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Important Event KPIs To Track For Your Next Corporate Event
Did you receive your return on investment (ROI) from your last event? If you did not set event KPIs, you may never know. Event KPIs are a vital tool to use to determine your events' overall success and if you have reached your return on investment. By not setting your...
ILEA Esprit Award WIN!
We are proud to announce that our founder and CEO Sharon Bonner has been nominated for a 2022 ILEA Esprit Award.
ILEA is an important organization when it comes to professional event planning.
5 Common Event Mistakes When Not Using An Event Consultant
Suppose you are not an experienced event planner. In that case, you should get some professional help from an Event Consultant to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch. Even if you think you have everything in place, having an experienced planner look over...
Gold Bar Gala Grand Opening
Bright Ideas was contracted by a local Vancouver Audio dealership to produce a high-end VIP Grand Opening event. This event needed to highlight the company's 50th anniversary and showcase their new showroom. So, our team worked with this luxury car company to produce...
Case Study | A Tropical Virtual Corporate Retreat
Previously on the Bright Ideas Blog, we saw a glimpse of this tropical virtual corporate retreat and the event details. This week we are diving deeper into this virtual event. We will evaluate the aspects of the event that led us to receive two event award...
How To Plan Events In A Post- Pandemic Event Industry
Last week on the Bright Ideas Blog, we discussed the current state of the event industry comparatively to before the pandemic. This week, we are talking about seven solutions for planning post-pandemic events during the current state of the event industry. 7...
A Glimpse At The Current State Of The Event Industry
It’s no surprise that Covid 19 rocked the global economy in the event industry. Many industries were severely impacted by the pandemic, including the event industry.
Rock n Roll Themed Corporate Summer Event
On a sunny summer afternoon in Vancouver, 200 guests gathered at a venue by the beach to get transported back to the 1950s. Every year our client hosts an annual themed corporate summer event that encourages mingling and socializing. This year they wanted an...
Tips For Planning Your Office Summer Party
As warm weather approaches and in-person events become more common, you might consider your company’s summer event options. Planning and preparing for your work summer party can be daunting, with many aspects to consider to ensure it’s a hit. Throughout our 34 years...
Concluding The Bright Ideas Event Consulting Series
Wow! I cannot believe that the event consulting series is finished and we have outlined the major steps to take in planning a successful event. Each event is indeed different, but if you have a solid event plan, it is like a blueprint for building a house. Follow it...
Event Series | How To Calculate ROI For Your Corporate Event
Despite the euphoria you get when you see social media posts and photographs the day after your event, personal satisfaction isn’t an accurate measure of success. Instead, a more effective way to measure success is to evaluate the return on investment for your event...
Event Consulting Series | Corporate Event Gifts & Giveaway
I LOVE SWAG! There, I have said it. I have received tons of practical corporate event gifts during the past 34 years that I have been in business. One of my favourite parts of walking up to the registration desk at a conference is anticipating what gifts they might be...