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Why You Should Start Planning the Holiday Party Now
With the fall season starting to settle in, not many people are tuning into the holiday spirit. As an event planner, or simply one who plans holiday parties, try to use this down time to your advantage. There are so many benefits to placing yourself ahead of the...
The Ultimate List of Event Gift Bag Ideas for 2015 (Any Budget $25 to $1,000)
Gift bags are a great way to create a buzz for your event. A carefully crafted bag can show appreciation, and if customized, can help spread the word about your brand. You may even get some buy-in from brands to get product free or at a discount in exchange for...
40 Photos of Real Sponsor Booths
With hundreds of sponsors, thousands of attendees and a great message, the first Bentonville Film Festival was a huge success. We at Strategic Event Design are proud to have been a part of this amazing event, as our founder Bethney Ruggiero was the festival’s...
A Few of Our Favorite Things About the First Bentonville Film Festival
We’re still reeling about the amazing event that went down in Bentonville, Arkansas in early May. A group of amazing celebrities, workers, volunteers, sponsors and festivalgoers gathered together down south to celebrate the promotion of women and diversity in film....
Executive Retirement Parties: Celebrating a Life’s Work
Hank Aaron once said, “It took me seventeen years to get 3,000 hits in baseball. I did it in one afternoon on the golf course.” Your beloved executive is retiring and although his/her achievements are more difficult to quantify than Aaron’s, he/she left an...
Corporate Party Ideas for Summer
Summer is a great reason to host a party! Client entertainment or employee appreciation opportunities abound when the days are long and the evenings are warm. This is a good time of year to get creative with the venue, no longer confined to the indoors. So take your...
The First Annual Bentonville Film Festival is Here!
The very first Bentonville Film Festival is literally just around the corner. It starts Tuesday! For those of you who do not know, Bethney Ruggiero, Principal, Strategic Event Design is the Executive Director of Festival Development, Logistics and Events for . Held in...
Designing Large Nonprofit Galas & Fundraisers
Large parties are a key component the success of nonprofit organizations. The buzz of a fancy fete equals big press for an organization who is often eager to share their message. A nonprofit can’t survive without supporters and in turn those who sustain the...
The Right Venue Eliminates the Need for Event Decorations
Choosing the right venue for your next event always trumps choosing the right decorations. Why? People aren’t going to remember event decorations, and if you choose the right location, they’re not necessary at all. Decorations are for weddings. Corporate events should...
20 Corporate Party Ideas Around New York City
When considering corporate party ideas around New York City, the pile of options is about as high as the Empire State Building. In a city that never sleeps, whatever party theme you can dream up in a New York minute has an awesome venue that simply awaits your call....
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Game On, Team! Unforgettable Corporate Party Games to Boost Fun and Bonding
“Meeting in the Middle:” Remote Work from the Employer’s Perspective
Remote Connections, Tangible Results: Why Remote Work Should Be Here to Stay
Event Social Media 101
25 Best Meeting & Convention Apps
24 More Corporate Party Games
Event Sponsorship Packages 101
Event Interaction App
Venue Questionnaire
Company Holiday Parties 101
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