What Today’s Event Planners Want from Their Hotel Partners
In the events industry, hotels and event planners have worked side-by-side for decades. But In the events industry, hotels and event planners have worked side-by-side for decades. But much about the relationship between organizers and hoteliers has changed over the years, too. To improve how you deliver memorable experiences to your clients, it’s important to always […]
Not Exploring Near-Field Technology with Your Events Yet? 7 Reasons to Start Now
Technology innovations continue to improve how today’s event planners do business. And one of the more common trends involves near-field communication or NFC. If it sounds like a new concept, it’s not. You might have even used NFC when paying for your coffee this morning. Apple Pay and other digital device-based technology involve NFC. Since […]
5 Ways to Work with Your Remote Keynote Speakers
Virtual events are here to stay. And New York event planners know that they’ll have to continue to improve every aspect of delivering virtual event planning services. One pillar of your upcoming event may include engagement and management of remote speakers. Whether you’re hosting remote keynote speakers or panels of remote-speaking guests, there are some […]
6 Benefits of Badge Ribbons (And Why You Should Use Them at Your Event)
Badges are part of the event planning ecosystem. Your clients use them at corporate events and extended family celebrations alike. But badges and badge ribbons present a unique opportunity for New York event planners to get creative and stand apart from the competition. What are you doing that’s fun and exciting with event badges? Here […]
Contactless Check-in Is the Only Way to Go
It may have been a trend inspired by social distancing requirements. But contactless check-ins are sticking around as a preferred way to register event guests, process payments, and more. It’s kind of a no-brainer for a number of reasons. And today, we’ll share why the contactless event and conference check-in method is the only way […]
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Live Streaming Your Event
So many event planners are exploring live streaming these days. Of course, you likely had to when you focused entirely on virtual engagements in 2020 and 2021. But now, as more clients are venturing back to in-person engagements, you’re still leveraging the virtual hybrid for a more enhanced experience and broader attendee reach. But if […]
How Today’s Event Planners Are Tapping into Virtual Events to Grow Their Businesses
You might have embraced virtual events because you had to before. But now, you can be exploring the many benefits and bottom-line results of virtual events or hybrid event planning ongoing. Today’s New York event planners are seeing all kinds of ground-breaking results with virtual events. Here’s how and maybe you can find new ways […]
Doing More with Less: How to Budget Your Event in Today’s Economy
Do you know who’s on a budget these days? Everyone. And as a New York event planner, you’re a master at stretching dollars and pinching pennies to stay within your clients’ event planning budget constraints. But it’s always helpful to share insights with savvy ways to cut costs and tighten budgets. Here’s how today’s event […]
10 of the Best Places in NYC for Selfie Stardom
When you’re taking selfies in New York City, there’s never really a bad spot or an unpleasant view. But people are always on the hunt for new, iconic, and best selfie locales. As an event planner, you can keep an eye out for these best selfie hotspots and use them to help promote your event […]
What’s All the Buzz About Pop-Up Dining Events?
New York event planners learned very quickly how important it is to be adaptable and open to new ways of creating memorable experiences. For many restaurants, the pop-up dining phenomenon has become a downright staple. But now that most event planners are getting back to “normal” events, what’s all the buzz about pop-ups? And should […]