Picture it, you arrive at a live, in-person event and the doors to the ballroom are locked and you don’t see anyone around. Or the doors are open but you're the only person sitting in the audience and the projection screens are off. …

Are you recently engaged and already feeling overwhelmed by the planning process? That’s OK! It can be overwhelming. Planning an event is stressful, especially a wedding. Before we jump into the how-tos and tips and tricks, let’s take a deep breath together. Inhale, now exhale. Roll your shoulders back once…

We’ve been living in the virtual event world for over a year now and there is one thing I keep noticing that would solve many of the virtual event day-of challenges and changes. It’s having the event organizer and virtual event producer discuss all of the event goals ahead of…

If you’re an event organizer, host, or manager looking to move your in-person event into the virtual world, there are a few key differences to keep in mind as you move forward with your planning process. I’m a virtual event producer who moved from managing mascots, dance cams, and DJs…

This has been the longest time I’ve been in the U.S. since I graduated. Right after college, I hopped on a plane to China. My original plan was to live there for 6 months to a year, explore the country, and solidify my Chinese language knowledge. I’d majored in Chinese…

As we settle into the new normal of Zoom calls, remote meetings, and virtual events, it can feel like everything is changing about how we meet, gather, and celebrate. But no matter what platform, medium, or formatting we use moving forward, one element will stay the same, no matter what. You need a Run of Show. Used by directors, conferences creators, event venues, planners, and more, a Run of Show (ROS) is a tool used at any and every event. It breaks down the timing, programming, and content for every minute of an event. At a professional basketball game, the ROS lets the DJ, light operator…

Transitioning your in-person event to virtual is a challenge. Learn how espnW made it look easy. The annual espnW Summit NYC went virtual this year, offering an entire afternoon of content for free. It consisted of over three hours of programming, featuring female on-screen talent and professional athletes. Leading up to the event, espnW promised: “to make you smile, think, and feel the W love!” Now…

Planning an event can be overwhelming. Your job could include everything from picking the event theme, format, venue, decor, entertainment, and more. — No matter if you’re planning a wedding, birthday party, company gala, non-profit fundraiser, or a live sporting event, it’s easy to get lost in the event planning process. It’s hard to know how to make some of the hundreds of decisions that come with event planning or even where to…

You might be planning your first event or your 100th, but no matter the event, virtually or in-person, you need an event budget. An event budget takes into account all of the money being made and spent around the event. This includes your ticket sales, sponsorships, venue, food and beverage, decor, designs, marketing, technology, staffing, etc. Already feeling overwhelmed by all the little details of hosting an event? Your budget can act as…