Lighting is a key element of Event Design; lighting can completely transform a space, thus setting the scene and mood of an event, provide cues and segues for presentations and highlight décor, or become a key feature of the décor itself. One of the most exciting aspects of our job as Event Designers is working [...]
“I try to take one day at a time – but sometimes several days attack me at once”
Jennifer Unlimited, Comedienne
Over the weekend I held an online ‘tutorial’ with several of our students who are part of our ‘Summer School’ group. When we first met we discussed ‘Motivation’, and at this time, not surprisingly, motivation was [...]
Next month the Australian Academy of Wedding and Event Planning will launch its monthly webinar series. Several of the topics we will cover relate to using social media for your business. Over the last few weeks, as I plan my own presentations for the series, I have found myself explaining the benefits of social media [...]
For most wedding and event planners starting their own business money to invest is always the sticking point. We all know we need to spend money on marketing to get our message out to our audience, but how can we afford to pay the extortinate rates charged by the bridal magazines? We all struggle with where to [...]
It’s offical - fantasy themes are back in. We have it on good authority that one of the trends for 2010 is the fantasy theme. Now when we say fantasy we are looking very much at Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as our inspiration. So I suppose you could say it [...]
trendstop.com’s iPhone application is the must have tool for any professional who wants to know the latest trends even before they hit the industry. Created by trendstop.com, the global trend forecasting team for the fashion industry, trendtracker™ provides professional fashion trend forecasts, instant coverage from the fashion shows, inspirational photo galleries and daily catwalk trend [...]
As a busy Event Planner you are certain to have multiple tasks to manage. TwitDone is a handy tool already attached to your Twitter Account that enables you to record and organise tasks. Anything that keeps you organised is a good thing in my book!
The events industry is a competitive one and to be successful you need to offer a service that goes above what others do. If you are managing a Conference out of town why not send this link to guests. twtTrip allows users to share travel plans on Twitter, Facebook and more. Another attention to detail [...]
Twitter makes telling your network what you are up to very easy. But as the saying goes; ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’. Show your network what you are up to by using Twitpic. If you have a Twitter account you have Twitpic.
Knowing your market is essential in any business and now knowing what others are saying about you is made easier with TweetBeep. TweetBeep enables you to keep track of conversations that mention you, your products, your company, anything, with hourly updates! You can even keep track of who’s tweeting your website or blog, even if [...]
