When you hear the phrase “corporate America,” you probably don’t think of “entertaining” or “funny,” but that just means you haven’t yet met Greg Schwem. Greg’s take on the corporate world will have you doubled over with laughter as his sharp wit explores the edges of the familiar world so many of us find ourselves […]
February 16th marks the beginning of the most important Chinese holiday: the Chinese New Year. Also, known as the Lunar New Year and the Spring Festival, the Chinese New Year is rich in history and is an important part of Chinese tradition. The celebration of family and hope for a prosperous new year has spread […]
From magic to romance, today’s Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) has something for everyone. Historically it was the celebration of the last night of eating rich and fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Mardi Gras has a rich history, spanning hundreds of years across different continents. The long history of Mardi […]
It’s a New Year; a brand-new opportunity to make this year even better than last! With goal setting being so important at the start of a new year, we’re sharing three of our favorite journals for event professionals and creatives. Check out this list – each designed to help keep you organized, focused and accountable all year long. Let’s get started! THE BEST SELF JOURNAL It’s […]
The 14th annual Pharma Forum will take place March 25 through March 28 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Philadelphia, PA. This year’s forum is centered around the theme: Infuse, Invoke, Ignite. Attendees can expect four days packed with networking opportunities, individual breakout sessions, and powerful keynote speakers. Anyone working in the pharma, biotech, or medical technology […]
2018 is shaping up to be the year of disruption, and Luke Williams ushers in disruption like a winner. Williams is an innovator, keynote speaker and globally recognized authority on innovative strategies. He has worked alongside industry leaders such as American Express, GE, Sony, Crocs, Virgin, Disney and Hewlett-Packard to develop new products, services, and brands. Williams […]
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University (SDSU) announced in December 2017 that they will collaborate to create the first graduate-level degree program offered in the United States focused on meeting and event management for mid and senior-level professionals. In addition, they plan to […]
Feeling retrospective, we’ve pulled together a list of our top 3 favorite live event trends for 2017. Each one is something that made events memorable, forward-thinking and/or interactive. As we race towards a New Year, we think that elements from each of these trends will carry into 2018…what do you think? 1. Pop-Up Shows Ever feel a chill down your spine when you hear something announced, […]
Looking for new ideas or have a 2018 goal to connect with other event planners? Simply log on to Facebook, the megalith of social media sites, type in “event planners” in the search bar, and click the spy glass to find a list of groups who share the same professional passion. At the top of the list, […]
On January 28, 2018 the 60th annual Grammy Awards will be handed out from Madison Square Garden. Artists the likes of Jay-Z, Kendrick Lemar and Bruno Mars lead the pack when it comes to sheer numbers of nominations this year. A Grammy Award (originally called Gramophone Award), is an award presented by The Recording Academy […]
