When I founded my event business in 1988, there were only five event planning companies in Vancouver, British Columbia. Fast forward to today, and I recently heard there are more than 700. It seems everyone is an event planner these days — caterers, florists, DJs, audiovisual companies, and countless others. At least, that’s what they claim. But are they really? When I started Bright Ideas Event Agency, I was completely on my own. I had no formal training, no…
Artificial intelligence – that all-encompassing technology that is sweeping the world faster than a speeding bullet; transforming industry in every aspect of our lives. Is it insidious? Will we event planners be replaced by a ‘bot some day? For event planners, I would argue that artificial intelligence is a valuable tool. It helps us restructure administration, stimulate new ideas, and simplify communications. Although our work becomes less administration-heavy, the risks around privacy, precision, local perspective, and over-reliance on computer-generated…
by Angela Zaltsman Any event, big or small, requires acute logistical planning and the ability to manage many moving elements at one time. This often includes a laundry list of to-dos, from sourcing vendors, coordinating timelines, selecting décor, planning for contingency, and more. This is no easy feat for most, which is why the infamous quote “if you want a job well done, hire a professional” exists. Event planners are relied upon to create, organize and implement anything from intimate…
The Property Management Institute of Canada (PMIC) and MediaEdge Communications are partnering to develop a series of certificates that will lead to a new Canadian building operator designation. Real estate industry professionals across Canada helped to shape the program and will continue doing so based on concerns about existing skills gaps, industry shortages of skilled building operators, and the need to create a career path to support both the advancement and recognition of building operation as an occupation. “We are…
