There’s a lot to report on the event industry this week, from social media and technology changes to new concepts and emerging trends. Keep reading to get a quick snapshot of a weekend of digital detox, changes on Facebook, drones in QSR and more. Campgrounded.org Digital De-tox: Have you ever wondered what life would look…
L.A. Weekender: Free doughnuts, the ultimate LA block party and food festivals galore
June 6, 2013
Is it just us or did this week seem to stretch for an exceptionally long time? Maybe it’s because last week we only had 4 days at the office thanks to Memorial Day or maybe it’s the June gloom that’s thrown us off but either way we are embracing the promise of sunshine and summer…
Brace Yourselves. Summer is Coming.
June 6, 2013
memegenerator.net All Game of Thrones memes aside, our warmest season is upon us. School books are shut, windows are open and summer is well on its way. (Some would argue its already here, but according to science, the official start of summer is June 21. So.) It doesn’t quite feel like summer to us until…
L.A. Weekender: Memorial Day Weekend
May 23, 2013
It’s time to kick off summer with a three-day weekend! We have a lot planned for you for Memorial Day Weekend in Los Angeles, whether you plan to spend it with your family, a significant other, your best friends or taking some down time by yourself! Photo taken from choichristina Friday: Start your weekend…
L.A. Weekender: Hockey, crawfish, art and wine
May 16, 2013
It’s almost the weekend! We are wrapping up the Los Angeles International Wine Competition here at Fairplex and are getting ready for Food Truck Thursday, Preakness and our other weekend happenings. As for you, there is plenty to see, do and taste throughout all of Los Angeles… Photo taken from Examiner Go Kings Go!: If…
LA Weekender: Festivals (not Coachella), movies and Lucha Libre
April 11, 2013
In case you are one of the many who are missing out on Coachella this weekend, our LA Weekender has a few suggestions for you… Photo taken from www.bigskyline.com 1. An evening with Hitchcock: Start your weekend a little early tonight at the New Beverly Cinema and a back-to-back Alfred Hitchcock special. Shell out $8,…
5 Steps to Effective Event Social Media
April 9, 2013
Image taken from memeburn.com Social media–following in the footsteps of other commonplace event components–is the norm, not the novelty. It is simply a part of our lives and a huge benefit at nearly every event. Social media allows you to collect information and feed back from guests, build hype for the event, and serves as…
Event Industry News: Facebook gets a facelift, SXSW, pop-up virtual stores
March 11, 2013
Photo taken from Mashable SXSW: The annual South by Southwest (SXSW) conference and festival kicked off on Friday and continues to go strong this week (March 8-17). SXSW focuses on creative and professional growth, offering the unique convergence of original music, films and emerging technologies. A new addition to the conference? Pop-up hotels made from…
Event Industry News: Beer gardens, Google Glass, Titanic Round Two,
March 4, 2013
Trend alert: According to BizBash, beer gardens are becoming the new “it” spot for business meetings and other events. These venues are large, loud and casual, yet also equipped with the technology needed to conduct meetings and presentations. The concept is to work first, then play later, all in the comfortable atmosphere of a beer…
Event Industry News: Oscars preparations, Staples Center goes vegetarian and Twitter ups the ante
February 19, 2013
Social media: Beginning on Wednesday, your tweets will have a price sticker on them. Twitter will decide the value of each tweet with a rating system similar to the “Top Tweet” category already on the site. Criteria will likely include number of followers, favorites, and retweets of any given tweet. The Oscars: Next Sunday brings…
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