Posts in Event Planning
PSST: You're Overcomplicating Your Virtual Events
PSST: You're Overcomplicating Your Virtual Events

In the race to provide the ‘best online experience’ since the pandemic began, many professionals (myself included) looked immediately outside of Zoom. Give us the new, the flashy, the bells-and-whistles. Guess what? Sometimes, it was extremely effective, and absolutely necessary, to use those large and complex systems. And sometimes, we set ourselves up for a side job: training speakers and volunteers on a new software system, while planning an event. Read on to discover how simplifying can lead to more effective events.

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Virtual Events, Event Technology, Event PlanningBeth LawrenceComment
BLME’s Ideal Event Planning Timeline
BLME’s Ideal Event Planning Timeline

Planning an event is an enormous task to take on. There are countless elements that need to be addressed before an event can occur, including: catering, registration, speakers, sponsors, itinerary, virtual platform, bar, AV...and the list goes on and on. With so many different aspects to plan, creating an event from start to finish can be daunting. If you find yourself overwhelmed and unsure where to start or do next in your event planning process, check out BLME’s ideal event planning timeline here.

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Event Planning, Experience Design, Virtual EventsBeth LawrenceComment
How To Keep Event Attendees Informed, Comfortable, & Safe as the World Opens Up
How To Keep Event Attendees Informed, Comfortable, & Safe as the World Opens Up

After over a year of uncertainty, cancellations, pivoting, and changing, the event industry is finally on the track back to normalcy. While event producers are thrilled that we can return to live events and meetings, some audiences are hesitant to attend in-person events. As event industry professionals, it is our duty to create an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for all. For ways to do this, follow BLME’s tips for keeping event attendees informed, comfortable, and safe as the world opens back up.

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COVID 19, Event Industry Tips, Event PlanningBeth LawrenceComment
Steps for Rescheduling an Event 
Steps for Rescheduling an Event 

Prior to the pandemic, the thought of having to reschedule an event seemed like an issue we would never have to face. However, we have now moved more events than we could have ever imagined. Moving an event comes with many logistics and details that need to be ironed out. While it is not a quick or easy process, it is definitely possible when done correctly. Here, BLME lines up our steps for rescheduling an event, in hopes that we can help others faced with this formidable task.

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COVID 19, Event Planning, Entrepreneur LifeBeth LawrenceComment
Safely Returning to Live Events
Safely Returning to Live Events

We know the transition back to in-person events won’t happen at the snap of a finger, magically turning everything back to the way it was pre-pandemic. Instead, we anticipate a slower transition back to in-person formats, with events having to implement various health precautions. What exactly will that look like? Of course we cannot predict the future, but BLME has some suggestions for safely returning to live events.

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COVID 19, Event Innovation, Event PlanningBeth LawrenceAnti-Aging and Longevity Center of PhiladelphiaComment