Pitching Your Tent: Selecting Event Types and Locations
So far in Summer Camp Sessions 1 and 2, we’ve reviewed what challenges businesses are facing and what concerns they have when it comes to in-person and other kinds of events. Today’s camp-out will explore one of the pivotal aspects of any gathering – the venue. These days, venue selection isn’t simply a matter of […]
Tug of War: In-Person Events NOW VS LATER
Welcome Back Campers! In our last Summer Camp Session, we explored the financial and other business impacts of the pandemic and what it has meant for the event industry. We also put forth an activity meant to help recognize opportunities and weaknesses (aka Smoke Signals) that come when a company is facing challenging times. Remember… […]
Campfire Smoke Signals
Welcome to VIBE’s first-ever Event Industry Summer Camp. Just like any summer camp experience, this multi-session series is meant to be fun while also teaching you new and interesting things… about the state of the industry, the state of business, and even your own business attitudes. Also – just like camp – we’re going to […]
Business as Usual?
With more and more people around the world receiving vaccinations, the “re-opening” of the world is already underway. Schools are planning to welcome students back to in-person teaching in the Fall. Travel restrictions are lifting in Europe and parts of the Americas. And, companies are starting to think about how to bring back their workforce. […]
Are We There Yet? An Events Industry Update
Vaccination is progressing worldwide. Fewer people are being hospitalized. Death rates are thankfully on the decline. It’s all good news, but it doesn’t mean everyone is out of the woods just yet. The disruptions of the past year will take time to make a full recovery. Here’s what you can expect, and how to pivot […]
Comfort is King
If there’s one thing that can always be said about the event industry, it’s that it will certainly keep you on your toes. However, anyone who has ever tried to organize an event up on their toes in high heels or in uncomfortable dress shoes will tell you that it almost makes more sense to […]
Are Audiences Ready to Return to In-Person Events?
The Business Journals collection of publications recently shared the results of a nationwide survey. It showed that across the country there is strong interest in returning to live, in-person events as opposed to digital ones. When combined, the interest in favor of in-person events is right around 50%, which means there is still half of […]
Food & Beverage 2.0
A year ago, it seemed as though the idea of serving food and beverages to any size group would be impossible. Now, the changing landscape of health and safety, coupled with a renewed desire for public interaction is looking to event hosts / planners to provide creative solutions for gatherings that feel just like they […]
Maintaining Tech Boundaries in Our Increasingly Virtual World
At the beginning of February this year, the great American diplomat and senior government policymaker, George Shultz, passed away at the age of 100. Shultz had served under three different presidents at a number of high-stress positions – including Secretary of Labor, Secretary of the Treasury, head of the federal Office of Management and Budget, […]
And the Award Goes To…
It’s been a long year for everyone. Businesses and employees have been working through all sorts of challenges for nearly 10 months. That can take a toll on productivity, employee satisfaction, and ultimately, workforce retention. Hosting an awards ceremony is a perfect way to strengthen relationships with your team, while also providing much-needed reassurance and […]
Get More from Your Goodie Bags
Whether you’re planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event – goodie bags (and boxes) can be effective ways to connect with your attendees and gain exposure for your brand. After all, everyone loves the idea of getting something for free, and if that “something” is also useful or meaningful, even better! But before you rush […]
Top Tips for Minimizing Coronavirus at Your Event
Even though we’re seeing a lot of success with virtual events these days (like our own Good Vibes series we hosted in the USA and France), as a full-service corporate event planning company, we still appreciate the value of in-person events. There is no way to be sure when concerns over COVID-19 will subside and […]
