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...
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Business Etiquette
by admin | Jul 9, 2012 | About Events, Articles
Organization and good [business] manners sometimes go hand in hand. It is important to always remember to treat anyone you work with respect and appreciation -- this should not be reserved for clients only. From co-workers, to vendors to your a/v team, always...
Weekend Barbecue with Lillie’s Q
by admin | Jul 6, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles, Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
Nothing says summer like a barbecue, and that's exactly what Lillie's Q in Wicker Park does so well. My food expert friend Rachel took me there for my birthday and it was a fun atmosphere (the tables are very close together as many restaurants are in the city) and...
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,...
4th of July Weekends
by admin | Jun 27, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles
This year the 4th of July just happens to be in the middle of the week. So do you celebrate before or after? Explore Chicago has some great links to not only things you can do this summer but things to do both weekends. So check it out!...

Drink Hopping
by admin | Jun 25, 2012 | About Chicago, About Events, Articles, Food & Drink, Restaurants & Bars
This weekend my aunt came to town and we ended up going from fancy restaurant to fancy hotel restaurant/bar/lounge/roof-garden getting a drink at each place. It's a great way to experience a city! We went to The Drake, Nomi @ Park Hyatt, The Peninsula, RL, &...
Make Any Event Amazing with BBJ
by admin | Jun 22, 2012 | Articles, Features & Interviews, Setup & Decor
In case you didn't know, BBJ is at the top of table design & linen service in the city of Chicago. If you ask about it, most event planners in Chicago bring up their name. I had the privilege of getting some really great information from Executive Sales Manager,...
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