As a seasoned event planner renowned for exceptional skill in curating unforgettable experiences, Beth Lawrence has been at the forefront of the industry's latest trends. From orchestrating multi-day conventions and innovation festivals to organizing fundraisers, incubator programs, and statewide historic site tours – in-person and virtual – her expertise spans various event types.
Read MoreIn the race to provide the ‘best online experience’ since the pandemic began, many professionals (myself included) looked immediately outside of Zoom. Give us the new, the flashy, the bells-and-whistles. Guess what? Sometimes, it was extremely effective, and absolutely necessary, to use those large and complex systems. And sometimes, we set ourselves up for a side job: training speakers and volunteers on a new software system, while planning an event. Read on to discover how simplifying can lead to more effective events.
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Read MorePlanning an event is an enormous task to take on. There are countless elements that need to be addressed before an event can occur, including: catering, registration, speakers, sponsors, itinerary, virtual platform, bar, AV...and the list goes on and on. With so many different aspects to plan, creating an event from start to finish can be daunting. If you find yourself overwhelmed and unsure where to start or do next in your event planning process, check out BLME’s ideal event planning timeline here.
Read MoreAfter over a year of uncertainty, cancellations, pivoting, and changing, the event industry is finally on the track back to normalcy. While event producers are thrilled that we can return to live events and meetings, some audiences are hesitant to attend in-person events. As event industry professionals, it is our duty to create an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for all. For ways to do this, follow BLME’s tips for keeping event attendees informed, comfortable, and safe as the world opens back up.
Read MorePrior to the pandemic, the thought of having to reschedule an event seemed like an issue we would never have to face. However, we have now moved more events than we could have ever imagined. Moving an event comes with many logistics and details that need to be ironed out. While it is not a quick or easy process, it is definitely possible when done correctly. Here, BLME lines up our steps for rescheduling an event, in hopes that we can help others faced with this formidable task.
Read MoreTrying to keep up with changing Covid-19 policies and restrictions, spanning across multiple places, can be very overwhelming. However, BLME has found some effective measures for doing so. Read on for our tips for keeping up with Covid policies for multiple locations.
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