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Learning Series: Staffing a Gala
You rely heavily on staff throughout your awards program, especially during the call for entry and other beginning stages. However, there are a lot of moving parts to your gala […]
Learning Series: Types of Recognition
An awards program is all about awards and rewarding entrants whose ideas or submissions advance your industry and your organizational goals. But, how are you going to show this recognition? […]
Learning Series: Selecting a Venue
Where you hold your awards ceremony is one of the most important decisions you can make. After all, the location affects seating, A/V arrangements, and countless other factors that make […]
Learning Series: General Gala Overview
At the heart of any gala is the awards ceremony. It’s the reason most attendees come to your event and, as you can imagine, has many moving parts that dictate […]
3 Ways to Use OpenWater More Efficiently
OpenWater’s software is designed to save you time and the hassle of redundant tasks or other headaches. However, just having the software doesn’t mean you’re as efficient as you can […]
Learning Series: Types of Events
The gala is the crowning gem of most awards programs. It’s the way you celebrate entrants, winners, and the industry you serve. However, there is no one correct way to […]
Learning Series: Social Media Considerations
Today, it isn’t just having a social media account that matters – it’s about having the right kind of social media account. More importantly, it’s about taking the right foundational […]
Learning Series: Social Media Overview
Social media is for more than just millennials these days. In fact, more organizations than ever before are using social media to reinforce their message, goals, and spread word about […]
Learning Series: Advertising Best Practices
Advertising will attract quality entrants and spread word about your program, but only if done correctly. If you’re planning on advertising, it’s important that you follow a number of best […]
Learning Series: Advertising Overview
Everyone has a vague idea of what advertising is. After all, we’re exposed to countless ads daily and for that reason, most people think they understand how to advertise, even […]