Must Go Places Near Major Convention Centers: A Travel Guide

Must Go Places Near Major Convention Centers: A Travel Guide

Nov 28, 2023

The Busy Event Planner The life of an event planner is anything but slow. People in this industry spend months out the year away from home in various cities across the map. Some convention centers are better than others while some specific venues have lots of fun activities to do nearby that you want to remember for the next time you have an event nearby. We wanted to explore some major convention centers and share the must-visit places nearby. In this event planner’s travel guide, we'll take you on a virtual tour of some of the country's most frequented convention centers and share some insider tips on the nearby spots that will make both you and any attendees' experience even more memorable.
Live Streaming Your Event With Clarity: A Checklist

Live Streaming Your Event With Clarity: A Checklist

Sep 28, 2023

The Ultimate Live Stream Checklist Live events are a dime a dozen for obvious reasons like networking, meeting, and motivating. And if there’s one thing we retained from the COVID era (other than a cough) it’s live streaming. No matter what type of event you attend, it seems like it’s also being live streamed in some way or another. That’s because of how beneficial it can be to increase your audience, enhance your marketing, and expand your content. Here at Clarity, we have extensive knowledge of the live streaming space and how to correctly elevate your event by recording its sessions and atmosphere. We put together a checklist for those looking to add streaming services to their next live event below. Be sure to review this list before hitting record to make sure you get the most out of your production!
Top 5 Comfy Shoe Brands for Meeting Planners

Top 5 Comfy Shoe Brands for Meeting Planners

Aug 08, 2023

Protecting the Sole  The secret to optimizing your talents as a meeting planner on the day of your live event is to be confident in the things you can control. It’s easy to lose the “thinking on your feet” mindset when you've literally been on your feet all day. That’s why your very first step as a meeting planner should be planning what footwear will best support you through the various live events you attend. We at Clarity Experiences want to provide you with some brands of shoes the meeting planners we work with find the comfiest! None of the brands in this list sponsored this post. We just wanted to share insight on what actual planners are wearing and recommending because your feet should be the last thing on your mind during your event.
5 Event Planning Hacks

5 Event Planning Hacks

Jul 14, 2023

The Event Planning Cheat Sheet Congratulations! If you’re reading this then you clearly know that event planning can be a thankless job where many specific things need to go well for your entire event to be successful. Event planning requires careful organization, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances. We have teamed up with GoGather, an event planning company, to share 5 event planning hacks that are a sure fire way for your events to be spectacular. These hacks are guaranteed to help you overcome challenges and create unforgettable experiences for your attendees. From allocating rehearsal times to accounting for onsite changes, these hacks will empower you to plan and execute successful events in a repeatable and attainable way.
The Power of Bi-Annual Company Meetings

The Power of Bi-Annual Company Meetings

Jun 19, 2023

The Modern Workplace Problem Remote work has created somewhat of a paradigm shift in the workplace. It’s extremely convenient for both employer and employee, but it also creates challenges when it comes to connection, organization, and team cohesion. When transitioning to this model, these companies often end up downsizing their office space and begin to see less and less of each other. To increase productivity and morale, it’s important to keep employees and teams interacting and engaging with each other. Let’s explore the power of bi-annual meetings to combat the challenges of reduced face-to-face interactions and enhance collaboration and morale in the workplace.
5 Common Sponsorship Opportunities at Live Events

5 Common Sponsorship Opportunities at Live Events

Feb 22, 2023

5 Common Sponsorship Opportunities at Live Events Live events can have a fairly wide range of budgets, whether it’s small meetings or large conferences. Either way, productions have costs that planners and organizers want to get back. Offering sponsorships at your live events provides a lucrative revenue stream. You can use those upfront payments to fund your event and help to offset your own investment. To maximize your sponsorships, one thing you’ll need to figure out is how to promote your sponsors throughout the event. Giving them great visibility and exclusive placements makes their investment even more valuable. To help you get more event sponsors, consider using these common sponsorship opportunities:
How To Overcome Event Cost Inflation

How To Overcome Event Cost Inflation

Jan 17, 2023

Watch The Full Video If words are too much or you just want to hear Brian and Rob’s soothing voices, watch the full video on cost inflation here!
5 Tips to Extend the Value of Your Live Event

5 Tips to Extend the Value of Your Live Event

Nov 02, 2022

Content Beyond the Live Event Production It’s that time of the year again; event season! It’s time to gather with colleagues and absorb the creative content of the live event experience. Creative Content that took planners countless hours of brainstorming sessions to devise. Once the sessions come to an end, all of that work will be lost with the hope that the event message was good enough to live in the experiences and memories of those who attended. Now, event planners are looking for new ways to engage with their attendees after the conclusion of their event productions. The perfect way to capitalize on this and get a better ROI would be to creatively share the moments of your event with the world as a form of marketing material. We wanted to share a few tips from our CEO, Brian Lagestee, on how you can extend the value of your content beyond your event.
5 Unique AV Sets To Use At Your Events

5 Unique AV Sets To Use At Your Events

Aug 16, 2022

Hook Your Audience With Stunning Audio Visual Sets A good live event has compelling content, but a great production leaves the audience wanting more. At Clarity Experiences, we understand this and want to do everything we can to blow the minds of the  attendees going to your live events. We do this by carefully targeting the audio and visual senses of the audience. Stunning lights, breathtaking sound, and wonderful sets can go a long way in making your live event production just look so good! We thought it would be cool to share our 5 favorite unique AV sets to help spark some ideas for any event planners out there.
3 Reasons To Use An Outside AV Provider

3 Reasons To Use An Outside AV Provider

Jul 06, 2022

We’ve seen big changes in the events industry over the last few years, and even more recently as live events have quickly made it back to the mainstream. As the “out with the old” mindsets sink in, event planners are searching to spice things up and give their attendees an event experience to remember. This sometimes leads to branching out for more creative ideas for live events or even changing providers for other event production needs.