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10 Harsh Truths About Being an Event Planner
Posted by adminin Event PlanningMost event planners will tell you they love their job. It’s different every day, they get to meet interesting people, and they get to use their creativity in a fun way. Something they will also tell you however, is that the job is much different than most people realize. Event planning isn’t simply traveling around and enjoying an extended vacation, there are many tasks and details that go into making an event come to life, that attendees don’t see. It’s worth researching everything the job entails before attempting to jump in with both feet. Upon closer look, people often find…
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Corporate Event Themes [The Complete Guide]
Posted by adminin Event Planning, InspirationEvent planners have a difficult job that requires large amount of attention. But when they’re not monitoring details, there’s another skill that planners must have that often goes unrealized; creativity. Successful event planners know that a good event is only as good as the attendees think it is, and making an impact for all involved is important. But how do you stand out among the rest and give attendees something to remember? The answer is simple… add a theme to your event! Themed corporate events and parties are popular among corporate events planners because they make events more memorable, fun…
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Sonburst Communication Pushes Further Into Aerial Video For 2016
Posted by adminin Technology, Video ProductionIn 2015, Sonburst Communication was proud to announce the addition of aerial video to our existing video production capabilities. After the announcement, we were privileged to provide our aerial video services to many companies in the Omaha area and surrounding areas. Recent projects include: Real estate showcases and building progress Aerial B-Roll footage for a large production company based in the Midwest Pictures used as featured images on real estate listings Demo reel content to be used for future projects Footage for construction projects and investor udpates By working on these projects, we became quite experienced in the finer aspects of shooting this type of video.…
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Technologies Currently Being Used In The Event Planning Industry
Posted by adminin TechnologyWith the advent of technology, the event planning and management has seen enormous shifts over the past two decades. As technology continues to automate monotonous time-consuming work and connect the world like never before, many event planners are scrambling to keep up by incorporating the latest and greatest technology into their events. There have been quite a few game-changing technologies introduced, but we consider digital administration and mobile engagement to be the 2 primary technologies that have changed the event planning world in the last 5 years. Digital Administration Digital administration is now key when planning a new meeting. For large events, it’s not…
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Reasons To Meet Your Corporate Event Planner In Person
Posted by adminin Event PlanningWhether you are planning a small luncheon or a massive week-long sales meeting for thousands of attendees, selecting the right corporate event planner is the key to success. Taking over a corporate event is a major responsibility and requires professionalism, experience, and the ability to be nimble. But if you contract a corporate event planner, how can you be sure that they have these characteristics? You should to meet them in person before you award them the contract. Meeting the team that you chose to run your event is mutually beneficial for both parties, and opens the door for building trust,…
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Event Planning Tips
Posted by adminin Event PlanningEvent Planning Tips If you want to organize a memorable event for your company, be ready to do some serious planning. Corporate events are among the hardest events to plan and whether you have a month to plan or an entire year, you need to pay attention to the details. It might be helpful to take the following tips into consideration: Plan ahead – For a successful event it is important to take as much time as possible to plan in advance. Large-scale events usually need at least four to five months of planning. The proper timing means finalizing all…
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Corporate Event Themes
Posted by adminin Event PlanningCorporate Event Themes Corporate events are often perceived as long days filled with boring activities, never-ending presentations and speeches. Since these gatherings have a bad reputation for being boring, most people are not very excited when they have to attend them. Yet, your next company event does not have to be a bothersome experience. Planning a themed event can be a great way to spice up a bland company gathering. Once you decide to organize a themed party, employees will get something to look forward to. Spicing up the corporate event will keep attendees focused and ensure that everyone is happy at the…
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Benefits of Corporate Event Planning
Posted by adminin Event PlanningBenefits of Corporate Event Planning The planning of a large events usually requires a great deal of time and effort. Each step should be carefully thought-out if you want to create an enjoyable gathering and minimize room for mistakes. Some companies or organizations have enough time, resources, and experience to do so, but others might not have the budget to hire a third party planning firm so they do things on their own. Even it might seem that is more affordable to run your own event, you should consider hiring a corporate event planner. Benefits of corporate event planning include saving you…
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Careers in Event Planning
Posted by adminin Event PlanningAre you ready to break into the event planning industry but don’t know how to get started? This post will give you a little insight into what you need to get started as an event planner. What is Event Planning? The definition of Event Planning widely varies, depending on who you talk to. Event planners, or meeting/convention planners as they are sometimes called, are responsible for bringing an event, meeting, or gathering to life. At the core, an event planner is exactly as it sounds; someone who coordinates every aspect of an event, meeting, or gathering. They choose locations, arrange transportation, negotiate contracts, book…
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The Importance of Building an Online Presence
Posted by adminin MarketingAfter browsing Linkedin a few weeks ago, I found a few articles written by Brent Pohlman, the Marketing Director for Midwest Laboratories, Inc., and found myself intrigued with the articles he had published. The articles covered a variety of topics, from marketing to customer service, and were written in a fashion that was easy to read and relate to. I sent Brent a Linkedin message and asked if he was interested in writing a guest post to put here on our website, and he happily agreed. Read on to find his article below. The Importance of Building an Online Presence For marketers,…