Events are finally coming back! Of course this is good news for anyone who hosts or organizes events and makes their living in this great industry. There’s optimism in the air but, as anyone working in this industry over the past two years knows, there are still plenty...
Let’s face it, we’ve all been to or heard about events that suffered from improper event staffing. It’s only a short leap from an event feeling like a luncheon at the White House to an apocalyptic wasteland of angry guests, lost VIPs, and the shrieks of unfed children....
You know the situation. On the day of your event, everyone and their uncle is coming to you with questions, because you’re the one running the show. People are people, and people need food, places to park, places to address their urgent bathroom business, and a million...
ConferenceDirect is known for being a one stop shop for planning your events, which is why it makes sense that they would partner with 42Chat to bring a cutting-edge solution to attendee communication into their fold.
There are a lot of stereotypes when it comes to college events, especially when they are for fraternities and sororities. Most of them involve a lot of drinking, partying, and risky situations that could impact the safety of your attendees.
It’s 2022, the world is ready to meet face-to-face again and the backlash against screen time has never been bigger. Attendees are tired of virtual events and burnout is real. This is a hot topic at event leadership conferences like the Exhibition and Convention...
When you’re organizing an event – whether it's a conference, festival, tournament, or even a wedding – you want to create an amazing attendee experience. A happy attendee will rave about it to their friends and on social, require less support, and return for your next...
You’re getting married! There’s so much to do before the big day. You’ve been working with your wedding planner for months – maybe even years – fussing over every detail: flowers, food, picking the perfect venue for an outdoor ceremony and indoor reception, seating...
Festival organizing is one of those jobs that your mom and friends think is all excitement and glamour. They envy the hobnobbing and backstage access (which is great) but they don’t see the huge amount of work that goes into it. Sure, you technically got to meet the...
There’s nothing like the energy of tourneys. The players are excited. The fans are excited. And you’re on the sidelines, making sure they stay that way. It’s no easy job wrangling all the moving parts while answering “When is my next game?” and “Where can I buy merch?”...
As a conference producer, you know how crazy event days are. From dawn to dusk, you and your team are constantly moving from one urgent task to another, making sure everyone’s happy. From managing check-in to putting out fires to answering the same questions over and...
I don’t have to tell you, an event organizer, that reviewing, choosing, and implementing the latest event technology can be bewildering. The vendors are all saying that their tech will create an amazing event experience, save time and money, and make you a hero with...