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Corporate Social Responsibility: Event Edition

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According to a Harvard Business School report, approximately 70% of Americans believe that it’s important for companies to “make the world a better place.” Even more eye-opening is the fact that just under 90% of employees believe it’s not acceptable for businesses to make money at the expense of society. This challenges companies to think […]

Is Small Event the Next Big Thing?

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One of the trends over the past few years has been to move away from giant galas and other huge gatherings, and instead host a series of smaller events. While much of this has been motivated by the pandemic and a desire to be more flexible in changing circumstances, the appeal of the small event […]

Will In-Person Events be Back After Omicron

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Just when it looked as though we were turning a corner, we hit another roadblock. This time, in the form of the Omicron variant. Medical experts seem to agree that this version of the virus is milder and less life threatening, but it has still led to a lack of confidence when it comes to […]

Traveling in Uncertain Times

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With the Omicron variant still a cause of concern worldwide, travel restrictions, proof of vaccination, negative COVID tests, social distancing, and temporary or partial lock downs are back at the forefront of event planning. Thankfully, lessons learned over the past two years are making the situation more manageable than this time last year or the […]

Leveraging Existing Events for More Reach

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Have you ever gone to plan an event only to find you’ve selected the same week or weekend as a major event? Don’t abandon your plans so quickly – it may be an excellent opportunity to expand your audience, your presence, and it may even deliver more value. The key to holding your event at […]

How to Convince Your Boss to Host a Hybrid Event

How to Convince Your Boss to Host a Hybrid Event

After long last, 2020 and 2021 are almost completely behind us. Businesses, groups, and organizations everywhere are looking at 2022 as the year to return to in-person events. However, there are many reasons why a Hybrid Event may still be the best option for your next gathering. First of all, no two events are exactly […]

The Future of Partnerships & Sponsorships

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For non-profit organizations, community-oriented businesses, schools, and other charitable groups, events account for a large part of their fundraising efforts. Likewise, businesses of all sizes are always on the lookout for opportunities to grow their reach and presence in the marketplace to be more competitive, and events are a smart way to attract the attention […]

Event Marketing Budget Strategies for 2022

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One of the most frequent questions we receive as part of our event planning and production efforts is “How much is this going to cost?” In fact, budget is one of the very first conversations we like to have when getting started with a new client or project. Production agencies like VIBE are capable of […]

Health Checks: A How-To Guide

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As we keep progressing further and further into our “new normal” it is becoming more and more challenging to navigate the landscape of preventing COVID-19 transmission and event safety. Certainly, there are some measures everyone can take, such as hosting events outdoors when possible, avoiding communal food service like self-service buffets, and offering hybrid events […]

Going Alcohol-Free at Events

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Even though the promise of an open bar and free cocktails has long been a top driver of event attendance and guest satisfaction, it has been steadily losing its appeal over the past few years. For one thing, alcohol can be expensive to provide, both in terms of actual product cost as well as additional […]

Tis the Season: A Corporate Gift-Giving Guide

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There are only a few weeks until the month of December begins, which means right now is the best time to start thinking about your company’s yearly corporate greetings and or gifts. But, before you run out to buy a bottle of wine, box of chocolates, or look into more creative gifts, it’s a good […]

Latest Industry Trends

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Trend Alert! As we come to the end of another year, companies and event planners are emerging smarter, more creative, and more motivated to face the challenges of an ever-changing event landscape. Looking ahead in to 2022, here are a few things we’re expecting to see. Virtual & hybrid events are here to stay. Too […]

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