Siphumelele Gumede

Hi there, my name is Siphumelele Gumede. I have recently graduated from the University of Pretoria with a BA Honours in Fine Art and English Literature. I am currently interning at a marketing agency in Johannesburg and figuring out this thing called “life” as they say…

How To Effectively Use Live Chat in Your Virtual Events

How To Effectively Use Live Chat in Your Virtual Events

The live chat is now the bedrock of any livestreamed event. Whether it’s a corporate event, party, or even a church conference, the live discussion area is an important engagement tool.  At multiple points during the event, the host will encourage attendees to post comments in the live chat and will often respond to those …

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A Social Media Content Calendar for Event Marketing

Setting Up A Social Media Content Calendar for Event Marketing

Social media is a large part of event marketing nowadays. We discuss the basics of a social media content calendar and tips to help you create a posting schedule that essentially runs itself. If you are a proactive event planner, you’re already thinking about the marketing of your upcoming events in the new year. To …

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Cultural Themes for Your New Year’s Eve Party

Try These Cultural Themes For Your New Year’s Eve Party

Events have changed in these last two years, and old themes have been reimagined. Your upcoming New Year’s Eve party may be an excellent opportunity to ride this wave of change and do something different for your guests. New Year’s Eve celebrations are more than just alcohol and fireworks. Many cultures across the world have …

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Other Holidays to Celebrate Besides Christmas this Festive Season

Other Holidays To Celebrate Besides Christmas This Festive Season

There are other holidays to celebrate over fall and winter, so when planning festive season events, keep these wonderful holidays in mind. The festive season is a time of celebratory events across the world. This is especially the case this year after spending the whole holiday season of last year in lockdown. A common misconception, …

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Hosting A Fundraising Event in the Wake of Covid-19

Hosting A Fundraising Event in the Wake of Covid-19

Hosting a fundraising event in the aftermath of Covid brings new challenges along with the old. Here are some things to keep in mind for your next post-covid non-profit event. Fundraising events took a hit during the pandemic as all other events. Non-profit organizations have suffered for this as these events not only provide opportunities …

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The Right Wedding Size

Deciding On The Right Wedding Size Post-Covid

The wedding size post-covid is a big question for couples. While weddings are trending smaller, that might not be right for everyone. Almost all couples who got married during the pandemic had to forgo their original wedding plans for much smaller and more intimate weddings. Terms like micro-wedding and mini-ceremony or minimony started to swirl around as we tried to solve …

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