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Upcoming Los Angeles Film Festivals and Other Events in Hollywood

Have you been itching to attend a film festival or convention in Hollywood? Since March, most events have been canceled or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. FINALLY SOME GOOD NEWS: venues are finally reopening their doors for event professionals … Continue reading

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Negotiating Hotel Blocks

Attendees to your conference, convention, and other meetings expect top-notch facilities and a positive experience – and the hotel block you secure is the cornerstone of delivering on expectations for your event, especially if your event will also be held … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Visa Issues Ruin Your Event

When you invite speakers from foreign countries to present at your next event or market attendance at your event to an international market, they (and you) will need to brush up on your knowledge about US visa requirements. Generally, business … Continue reading

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What Makes a Corporate Event Production Company Special?

When planning a corporate event, your goal is to grab every participant’s attention from the second they walk through the door. You need the right lighting, the proper backdrops that match up to your logo, and entertainment or music to … Continue reading

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Integrating Disruptive Marketing into Your Events

Whether you have labeled it or not, you probably practice disruptive marketing several times a day. You are watching a movie and can’t remember the name of the movie star, so you ask Siri. You are in a meeting and … Continue reading

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9 Social Media Engagement Tips for Event Planners

Most event planners are using social media in conjunction with events. What is your strategy? What resources do you have at your disposal? e.g.: Company Twitter, Instagram and Facebook accounts. Here are some thoughts on using social media before, during … Continue reading

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Meeting And Event Profs Should Keep An Eye On These 5 Cities

A lot of big cities around the country are attempting to increase their meetings-related economy by growing their hotel offerings and renovating other offerings, like airports. These plans are an attempt to attract corporate planners while simultaneously entertaining guests and … Continue reading

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Trade Show Professional’s Must Know For Exhibitor Live 2016

Are you in the Trade Show Professional or Corporate Event Planner and on the fence about the need to further your knowledge of the industry? Or, have you been wondering when to take the time out of your busy scheduled … Continue reading

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Successful Trade Show Secrets

Any company that has ever tried to move any sort of product can tell you one thing: marketing is key! Just about every company out there can agree that marketing is one of the most, if not the most, essential … Continue reading

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The Hardware You Need For A Great Sounding Event

So you want to hold a business event, large or small. You have everything you need: a visual display of some sort, stage, podium, lighting, and a cheap microphone/speaker device that you rented from the A/V Rental place down the … Continue reading

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