If you’re like us, right now feels a bit like Deja Vu (and, to be honest, like a bad group project where some people do the work for the entirety of the group). In the Spring, we saw vaccinations as a ticket to ‘normalcy,’ or as close to it as possible.

Although much of the nation is vaccinated, new variants and ever-changing mask mandates have event planner’s heads spinning, and clients thinking twice about large, in-person gatherings in Delta variant hotspots.

After over a year of uncertainty, cancellations, pivoting, and changing, the event industry is finally on the track back to normalcy. While event producers are thrilled that we can return to live events and meetings, some audiences are hesitant to attend in-person events. As event industry professionals, it is our duty to create an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for all. For ways to do this, follow BLME’s tips for keeping event attendees informed, comfortable, and safe as the world opens back up.

Now that we’ve been around the (virtual) block more times than we can count, we have compiled this list of virtual event management essentials for those embarking on similar endeavors. This is a list we wish we had prior to the pandemic so we wanted to share the tips and insight with our fellow industry colleagues. Read on for our must-haves!

Prior to the pandemic, the thought of having to reschedule an event seemed like an issue we would never have to face. However, we have now moved more events than we could have ever imagined. Moving an event comes with many logistics and details that need to be ironed out. While it is not a quick or easy process, it is definitely possible when done correctly. Here, BLME lines up our steps for rescheduling an event, in hopes that we can help others faced with this formidable task.

Trying to keep up with changing Covid-19 policies and restrictions, spanning across multiple places, can be very overwhelming. However, BLME has found some effective measures for doing so. Read on for our tips for keeping up with Covid policies for multiple locations.

Given the unprecedented circumstances of the world brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, the majority of traditional Valentine’s Day activities are not currently safe to do. While we feel like we are on the brink of returning to some semblance of normalcy, this year’s day of love will have to look different. Want to make the day special but aren’t sure how with all of the current restrictions? Check out BLME’s Covid-friendly Valentine’s Day ideas below!

We know the transition back to in-person events won’t happen at the snap of a finger, magically turning everything back to the way it was pre-pandemic. Instead, we anticipate a slower transition back to in-person formats, with events having to implement various health precautions. What exactly will that look like? Of course we cannot predict the future, but BLME has some suggestions for safely returning to live events.

In this landscape of virtual events, we have found tech platforms to be life-savers. We wanted to provide reviews for other event professionals who may be looking for a platform to use for their virtual events. For this installment of the series, we review a multi-faceted virtual event platform: Boomset.

We’ve learned many things throughout this global pandemic, one of the most important of them being the positive impact virtual events have on our reach. Virtual formats allow our events to touch audiences we never could before. We consulted with Beth, founder and owner of BLME, to elaborate on how and why expanding global reach through virtual events occurs.

The Covid-19 pandemic, mixed with the digital age, has caused a plethora of virtual event hosting platforms to emerge. With all of the choices each having different offerings and features, how are you to choose a platform that best suits your event needs? To make these decisions, we ask ourselves and our clients a list of specific questions. If you are struggling with how to pick a platform for your virtual event, use our questions listed here as a guide.