So you’ve seen Converse’s One Star Hotel and Google’s pop-up doughnut shops and wondered how to increase brand awareness with events. Let’s see if we can help out. Read this article to learn… Why events are such great brand awareness tools How you can organise one to boost your own brand Some ideas for the type […]
The Ultimate Guide to Event Planning Blogs (2019)
Why would we write an event planning blog post about…event planning blogs? Well, there’s a lot of noise online, but the web is also a goldmine when it comes to information. So how do you sort the wheat from the chaff? Where do you go to look for new ideas, trends, and news if you […]
Event Industry Trends (2019): What’s New?
Wouldn’t it be great if we had a crystal ball that showed us what it takes to deliver a kick-ass event in 2019? Sorry to disappoint, but we don’t. However, we do know of the latest event industry trends…and that’s not a bad way to get ahead, either. In this piece, we’ll take a look […]
How to Start a Pop-Up Restaurant in 10 Steps
So you want to open a pop-up restaurant? We’ve got you covered. Pop-ups are a very popular business concept among entrepreneurs (as well as their hungry audiences). In this guide, we’ll touch on… The pros and cons of a pop-up How to choose a name and theme The importance of a business plan How to […]
13 Event Sponsorship Ideas Your Sponsors Will Love
You’ve discovered how much event sponsorships can do for your bottom line. Now you just need some event sponsorship ideas you can sell to interested parties. In this guide, we’ll cover thirteen excellent ideas you can use as part of sponsorship packages or standalone sponsorships. 1. Free Wi-Fi A WiFi connection is an absolute must […]
How to Become a Freelance Event Planner: Everything You Need to Know
It can be very rewarding to organise your own events, but what if you want to dip your toes in the world of freelancing? A freelance event planner can make anything from $25 to $100 per hour or 10–15% of the event budget, depending on their experience. Your salary will ultimately depend on how good […]
Honouring Dads: 13 Father’s Day Event Ideas
Father’s Day is all about honouring the dads. For many of them, a mug with a funny slogan or a new tie in horrendous colours will do the trick. But how can you as an event organiser do your part to make the day special? We’ve put together a list of 13 Father’s Day event […]
How to Find the Right Event Check-in App
As an event organiser, it is your job to ensure the smooth check-in of guests at your event. Guest registration is one of the most important elements to get right. It’s often the first interaction with your attendees. Your goal should be to make the process smooth, flawless, and less time-consuming. That’s where event check-in […]
Guest Check-In at Events: 7 Smart Ways to Manage Guest Entry
There are good reasons to improve guest check-in at your events. The entrance is the first point of contact with your audience. It is your chance as an event organiser to make a good first impression on your guests. A smooth check-in flow keeps the excitement levels high—and the queue length down. It also sets […]
How to Choose the Date for an Event: 12 Things to Consider
What are the best dates to host events? A good question that we’ll attempt to help you answer in this article. It might seem straightforward to pick a date for certain events: birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Easter, and New Years…but not all events are easily tied to specific dates. So how do you choose the right […]