The top event planner blogs you need to follow are published by the industry’s top companies, professionals, and platform providers. These resources are invaluable for professional event planners, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned vet.
This guide will outline the top blogs out there today, starting with our very own Event Planner Expo blog, where we share the insights we’ve learned during our 11 years hosting this can’t-miss event.
Get tickets for the 2024 New York Event Planner Expo now, or keep reading for the top event planning websites to follow for industry news, tips, and more.
The Event Planner Expo Blog
We may be biased, but we think our blog is pretty great. Take a scroll through our articles, and we think you’ll agree. Our content touches on a variety of subjects, ranging from event tips and ideas to industry outlooks and trend analyses.
The Event Planner Expo is also the host of the annual Event Planner Expo in New York City, NY. Stick around until the end of this post to learn more about our event and where to get tickets.
The BizBash Blog
BizBash is less of a blog than it is a site for event planning news, trends, and ideas. But it still deserves a spot on our list due to its breadth of topics. BizBash is particularly strong in offering creative and innovative ideas.
Some must-read articles on BizBash include ‘5 Trends Shaping the Event and Meeting Industry Right Now’ and ‘Where I Go: A Top Experiential Marketer’s Favorite Venues Around the Country.’
In addition to articles, the BizBash blog is also home to industry white papers, e-books, webinars, virtual events, and podcasts. BizBash makes it easy to access all these resources, too, with its free subscription newsletter.
The Techsytalk Blog
CEO and Chief Event Strategist of Liz King Events, Liz King Caruso is a notable figure in the industry. Learn how she thinks on the Techsytalk blog, where she offers tips on integrating tech into your events and event planning strategies.
All Techsytalk blogs take place in podcast format. King Caruso hosts and brings on a new event professional for each episode. Hear from the likes of Anna Hollins (Events Outlined), Sheila Fox (Event in Site) and Miguel Neves (Skift).
Each guest gives their tips and opinions on specific industry trends and challenges. Learn how to craft more meaningful experiences, collaborate with your competitors, host virtual events on Zoom, and more.
The PCMA Convene Blog
The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) is a global events strategy community that publishes an award-winning magazine called Convene. Though it is a print magazine, readers can access some of the best content on their blog.
One of the main missions of PCMA and Convene is to foster more inclusive events. That’s why you’ll find articles like ‘Practicing Empathy at Work and Events’ and ‘More CVBs Earning Autism Travel Accreditation.’
You can sign up for the free daily, weekly, or bi-monthly newsletter for news and resources delivered straight to your inbox. Or you can purchase a magazine subscription for the full Convene experience.
The MICE Blog
The MICE blog is run by Irina Graf, an events industry influencer and content creator. Her posts focus on more advanced topics targeted toward agency and corporate event planning professionals.
With her international lens, the blog articles about destination venues are must-reads. She also publishes event case studies, design ideas, and venue grand openings across the globe.
Graf may not be an event planner herself. But in the years since she started her blog, she has earned a place on this list by consistently turning out content you just can’t find anywhere else.
The Velvet Chainsaw Blog
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting is a globally recognized conference planning company. But they don’t keep all their expert knowledge to themselves. The Velvet Chainsaw’s blog curator, Jeff Hurt, provides deep dives into the industry’s biggest topics.
Learn how to create more memorable events with customer journey canvases. Or figure out how to harness the power of AI with a recent article, ‘Improve Your Output by 10% With ChatGPT.’
Additionally, Hurt brings on other industry experts to share their knowledge and learnings. If you are a conference planning professional, this is the blog you need to keep your skills sharp.
The Event Marketer Blog
Event planners are not marketers. Yet, in today’s world, you sometimes have to wear both hats. Learn how to do just that – and pull it off successfully – on the Event Marketer blog.
Hear from event marketing pros on successfully collaborating with partners or read fun analyses of recent events with slam-dunk marketing like Warner Bros.’ Barbie campaign.
The blog also contains more general event planning posts on experiential marketing, brand activations, trade shows, and much more. Find all the trends, tips, and tricks on Event Marketer’s blog.
The Endless Events Blog
Endless Events is the production company behind iconic events like Comic-Con and the X-Games. Their blog is the place to go if you want to learn how to pull off an event that everyone will be talking about.
Find articles with tips on event management, ideas, and production. You can also browse the Event Brew topics for thought pieces on the latest trends impacting the industry.
The blog is also home to the #EventIcons podcast. Listen to these episodes for interviews with some of the top names in the events industry on topics like marketing virtual events, event apps, and more.
The Eventbrite Blog
Eventbrite is the nation’s leading event promotion and ticket sales site. The company is all about helping event planners and other professionals boost their businesses, and its blog reflects that mission.
The Eventbrite blog has everything from basics to advanced tips for planning and managing events. You can also find profit-boosting advice on subjects like marketing, data management, and sponsorships.
Our favorite articles to read on Eventbrite’s blog are their event ideas. Check out trending posts like ’14 Fun and Festive Fall Party Ideas to Wow Your Guests’ or ’10 Halloween Event Ideas for Spooky Event Creators.’
The Skift Meetings Blog
Formerly known as Event Manager, Skift Meetings is the brainchild of events industry authority Julius Solaris. Solaris has been named one of the most influential people in events and meetings and is the person behind Showthemes and Boldpush.
Check out the Skift Meetings blog for the latest event tech trends. Learn ‘How to Use ChatGPT for Event Planning’ and find out why ‘Zoom Fatigue Finally Revives Travel for In-Person Company Meetings.’
The blog may be best known for its focus on innovative technology, but that’s not all. You can also browse articles on diversity and inclusion and industry news. Or check out the forum to exchange ideas with fellow event professionals.
The Social Tables Blog
Social Tables is an event management software company specializing in sales and planning platforms. The company has a focus on hospitality and corporate events, though all kinds of meeting professionals can benefit from their blogs.
Like Eventbrite’s blog, the articles on Social Tables offer a wide breadth of knowledge for beginners to seasoned events pros. It is one of the best resources for non-professionals, offering guides for planning reunions, birthday parties, and retreats.
The blog is also the place to go for the latest updates and releases from the Social Tables platform. If you are an aspiring event planner, you can also find resources for starting your career on the right foot.
The MeetingsNet Blog
MeetingsNet was created by Informa, a British publishing, exhibitions, and business intelligence company. The blog is a go-to for the latest information on virtual and hybrid meetings and events.
Some must-read posts on the MeetingsNet blog include ‘How Meetings Help Bring Drugs to Market,’ ‘Government Shutdown: What It Could Mean for Meetings,’ and ‘Two Minutes With Amy Quigley.’
Subscribing to the blog will also get readers access to webinars and video streams. As a bonus, these resources allow professionals to earn CMP-certified credits from the Events Industry Council.
Burk’s Blog
Created by charity donor relations expert Penelope Burk, Burk’s blog is hands-down the best resource for nonprofit professionals. The advice she offers on her blog is even more essential now that she has retired.
Though Burk no longer publishes new content on her blog, the posts are evergreen. Learn how to navigate the diminishing donor landscape and donor relations best practices to try in the meantime.
The best part about this blog is that all articles are backed by Burk’s evidence-based research. Leverage insights from the annual Burk Donor Survey and other reports from one of the greatest minds in the nonprofit industry.
Follow These Event Planner Blogs to Stay in the Know
These are the best event planner blogs the industry has to offer. Subscribe to your favorite one for niche insights. Or follow them all to foster a broad knowledge base and stay updated with the latest innovations and trends.
Looking for the ultimate event for all things event planning? The 2024 Event Planner Expo will take place in New York City from October 15th to 17th. Get your tickets on Eventbrite to reserve your spot!
