Top Trends for Events in 2012

If you’re planning a unique event in 2012 you’ll want to keep an eye out for these hot trends, according to leading rental companies.

Bring the outdoors in. Nature-inspired items like wood, linen and all things eco-friendly are popular right now. Use rustic tables, mason jars and elements from nature to create a rustic-chic style for your event.

Keep it classy. Simple accents of platinum or gold on classic white plates and glassware continue to be a popular choice in events. Cool, vibrant hues such as aqua, honeysuckle, eggplant, pewter are popular color choices for 2012.

Big tents are a hit. Tents give you the chance to create your own custom venue almost anywhere. Dramatic elements like glass walls, french doors and extravagant chandeliers add visual appeal to make tents an attractive choice for many events.

What is your favorite trend for 2012?

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Pages Best Option for Marketing on Facebook

Does your company use a Facebook profile to engage its online audience? If so, the profile is in danger of being shut down. According to Facebook’s Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, using a personal Profile (a.k.a Timeline) for anything other than an individual person is a direct violation of its policies. Switching to a Facebook Page is easy and required if you plan to continue to use the social networking site.

Here are some reasons why Facebook Pages are better suited for your company’s online marketing efforts:

1.  Publicity. When your fans “like,” comment or share your posts it shows on their Timeline and may be posted in the news feed of their friends. This adds up to a whole lot of exposure for your company.

MEET Staff Attend International Consumer Electronics Show

The Consumer Electronics Show or CES is the world's largest tradeshow for consumer technology and America's largest annual tradeshow of any kind. 

This year, MEET’s Dan Maddux and the rest of the staff attended the trade show held in Las Vegas to check out all the great exhibits.

See some of the unique exhibit areas and other photos from MEET staff at this year’s CES.



CES Sign



Dan Maddux at CES

Samsung Booth

Microsoft Booth



Aliens are afoot

  

Panasonic Booth