It’s 2022. We’re already two years into a transformative and strange decade. So, what’s the theme of this year? In short: action. Our Marketing Team's have put together 5 trends examples provide the fuel you need to take your mission up a notch. 1. THINK LOCAL After...
As we escape the fog of lockdown person to person interactions will be back with a vengeance. If like me, you've forgotten how to communicate with others, I've been practising in the mirror and have come up with some useful conversations starters. We all know most...
Facebook Groups focusing on event planning are great places to find planning inspiration, troubleshoot with peers in the industry, network, and brainstorm creative ideas. Facebook Groups for event and wedding planners vary from public to private and are as small as 200 members to as...
Wedding Planner Assistant Built by a small team dedicated to improving the wedding planning process. Thus, the Wedding Planner Assistant was born. They're not trying to replace professional wedding planners. Their mission is to provide a helpful tool to make the planning process more productive for...
Winter weddings have a lot going for them. Sure, summer weddings are stunning but there are some downsides to consider. Sweltering heat could make a mess of the bride or grooms hair and makeup and with a hectic itinerary packed with other summertime nuptials, some...
Event organisers can be so busy with the logistics of ensuring a virtual event runs smoothly, that they almost ignore their speakers, much to the detriment of their event. Engaging an audience through a screen is naturally very different from giving a talk to a...
The Business of Events Management John Beech, Sebastian Kaiser, and Robert Kaspar are conference experts. They have compiled key theories, working models, and case studies into this easily digestible event planning book. 2. Event Studies: Theory, Research, and Policy for Planned Events In this book, Donald Getz...
At ISH Venues, we are podcast junkies. Whether you're driving to an event, cleaning the dishes or stuck in traffic, podcasts are a great method to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and happenings in the event industry. So, which are the very best events planning podcasts...
If you 'd rather have root canal surgery than attend a networking event, this post is for you. To extroverts and outgoing people, this might sound extreme, however to an introvert or a shy person, the thought of approaching complete strangers or engaging them in conversation...
In a sea of work WhatsApp chatter and overcrowded inboxes, a scheduled 121 meeting can be a valuable resource-- if you have things to discuss. Sometimes, though, a 121 is more of a waste of time than a productive use of it. Perhaps it feels more...