January 10, 2018 // 5 min read
Apple Revives the Stand Alone Event App
There was a lot to celebrate at the end of 2017, especially for event planners. Six months after they announced proposed changes to the App Store Guidelines, Apple has...
January 09, 2018 // 4 min read
Out With the Old, in With the New (Event Tools)
It’s officially 2018! Now that the holiday festivities have died down, it’s time to get back to work. If the idea of diving back into your 2018 events gives you anxiety, then you probably aren’t using the right event tools. Not to worry! That’s something that’s under your control. With the start of the New Year,
January 07, 2018 // 3 min read
Maximizing Your Cvent Account Part I: The Customer Success Review
Welcome to a three-part series called, “Maximizing Your Cvent Account.” In these posts, we’ll explore various ways to ensure you’re getting the most value from your usage of Cvent. Our first post centers around making a plan for your success with Cvent using the Customer Success Review. In life, you set goals. You set goals
January 05, 2018 // 4 min read
Get Your Phone Organized in the New Year
Although it feels like 2017 just started and I still find myself writing ‘2016’, the reality is that 2018 is here. As we look forward to the new year, many use it as a time to make resolutions. According to data pulled from Google by NBC News, the most popular new year’s resolutions of 2017
December 22, 2017 // 4 min read
Event Planner New Year’s Resolutions: Corporate Edition
The New Year is almost here and it’s time to make some changes. Being a planner isn’t easy. There are the constant questions from the C-suite about event budget and what the event data is saying. Then, there are the hours you spend on-site, days turning into weeks of no sleep, and you still have
December 20, 2017 // 4 min read
What Event Planners Can Learn From The Holiday Shopping Revolution
As the end of 2017 approaches, the annual Holiday shopping spree is drawing to a close. For years now, online shopping has increased in popularity due to convenience and lack of jostling crowds. This switch from traditional shopping methods has been great for online retailers, such as Amazon and Jet!, but has made it difficult for brick-and-mortar
December 20, 2017 // 4 min read
Event Planner New Year’s Resolutions: Association Edition
The New Year is almost here! Time to take a few minutes of peace and quiet in between family visits, holiday parties, and work to think about how this next year will be different. The event planner life isn’t easy. Working within your budget to create an event that will further the association’s mission and
December 18, 2017 // 4 min read
Event Planner New Year’s Resolutions: TPP Edition
Looking into the New Year, it’s time to make some changes. No more overtired, haggard planner barely hanging on during hour 127 of the event. No more computer vision syndrome from straining to navigate a 5,000-row excel sheet. This year will be a year with far fewer blisters, less client frustration, and more enjoyment of
December 13, 2017 // 2 min read
Success Story – Cvent Passkey at Cvent CONNECT 2017
As an industry leader in the meeting and event software space, Cvent has over 300,000 users worldwide — and that’s before you count the event planners under our own roof. Events are at the center of everything we do; our team is built on the idea that face-to-face interaction creates meaningful connections. Our team, led
December 04, 2017 // 3 min read
5 Ways To Make Your Events More Festive This Holiday Season
The winter months are some of my favorites, and no, it isn’t because of the lovely weather. Holiday decorations, twinkle lights, and the general cheer that fills the air makes this time of year magical. Whether your event happens to take place around the holidays or you’re organizing a merry soiree, make sure to include some of these fun
