You may have created and organized the perfect event but now you need to promote it. I sat down with Dave Karwowski, Director of Marketing for 101.9 The Mix, 100.3 Rewind and 97.1 The Drive, to discuss what any event planner should know when considering or choosing...
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A New Concept in Social Media Marketing and Online Marketing: Social Advertising
by admin | Jul 18, 2012 | Articles, Business
I usually try not to post too many article-based posts in a row but I read this and felt that it is a really innovative way of thinking about marketing and how to look at the ways you are trying to reach your current and prospective clients. Julius Solaris, a social...
Tools for Event Planning: How to Select a Venue & Inspiring Event Ideas
by admin | Jul 17, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business, DIY & How-To's, Events & More
While I always try to spotlight what's going on in Chicago, it's always interesting to see what other people are doing and how. So today, check out some articles on what other people are doing and see if it inspires you! "Finding the Right Venue For Your Event"...
Staffing for an Event with NextCrew
by admin | Jul 11, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
One of the most important things you can do for an event is staff it properly. Most companies have their own staff, but what if you need additional help? I have an answer for you! I've recently been in touch with Chirag Mehta, CEO & founder of "Next Crew"....
Marketing Your Event
by admin | Jul 11, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
Marketing is such a huge subject they've created entire fields of study about it. It can be easy or a real challenge so the best way to start is by breaking it all down. Marketing, Advertising & Promotions seem to be a by-product of my life, so here is a simple...
Chicago NonProfit: Expand Your Ideas On Event Planning
by admin | Jun 29, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles, Business, Features & Interviews, Stand Out Industry Leaders
I had the pleasure of meeting with Randy Dill, founder of ChicagoNonProfit.org. This is a wonderful organization that Randy himself describes as "The Nonprofits Chamber of Commerce," facilitating resources, information and services between nonprofit organizations,...
Photos & Blogs
by admin | Jun 22, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business
Check out these great tips on how to use photos in your blog from Cvent. http://blog.Cvent.com/blog/jenise-fryatt-bio/7-tips-for-using-photos-in-event-blog-posts
Work Meeting Fun
by admin | Jun 19, 2012 | About Events, Articles, Business, DIY & How-To's
I'm not saying everyone has to have this much color-filled, choreographed fun at your next job meeting, but it is important that work-related events be considered as important as client events. After all, if no one is there to work for your clients you wouldn't have...