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…
L.A. Weekender: Drink, walk, play
We are almost to Friday! Whether you’re sitting in your cubicle, just ending Spring Break or in the middle of planning a major event, there are plenty of ways to relax and enjoy the California sunshine we all take for granted love. On that note, here is our second edition of the L.A. Weekender. This…
Event Industry News: MLB Opening Day, Flipboard, EDO
Opening Day: It’s opening day for MLB and tensions are already high in Los Angeles as the Dodgers face off against the Giants in their first game of the season. Predictions are already being made for the Angels vs. the Dodgers in the World Series, but only time will tell, starting with today’s games. Dodgers…
Introducing the LA Weekender: 5 Events to Check Out
Welcome to the first L.A. Weekender post on Fairplex Insider! Check back on Thursdays for our round-up of weekend fun. Spring is in the air which means you have no excuse to be hiding indoors! There are plenty of happenings this weekend. So many options, so little time. Luckily for you, we threw together a…
Event Industry News: Cake hotel, phone wars, lady arm wrestling
Photo taken from International Business Times Let them eat cake: Creative promotions reached a new level in England. UK confectioners transformed a London home into a cake hotel, featuring eight rooms filled with edible art. The one-day only event promoted Tate & Lyle Sugars’ Taste Experience range of cane sugars. 2,000 hours of baking, 900…
Event Industry News: St. Patrick’s Day in LA, Samsung Galaxy S4, Facebook hashtags
Photo from Huffington Post St. Patrick’s Day LA: Marathons and St. Patrick’s Day = polar opposites but the two paired remarkably well in Los Angeles. St. Patrick’s Day festivities began on Friday night and went strong until Sunday evening, but in between the green beer and shamrock shenanigans, the L.A. Marathon began bright and early…
Film and Your Venue Part 2: Hospitality in the Film Industry
In the first part of our series we talked about how to get your venue on the radar for film companies. Once you’ve booked your first client it’s time to play host. The Process: The film commission connects your venue with film companies and lists you as a possible location for a particular film. The…
Film and Your Venue Part 1: 5 Steps to Utilizing Your Venue as a Film Location
What does a famous race horse, exploding freeways and Tom Hanks have in common? Fairplex. Film and Fairplex share a fun history together. A number of commercials and feature films have been shot on campus, including Tom Hanks’ “That Thing You Do!” “Seabiscuit,” “Live Hard, Die Hard,” and “The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift.”…
Event Industry News: Facebook gets a facelift, SXSW, pop-up virtual stores
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,
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…
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