CategoryEvent Sales

Event News: Holiday parties are back on, social media is still popular and Los Angeles caviar has a new flair

November 26, 2012

The holiday season is officially in motion with the celebration of Thanksgiving ending and Christmas music playing on the radio. While some may be looking forward to a couple weeks off work the event industry is busier than ever, from corporate parties to New Year’s Eve celebrations. Regarding the holidays: According to an article from…

Facebook Marketing: Dead or Alive?

October 30, 2012

It’s not like Facebook is deemed stabbed to death in the event industry but is it the best option for sharing content? Communicating to your audience/public via social media is key to getting your message out there. The question lies in which platform is the most effective. Eventbrite released an infographic showing the effectiveness of…

Top Social Media and Content Marketing Blogs To Follow

October 17, 2012

Social media. It’s no longer a buzz word but a daily part of our lives, no longer a novelty but a standard means of communication. The event industry, like many other businesses, has changed with the rise of social media. Not only social media, but iPhones and other smart phones have opened up new opportunities…

New Conference Center Just in Time for Surge of Business

March 21, 2012

According to an LA Times article, conferences and conventions are expected to be big business in 2012. Well, then, isn’t it apropos that Fairplex just opened the new, state-of-the-art Sheraton Fairplex Conference Center? The $28 million, 85,000-square-foot conference center opened in January but was formally introduced to business and community partners at a grand opening…

Rockin’ at warp speed

June 19, 2008

Fairplex Insider has an accomplice whose proficiency in Warped Tour-ese will be obvious. Enjoy! “…I mean she even cooks me pancakes and alka seltzer when my tummy aches…” (Cupid’s Chokehold in Wikipedia, for those of you don’t know this tune) Mosh pits, body vibrating bass and awesome bands. Can a Friday afternoon get any better?  I don’t…