5 ways Event Organizers can learn from the Hunger Games.
5 ways event organizers can learn from the Hunger Games. Spoiler alert! So if you haven’t read the Hunger Games books or seen the movies (coming out this weekend) this will make no sense to you...
View ArticleLess Logistics and More Designing Experiences Show 212
Todays show we talk about two blog posts one from the Velvet Chainsaw Consulting written from speaker Jeff Hurt at Midcourse Corrections. Check it out here: Improving conference attendee experiences....
View Article3 Options for GSA August Per-Diem Changes Decision- Show 219
On todays show Mike talks about the June meeting with GSA and the American Hotel & Lodging Association discussion about proposed per-diem changes. GSA is looking to lower the travel expenses by...
View ArticleConsider Hiring an Event Planner
Planning an event and debating to hire an event planner? The reasons below will show you why hiring a professional event planner will be in your best interest! Event planning services: Event and...
View ArticleConnect with Industry Outsiders
Great Ways to Connect with Industry Outsiders Many people these days are jumping into the Meeting Planners/Event Industry and it can be very intimidating. Especially with the new social media outlets,...
View ArticleDrive Traffic to Your Event App
As we prepare ourselves for iMEx America 2012 I start to think about the past events I’ve been too and how technology has changed so drastically over the years. Now that smartphones are the newest...
View ArticleLocation, Location, Location!
Location, Location, Location! The location of your event can either make or break your meeting or conference. Thankfully the staff at Grass Shack Events & Media have great knowledge of great...
View ArticleEvent Industry Pet Peeves Chat
Scanning through Twitter this afternoon (the usual places like #eventtable and #eventprofs) and came across this chat from @JeniseFryatt and @PYMLive about event planning and the pet peeves that come...
View ArticleFive Reasons iPhone 5 Disappoints
The new iPhone 5 was released by Apple yesterday (September 12, 2012) and needless to say, the world was unimpressed. We have all been wondering what great new gadget Apple was going to release the...
View ArticleMeeting Engagement Ideas
I really love this winery video. It sparked some meeting engagement ideas. Two things grab me. One the video itself tells a nice stand alone story. The second is the way they are using art to get the...
View ArticleiMex Event App is Updated!
With iMex America 2012 right around the corner, we’re curious if you’ve gotten the chance to download the Event App? This great up-and-coming piece of technology is great for, not only the event...
View ArticleGet the meeting production support you deserve!
Grass Shack Events & Media‘s first Newsletter went out this week! What were all of your thoughts? To Subscribe to our weekly newsletter where we will discuss the events industry, event planning,...
View ArticlePassbook: Event Industry Game Changer?
The new iOS6 was launched just a few days ago for all iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, and the new iPhone 5. With this update (waited for months by many) the new Passbook App was included. This new app is said to...
View ArticleWays to Prevent Event Management Disasters
Ways to Prevent Event Management Disasters: Your boss gives you the task of planning a company function and the first thing you do is start planning in your head. You think of how this event will be...
View ArticleBook an Appointment Today!
Book an Appointment Today! Grass Shack Events & Media has been serving the video production and hybrid meetings industry for over 10 years and have put together some amazing presentations for...
View ArticleiMex Overview
Last week the AVforPlanners team launched their new company at iMex America! Not only was there a buzz going around about their AVMan, but there was a constant flow of traffic and appointment...
View ArticleSustainable Tip of the Week: Event Planning
Listening to Doc Hendly talk about his efforts with “Wine to Water” has really got me in the mood to become a more sustainable person. There are so many easy and simple things that anybody and...
View Article4 Ways Firefighting is like Meeting Production- Show 243
On todays show Mike McAllen compares his experience firefighting is much like running a meeting production company. (Minus the blood and heat of course) 4 Ways Firefighting is like Meeting Production...
View ArticleDon’t Kill Your Attendees!
Don’t kill your attendees with a poorly planned event. We’ll help you with your Meeting & Video Production! Book an appointment with us today! Subscribe to our newsletter and receive great deals,...
View ArticleThe top meeting industry meetings and events blogs
What are your favorite meetings and events blogs? I was surprised that when I asked my network of industry folks that many don’t read blogs at all. So I followed it up with “What blogs do they read?”...
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