exemplary performance. Employees can look forward…
Connecting with each other is the central focus of any event. Whether you’re trying to rally people behind a cause, bridge the gap between businesses and potential clients, or educate…
The Boys and Girls Clubs of America (the Clubs) has a clear mission: to help young people reach their full potential. The 108th Boys & Girls Clubs of America National…
When Carolyn Keery of Economical Insurance was planning the 2014 Managers’ Conference: RETHINK Leadership!, her objectives included better attendee engagement, enhanced branding, and a better way to measure success. For…