Mercedes Montijo’s Post

Best Ice-breakers to open your in-person community events with. The beginning of any in-person event is a pivotal moment. It's when attendees are just starting to get comfortable and open up to connecting with new people. Using the right ice-breakers can be the secret sauce for creating an engaging, community-driven event experience. Here's why the right kind of ice-breakers in the beginning are essential: - They help people feel comfortable opening up. A well-chosen prompt gives attendees an easy way to share a bit about themselves. - They encourage deeper, more meaningful interactions. When people have an opportunity to share authentically, it lays the groundwork for creating deeper connections. - They set the tone for the entire event. Memorable icebreakers leave a lasting positive impression and keep people energized. Here are some of my favorite ice-breaker prompts to add to the beginning of an event: - What’s your intention for attending this experience? - What’s a rose, bud and thorn in your life right now? - What’s something you’re grateful for? - If you really knew me, you would know (share 3x if you want to go deeper) The right icebreakers can truly transform your event from OK to unforgettable. Start your event off on the right foot by giving attendees a fun, engaging way to get to know each other. #community #communityevents #communitybuilder #inpersonevents #icebreakers #teambuilding

Heading to a sweet locale for your next event? Lean in to the location to inspire your event theme, from featuring local dishes to supporting an important cause in the community. Plan fun adventures, inspire innovative ideas and immerse attendees in the local culture for an experience to remember! 🧳 Where was your favorite event located? 📍 #CCCgetsMktg #contentmarketingstrategy #corporateevents #inboundmarketing #eventmarketing

Holiday Gala Season: A Time to Celebrate, Reflect, and Plan Ahead As the glitter of this year's holiday gala settles, many organizations are asking: - What will we do next year? - Should we try a new venue? - Do you keep planning it in-house, or should we bring in an external event planner? These are important conversations to have because your holiday gala is more than just an event - it's a reflection of your company's culture, values, and appreciation for your team and stakeholders. Is the workload balanced? Are you achieving a WOW factor? Are you maximizing your budget? Do you have the right expertise? At Vision of Gold (VOG) Events, we specialize in designing and executing corporate events (i.e., holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, etc.) that feel elegant, seamless, and anything but cookie-cutter. Whether you're considering a fresh approach, a new venue, or a partner to help take the reins; we'd love to bring your vision to life. Now is the perfect time to reflect and set the stage for an event more extraordinary next year. Let's make it unforgettable!!! #CorporateEvents #EventPlanning #HolidayGala #VisionofGoldEvents

Holiday Gala Season: A Time to Celebrate, Reflect, and Plan Ahead As the glitter of this year's holiday gala settles, many organizations are asking: - What will we do next year? - Should we try a new venue? - Do you keep planning it in-house, or should we bring in an external event planner? These are important conversations to have because your holiday gala is more than just an event - it's a reflection of your company's culture, values, and appreciation for your team and stakeholders. Is the workload balanced? Are you achieving a WOW factor? Are you maximizing your budget? Do we have the right expertise? At Vision of Gold (VOG) Events, we specialize in designing and executing corporate events (i.e., holiday parties, galas, fundraisers, etc.) that feel elegant, seamless, and anything but cookie-cutter. Whether you're considering a fresh approach, a new venue, or a partner to help take the reins, we'd love to bring your vision to life. Now is the perfect time to reflect and set the stage for an event more extraordinary next year. Let's make it unforgettable!!! #CorporateEvents #EventPlanning #HolidayGala #VisionofGoldEvents

New Blog: Your Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Gala Dinner Make your next gala dinner the talk of the town! 🌟 Our latest blog dives into the essentials of gala planning, from selecting the perfect venue to captivating your guests with a stunning theme. Learn tips on fundraising, catering, and more to ensure a memorable night. Key Blog Contents: - Laying the Groundwork: Gala Planning Essentials - Financing Your Gala: Sponsorship and Fundraising - Exploring Your Options: Different Gala Dinner Venues - Planning for Perfection: Logistics and Details - The Finer Details: Gala Theme and Dress Code - The Main Event: Making it Memorable - Reflecting on the Success: Post-Event Follow-Up Want to host a gala dinner that leaves a lasting impression? Check out our full guide today! Read the blog now: https://bit.ly/4fb93sU Need help finding a venue? Submit your event brief and let us help you. https://bit.ly/4f2KL4h

What does a tall brunette and a short blonde have in common? We co-host the most talked about networking events in London: The London Collective And guess what? Tickets for our January 23rd event at the stunning Marylebone Hotel went on sale on Monday, and we’re already over 60% sold out 😱 (Yes, these events always sell out!) Wondering what makes these events so extra? Let me give you the rundown: 🏨 Venue: A bougie setting in the heart of Marylebone. 👩💼 Guests: 100 of the sharpest CEOs and leaders in the room. 🍲 Food: Canapés you’ll actually want seconds of. 🍸 Drinks: Premium pours to toast new connections. 🎤 Speaker: The brilliant Matt Roberts from Matthew Olivers. 🎁 Goodie bags: Because who doesn’t love a little swag? 🤝 Purpose: Start 2025 your way—with new relationships and fresh opportunities. These aren’t just networking events; they’re an experience. Think high-energy, high-value, and (dare we say it) a little bougie 💅 So, are you ready to kick off 2025 in style? We are. And we’re doing it with more connections, more deals, and a little extra sparkle. ‼️ Don’t wait—grab your ticket here before they’re gone ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ekquGa7p.

Stop throwing discounts at new attendees. I think we're using early bird pricing wrong. Most use early birds to incentivise early booking and chase new attendees. But what if we flipped the script and used these incentives to reward our loyal crowd instead? Repeat attendees aren't just ticket sales - they're our community builders, our word-of-mouth engine, our biggest advocates. They’re also most likely the reason that new attendees will want to come. Yet we’re often caught throwing our best deals at first-timers. If we want to turn attendees into fans, let's start treating our regulars like VIPs and giving them: - The best prices - Priority access to new events - Exclusive meetups and access - Behind-the-scenes content - Special area access with free drinks, snacks and workspace I'm sure we could add loads more exclusive incentives to this list. Let's stop chasing new attendees at the expense of our loyal base. And build a community of fans who'll do our event promotion for us. Now's the time to acknowledge and reward those who've been showing up for us all along. PS Apart from the early bird, this principle would be great for free-to-attend events too.

Have you got your resident events planned for Thanksgiving yet? This week’s most booked events are all about bringing people together for the holiday season, and there are some awesome new ideas that are top of the trends: ⮕ Wine & Paint (BYOB) | Thanksgiving  ⮕ Party | Resident Appreciation Day (Thanksgiving)  ⮕ Open Bar | Thanksgiving Happy Hour* Planning memorable resident events shouldn’t take hours. With Flamingo, you can plan your events in 5 minutes, not 5 hours. Just pick your event, and we handle the rest— ⮕ Marketing ⮕ RSVPs ⮕ Running the event ⮕ Taking photos ⮕ Post-event surveys ⮕ And even Google review requests What are you planning for your residents this Thanksgiving? Let’s talk event ideas! #ResidentEvents #ThanksgivingFun #CommunityBuilding #MultifamilyLiving #EventPlanning #ResidentExperience

Bring the #SummerVibes to your community.🌞 Book your activation event with us and let's add some fun and joy to your employees' days. Don't miss out on creating unforgettable summer memories. 🍉⛱ #event #eventplanner #event_planner #eventplanning #event_planning #companyevent #summervibes

💥It’s TRUE!!! Planning a speaking event can be exhausting...especially if you have no idea where to begin. 😅 Why do people want to plan their own speaking event, anyway? 🧐 ➡️Well...have you ever signed up to speak at someone else’s event and it just didn’t meet your criteria when you arrived? Perhaps the audience was smaller than you expected, or your ideal clients weren’t in attendance. ➡️Or...do you have BIG plans and no one is offering the kind of stage you need? If either of these scenarios suit you, creating your own stage might be the best option for you! 🎤 There is so much that goes into planning an event, which is why numerous entrepreneurs give up on the idea of running their own event. 👎 📌During Lucrative Live Event we’re going to cover it all! You’ll learn how to ⬇️ ✅Plan your event from beginning to end  ✅Structure ticketing prices that sell  ✅Find sponsors that speak to your event  ✅Market your event to your ideal audience  ✅Discover venues that suit your unique needs  ✅So much more! If you’re ready to get your event underway, join us on July 25-26th at the Sheraton Reston Hotel in Northern Virginia! You can secure your 🎟️ here: https://lnkd.in/dcNCXEVW #SalesUpRising #LucrativeLiveEvent #sellfromstage #speakingevent #eventspeaker #salessalessales #salescoach #eventorganizer #eventplanning