Think about each event, no matter what it is, as an experience; a live journey for each attendee. All entertainment ideas should flow into the event and have three simple attributes: They should be sensory, memorable and participatory.
Deliver the message in song, dance
If you’re an event planner, you know it’s not always easy to make an impression on distracted, multitasking attendees. A possible solution: the Water Coolers, a New York-based musical comedy group that delivers the message in songs and sketch comedy tailored to any corporate, association or convention audience. The group was created for planners by […]
To give is to receive
Aside from food waste, decorations and promotional event items are among the most common products to end up in the trash after an event. However, with a bit of forethought, you can save these valuable items from landfill by donating them to nonprofit organizations. During the early stages of planning your meeting, start to look […]
Ten essential competencies for relationship-centric executives, Part II
In part one of this article, I discussed how all kinds of organizations do all kinds of executive assessments and publish all kinds of fascinating reports on each individual’s core competencies, examining why and how he/she will undoubtedly succeed at their next job. Yet, isn’t interesting that the average tenure for most executives is often […]
Event paparazzi
Looking for tried and true event photography? Consider the award-winning Northlight Photography Inc. Backed by veteran-photographer Ross DeLoach, the Atlanta-based company specializes in creative logistics and has captured diverse corporate and social events for the past 17 years.
Event staff on command
Whether you need one person or an entire team, Carol’s Event Staffing can provide food servers, bartenders, greeters, coat checks and kitchen assistants for private and corporate parties held in Chicago and the surrounding area. The professionally trained staff also handles setup and cleanup.
