Stacy DeMarse

Using Unique Venues to Create a More Successful Event

by Stacy DeMarse in Trends at August 22, 2016

One of the biggest challenges with some of our association clients is how do we create an event more engaging and successful event than last year without adding to the budget!   One way we have been able to successfully accomplish this is by taking our events outside of the hotel. […]

by Stacy DeMarse in Trends at August 18, 2016

Buffet Table Labels – What Should They Include?

As an event planner, it is my job to meet with the hotel to develop the menu and discuss potential food allergies my attendees may have.  The very first thing I discuss is always buffet table labels and I am constantly amazed and the lack of knowledge hotels have about […]

by Stacy DeMarse in Tips on Tuesday at August 9, 2016

How do you keep it all organized???

  One of the most popular questions we get from our clients is “How do you keep everything organized when you have so many events?”  There is a BIG list that highlights how we keep our professional life organized.  Most of these are skill sets that are also extremely useful […]

by Stacy DeMarse in Marketing at August 8, 2016

Email and Social Media

Do you think of email and social media as separate entities?  Do you favor one more than the other?  The fact is that email and social media complement each other quite well.  They leverage one another. Help the other to be seen by an audience that may not have otherwise […]

by Stacy DeMarse in Trends at August 4, 2016

How to Host a Client Appreciation Event Without Breaking the Bank!

Many corporate parties are moving their extravaganzas into their actual office as a type of “Open House Client Appreciation”. With this intimate and personal setting, guests can easily move through themed food stations which are positioned from one end of the office to the other.  Opening your doors and inviting your […]

by Stacy DeMarse in Tips on Tuesday at August 2, 2016

Is The Session Title Really That Important??

The goal of the conference organizer is for the session titles, descriptions and learning objectives to spark interest AND accurately match the presentation that is delivered. So why is so little time spent on crafting the best session titles, descriptions and learning objectives? Most conference organizers spent a large volume […]

by Stacy DeMarse in Marketing at August 1, 2016

Using Guest Bloggers to Create Attendee Engagement and Drive Attendance

Are you looking for new ways to drive attendance to your event while creating engagement prior to the start?   Here are a few tips on using a guest blogger to start a conversation before the conference to help drive engagement and attendance. Guest Bloggers – Author’s Matter Creating good content […]