Last weekend, like so many other conference nerds and entrepreneurs, we were giddy with excitement to attend Create & Cultivate’s first Virtual Conference “Money Moves.” Having already set the bar for the live IG-celebrity, millennial-chic experiential conference going experience, expectations for[…]

Today we — like many in the brand & consumer tech orbit — woke up excited to attend what we thought would be a ground-breaking revolutionary virtual event experience put on by the pros at Shoptalk - the premiere event for retail, brand & consumer tech.

We’re seeing the wheel starting to turn as more and more organizations wrap their heads around virtual events as a solution to keep things moving now. As we’ve been coaching our clients on their virtual event needs we have heard a number of them voice concern over retaining a sponsor who had signed[…]

20 years ago, non-profit organizations relied entirely on traditional galas and grassroots efforts to hit annual goals and get their messages out to the masses. These were the days of knocking on doors, mailers and emotionally rousing telethons.

Designing and producing virtual events has become a necessity — often in short order. We’re fortunate that many of the services we have always provided to our clients are still the foundation for a successful virtual experience. Whether it’s sourcing the right technological solution, understanding[…]

We’ve all been in A LOT of virtual meetings and webinars the last few weeks, both big and small. We’ve experienced some awkward moments and probably had some technical difficulties. Here are a few things we have observed from the participant’s POV which can hopefully help us all make these[…]

We’ve addressed a number of emerging event trends in our most recent newsletters, but no trend is currently more prevalent than virtual events. Many planners and marketers are looking to online events to fill the live void, and there is no shortage of technology platforms to choose from. As you[…]

There is no shortage of tech, online and virtual event solutions these days, and it seems like more surface daily. While there’s no one-size-fits-all provider, the good news is that there are customized solutions to fit each client’s needs. Here are just a few that we’re impressed with.

Events are a nice to have, not a need to have. I’ve been in the events industry for almost 20 years and that declaration has followed me wherever I’ve gone. Colleagues, peers and clients have all said it to me, and in turn I have said it to colleagues, peers and clients. In some ways, of course,[…]

The past few weeks have seen a number of last minute event cancellations and postponements, with many more to follow. While there’s been a good deal of talk around force majeure, attendee communication and event logistics, waste and sustainability aren’t always at the forefront of conversation.[…]