Discover how to curate your ideal event attendees through a strategic application process, ensuring your event’s success and impact. Read this blog to learn the proven techniques for vetting and selecting the perfect participants for your event.
Unconventional Connections: How Selective Attendee Vetting Elevates Event Experiences Read More »
In an age where entertainment is available at the swipe of a finger, symphony orchestras face an unprecedented challenge. Netflix, Disney+, and other streaming platforms have transformed how people consume entertainment, leaving traditional performing arts scrambling to maintain relevance. But innovative leaders like Holly Mulcahy, Concertmaster of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, are proving that live classical music can not only survive but thrive in the digital age.
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When crisis strikes in event production, most people immediately think about logistics, backup plans, or technical solutions. But after interviewing Brooksie Hughes about the legendary launch of Bryant Park’s Holiday Market, I discovered something far more valuable: the ability to find joy in chaos. The Birth of a Crisis Picture this: It’s 2002, and you’ve
I’ll never forget attending my first “traditional” business conference – hours of PowerPoint presentations in a windowless hotel ballroom, forced networking over lukewarm coffee, and superficial conversations that led nowhere. But what if there was a better way to create meaningful professional connections and breakthrough business insights?
Experiential Business Events: The ROI of Unconventional Team Building Activities Read More »
Discover how gamification is revolutionizing conference education. Learn why traditional formats fail and how play-based learning achieves 90% retention rates in professional development.
Have you ever wondered why some events create lasting transformation while others fade from memory before participants reach their cars? The answer isn’t in your centerpieces or your catering budget—it’s hidden in a counterintuitive truth that most event planners actively avoid. The secret? Strategic discomfort. When I interviewed Heather Wanninger two months ago, she shared
Think about your last major event. You likely spent months selecting the perfect venue, curating exceptional speakers, and fine-tuning every detail of the attendee experience. But if you treated your emcee selection as a last-minute decision or assigned the role to a well-meaning volunteer, you might have inadvertently undermined all that careful planning. The Evolution
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I’ll never forget when Blake looked at me and said, “I hate this event, but I was bored and wanted to get out of the office.” That contradiction intrigued me. Which was it? Boring or good enough to pay over $2k to attend? Regardless, his indictment of the event being boring registered with other attendees.
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I recently watched a CEO try to take a Zoom call from a Tuscan villa. She had spent thousands to be there, yet found herself stuck in the same patterns she was trying to escape. That’s when it hit me – the power of location isn’t just about being somewhere beautiful; it’s about creating an
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You’ve done everything right. The speakers are outstanding, the venue is perfect, the schedule is meticulously planned, and your event technology is cutting edge. Yet something’s missing. Despite checking all the boxes, your events still aren’t creating those electric moments of connection that transform attendees into passionate advocates. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and