Like so many event professionals, I have spent less time flying in the past year than at any other point in my entire (adult) life. I went through a real grieving process for being grounded from traveling. But then I decided to channel that energy into obsessively walking all over……
Last month we shared lessons learned from some of the team at Event 360. Today we hear from Sarah Coniglio, Director of Event Production. Sarah shares her greatest lesson from the past year and reminds us when it comes to events, we must always be on our toes. “Events…
As en event production professional for over 11 years I find it interesting to see how different organizations handle the safety and security of their events. From the staff to participants to the general public, there are quite an array of issues that can come up, and even more possible……
Last year, the 2013 Boston MuckFest MS was held one week after the 2013 Boston Marathon. Following the tragedy of the Boston Marathon, we carefully reviewed all of our security measures – questioning what we could do to ensure the safety of our participants, volunteer and staff. Our event site……
Over the past year I’ve had the opportunity to read a number of articles regarding event trends. Some were forwarded to me. Some I dug up myself trying to stay abreast of new event ideas. There is no doubt that the event universe is expanding at a rapid rate. The……
Years ago, I added an “I.C.E” contact to my cell phone’s address book. I gave that “in case of emergency” listing little thought until April 15, 2013. As a 2013 Boston Marathon runner, I watched first-hand as the day’s tragic events unfolded. In addition to experiencing the overwhelming fear and……
We know first-hand that planning events is hard work. We’re human and have made our share of mistakes. What we learn from mistakes is hugely important, and applying this knowledge to improve the event experience for participants and volunteers is crucial. Last year, Sarah Coniglio participated in an event that……
Just days after a stage at the Indiana State Fair collapsed from wind, a strong storm toppled a stage at the Pukkelpop music festival in Belgium. These two tragedies claimed 10 lives and injured 180 people. As we head into the fall event season, these recent accidents… Read…
In the world of event fundraising, a dire weather forecast can be one of the most demanding challenges for an event planner. Yet, dealing with rain and other bad weather are an inevitable part of the business. Over the past eight years we’ve been through it all, and through that……
After 20 years in the business, Event 360’s track record speaks for itself. With…
By Molly Fast
I’ve had the pleasure of working on the Susan…
For many of us, November is thought of as a month of thanks. And…
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