Posts Categorized: Event Design

Rebel Roundup: Meeting Destinations, Free Wi-Fi, and Employee Experiences

Posted June 1st, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Meetings, Travel, Venues.

This week’s rebel round-up includes articles about social media engagement, CES, wi-fi on planes, the future of event design, attendee subscriptions, and Cvent! Enjoy! Meeting Destinations: Expect The Unexpected – Associations Now (@AssociationsNow) DMAI announces their selections for its fifth annual “30 Under 30” list – DMAI (@meetDMAI) 1st, 2nd, 3rd Tier Cities: What do the Designations Really Mean? – empowerMINT.com (@empowermintcom) The True Cost of Free Wi-Fi -Yahoo Travel (@YahooTravel) Americas 8 Most Overlooked Small Cities – Thrillist (@thrillist) Why The Future Of Work Is All About The Employee Experience – Forbes (@forbes) See you next week with more interesting articles for the event and meeting industry! Follow us... Read more »

Design Rebel: Marquee Lights are HOT for Your Event

Posted May 28th, 2015 by K.C. Hopson & filed under Branding, Event Design, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings, What's New.

Nothing says excitement like Broadway and nothing say Broadway like Marquee Lights. The opening shot of the film classic All That Jazz sets the stage for what follows with a dazzling marquee light up. The eye cannot help but be drawn to the raw, pulsating and vibrant lighting that are typical of these displays. Marquee lights have an interesting history. Their appearance is very closely tied to the rise of the automobile. Before these fast moving vehicles arrived, pedestrians had plenty of time to look at signs as they strolled across. However, those signs were generally unable to draw the... Read more »

Design Rebel: Summer Is Here, Winter Is Yumming

Posted May 21st, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design.

The weather is beginning to warm up, which is why catering is just beginning to cool down. Check out some of these sweet treats that you might see at your next event. Frozen Macaroons No doubt, you’ve seen the non-frozen counterparts, but don’t be surprised the next time you bite into one with a little surprise. If the Cronut taught us anything, it’s that classic desserts can sometimes work even better when matched up with another equally classic dessert. Such is the case with these jewel-like macarons filled with semifreddo instead of buttercream in flavors like strawberry-chamomile, Mexican chocolate and juniper-lime.... Read more »

Please Disrupt: Part 1

Posted May 19th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Meetings Technology.

The events and meeting industry is begging to be disrupted. There are too many antiquated processes and too little tech solutions out there. Sure we’ve got event apps to replace paper programs, but the skeleton of a conference remains the same. Attendees register. Attendees book travel arrangements. Attendees arrive. Attendees attend education sessions. Attendees attend receptions. Attendees go home. Lather. Rinse. Repeat. Although attendance appears to be on the rise as companies begin to understand the benefits of face to face meetings, the experience is stale. With that in mind, here’s a list of tech and processes that could use... Read more »

Design Rebel: Whisky Business

Posted May 14th, 2015 by K.C. Hopson & filed under Event Design.

“Horse racing and whisky cocktails seem to go hand in hand, says liquor connoisseur, Lance Mayhew. While the Mint Julep is closely associated with the Kentucky Derby, the official drinks of the other two jewels in racing’s Triple Crown are not as well known. For the record, the Preakness Stakes’ Black Eyed Susan and the Belmont Breeze round out springtime’s annual cocktail trifecta. Each of these cocktails is made with blended whisky and are annual crowd pleasers. With the 2015 Kentucky Derby behind us, horse racing fans head north this weekend to Baltimore for the Preakness. Without question the Kentucky... Read more »

Design Rebel: Invisible Furniture

Posted May 7th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Rebels Blog.

Sometimes, it’s what you don’t see that can have the greatest impact at an event. Adding transparent glass and acrylic pieces as accents can really do wonders for a space. The best part is that these clear furnishings can be incorporated in any room because they don’t dictate or change a color palette or style. They can also make a room feel bigger because they take up practically no visual space. Not to mention, it’s super cool when your decor and catering look like they’re floating in air! The popular transparent furniture, made of polycarbonate, is one of the latest trends in rental options... Read more »

Tech Tuesday: Online Event Staffing Solution – Werkly

Posted April 21st, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Networking, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology, Onsite.

Why isn’t there an easy way to staff your events using your network of friends, family, and peers? Well, it turns out, there is. Werkly was launched in December 2014 in New Orleans and is currently utilizing partnerships with event and catering companies to hire workers. Werkly operates completely online as a marketplace to hire local workers. As a worker you can sign up for the site and post your specific set of skills, focusing on events, concerts, and hospitality. You can post your availability and accept jobs as they come. “I have been a freelancer working in production since I... Read more »

Conventional Wisdom: The Importance of Welcoming Your Guests

Posted April 16th, 2015 by K.C. Hopson & filed under Event Design, Event Networking, Event Rebels Blog, Onsite.

It was turning out to be the business trip from hell, until the conference planners did one very special thing. My last minute decision to attend a conference in Chicago seemed like a sound idea. However, as a seasoned traveler I knew scheduling a business trip on short notice can be fraught with challenges. Nevertheless, the conference was the perfect opportunity to meet with colleagues working on a similar project in a non-competing market. It was one of those rare chances to speak freely with peers and exchange good advice. My traveling troubles began with securing air transportation (two plane... Read more »

Tech Tuesday: Is your event ready for Primetime?

Posted April 7th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Networking, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology, Mobile Event Apps.

Blue Jeans Primetime is a new interactive online events service that connects thousands of participants through large-scale broadcasting and video collaboration. Blue Jeans Primetime is the only large event platform that gives multiple presenters the power to engage with thousands of viewers, and promote any of these viewers to active participants in real time. “The way online events and broadcasts are done today, you have a massive barrier separating viewers and presenters, making the thousands of people who aren’t part of the conversation essentially invisible,” said Stu Aaron, CCO at Blue Jeans Network. “When we met with our customers, we... Read more »

Design Rebel: Sweet 16 Hot, New Trade Show Colors

Posted April 2nd, 2015 by K.C. Hopson & filed under Event Design, Event Rebels Blog, Resources Trade Show, Trade Show, What's New.

To paraphrase the timeless lyrics of Cole Porter’s “Let’s Fall in Love”, birds do it, bees do it, even savvy trade show exhibitors do it. They all invite visitors to their nests, hives, and booths with color. Unlock nature’s not so secret, secret weapon: color. One of the most powerful lures, a hot, new color not only turns heads and catches the eye, it summons a closer look. As any new or experienced exhibitor knows, the competition to attract people your trade show booth can be fierce. What you may not be aware of is the effective use of color... Read more »

Improving Your Events with Technology and Nostalgia

Posted March 31st, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Branding, Event Design, Event Marketing, Event Networking, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology.

Marketers have been using nostalgia for generations, utilizing old commercials and logos to help connect multi-generational fans and buyers. As most people experience nostalgia at least once a week (and nearly half experience it at three to four times that amount), modern marketers have quickly learned to harness the power of social media to accelerate the impact of nostalgia to drive their event campaigns. One application of nostalgia in our daily lives is Throwback Thursday, a campaign which began on various social media platforms in 2006. To put this trend into perspective, as of May 2014, the hashtag #TBT had... Read more »

Rebel Roundup: Amazon, Airbnb, AIPAC, American/US Airways Merger

Posted March 30th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Marketing, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology, Mobile Event Apps, Social Media, Trade Show, Travel.

This week’s rebel round-up includes articles about Amazon, AIPAC, Productivity Hacks, American/US Airways Merger, Airbnb, and Waste Audits! Enjoy! Is Amazon About To Disrupt The Hotel Industry? – PCMA (@PCMAhq) How a Conference Used Innovative Design to Serve Delegates – BizBash (@BizBash) 7 Productivity Hacks for Event Planners – Event Manager Blog (@EventMB) 9 things frequent fliers need to know about upcoming American/US Airways merger – Road Warrior Voices (@USATODAYtravel) 8 Steps to Improve Your Event With a Waste Audit – Event Manager Blog (@EventMB) Airbnb’s Revenues Will Cross Half Billion Mark in 2015, Analysts Estimate – Skift via Rafat Ali (@rafat) See you next week with more interesting articles for the event and... Read more »

Design Rebel: Spring Has Sprung!

Posted March 26th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Rebels Blog, Green Meetings.

It may still be 40 degrees outside, but Spring has officially arrived, and with Spring comes new event design trends that’ll be popping up just like that grass you’ve been patiently waiting for. Floral If you think you can escape floral arrangements, you’re dead wrong. Floral arrangements can be very mundane, unoriginal and boring, but they also have the ability to transform into some pretty spectacular decor elements for your next event. Flower walls are a very cool way to make your logo stand out. Companies, like Dior, are known for this type of branding. They create an interesting backdrop and... Read more »

Rebel Roundup: Apple, TED, Wi-Fi, Disney Magic Bands, and Marriott

Posted March 23rd, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Marketing, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology, Mobile Event Apps, Social Media, Trade Show, Travel.

This week’s rebel round-up includes articles about Apple, TED, Wi-Fi, Disney Magic Bands, and Marriott’s new digital travel magazine! Enjoy! How Apple Is Changing The Attendee Hotel Experience – PCMA (@PCMAhq) TED Conference Photos: 18 Steal-Worthy Ideas to Inspire Attendees – BizBash (@BizBash) New Attendee Acquisition Benchmarks and Practices Study Released – TSNN (@TSNN_com_US) We can finally figure out real Wi-Fi speeds of hotels before we decide where to stay – Road Warrior Voices (@USATODAYtravel) Disney’s $1 Billion Bet On A Magical Wristband – Wired (@Wired) Behind Today’s Launch of Marriott’s New Digital Travel Magazine – Skift via Greg Oates (@gregoates) See you next week with more interesting articles for the event... Read more »

Rebel Roundup: Great Ideas, Event Design, Hotel Perks & Fees

Posted March 16th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Marketing, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology, Mobile Event Apps, Social Media, Trade Show, Travel.

This week’s rebel round-up includes articles about Great Ideas, Event Design, Hotel Perks, and Hotel Fees! Enjoy! 4 Great Meeting Ideas From Great Ideas – Associations Now (@AssociationsNow) What Event Pros Don’t Know About Event Design – BizBash (@BizBash) Catersource and Event Solutions Announces Winners of Prestigious Industry Awards – Event Solutions (@EventSolutions) The best new hotel perks for 2015 – Road Warrior Voices (@USATODAYtravel) Marketers’ Tastes In Social Media Are Changing – Forbes (@Forbes) Top Hotel CEOs Say the Industry Won’t Copy Airlines With Fee Frenzy – Skift via Samantha Shankman (@samshankman) See you next week with more interesting articles for the event and meeting industry! Follow us on twitter for more... Read more »

Design Rebel: Industrial Cool

Posted March 12th, 2015 by eventreb & filed under Event Design, Event Rebels Blog, Meetings Technology.

At EventRebels, we believe in the power of event design and its ability to transform attendees’ minds, as well as achieve our event goals and objectives. One of the hottest design trends is “Industrial Cool.” Although you may not have heard that term before, we’ve all seen it. Rustic materials, industrial accents and simplicity are all design trends that have burst onto the scene in 2015, and it’s no surprise that events, trade show booths, and conferences have begun to incorporate them as well. A lot of popular new venues have taken advantage of their clean industrial look and have kept... Read more »

Posts Categorized: Event Design

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