Dean Levitt

Raised on a farm in South Africa, Dean moved to the United States to pursue a career in music, eventually finding his way to the tech world. What began as a booking tool for musicians became an email marketing tool that grew to over 200,000 users and an exit to GoDaddy. While growing his previous company, Mad Mimi, Dean realized he had a passion for helping small businesses grow online. Dean is a mentor at 500 Startups, a co-founder of ThymeBase Event Planning Software, and an avid surfer. Dean's love of events began in college when he worked as a musician at weddings and other events, and led the front-of-house team for one of Boston's busiest venues.

Instagram event industry hashtags

The Top Event Industry Hashtags On Instagram

Event industry hashtags are the perfect way to stay on top of trends and find new sources of inspiration. Navigating the world of Instagram gets more complicated when you introduce the concept of #hashtags. Love them or hate them, hashtags are a necessary part of any Instagram strategy.  Since Instagram enables you to follow hashtags, they also …

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Event Industry Terms

Ebook: 58 Event Industry Terms Every Planner Should Know

No one likes jargon. We’re instructed to avoid jargon in most professional settings. And yet, it’s not that simple. Because the right words convey the correct meaning, and that matters when you’re crafting memorable events. Perhaps it’s easier to talk about terms of art instead of jargon. If you’re a new event professional entering the …

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How Morning Rituals Can Help Event Planners Be More Productive

How Morning Rituals Can Help Event Planners Be More Productive

With their high-stress and continually changing workload, event planners can benefit from the structure of morning rituals. When I began to research morning rituals online, I found a million articles all touting basically the same ideas. According to Entrepreneur, these rituals are “hacks” to boost productivity. In article after article, I read that I ought …

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What Event Professionals Should Know When Hiring A Digital Marketer

What Event Professionals Should Know When Hiring A Digital Marketer

Hiring a digital marketer for your event planning business can be a daunting task. Just how do you know it’s a good fit? Let’s find out! It’s no secret that event planners are a savvy, knowledgeable bunch. To make it in this industry, you need to have up-to-the-minute insight, a wealth of contacts, and the ability to …

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