It’s the last thing we want to happen at our event, but unfortunately it’s sometimes inevitable. Crisis. We’ve seen crisis happen at big-name events such as the Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. A devastating, and tragic event.
If something like this were to happen to your organization, do you have a crisis strategy in place? If so, is it done correctly? We’ve put together 3 musts when it comes to developing a crisis management strategy and how to do just that:
Socialize, network, repeat. Socialize, network, repeat. The classic cycle of attending an event! These are all great things, but can become tiring after a few hours of standing on your feet and creating small talk with a handful of new people.
Are you an agenda, notetaker kind of organizer? The traditional, paper and pen kind of organizer? If so, I am right there in the boat with you. It’s satisfying to write down your tasks and check them off after you complete them. It’s an “Ah, it’s complete!” satisfaction. But...is it the most efficient way to organize?
Without a doubt, booking a speaker can take your event to the next level! However, it can often become overwhelming when you start to look at the fine details within the legal agreement. This is the agreement that is securing both you and the speaker throughout the process, after all. It’s important!
If you’re a contracted Event Planner, whether it's for colleges, weddings, or associations, you know that marketing yourself is 50% of the job. Your clients won’t just come, you have to put in marketing efforts to attract your target clients.
Now...it’s time to ask yourself: are you utilizing all marketing outlets to ensure your success as an Event Planner? We’ve put together 3 ways to drive interest, establish relationships, and ultimately secure your dream clients.
College students. There’s hundreds of them on campus, working on homework, drinking coffee like it’s water, and hanging out with their friends. You see them all the time, but how do you actually attract them to YOUR events?
When planning an event for university students, there are a few important components to keep in mind. It can be a little confusing to figure out what makes college students tick and how to appeal to them. Luckily, we have some tips today just for YOU to help with this dilemma (and they’re from a recent college grad too!).
Event planning is a fun and exciting process, but it has lots of components you have to be on top of! All these details, when given enough attention, will help make your next event a true success. One of these important components is picking a venue for your event.
While this may seem like a simple task, there are a lot of things to keep in mind when selecting the perfect location. So… how do you do it? Not to worry! We here at ePly have a few suggestions to help you along the way.
Who doesn’t love getting some free swag at events?? We know we do! Handing out company swag is a great way to promote your company, especially at events like trade shows that have an expo hall.
The question is however… how much swag is TOO much swag? What items are even worth bringing?
These are important things to consider when preparing for your next event. The general rule of thumb should be that your promotional items should be both unique and useful to the attendees. Still confused on what items that actually constitutes? We can help! Check out some specific examples below of some of the best swag to bring to events.
