Amanda Larson

Amanda Larson, CED, is a Certified Event Designer, marketer, and content creator. With a degree in journalism and special events management, Amanda has worked in marketing and events for both international startups and Fortune500 companies. She specializes in digital branding, copywriting, and graphic design freelancing for clients globally.

Event Marketing On Social Media

Event Marketing On Social Media: Make Your Event โ€˜Gram-able

No matter what type of event you’re hosting, there’s a big opportunity to expand your event marketing on social media. What’s that? Make your event Instagram-able. What do I mean by event marketing on social media? Well, you can encourage attendees to share your event on social media with a few Insta-worthy tricks. The more …

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Pre-Event Engagement

Pre-Event Engagement: Five Tips To Get Attendees Excited Before The Event

Pre-event engagement guarantees a successful event. Just remember, good event marketing begins long before the first guest arrives.  Attracting attendees to register for your event is just the beginning. Registrants need to be nurtured. From the day they sign-up to the day of attendance, there is a chasm. And to ensure your event goes well, …

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Why You Need Event Management Software

Why You Need Event Management Software

There are many benefits that event management software provides, but here are the four top reasons you need it – right now! Event planners are crafty professionals who can adapt to any situation on the go. Their organization and improvising skills are unparalleled. Itโ€™s no surprise that they can juggle multiple events, clients, deadlines, and …

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Creative Blog Tips for Event Planners

Creative Blog Tips for Event Planners

These creative blog tips for event planners will help you write better content, create engaging posts, and capture more leads. Blogging is an essential component of any modern business, but that doesnโ€™t make it easy to accomplish. Brainstorming great ideas and writing effective posts are difficult for many new (and veteran!) bloggers. Thatโ€™s why weโ€™ve …

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ThymeBase vs Trello

ThymeBase vs Trello: Which Is Better for Event Planners?

Both ThymeBase and Trello are great for project management, but which is better for event planners? Letโ€™s find out in a ThymeBase vs Trello matchup. There are countless productivity apps on the market. You have probably heard of many like Monday, Airtable, Google Docs, Asana, Coschedule, and more. Event planners are prime users of platforms …

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Tips & Tricks When Event Planning On A Mobile Device

Tips & Tricks When Event Planning On A Mobile Device

Event planners are glued to their cell phones, especially the day of events. Here are some useful mobile tips to make event planning on a mobile device easier. The power of our pocket-sized devices is unbelievable. Whatโ€™s even better is that smartphone capabilities are growing with every software update and app release. Cell phones have …

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Event Design & The Event Canvas

An Introduction to Event Design & the Event Canvas

This introduction to event design will give you the foundation and strategy you need to create successful, unforgettable events. When you think about planning an event, most think about the process. They consider the endless organization of details, contractors, venues, and attendees. They think about the email communications, the invites, the entertainment, and menu items. …

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