With so many elements involved in event planning, it’s too easy to make mistakes along the process. While it is impossible to foresee every mistake or mishap that may materialize, learning from common mistakes faced by novice to veteran event planners can help mitigate pitfalls and make your job a lot smoother. Read on for 5 simple, but common mistakes to avoid.
Tracking the data around an event has become fundamental for event pros. It is very important to track the data during the online registration, before the event and gather surveys and feedback post-event – as well as onsite, during the event.
You’ve made it to the end of your event. Great job! While you may feel the need to loosen up and celebrate, it’s not time to slow down just yet! Momentum is critical in making the most of your event, and if you’re not quite sure what to do, here are 5 things to check off your list before you pop the champagne, sit back, and relax.
Music makes the world go round. We all have at least a favorite tune that we’re constantly listening to these past few days. You love music. Everybody does! It encourages us during tough times, pumps us up whenever we hit the gym and comforts us whenever we commute on a stuffed-up train on a Monday morning.
The planet is in dire need to reorganize itself. Making our events eco-friendly can make a difference in promoting a sustainable living today.
The job of a brand ambassador is important just like any other position in a company, but unlike any other position, they are literally the “face of the brand”. It is crucial in choosing the right person for the role because the last thing you want is for people to think that your ambassador is a sellout. Here are a few crucial pointers in finding that perfect candidate.
Technology is no doubt a big part of the reality today for event professionals as well as for the audience. It has become integral in the way we inform, socialize and consume and in many ways, it has altered drastically how events are organized and attended. Sharing content or getting exactly what we want to know and offer has become sophisticated and sharper with the social media tools. The experience of events has largely been enhanced; their reach and level of engagement extended.
Going green. It’s an ongoing theme circulating around Singapore since the beginning of 1990 and as far back to the late 1960s. We’ve been constantly reminded to “Reuse, Reduce and Recycle”. Do you remember Captain Green? Well, turns out the frog has a point. Environmental sustainability. So, event greening. Should you care? Yes, because global warming is real, we know that. But if you actually prefer a toastier planet and the whole ‘panic’ about global warming doesn’t bother you, did you know there are actual benefits in going green for your events? Curious? Read on.
