For a few years, post-pandemic event planning timelines became a bit like the Wild West. Things were changing in the corporate world so frequently that many companies were waiting until the very last second to pull the trigger on hosting an event. However, the wind has changed and it is no longer advantageous to make these decisions last minute.
Planning a corporate event is an intricate journey with distinct stages, each crucial to the event’s overall success. Whether it’s a large-scale conference or an intimate company retreat, understanding that there is a lifecycle of an event helps ensure every detail is meticulously planned and executed. Let’s walk through the key phases that bring a corporate event to life.
We understand the value of making informed decisions. That’s why we’re providing you with insider information on the four standard agency pricing models, along with an in-depth look at the pros and cons of each. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of how these models work and be better equipped to choose the one that’s the right fit for your next event planning partnership
Let's talk retreats. You know the drill: sun, sand, and endless cocktails. It’s a classic formula, and there’s a reason it’s popular. But let me ask you this: is that really what your team needs? Is that what you need? Let's explore some exceptional destinations that could be the perfect backdrop for your next retreat.
In today's corporate landscape, budget cuts are a common challenge, leading to fewer events and making it essential that chosen events deliver high value and serve multiple purposes. This raises a critical question we often workshop with our clients: “Which events are crucial to our company’s culture and align with our business goals?”
Event strategy often happens internally within a company, involving key stakeholders and team members responsible for executing the vision. From our experience, many companies spend little time delving into the “why” and “how” of their planned events.
Venue sourcing can be a tricky task when planning your event. At first, it seems straight forward: a quick Google Maps search, polling your friends and colleagues for recommendations, and consulting your favorite hotel brand to have them hand-pick the best destinations from their portfolio. Sure, all of this is part of the process. However, if you are not prepared with the right questions, event details, or negotiation skills, it can quickly become overwhelming.
At Bash, we feel that instead of removing the summertime social engagement, try taking a different perspective at boosting mid-year morale with an alternative format for your team centered around intentionality and inclusivity.
March may be designated Women's History Month, but frankly, celebrating the achievements and tenacity of women should be a year-round pursuit. While it's a wonderful time to delve into the stories of history-shaping individuals, true inspiration goes beyond a calendar date. It's about finding the spark within yourself, the flicker of determination that ignites your own unique path. This month, we asked our team to share the women in the public eye who inspire them. Here are some of their stories.
Team offsites play a vital role in any organization. A 2023 Eventbrite survey revealed that 82% of employees felt more connected to their colleagues after attending an offsite event. Even if these gatherings don't always have the same planning resources or budget, we've got some tips to ensure your team off-sites are just as engaging and memorable.
Discover how to elevate your company culture and foster meaningful connections through savvy event planning. At Bash, we're committed to helping you invest in your employees' experiences, aligning company values with smart spending to create impactful gatherings that boost engagement and strengthen your competitive edge.
Join us in celebrating the enduring magic of incentive trips. From their intriguing 1940s origins to today's powerful recognition tools, discover why these experiences continue to inspire unity and exploration. At Bash Creative, we're passionate about crafting events that leave a lasting impact. Dive in and uncover the timeless allure of incentive trips.
Embrace the Power of Celebration with Bash Creative! Rediscover the significance of year-end festivities through five compelling reasons. From fostering resilience to sparking innovation, our commitment to honoring achievements sets the stage for a triumphant year ahead.
Wrapping up our content for Women’s History Month, we felt inspired to feature a few standout event activations and campaigns designed and curated by and/or for women. Their focus is to generate a consciousness of belonging, community, and recognition, while prioritizing diversity, allyship and sponsorship.
At Bash Creative, we have the great pleasure of working with many partners to ensure successful events throughout the United States and globally. Many of these partnerships come from across the country, but we are also lucky enough to have some here in our backyard in the beautiful Bay Area.In celebration of Women's History Month, we are putting the spotlight on some very special female business owners who we are proud to collaborate with on our client events.
At Bash Creative, we get extra giddy when clients opt to add an additional layer of employee impact or a collective giveback component to an event. Whether it is a mid-day mindfulness track or a local community improvement activity, there are a range of ways to engage an audience at a corporate event. Today on the blog, we showcase some of our favorite tailored initiatives that create a lasting impact.
The words “sustainable” and “live events” are rarely synonymous, but as we return to live events, we see (much to our excitement!) events making incremental changes to be more green. Today on the blog we review some best practices for a more sustainable event to help you make a positive impact with your next live corporate gathering.
The show must go on, but, to have a successful event, it’s important that your attendees feel safe while also engaged and excited about the itinerary. When planned correctly, virtual, hybrid, and in-person events can leave an everlasting impression on attendees, now more than ever.
At Bash Creative, we’ve seen it all during the past two years of the pandemic with regard to how to gather together safely. We’ve monitored local, regional and national mandates and developed plans to meet the health & safety needs of our clients. We have been fortunate to produce virtual, hybrid, and in-person events over the past two years during all stages of COVID mandates. Today, we’ve rounded up our top considerations that can be incorporated into bringing people together safely at your next live or hybrid event.
Budgeting for a Hybrid event is tricky, as the term “Hybrid” allows for spending in so many different areas. Today, on the blog we walk through four areas to consider when looking at allotting funds to set your event up for success!
If you are on a virtual team, you know it can be harder to connect casually, feel one-on-one camaraderie with your colleagues, and create team synergy. Here’s where the collective brainstorming comes in. At Bash Creative, we use this process regularly and have found innovative ways to strengthen our interpersonal connections, experience fun new activities as a remote team, and truly hone our collaborative skill sets to better serve our clients. Trust-falls and Friday happy hours at the bar down the street need not apply!
Do you know what a hybrid event is? Today, on the blog, we dive into what a hybrid event actually is, as well as some reasons to have one, and some tips to create your hybrid gameplan.
So much has changed over the past few years! The events industry has successfully navigated these challenging times and made pivots along the way. As we see the urge for in-person events growing, today we will share some of our top event trends for 2022.
With purpose comes planning and, to execute successfully, time has to be on your side. Otherwise, decisions get rushed and important items can be overlooked. We recommend an optimal runway of at least 4 months if starting from scratch on a new virtual or hybrid event.
What does that look like? You may ask. Well, let us share what we have learned!
To truly be successful in developing creative, on-brand, and memorable experiences with Corporate Events regardless of platform or location we look toward the creative process. Today, on the blog we discuss the importance of this process and how it should be embraced and developed in the very beginning of planning your Corporate Event. #brandsthatbash
Today, we are excited to share one last (really good) nugget of information from our Events Rebound Survey that was conducted in the Spring! These particular insights have been a wonderful resource as we ideate and execute our clients’ event visions.
A couple of weeks ago, we published our ‘Top 10 Takeaways’ blog from the Events Rebound Survey we conducted in March. Today, we are excited to serve up some valuable nuggets of information specific to trends that corporate planners have A. Seen enough of in 2020, and B. Want to see more of for hybrid events in 2021 and beyond!
Bash Creative conducted a survey for Bay Area Event Planners in March 2021 to get a pulse on the rebound of the corporate event industry. This project provided a special opportunity for us to gain valuable insights from various companies across several industries, here are the ‘Top 10 Takeaways’!
For a few years, post-pandemic event planning timelines became a bit like the Wild West. Things were changing in the corporate world so frequently that many companies were waiting until the very last second to pull the trigger on hosting an event. However, the wind has changed and it is no longer advantageous to make these decisions last minute.