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The Real Value of Hybrid Conference Technology: Why Good Hybrid Events Cost Money
Hybrid conferences and events are now more normal than ever, and often an expected option for event attendees. But planners should make sure to not cut corners on hybrid or virtual event production, and make sure to properly invest in your AV tech to ensure a...
How to Plan for Impactful Conference Breakout Sessions
Conferences are incomplete without breakout sessions, and as a planner, it is crucial to make these sessions impactful for your attendees. Participation from attendees is imperative, and creating opportunities for them to share their experiences or ask...
The Official Guide to Summer in Alaska
While pretty much doing ANYTHING during the Summer months in Alaska is exceptional, there are still a few must do's that locals and visitors alike clamor for any time the sun comes out. Here are a few of our top picks: OUTDOORS Mountain Biking at Alyeska...
5 Exciting Opportunities for Corporate Event Planners in 2023
While the last few years have certainly been challenging in the world of live events, event planners and attendees have adapted and continued to flourish. The remarkable ingenuity and resilience of organizations and planners has proved significant results with...
Top 10 Event Food & Beverage Catering Trends for 2023
Whether you are looking for inspiration for your conference closing reception, or something unique and creative to impress your gala guests, food & beverage is an important part of the overall guest experience. Make sure your next event is memorable and...
Key Ways to Build Community & Engagement at your next Conference
Events and communities are a hot topic for 2023, and event attendees are putting a high value in face to face connection with a whole new set of expectations on accessibility. Quite possibly as a result of the pandemic, people have grown to expect digital...
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Checklist: 10 Things To Do As Soon As Your Event Ends
The work doesn't end just because the guests are gone. Before you take a much-deserved break, here are some key things you should do as soon as the venue's doors close.
Here’s one thing we know: Technology is constantly changing, whether that be in our personal or professional lives.
If the recent COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated anything, it’s that the meetings and events industry is a dynamic, flexible industry always on the cusp of embracing the “latest and greatest” elements that make meetings and events truly shine.
ADA Advice It’s Important to Make Meetings Accessible to All
For any meeting, conference or event held today, it’s critical that planners consider everyone who may be in attendance, and that requires being ADA compliant so all attendees can have a positive experience.
9 Smart Ways to Incentivize Early Registration for Your Next Event or Conference
In today's oversaturated event market, getting those early-bird RSVPs can be more challenging than ever. These tips can help.
In Any Event - How to plan without missing the mark
Whether it’s a baby shower or the Super Bowl, it’s still an event. All events may be different, but what do they have in common? And how can you be sure you have your bases covered?
Checklist: 9 Key Steps to Producing a Truly Sustainable Event
“Every decision you make during an event has repercussions on the environment,” says Martha Keele, COO of Alaska-based event planning company Toast of the Town LLC. Follow this step-by-step checklist to ensure you’re making your event as sustainable as possible.
Host a Successful Event with Event Planning in Anchorage, AK
If you have been tasked with planning an event for your organization, chances are you’re starting to feel the pressure. Event planning can be incredibly stressful, and you shouldn’t have to go through it alone. That’s why you should consider looking for event planning in Anchorage, AK.
Hybrid events as the future of community gathering
Sarah Histand of Mind and Mountain leads an in-person training session, pre-pandemic. Her response to the pandemic quickly paid off, as she nearly doubled the number of people signed up for her program in 2020.
Alaska Journal – Change in Ownership Press Release
Toast of the Town LLC announced Martha Keele as chief operating officer and co-owner. Keele previously served as the managing director at Toast of the Town, producing more than 80 virtual events last year. She replaces co-founder Carrie Shephard, who is transitioning to a consulting role with the company in order to concentrate on her passion of community development.
Checklist: 10 Things To Do As Soon As Your Event Ends
The work doesn't end just because the guests are gone. Before you take a much-deserved break, here are some key things you should do as soon as the venue's doors close. Ah, the last guest has left, and the venue's doors are officially closed. Time to relax, right? As event professionals know, the show isn't quite over yet. We asked some experienced event profs to share the steps they take as soon as an event wraps.
