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Topic: Event Production A Planner's Life: Prepare for the UnusualWhat's the most unusual event that you've ever had from an event attendee? Meeting planners answer this and other questions. Brainstorming Guide: Starting Your Own Charity EventHere are some quick tips on organizing and staging an effective charity event. Eight Trends in Exhibit BuildsTrade show booths are expected to work harder than ever before. As a result marketers are looking for smaller booths that still carry a big visual punch, using architectural flair, unique lighting, and more sophisticated booth strategies. Entertainment Trends for Meetings, Conventions and Events: Part IAudiences' taste in music and other entertainment will change. If you can track those changes, some experts say, stick to headline entertainment. Event and Meeting Details Make the DifferenceFrom invitations to awards, and everything in between, it's the details that make the difference between a so-so event and a spectacular one. Here's some advice on getting the details right. Event Production - Who Does WhatIt takes the efforts of a lot of different people to put on a successful event. Here's some advice on how to work with entertainers, designers, and other specialists. Event Production Trends - March 2008The world of special events is constantly changing. Technological enhancements have helped turn “simple” meetings and events into full-scale productions, boosting both clients’ and guests’ expectations. What worked last year won’t necessarily fill the bill this year as planners are constantly called upon to create something new and different—an event that tops the previous year’s performance. What event formats, design, production and décor treatments work well now? Following are a few strategies for taking your event to the next level. First Steps in Planning an EventHere's a checklist to help you budget and plan your next event. Getting an ROI on On-Site SurveysPromotional events are also a great opportunity to survey consumers. Here's how to make sure you get a useful sample of responses. Integrating Changes into Long-Running Event ProgramsAnd event's success and longevity doesn't mean it can't evolve. Here's some advice on making changes to successful, long-running events. Planning an Airport EventPromotional events held in airports can be effective, but you should expect to work closely with the airport during the planning stages. Press Events: The Right WayMake your press event easy to understand, easy to attend, easy to report, easy to follow, and easy to enjoy. Public Tours: How to Set Up a Tour of Your BrandFacility tours make sense for some groups. Here are some guidelines on making a public tour safe and productive. Tips for Holding Special Events at RestaurantsBefore choosing a restaurant for you event, look carefully at the set-up, facilities, decor, service, and menu. Tips for Music/Entertainment ContractsIf you're including music or entertainment in your event, you'll want to look over these tips on contracts, fees, and other issues. Tips to Determine an Event's Money MetricsHere's some advice on how to calculate the costs associated with an event in order to determine your breakeven point. Webcasting Your EventWebcasting an event can help you to reach a much larger audience. Here are some issues to consider. Working With Hotels - July 2008Hotels have always been go-to sites for meetings and special events, but new builds and the revamped or expanded facilities of established properties are making them even more attractive to the corporate event planning community. Following are points to keep in mind when you’re considering using a hotel space for an upcoming event. Click Here to subscribe to our Topic One newsletterA national e-newsletter that each month delves into one topic of interest for event professionals, providing helpful hints and "how-to" information that planners can use as an on-the-job primer. Topics include: setting a budget, negotiating with hotels, working with restaurants, unique venues, AV/lighting/staging trends, catering ideas and more. Topic One articles have been archived by subject category within AgendaOnline.com's Articles/Resources section. Click Here to subscribe to our Current E-Vents newsletterAn e-newsletter that is produced and emailed regionally each month (New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Northern California and Southern California) with a variety of promotions and special deals offered by event industry suppliers in that region -- new features and upgrades, special short-term rates, value-added opportunities and more. 
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