8 Tech Tools for Better Live Events

8 Tech Tools for Better Live Events

Social media, mobile apps and video conferencing are making it increasingly easier to attend events remotely. Nevertheless, nothing beats attending one live. Even then, new technologies are playing a practical role.

Column: Marketers are Killing Social Media - Please Stop!

Column: Marketers are Killing Social Media - Please Stop!

Social media is not a marketing tool. Unfortunately, many marketers and sellers are damaging this wonderful new communication technology with their Facebook ads, Promotional Tweets and unsolicited LinkedIn invitations.

Inspiration: Client Embarrasses Advertiser

Inspiration: Client Embarrasses Advertiser

Classic marketing is dead. This video shows, in a rather painful way, essentially what we are talking about. This is also a source of inspiration for event managers!

YouTube Live Streaming Now Available for Small Events

YouTube Live Streaming Now Available for Small Events

YouTube has been live-streaming major events and festivals such as Tomorrowland and Lowlands for quite some time now. Google, however, is now providing smaller events access to live streaming as well.

10 TIPS on Hiring Event Staff

10 TIPS on Hiring Event Staff

The success of any event depends on your staff and their interaction with your audience. That's why it’s important to pay careful attention to who you hire.

Coolest Colors for Your Event

Coolest Colors for Your Event

Following New York fashion week, Pantone has released the hottest new colors for the spring and summer of 2014. This is a source of inspiration for both event planners and event decorators.

Drone Crashes at Event

Drone Crashes at Event

A camera drone crashed into the stands during a public event. The crash once again raises questions about the safety of drones at well-attended events.