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As with any type of event planning, productive partnerships are helpful, according to Hennings. “I typically lean on the CVBs in the area I’m targeting and use them as a resource,” she says. “They’re the experts of the…

Take a strategy tip from VIBE Agency founder and CEO Valerie Bihet, who shares how to utilize event surveys to benefit both the planner and the bottom line. Valerie Bihet is the founder and CEO of VIBE Agency…

Valerie Bihet, owner of event production company VIBE Agency, argues that the event industry is “entering a world that is totally digitized, and having a digital entity in your event is a must.” She notes that this shift…

Valerie Bihet is an award-winning event producer with more than 20 years of experience in the management, design, and production of special events that communicate and achieve her client’s objectives. Originally…

Consider making some partnerships to align your business with others. We all have strengths and weaknesses, and at some point, you are going to need to turn to others for help and support, said Valerie Bihet…

Notre offre va certainement évoluer, mais nous attendons de voir comment les acteurs vont réagir afin de répondre à leurs besoins. Dans le contexte actuel, je pense que sur le marché des …

As COVID-19 vaccinations become more readily available throughout North America, event producers and venues are grappling with a big question: Should proof of vaccination be required to enter an event? Some…

It was a year like no other—and it left viewers more divided than ever. Here, event professionals around the country review the Academy Awards’ socially distanced ceremony.

While webcasts and digital networking sessions have proven wildly popular during the pandemic, they have many planners wondering how to bring in revenue from virtual events. Compared to the arsenal of sponsorship…

As the industry looks to 2021, event production company @thevibeagency in Miami is drawing virtual event inspiration from the front row of Miu Miu’s spring 2021 virtual fashion show

Forget trust falls! Virtual team building activities are the future—but how can you plan an effective team building event when the team’s not even together? We’ve compiled a list of the most important things to consider…

When signing a contract now, there are even more things we need to think about than we did pre-pandemic. For instance, when listing safety measures, I mention COVID-19 specifically and our plan for dealing mitigating…

The drive-in movie was a thing of the past, reserved for nostalgic operations few and far between – but the COVID-19 pandemic may have given the format a new lease on life in the form of drive-in concerts and other…

We have kept our pricing the same, though we’ve moved from a percentage to a project-based fee structure. When in-person events have a $250,000 or $350,000 budget, a percentage of that for management…

When I saw this crisis happen, I realized my industry would be hit hard and a digital transformation would be required for all events. I looked to tech companies like Microsoft and Snapchat to see how they were handling…

As the director of VIBE agency, an event design and destination management company in Miami, Florida, Valerie Bihet stresses that, when planning a drive-in event, you should remember that people in the united states…

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This month marks one year since most major events in North America shifted to virtual. So, what have we learned? Event producers around the country share their biggest tips and takeaways…

You need an event planner who fully understands virtual events. Just because someone has hosted a Zoom meeting before or other video conference with multiple people in attendance does not mean they are prepared…

With COVID-19 impacting people’s ability to travel to meetings and events, more planners are orchestrating “drive-in” meetings — local or regional gatherings that are geared toward attendees who reside within driving…

The role of the destination management company (DMC) in delivering luxury events and incentives looks set to shift considerably and take on new relevance as corporate groups start to look at their post-Covid travel…

You need an event planner who fully understands virtual events. Just because someone has hosted a Zoom meeting before or other video conference with multiple people in attendance does not mean they are prepared…

The Miami-based Vibe Agency, which counts luxury and beauty brands among its clients, is teaming with British-based entertainment guru SongDivision to produce a virtual singalong competition for a French…

Let’s face it: We don’t always have the time—or the budget—to build the virtual event of our dreams. But that’s no reason to throw in the towel! Here, event pros across the country discuss how to plan an effective…

With Christmas just a few weeks away, office chatter would ordinarily be turning to upcoming festive celebrations whether that be a team Christmas lunch, cocktail reception, glamorous dinner affair or full on company…

When the pandemic hit and everything shut down, I was immediately in touch with all of my clients. I wanted them to know I was here for them, and in the beginning, we did not talk about business at all. I invited them…

The coronavirus pandemic brings bouts of anxiety, uncertainty, and stress. “Just like in PR, if you don’t communicate in crisis (or ongoing pandemic), you will lose exposure and connection to your clients, customers, and…

From packed conferences, sporting events and festivals to nonprofit fundraisers, nationally televised award shows, and so much more, these event pros continue to set trends and raise standards for the…

A strong first quarter saw events including an incentive trip that brought a client to Super Bowl in Miami; a sales convention for Danone; and VIP events at CES in Las Vegas. The COVID crisis didn’t stop Vibe…

Valerie Bihet’s more than 20 years of experience in the management, design and production of special events began with stints at Disneyland Paris in her native France and for Club Med, a job that brought her to the…