We’re taking the week off to enjoy the holidays. Visit again after January 1 when we’ll have guest postings on technology and Dick’s burgers, trends for 2008 and much more!
Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
Ethics Discussion
Do you receive award program points or rewards for group business you book?
If you are a vendor or planner, does your client know?
If you are a client, does your company know?
Some companies have guidelines for the value of gifts planners can receive. Does your company, and what is the $ limit?
Does your company consider award program points or rewards within these guidelines?
Please share your thoughts on these questions and others that the topic raises in your mind!
You were probably wondering what happened to the banquet server at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel, who spontaneously participated in the MPI Summit and accepted money….. he was required to donate the $20 to charity, and that’s it! The Sheraton says that while they don’t encourage staff to participate in client-hosted events, in this situation it was fine.
Happy Holidays from the staff at RealTime Productions!
We’re taking a break next week………..Check for new postings in the new year!
If you are a vendor or planner, does your client know?
If you are a client, does your company know?
Some companies have guidelines for the value of gifts planners can receive. Does your company, and what is the $ limit?
Does your company consider award program points or rewards within these guidelines?
Please share your thoughts on these questions and others that the topic raises in your mind!
You were probably wondering what happened to the banquet server at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel, who spontaneously participated in the MPI Summit and accepted money….. he was required to donate the $20 to charity, and that’s it! The Sheraton says that while they don’t encourage staff to participate in client-hosted events, in this situation it was fine.
Happy Holidays from the staff at RealTime Productions!
We’re taking a break next week………..Check for new postings in the new year!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Where do we get our ideas?
Ideas come from many sources – publications specific to the meeting and special events industry, other events we attend or hear about, general publications like Seattle Magazine, word of mouth, tradeshows and educational seminars, movies, tv commercials, our vendors, mail order catalogs, the latest trends, etc. Because events often have so many facets, we are always reading, listening, asking questions, and borrowing ideas from other industries and experiences. Like many professions, our event personnel are constantly engaged in continuing education and sourcing the next great giveaway, venue, entertainer and trend. Be sure to check this blog often for new ideas!
Here and to the right are some of our favorite websites, publications, etc.
Publications
The local city magazine for the area you are researching – locally our two favorites:
Seattle Magazine: Seattlemag.com
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine: Seattlemet.com
Bridal magazines and bridal shows are great for the latest trends in colors, event décor, florals, catering, etc.
Sunset Magazine for the above, as well as the local favorite haunts in featured cities, complete theme ideas, wine, etc.
Special Events Magazine: specialevents.com
Bon Appetit: bonappetit.com
Food and Wine: foodandwine.com
Stores
Cost Plus World Market for décor, ethnic giveaways, gift baskets, etc.: worldmarket.com
Pier 1 Imports for décor, candles, furnishings and trends: pier1.com
Mail Order Catalogs
Oriental Trading (for sourcing décor, costumes, giveaways,etc.): Orientaltrading.com
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel for trends, colors, etc.
Trends
The Trend Report from Trend Hunter Magazine trendhunter.com
InStyle.com and InStyle Magazine
Here and to the right are some of our favorite websites, publications, etc.
Publications
The local city magazine for the area you are researching – locally our two favorites:
Seattle Magazine: Seattlemag.com
Seattle Metropolitan Magazine: Seattlemet.com
Bridal magazines and bridal shows are great for the latest trends in colors, event décor, florals, catering, etc.
Sunset Magazine for the above, as well as the local favorite haunts in featured cities, complete theme ideas, wine, etc.
Special Events Magazine: specialevents.com
Bon Appetit: bonappetit.com
Food and Wine: foodandwine.com
Stores
Cost Plus World Market for décor, ethnic giveaways, gift baskets, etc.: worldmarket.com
Pier 1 Imports for décor, candles, furnishings and trends: pier1.com
Mail Order Catalogs
Oriental Trading (for sourcing décor, costumes, giveaways,etc.): Orientaltrading.com
Pottery Barn and Crate & Barrel for trends, colors, etc.
Trends
The Trend Report from Trend Hunter Magazine trendhunter.com
InStyle.com and InStyle Magazine
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