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Virtual events continue to dominate the event planning industry. However, a growing number of planners are wondering about hybrid models, which can include a mix of in-person and virtual attendees. Savvy event planners know hybrid events bring a new set of challenges to solve! In this 3-minute “Toolkit Tuesday” clip, Proper Planning’s Lynn Edwards andRead more

I recently joined my colleague Lynn Edwards, an expert in the event planning industry, for an interview on “Toolkit Tuesday”, her weekly video series that focuses on bringing event professionals the latest tips and tricks from around the industry.  We shared a lot of stories and covered important topics ranging across: The importance of makingRead more

Operations and Event Manager Rose Lombino from Friends of the Children was one of the first event planners facing the challenge of COVID-19 and made the decision to move to a virtual event. Listen to the story of how she made the transition, and how virtual event production was a key factor in the successRead more

At the beginning of the pandemic, event planners came to us panicked, looking for advice and direction on how to convert their event from an in-person event to a virtual one. Like most of the planners, we were also experiencing some trepidation of our own, not knowing what was going to happen to the eventRead more

As 2020 winds down and I reflect on the monumental changes COVID-19 brought with it – not only to the world, but specifically to our industry, I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned.  Events have always played a big part in company culture, and with the COVID-19 pandemic transitioning most of 2020’s eventsRead more

Playing music during virtual events can lend the right vibe and energy. With the explosion of virtual events and live streaming in 2020, you might be wondering about copyright rules and licensing for music and how to determine what needs to be done for your event to be copyright compliant. And, you should definitely takeRead more