Tap Water vs. Bottled Water
March 19, 2010
Take back the tap! I just came across, “Free Your Event From Bottled Water”, a Practical Guide to Take Back the Tap at Your Next Event. Although it was written in 2008, the material is still very relevant and useful today. Go Green! Click here to read the article!
BBQ School
April 24, 2009
Ok, maybe it has something to do with the fact that spring has finally sprung, but I’m thinking barbecue! If you are looking for an interesting team building event, invite your group to “Barbecue School”. We will bring in a local celebrity chef to demo various grill techniques, offer tips for better barbecuing, have a…
Twitter on Parade
March 16, 2009
Looking for an example of how to use Twitter for events? I just attended Detroit’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade and a light bulb went off. Parade organizers could easily and cheaply use Twitter to enhance the parade-goer experience. Imagine that one of the first few floats included a sign that said: Follow us… twitter.com/SnickerzTHEdog parade….
Say What? Working with Clients From Other Cultures and Countries
December 5, 2012
Back to my last name. A day in my life is probably very different from yours. First off, most of the clocks in my house are set to military time. (It’s a European thing) I am familiar with temps in Celsius, have measuring cups in deciliters, and the soccer channel is a big hit on…
Twitter @ Conferences
February 27, 2009
I just attended a great seminar on Twitter presented by PRSA and the social networking team at General Motors. Fascinating! There are so many applications for those of us in event planning. I think the bottom line is that people are going to talk about your event whether it has a Twitter presence or not,…
Green Meetings Part 2
April 7, 2008
Here are some simple, useful green meeting tips I picked up from Certain Software. Thought I would pass them along. Cheers! GREEN MEETING TIP NUMBER 1 Choose host cities and event venues strategically to minimize travel and transportation Locating events in a location central to your attendee base can reduce the overall carbon footprint of…
Budget Shortcuts
September 24, 2012
Because this is a profession that takes over the depths of your core; it is often a struggle for planners whose clients have very small budgets. How can we create the perfect setting without ample funds? Here are some tricks of the trade I have developed to stretch my client’s dollar. Event suppliers are approached…
Green Meetings – Part 1
February 11, 2008
These green meeting ideas came across my desk today, so I thought I would share them. A green giveaway for attendees: indoor herb gardens (3 small plants) on a wooden base customized with your corporate logo. Eco lanyards: Name badge lanyards made of 100% corn. Even the easy to open clip attachment is made of…
The Experience of a Lifetime
July 31, 2012
It’s just one concrete example of how events can strengthen client relationships. The bonding that takes place outside the office cannot be overvalued. But hospitality events don’t come easy. They require creative forethought, detailed planning, and flawless execution. You don’t need to break the bank on something like the US Open, but the more unique…
The Night Move – A “Greener” Transportation Option
February 18, 2010
Michigan-based event planners have a new option for green meeting and event transportation. The Night Move, Metro Detroit’s Green Public Transit rents out 28- and 30- passenger shuttle buses for private events. The Night Move runs on B20 biodiesel, with emissions that cause 50% less harm to our ozone and our health. Think greener for…
Floating Away
July 17, 2012
Balloon providers have been experiencing helium price increases for the past couple of years in response to this shortage. Some suppliers simply don’t offer balloons anymore, and if they do, it is costly. This leaves planners scrambling to find more cost effective tools for enhancing events. How will you go about replacing the classic balloon?…
