When I started Sunday Spark, I wanted to hone in on insights that really inspire a jolt of action. As with creativity, inspiration is very subjective. I found this presentation by novelist Amy Tam, filmed during Ted 2008, wonderfully inspiring and refreshingly funny. In it, she talks about how creativity is inspired. As with many […]
I recently came across the updated Mark on Call iPhone app…and thought it was too good not to share with my event planner readers. For those planners who want to easily create custom floor plans and be able to transport them anywhere you go, this is the app for you. And at $2.99 it’s a steal. […]
Last week I was invited to attend Toronto’s own Pravda Vodka Bar for the launch event of their brand new tasting menu. As the name suggests, Pravda is known for having the best selections of Vodka in the city – over 70 varieties for all of you Vodka lovers. I learned far more than I ever […]
More and more our event attendees are using their smart phones to document and share their experiences in real time – Tweeting updates on entertainment, Facebooking pictures, checking in to the venue using foursquare. But, *gasp*, sometimes all of this activities can drain our cell phone batteries. This can mean missed opportunities for event organizers. […]
Every year I attend numerous awards ceremonies honoring the best and the brightest of the Events & Meetings industries. And every year I hear a similar thank you speech that is told with both a smile and a tear in the eye. It goes a little something like this, “This award should really go to […]