The Mel-Factor Blog

Tips For Selecting A Keynote Speaker Who Will Keep Your Audience Engaged

Whether you’re delivering a virtual, hybrid or in-person format, securing the perfect keynote speaker is critically important to your event's success. From helping create pre-event buzz to boosting ticket sales, this one decision has the power to make or break your entire event.

5 Ways To Overcome Challenges Of Entrepreneurship

There is so much about entrepreneurship that can be a challenge, but feeling like you are doing it alone is definitely at the top of my list. That being said, I have found a few ways to overcome this obstacle.

5 Creative Ways To Engage Event Attendees With Your Brand

Whether you’re looking to build brand awareness, generate leads, connect with customers or educate prospects, engagement will be the key to your success. Here are five creative ways to encourage attendees to actively engage with your brand while onsite at your next event.

How To Stay Empowered (and Focused) As An Entrepreneur

Thrive Global asked entrepreneurs to share their thoughts on empowerment, and the advice they'd share with upcoming entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to say.

Case Study: Transforming A Conference Giveaway Into An Interactive Event Feature

Counselor Magazine asked me about a time when I transformed a standard conference giveaway into an interactive event feature. Here’s our Q&A.

The One Must-Have Event Management Tool I Cannot Work Without

Bizbash recently asked what I would consider to be the one must-have event management tool I can't work without. My answer might surprise you...

10 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Conference Attendance

Attending conferences and tradeshows is without a doubt one of the best ways you can stay educated, motivated and inspired throughout the year. If you haven’t had a chance to attend many events, here are 10 tips to have you conferencing like an industry pro!

5 Tips For Breaking Into The Event Industry

Planning events for a living sounds like a dream – right? While it does have it’s perks, success in this fast-paced field takes more than just a love of a great party. If you think you're up for the challenge, here are five tips to help you fast-track your success.

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