In May of 2021, Zoom announced the release of a new virtual event platform, ‘Zoom Events.’ It goes beyond basic videoconferencing functions to help event organisers plan, run, monetize, and promote virtual events. Of course, Zoom Events isn’t the only online event management platform out there, and it was far from being a pioneer in […]
Upskilling Event Staff – The Big Welcome Back
It is fair to say that the last year and a half has not been easy for anyone. But the events industry has suffered more than many others due to lockdowns, restrictions on numbers of people who can be in one place at any given time, and constraints on what can be done when we […]
Top 10 Regulation Tips for your Event
Holding any kind of event can involve a great deal of planning and organisation. Ensuring that your guests have the best experience possible is essential, but so is ensuring that everybody is safe and that the event complies with the laws and regulations that are expected of you. These regulations can often be hidden, the […]
How To Get The Word Out About Your Post-COVID Event
It’s been a long time since events were able to be planned and executed at full capacity, and the anticipation to navigate this ‘new normal’ way of living, for most, is tangible. However, many business owners and event organisers are undoubtedly feeling anxious about the pending restoration of their industries. Getting the word out to […]
Post-COVID Emerging Trends in the Events Industry
Rewind to approximately one year ago and we all thought the events industry was a goner. At least for the foreseeable future, anyway. Yet, here we are twelve months later, and it feels like a long time coming, but the world is finally opening up again and inching its way back to some level of […]
How to Spread the Word About an Event by Tapping Into Psychology
Word of mouth is still the best form of marketing, and social media has opened the floodgates. So let’s take a look at how to spread the word about an event with a few actionable tips. In this guide, we’ll cover the biological and psychological reasons people share content on social media. We’ll also give […]
10 Ideas to Encourage Networking at Your Event
Networking is an important part of life, and it can be both pleasant and profitable when done successfully. As an event planner, you’re in a unique position to bring people together and help them form new connections. Imagine if a lucrative partnership started at your business conference. Or if a romantic relationship started at your […]
How to Make a Snapchat Filter for an Event in 4 Easy Steps
For most people, Snapchat is a social media platform that lets them send their friends content that disappears after being viewed. For event organisers, the filter feature is an excellent marketing tool to promote events. Over half the users on Snapchat are 18–29 years old, so bear that in mind before you invest time and […]
Event Decor 101: How to Decorate a Venue
If you’ve been stressing about event decor, here is the answer to your prayers. We’ve looked at what makes for amazing event decor and included it all in this guide. We’ve also found simple decoration ideas for events ranging from weddings to conferences, as well as tips for making your event budget stretch. What exactly […]
7 Steps to Hosting a Successful Outdoor Cinema Event
Putting together an outdoor cinema event takes work. Whether you’re hosting a local event, outdoor movie party, movie night for work or club, or as a ticketed event in town, knowing how to organise everything will decide how successful it will be. That’s what this post is all about. We are going to walk you […]