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For the second time ever, the International Live Event Association (ILEA) held the Global Events Forum in August 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The forum brought together 30 of the brightest…
Will CurranMarch 5, 2019
In the race to plan the perfect hybrid event, you're only competing against yourself. Gone are the days when every event prof was scrambling to perfect the art of virtual…
Mariana FernandesJuly 30, 2021
First and foremost, what is a zero-waste event? A zero-waste event can be any function, a wedding, a corporate party, or even a high school dance, with the target of limiting…
Austin WalkerSeptember 9, 2014
If you are an event planner, you know that outdoor events and festivals have been, and continue to be increasingly popular venues choices. This is why we included unique outdoor…
Katarina FaoroMarch 28, 2018
Welcome, students, to the School of Event Planning & Management! Class is now in session and we hope you are taking notes! This week we are featuring some AWESOME #EventIcons:…
Will CurranNovember 22, 2016
Last week, we explained how to deal and package your virtual event sponsorships. And today, we continue, with a second article about virtual event sponsorship ideas. Yes, convincing sponsors to…
Mariana FernandesJune 1, 2020
Ever hear about a little thing called UBER? Well, they aren't just an environmentally friendly way to get around the city. They also host some really amazing events! This week…
Will CurranFebruary 28, 2017
Imagine trudging into a convention center with expectations of seeing the usual white fluorescent lights and long, drawn-out presentations. As you walk through the doors, you are immediately surprised to…
Kristen CooperAugust 9, 2018
It's time to talk about engagement at virtual events yet again. And yes, this is a topic that we've covered in depth before. However, as the world keeps changing around…
Will CurranSeptember 15, 2020
Everybody grab your pens, we're getting down and dirty with production manager titles! So, we're very much aware of how confusing job titles can be in our industry. And especially…
Stephanie JaykoNovember 20, 2019
It's time for another episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, and this time we're building the ultimate event layout! Just like many other parts of your event, the layout is something that…
Will CurranOctober 6, 2021
Attendee retention rate is one of the most important event KPIs. When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty.…
Anja GrcarApril 13, 2022
Welcome to the second edition of the AV Audi today we are back at it and breaking down AV quotest! As you know, analyzing AV quotes can be a pretty…
Will CurranJune 8, 2019
So, you want to plan an event. If your head is spinning, don't worry: it's all completely normal. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about…
Anja GrcarSeptember 22, 2021
Communicating with attendees, prospects, sponsors, and other stakeholders is imperative to overall event success. While there are plenty of different ways that event marketers communicate, the one channel that all…
Stephen KimDecember 14, 2017
If you're an event professional you need to be at IMEX America! Every year IMEX America takes over Las Vegas bringing in thousands of event planners and professionals from throughout…
Kaitlin ColstonSeptember 7, 2019
Working with committees is something many event planners are familiar with. And anyone who's been a part of one knows just how complex things can get. So on this week's…
Will CurranMay 12, 2020
We're opening the new year of Event Brew with the topic of social media. The past decade saw an insane increase in the widespread use of social media. And what…
Thuy DiepJanuary 9, 2020
On a more exciting note, today we're covering MeetingsNet best stories of 2019. And if you're an events industry professional, you probably know all about it. Because where else would…
Thuy DiepJanuary 23, 2020