The 'Unconference': GPJ's Richard Toscano Looks at the Radical Transformation...
Lisa Hurley Experiential expert Richard Toscano looks at trends driving event development in today's marketplaceThe expectation of what special events should deliver is going through a period of...
View ArticleTSE 2013 Promises a Hot Time in Chicago
The leading industry event offers invaluable education, events and exhibitsDo you want to get your event career moving? Then you will want to be part of The Special Event 2013, Jan. 15-18 in Chicago....
View ArticleTotal Event Resources Puts Three Events in One for the National Restaurant...
Susan Cuadrado Innovative cuisine, a first-ever awards ceremony and a spirited pop concert are new highlights of the National Restaurant Association's annual gala.Creating a first-ever, high-end event...
View ArticleOnline Event Registration Systems Go Mobile
Melissa Stephan Online registration products go mobile with some exciting new ways to let event attendees register anywhere, anytime We live connected to our mobile devices, so it's only natural that...
View ArticleJoke Events Creates Sing Mobs for World Prematurity Day
Susan Cuadrado ‘Sing mobs’ effectively and inexpensively raise awareness for World Prematurity DayJoke Events raises the issue of premature birth by sending "sing mobs" to sing lullabies to the...
View ArticleThe View From Broadstreet's High-flying CEO Mark Baltazar
Managing Broadway shows, flying planes; they all add up to event expertise for Broadstreet CEO Mark Baltazar Even in his downtime, Broadstreet CEO Mark Baltazar finds a way to keep his brain in high...
View ArticleInsider Tips on Special Event Apps: Part I
By Lisa Hurley If everyone loves mobile apps, why aren't more created for special events? Here's why. Mobile apps are cool, mobile apps are hip. But mobile apps aren't widely used at events.read more
View ArticleInsider Tips on Special Event Apps: Part II
By Lisa Hurley Here we present six success stories on event apps--along with some cautionary notes on avoiding being sucked in by an app's 'bright, shiny object' appeal Six special event professionals...
View Article'Dual,''Deep Reach' and 'Integrated'--Top Trends in Corporate Events
By Melissa Stephan Events have to do more than one job today--and social media is an event essential. Events have to do more than one job today--and social media is an event essential. read more
View ArticleMeetings Leaders Discuss 'Emerging Trends' at Associated Luxury Hotels...
By Special Events Staff Image, perception and ROI of incentives are all major topics Associated Luxury Hotels International today released findings from its recent "Emerging Trends," held at a...
View ArticleOn Trend: 'Dual,''Deep Reach' and 'Integrated'--Top Trends in Corporate Events
By Melissa Stephan Corporate clients are asking more from their events today. Instead of looking for one memorable moment, they are instead requiring their events to meet more goals and to reach far...
View ArticleThe 'Unconference': GPJ's Richard Toscano Looks at the Radical Transformation...
Lisa Hurley Experiential expert Richard Toscano looks at trends driving event development in today's marketplaceThe expectation of what special events should deliver is going through a period of...
View ArticleOnline Event Registration Systems Go Mobile
Melissa Stephan Online registration products go mobile with some exciting new ways to let event attendees register anywhere, anytime We live connected to our mobile devices, so it's only natural that...
View ArticleHeightened Security in Boston Following Bombings; Meetings Proceed as Scheduled
By Dave Kovaleski Massachusetts Convention Center Authority gives updates on meetings, hotels in area In the aftermath of the tragedy that unfolded on April 15 in Boston, in which two bombs exploded...
View ArticleGive your corporate guests entertainment that they don't expect
Corporate entertainment expert Paul Simms from The CEP suggests event planners stop being predictable and start booking unexpected acts.Special Events Blogread more
View ArticleMedical Meeting and Boston Stand Tall in Face of Bombings
By Dave Kovaleski Capturing the spirit of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, which met at the Hynes Convention Center just two days after bombs exploded at the finish line of the Boston...
View ArticleEventWorks Creates a Big Show for Amway China
EventWorks and team had big plans, but weren't afraid to make big changes to ensure success for Amway China EventWorks and team had big plans, but weren't afraid to make big changes to ensure success...
View ArticleAntisocial Behavior: When Event Professionals Have to Block Social Media
By Lisa Hurley Although social media can be a great way to extend events, sometimes confidentiality concerns trump social sharing Social media extends the reach of events, boosts engagement and often...
View ArticleSpecial Events Releases 2013-14 Corporate Event Forecast
By Lisa Hurley Corporate special event pros forecast stronger 2014, Special Events study says While it's "status quo" for corporate events this year, corporate event professionals are more bullish on...
View ArticleBig DMCs Reveal Top Trends in Special Events
By Lisa Hurley Big DMCs share top trends--better business, tight turnarounds, and the power of tech--in the industry. Special Events is at work on the ninth edition of our “25 Top DMCs” list, an...
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