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Favorite Charity? 4 Tips for Planning Your First Charity Event

Every year, millions of people donate funds to their favorite charities. Some are awareness causes, and others are more hands-on, non-profit organizations providing services. Whether you’re looking to help your local animal shelter or raise money for cancer research, planning a charity event is a great method to choose.  But event planning isn’t easy. And […]

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Introducing a New Product with an Event? Do These 3 Things First

You’re in charge of organizing your company’s latest product launch event, with a lot of pressure and responsibility on your plate. And even if you’ve planned one before, each product launch is unique, with its own goals, target audience, and launch objectives. Don’t stress about the process just yet. This is the list of tips

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Start Planning Your Employee Summer Outings & Parties Now

It’s February, and the last thing you might be thinking about right now are those summer outings or company-sponsored, employee parties you have coming up when it’s warmer. But now is the prime time to get started with planning any of those summer-based company excursions, including team-building activities, employee meetings, and general company celebrations. Here

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Industry Conferences: 7 Signs You Need to Bring in the Event Pros

There are just some things in life that the DIY approach won’t apply. And when you have an injury that requires more than an at-home bandage, you head to the doctor’s office, right? So, why would you try to pull off an industry conference, trade show, or big corporate event without an event planner? For

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5 Perfect Swag & Gifts for Your Next Corporate Event

Corporate events, regardless of the purpose or itinerary, can all benefit from a little company-branded or sponsorship swag. And even if no one tells you, they’re excited to see what take-home items they’ll get. So, if you cut corners or overlook planning for promotional materials and branded goodies, everyone will know. And this is the

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Make Your Holiday Parties Magical with the Right Entertainment

As you consider planning this year’s company outings, corporate meetings, and holiday parties, you’ll have to also come up with unique and fun entertainment options. Sure, you’ll need music from a live band or DJ, but what else can you be booking now to make sure every summer outing, team-building event, and holiday-related company celebration

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How to Make Sure Your NYC Fundraising Gala Is a Goal-Busting Success

When you’re planning a fundraising gala of any kind, you typically have two core objectives. You’ll want to make sure you inspire the biggest turnout of guests and participants. And you’ll want to raise the most money possible for your charity or cause. To ensure your NYC fundraiser is a goal-busting success in both aspects,

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Roll Out the Red Carpet for Your Gala with These Stunning Event Ideas

If you are charged with planning and coordinating a fundraising gala, you have a unique opportunity to do something magical. Don’t just go through the motions and plan a ho-hum charity event. Go big and introduce all the upscale touchpoints and aesthetics that matter. And here’s how to roll out the official red carpet and

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