I Read 200+ Comments From Event Planners on Reddit. Here’s What Actually Keeps Guests Engaged.

2 weeks ago
Tammy Perkins

I came across a thread in r/EventPlanners last week while researching corporate event engagement ideas for 2026 that started with…

Why 90% of Event Swag Ends Up in Hotel Trash Bins (And the Business Case for Giving Nothing at All)

1 month ago

Key Takeaway 40% of corporate gifts are thrown away immediately. Only 21% of promotional items are kept long-term. Meanwhile, businesses…

Why Event Planners Burn Out (And the One Vendor Choice That Actually Helps)

1 month ago

TL;DR Event planner burnout is driven by the burden of vendor coordination, not workload. Every vendor you add brings hidden…

The Line Is the Activation: What Smart Corporate Event Planners Know That Others Don’t

2 months ago

You've seen it happen. The activation area is set up. The signage looks great. The vendor showed up on time.…

The Corporate Event Planner’s 2026 Field Guide: Vendors, ROI, and Everything That Can Go Wrong

3 months ago

The event industry changed faster in the last three years than it did in the previous ten. Budgets got scrutinized…

Building Brand Awareness With Promotional Gifts

4 months ago

Corporate planners spend thousands on swag that ends up in the trash by Monday. The problem isn't the budget. It's…

No Artists On-Site. No Problem. Here’s How Our Studio Orders Work.

4 months ago

Some events don't need live artists. Maybe your budget doesn't stretch to staffing. Maybe your venue is too small. Maybe…

5 Documents to Demand From Your Event Vendor (Before You Sign Anything)

4 months ago

Most planners ask about price. The smart ones ask for paperwork. Here's exactly what separates a professional vendor from a…