This page is a curated collection of articles on event tech for event pros by event pros. It’s the perfect place to learn from experts, like your fellow vendors, and get inspired.
At ThymeBase, we build event planning software, and so we need to keep our fingers on the pulse of tech in the event space. But event tech isn’t just the latest software or mobile app. Event tech is about how event professionals interact with the digital world to create memorable, magical events. And that could indeed mean new event-specific software. But we also discuss existing non-event software that helps event pros deliver better experiences for their clients.
Marc Andreessen famously said, “Software is eating the world.” And the event industry is no exception. The event industry has been inundated with new technology, including productivity, planning, and design. Of course, the big one is virtual event tech which is now a significant part of the “new normal.”
However, what’s new isn’t the only thing that matters when it comes to event pros. Technology impacts our lives in so many ways. So we also talk about how to use digital tools for our benefit. We share tips on using event tech and sometimes how to avoid technology, so your event business and work-life are enhanced, rather than overwhelmed.
You could just browse the articles, and I’d definitely recommend that sometime, but you can also use the blog’s search bar to look for specific keywords. Or you can reach out to us here at ThymeBase and ask. The team is always happy to talk about events and help you find relevant articles. And if we don’t have anything suitable, we’ll reach out to our community of pros to find some great tips.
This virtual event template will help you plan an engaging virtual event, even if you’re new to the digital conference space. By now, everyone’s heard of virtual events, new normals, and similar phrases. A new vocabulary has entered our lexicon, and, well, whatever your feeling about live events, digital events are going to stick around. …
What is an event producer? Well, there’s no doubt that event planners are used to wearing many hats and going with the flow. It seems like change is the only constant in this industry. Even so, the changes that the whole world has experienced in one short year can seem overwhelming for even the savviest, …
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Virtual event set design might be the single biggest differentiator between a virtual event and a webinar. So if you’re looking to infuse professionalism and a wow-factor into your virtual event, a blank wall won’t cut it. Content Isn’t King. It’s Engagement. When it comes to virtual events, content matters. You won’t find anyone disputing the …
Event planners share a lot of image files. Whether it’s in your portfolio, sharing inspiration, or for marketing purposes, here is the info you need to understand image files. Understanding image files as an event planner will confer some advantages. Whether it’s making sure your images pop on The Knot, or emailing inspiration to clients, …
It’s hard to stay up to date with all the new tech terms – especially since new ones are created so often! Here are the 10 event planning software terms you need to know in 2020. Technology and software are ever-evolving. Staying up to date with the latest jargon, terms, and acronyms is hard work …
Any guide to event software should include more than just event tech products, listed alphabetically. So we’ve written the how, when, where, and even why of event tech. When sitting down to write this guide to event software, I had to make a decision. I didn’t want to write a list of all the software …
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Planning events on a mobile device should be easy. We’re two decades into the 21st century, and much of our life is on our smartphones. So, what does event planning look like when you step away from your laptop? There are several questions, but only one overarchingly relevant one. Can event planning software perform on a mobile …
Did you know there was a virtual wedding assistant? I didn’t until I spoke to Chanda Wirtz, the editor of Every Pretty Detail Magazine. Chanda was exploring ThymeBase’s event planning software when she realized that some things were missing. So she wrote in, saying, “there are some features I wish it had, and I would love to …
You know the saying about hammers and nails? Well, we don’t think like that. We know the limits of event software. And that’s actually a good thing. Way back in 2011, the famous venture capitalist Marc Andreessen wrote in the Wall Street Journal that software was eating the world. And he wasn’t wrong then. Software was becoming …
Ever wonder why you should even use event planning software? Isn’t a pen and paper or Excel enough? Well, no. Here’s why. Whether you use event planning software ultimately depends on you and your workflow. But there’s a little more to it than that. See, as an event planner, you need to consider the workflows …
