Virtual Attendee Engagement

Oct 9, 2020

by Colleen Bottorff, ePly.com When planning an in-person or virtual event, attendee engagement should always be top-of-mind. Any activities you plan should be a little bit strategic, moving you closer to the goal for hosting the event in the first place —...

Podcasts for Event Planners

Sep 18, 2020

What are podcasts? For those unfamiliar with the term, podcasts are recorded audio files produced and distributed online for free. Think of them as on-demand talk radio shows. We’ve compiled the list of 15 fantastic podcasts, or vidcasts (podcasts featuring a...

Commitment – Part 10 of 10

Aug 29, 2020

EVENT OVERVIEW The Black & White Ball was designed to be a night of grandeur celebrating 30 years of success; an evening that guests would never forget. The overall strategy in designing this customized celebration in an empty Train Station was to create a setting...

Study: Commitment Part 10 of 10

Aug 28, 2020

Case Study in Commitment: [the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.] Event: The NorLand Black and White BallObjectives: Commemorate 30 years in business with a fun and interactive atmosphere for treat teammates like familyResult:...

Study: Determination Part 9 of 10

Aug 21, 2020

Case Study in Determination: [firmness of purpose; resoluteness] Event: Gold Bar GalaObjectives: To host a VIP Grand Opening, celebrate 50 years in business and launch a new productResult: Multi-award winning event with rave reviews from Audi Canada President, Daniel...

Determination – Part 9 of 10

Aug 21, 2020

DETERMINATION OVERVIEW This event took so much determination. Bright Ideas was contracted by a local Audi dealership to produce a high-end VIP Grand Opening event that also needed to highlight the company’s 50th Anniversary.  They invited their top clientele and...