Corporate Event Tips
5 Day Focus on the TRICKS and TREATS of Halloween Parties
Submitted by Bethany on Mon, 10/24/2011 - 1:51pm
Theme parties in general are tons of fun … for the guests, the host and the planner!
An A/V Primer for Meeting Planners
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:36pmMills James provides staging support, audio and lighting solutions, and video projection and display systems for hundreds of live events each year.
APPRECIATION APPEAL: TEAMNet Offers Three Tips to Make Your Appreciation Events More Appealing
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Mon, 02/07/2011 - 3:52pm
The intent behind recognition events is noble; reward achievement so as to better cultivate a sense of appreciation, and ultimately lift morale. Yet many recognition ceremonies become so beleaguered by program inefficiencies, they are anything but morale boosting.
Here are three simple tips to keep your recognition events on time and on track:
Cease-Fire from PowerPointless Presentations
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:44pmFor presenters who rely on PowerPoint to provide visual support for their speeches, it’s no small irony that text builds are called 'bullet points.' Armed with PowerPoint design templates, an efficient presenter can quickly load and fire off enough rounds of deadly text bullets to send stunned audience victims scurrying for cover. 'Death by PowerPoint' is a ruthlessly cruel way to go. When you think about it, bad PowerPoint has murdered presentations the way bad karaoke has killed live music performance in bars.
Day 2 - Helpful tips for Creative Costume Suggestions
Submitted by Bethany on Tue, 10/25/2011 - 2:33pmHelpful tips for Creative Costume Suggestions
Debunking Myths About Hiring a Production/Event Company
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 6:17pm
Myth #1: Anyone can plan company events… all you need is access to a phone and the internet…. No other tools, skills or resources required.
Reality #1: Every professional needs trained skills and tools... In the same way a dentist, doctor, or other medical professional use the tools of their trade, a meeting planner requires in depth understanding and resources for such tasks as staging & theater props; sound, lights, electrical engineering; catering; entertainers & performance requirements; tax, insurance & liability laws; group transportation; contract negotiation skills, and such.
Dependable Event Audio in an Increasingly Wireless World
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 2:46pmWireless microphones are a staple of live event production. Once freed of a mike cord, presenters are no longer confined to a lectern and can use the entire stage with confidence. Questions from the floor can be fielded swiftly with the use of roaming microphones in the audience. This freedom of mobility helps to produce events that look and sound more professional. Because wireless microphone technology is such a standard part of modern event production, expectations are high that this equipment will perform flawlessly. However, many factors contribute to making this possible.
FLASH MOBS: A NEW MOVEMENT!
Event Production Company:
Bollotta Entertainment
City:
San Diego, CA
They start unassumingly, organically even. The music begins and suddenly someone within an audience of people begins to respond enthusiastically to that music. Within moments, he or she begins to dance to the tune, as others catch on, and with apparent spontaneity, begin to engage with the music as well. Before long… and certainly before the end of the music, typically comprised of one song, a sizable group of dancers will have formed, all synchronized and all stepping effortlessly in enthusiastic choreographed motion.
How to Get the Most from Your Events
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Thu, 09/09/2010 - 10:52amHow to Get the Most from Your Events
By Philip Richardson, President, Current Affairs – TEAMNet Hawaii
I was recently interviewed by Hawaii Business magazine on the five steps to planning an event. Of course, there are many more steps than this, but I approached it instead as the five most important things that should be considered to get the most return on one’s event. Ready?
So You Want to Work with Celebrities?
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 8:16am
The thrill of working with celebrities is palpable. And engaging one for an event is without a doubt one of the best ways to increase attendance, secure media attention and well, make the client look really cool. It is also a terrific way to unite an audience through a shared “special” experience, as well as to increase motivation.
TEAMNet Partners have engaged and produced more than 200 celebrity appearances. In such, they have the relationships and know-how to successfully negotiate, engage and produce a celebrity performance or appearance. So, here are a few important procedures/policies they have learned along the way…
Tips to Choosing Your Next Speaker
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Sun, 10/31/2010 - 5:11pm
THE C NOTES FOR A KEYNOTE
Four Tips To Choosing Your Next Speaker
Procuring the right professional speaker for your conference or meeting requires plenty of planning, and comes with a lot of pressure. Below are a few helpful hints to help guide you through the process of selecting a keynote speaker that will set the tone of your conference, and/or help provide a continuum of ideas based on your objectives.
Top Four Reasons to Hire a Production Company
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Fri, 04/08/2011 - 4:42pmQuick, you have an event coming up – perhaps, it’s a product launch, major fundraiser, corporate meeting or even a wedding – what do you do?
Do you plan it yourself or do you hire an event planning and production company?
What Makes an Event Special?
Submitted by Denise Vissat on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 4:02pm
We call them Special Events, because they’re usually planned to c
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In order to prepare a written proposal, a thorough understanding of the special events industry is required. Most importantly, what makes clients respond to ideas in a favorable way and makes them...
Paradise Perfected!
by Philip Richardson
Hawaii, with its warm climate, gentle trade winds, lush landscaping and beautiful ocean and sunset views, seems like the ideal location to...
