There are some cool events blogs created by students on the web. One example is the blog on contemporary issues in event management by the fellows at the university of Glocestershire here: https://eventsglos.wordpress.com/ Another good example is the MICE blog created by a Regent's University London student here: http://themiceblog.com If you know of any other students' … Continue reading Event Management Students’ Blogs
Slowly but surely. Event Management Student Opportunities.
I thought I should let everyone know that I am working on a few improvements to the site and hope to have more regular new posts. I am also working on a new project, which I will keep secret for now, I am sure will be of interest to eventade followers out there. Meanwhile, I … Continue reading Slowly but surely. Event Management Student Opportunities.
Mega Events and the Social Reality of Host Countries
One of the many important issues concerning mega events is the negative impacts such large-scale events might have on host communities. The impacts are not only present during or after the events, but will happen even before the they take place. I wrote this brief, modest post in response to a question I'm often asked … Continue reading Mega Events and the Social Reality of Host Countries
Top 5 most common mistakes event managers make and how to avoid them.
Mistake No. 1: Not being prepared for the unexpected Problem: While the jury is out on who coined the famous Murphy’s Law saying “Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”, chances are this person probably worked in event management. Event Planners need at all times be prepared for the unpredictable. Solution: Risk Management is … Continue reading Top 5 most common mistakes event managers make and how to avoid them.
Christmas Event Planning: a German Tradition
Despite the somewhat cliche theme, the Karlsruhe borough of Durlach in Baden-Württemberg, gives us a brief insight into event concept planning with its annual Christmas market. With a middle ages theme, the small event managed to differentiate itself from competing ones around. It mixes medieval and modern attractions and has been a successful yearly event … Continue reading Christmas Event Planning: a German Tradition
Event concept design: the perspiration factor
Every event planner knows that creating a concept for and designing an event from an artistic point of view are not easy tasks. Some may argue that the most interesting event jobs are those found in agencies where staff need to demonstrate knowledge and ability that goes beyond the operational aspects of events. Event planners … Continue reading Event concept design: the perspiration factor
Is your conference good enough?
A couple of weeks ago, I received one of those invitation emails for a conference. The event seemed interesting so I thought I should find out more. Here are my initial thoughts: The conference The two-day conference on mobile marketing platforms had a good wealth of speakers. The event website, created by a marketing organisation, … Continue reading Is your conference good enough?
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Welcome to Eventade! I have long wanted to have a forum where event management ideas, news and topics of interest to those, like me, always keen to learn something new, can be discussed. If you want to help me publish on this blog, just send your text along or contact me. I'm excited to be … Continue reading Eventade
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