Tag: event management

In Memory Of Marion & Marin

Today, I wish to honour the memory of two remarkable women in our industry: Marion Clifton, founder of the Northwest Event Show, and Marin Bright, the visionary behind Smart Meetings. Their recent…

5 Reasons Why you need an Event Technologist

Even before the pandemic and the monumental shift to virtual, digital, and now hybrid events, the role of event technologist was a crucial part of making events successful. Having a dedicated Event…

“We Back” @ Decor & More

The “We Back” event by Decor & More was nominated for “Best Micro Event”. The purpose of the event was to provide guests with a fun evening in a unique venue. Visitors…

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OneWest Shines at Contemporary Calgary’s L23K

L23K is the fundraiser of the year for Contemporary Calgary. This year’s soiree, produced by OneWest Events, hosted 1,200 guests for one jam-packed night in Calgary, Alberta. This year LOOK was a…

The Night Oven Bakery, Saskatoon

This is another great story about a signature dish, ingredient and culinary philosophy that proudly represents our Cities in Sync Partners’ culture, heritage, location, and creativity. Located in the middle of some…

Five Overlooked Cybersecurity & Threats for Events

  In the world of event planning, where attention to detail is key, cybersecurity and data privacy often take a back seat and can expose event planners and their clients to significant…

Eventex Unveils Top 100 in the World

Eventex Awards, the global events and experiential marketing awards, recently unveiled the highly anticipated Eventex index covering the top 100 event organizers and agencies for 2023.  The ranking represents consistent excellence in…

The Princes’ Gate

The Princess Gate is actually The Princes’ gate; what I thought was a she is actually two he’s. Turns out I’ve been saying it wrong my entire life because the iconic gates…

Future Proofing Your Event Business

Future-proofing your career is about establishing a digital personality that meets your audience long before you do.  Future-proofing your event career starts by acknowledging that our society has undergone a massive disruption…

Exhibition Place GM Laura Purdy to Chair New UFI

Exhibition Place’s Laura Purdy has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of the newly established North American chapter of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), together with vice chairs Kim…

Planning and Measuring the Success of Donor Events

Donor events are important for non-profit organizations as they provide a platform to engage donors, build strong relationships, and raise funds for the organization’s cause. To make these events successful, planners need…

Meet the 2023 Canadian Event Awards Finalists

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2023 Canadian Event Awards! The Canadian Event Awards honours and celebrates the best in over 50 categories, from event design and production to…

The Enchanted Wedding by MB Events

When tasked with coordinating a wedding at the Maison Principale in Montreal, MB Events understood the importance of seamless collaboration among all suppliers to ensure a successful outcome. Despite the challenge of…

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How to Raise Your Rates in 2023

As an entrepreneur in a highly competitive industry where pricing is not standardized, there is no set barrier to entry, and no agreed-upon pricing model, determining what to charge to both make…

Wabii Branding Promotional Product

This is the 1st post in a weekly series of recommended promotional products for this holiday season from Wabii Branding, our gift bar sponsor at CSE Live  Custom Knit Box Warm, cozy and…

Moving Toward Mainstream MetaVerse

“The truth is no online database will replace your daily newspaper, no CD-ROM can take the place of a competent teacher, and no computer network will change how we work.” This infamous…

2022 Canadian Event Awards Recipients

After two years of virtual award galas, the Canadian event community came back together to celebrate the 25th Annual Canadian Event Awards live from the fabulous Liberty Grand in Toronto, Canada, hosted…

Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island

Spectacular, unique, and one of a kind, the Grand Hotel, located on historic Mackinac Island, just south of Sault St. Marie, is a bucket list destination experience your guests, clients, or boss will…

2021 Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs)

Redstone Agency, rocks the SMA’s. The Sponsorship Marketing Council Canada (SMCC) was created in 2004 to drive advancements in the field of sponsorship marketing. Its mission is to help brand marketers, agency…