When researching tents and suppliers for an outdoor event, it can be helpful to have an understanding of the materials that are available for the equipment. In a perfect example of form fitting function, different tent materials will serve different purposes and be best suited for varied applications. What are the pros and cons of […]
When undertaking event planning for a unique and memorable engagement, thinking out of the box sometimes means thinking out of the building. Almost every event can be made more interesting and special by moving the festivities outdoors, and by following these tips, you can ensure a successful occasion. Following are the fundamentals for planning and […]
Attending a corporate event at a convention center typically starts out as an exciting opportunity to convene outside of the office, but the experience quickly gets as stale as the air inside of the windowless building, and as the novelty loses its luster, attendees will naturally disengage and lose interest in the content. How can […]
If you’re part of the meeting and event business or are simply seeking services in the field, understanding the ins and outs of staging an entertaining, interactive event is a necessity that could make or break the success of your occasion. In the industry, attendee engagement is the new black, but what is it, how do […]
Creating engaging entertainment for a large crowd can be a difficult task. Not only do you need to consider space and communication constraints, you’ll need to find ways to encourage people to get involved and to interact with each other and the content of the event. Successful attendee engagement has awesome benefits however, including that […]
There’s something both classic and charming about hosting a winter wedding, but unless you’re living in the south, your plans will most likely need to compensate for less than ideal temperatures for the event. Aside from choosing a venue in the tropics, how can you make sure you have a warmer winter wedding? These 7 […]
Events are incredibly important to our business and personal lives. For a business example, 58% of business-to-business (B2B) marketers say that they organize at least 50 events per year, according to Chiefmarketer. For a personal example, simply look to the 2.1 million weddings that occur annually in the United States, per the Association for Wedding […]
We often think of outdoor events in terms of the heat and sunshine (as with wedding receptions or graduation parties), but events can be held outside during the colder months as well. Here are a few elements of cold-weather events that are particularly critical to giving attendees incredible impressions.
When you organize or facilitate events, it is key to be able to add value so that you can justify your cost and grow your business. Plus, to demonstrate effectiveness (that you are actually getting ROI from a marketing effort), you must be able to show clearly that you have added the value.
If you want to do the guests to an event a favor, bring them outside. A scientific review of the literature on the connection between nature and mental health was featured in Frontiers in Psychology in 2014. The researchers found that being outside or near natural areas such as parks reduces stress; curbs symptoms of […]