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4 Foolproof Tactics to Generate Event Buzz

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A custom apparel platform can make these early-bird sales easier to manage by moving it all online, giving you a big picture view of sales, processing payments and shipping the items directly to customers. Kevin Penney is CMO and co-founder of Bonfire.com , a company that’s reinventing how people create, sell and purchase custom apparel.

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Retailers: Hoteliers of the Future

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Brands known for being luxury watchmakers, specialists in home decor and pushers of simple apparel are all trying their hand in the hospitality industry. Event planners know this world well, as what’s expected of them from attendees is no different.

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Is Sustainable Swag Really Possible?

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What’s a gift-buying planner to do? If you give away apparel, look for products made of ethically sourced, organic material. For example, Chicago-based iPromo points to three items seeing a strong demand from sustainability-conscious planners: Qi Disc Wheat Straw Wireless Charger. Consider what the object is made of. .

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5 Corporate Event Themes for Unforgettable Company Parties

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When choosing a party theme for company get-togethers, corporate planners need to make sure that the theme is relevant and fun. Maybe the best part is that everyone can be comfortable in their casual summertime apparel, so it’s a little less formal (or a lot, depending on your company).

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Covid in China Could Affect Event-Merchandise Orders

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Electronic items and accessories, apparel and hats, bags and cases, and other items commonly used as gifts and giveaways at meetings, trade shows, and incentive programs could require more time for fulfillment and shipping from China—or might need to be obtained from elsewhere. and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com.

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inVOYAGERs given an exclusive Tour of the all new ‘ILMA’ from the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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Emily, inVOYAGE: What are some of the standout onboard spaces that event planners can look forward to exploring during their visit? Emily, inVOYAGE: How has the feedback been from event planners or corporate clients so far? How do these spaces cater to a variety of events—from intimate gatherings to larger corporate functions?

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6 Steps to Creating Event Merchandise That Your Attendees Actually Want

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In this guest post, Bonfire CMO Kevin Penney draws on his experience in the world of custom apparel to lay out proven strategies for effective event merchandising. Whatever sort of events you host, maximizing revenue is likely one of your biggest objectives. Bold, iconographic designs, typically making a statement.

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