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New on the Blog: 3 Tips How To Throw An Amazing Party! With over 11 years of experience here at The Jazz Cafe, it's safe to say we know how to throw a party - and a good one at that! Read our tips here: https://lnkd.in/ecCidm5G #partyplanning #eventplanning #newblogpost

Tomorrow is 'Fat Tuesday,' the epicenter of the celebration of Mardi Gras. Those two words evoke a lot of imagery for a lot of different folks, but any of you who know me probably aren't surprised that, to me, it is all about the music. That quintessential sound of brass bands plying their trade with the unmistakable blend of New Orleans jazz and Dixieland conjuring the images of a second-line parade strutting through the Quarter... there's really nothing like it in the world (though we do have our own thing here in Philly which has a shared history with Mardi Gras, but that's a story for another day). So... what parallel can we draw from that to what we do in the technology space? Well, to me, it has a lot to do with the idea of a 'Second Line' parade. What is a Second Line? It is when a band, the grand marshal, and whoever they are honoring (whether a family for a Jazz funeral, a couple for a Wedding celebration, etc) form the 'first line' or the beginning part of the parade, and the 'second line' is full of all of the spectators actively joining with the band and parading behind them, dancing, strutting, and celebrating along with the music being played. So, what can I take away from this that's relevant for my day-to-day? In our industry, it is easy to get so caught-up in what we are doing, what is important to us, what new piece of technology is compelling and why 𝘸𝘦 think so, etc, etc, etc, that we forget that the only reason this stuff is important to begin with is to 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 - to make them a part of the process and help them to connect with the story we're telling, the solution we're selling, the thing for which we're trying to advocate. We want to try to make everyone 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, not spectators. As tech professionals, especially those of us in the 'Sales space,' we can't get 'caught with our head down in our music' and forget that, without an engaged audience, there is no performance at all. So, this Mardi Gras, I'm going to really try to remember to not only try to find the celebration in every day, but more importantly, never forget that, without the second line, there IS no parade. Let the good times roll!

𝟓 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 🎷 From restaurants and bistros to waiting rooms and shops. Jazz is a popular choice of background music across many retail and hospitality sectors. Check out the video for five great reasons you should consider it 🎵 #BackgroundMusicforBusinesses #RoyaltyFreeMusic #JazzMusic

Are you a Swiftie? Did you attend one of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts? If so, you helped boost local restaurants. Analyzing Circana's CREST® Performance Alerts DMA data, we found that restaurants in the 10 cities with three shows received a 2% boost in transactions vs. the national average that week. Miami, New Orleans, and Indy: get ready for a strong week for restaurants when Taylor comes to town in 2024! Want to learn more about how we can measure the impact of local events? https://lnkd.in/ehVbhRHf

After Parties and Late Nights are a great event format that can really elevate a venue and connect with different audiences. Howie Schnee shares a ton of insights in this 15-minute interview all about After Parties. Some takeaways: 🥳 Target audiences that like to stay out late (probably not great for family events, but a great new use for a traditionally family-focused spaced. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium does a great job of this with their Late Nights at the Zoo). 🥳 Make it unique. Events are competitive. You can give yourself an edge by doing something unique. Go deeper for the fans or put a twist on something traditional. 🥳 Create partnerships. If booking talent isn't your strong suite, offer favorable terms to a local, well-connected promoter. 🥳 Support a cause the artist cares about. If you're piggy-backing off a big name performing nearby, consider supporting a cause they care about to improve relations with them and their fans. Howie dives into the details in the video below. Give Howie Schnee a follow too. He's often sharing great insights from his decades as a promoter.

An analogy that I often use with clients when I speak about their business, is the nightclub. If your business is a nighclub, then your team are on the dancefloor. Having a good time and enjoying their evening. Your managers are the best dancers on that floor. Other dancers try to dance with them or copy their moves. Managers should inspire the other dancers to be better than they are right now. Directors are the DJ. They control the room. The read the mood. They know when to speed up or slow down the music for the crowd. They understand their craft and occasionally take chances on new music. A DJ cannot control a nightclub from the dancefloor. They cannot run up and down from the DJ box to the dancefloor to change the music. If they try, the club becomes unhinged, disjointed and the mood and message of the evening gets lost and people leave. No-one wants to go to an empty club where the DJ is only playing the music that they themselves like. If you run a business, read the room and the people. A team that enjoys their work and their workplace will stay and it will encourage other dancers to join. #readtheroom #BusinessStrategy #growth #ghost

Are you an #EventProfessional? You probably understand the power of creating a list to stay on top of everything. 🗒️ Our notes feature is more than just a to-do list—it’s a way to help you keep all the tiny details of your event in one place. Flowers, music, catering, vendors, guests and more—here are some creative ways to use the #AislePlanner notes feature: https://bit.ly/3PcEBDa #EventTech #EventOrganization

We know call centres and cheesy hold music are really annoying. That's why every time you call us, a member of the Simply team will answer your call within just 5 rings. It's a record we're really proud of and we know this because we monitor it closely. It's also one of the things our clients tell us they love about us. So if you've had enough of listening to Rod Stewart's greatest hits on repeat, maybe it's time to switch to Simply Washrooms | B Corp for your washroom services? #customerservice #clientservice #washroomservices

(intro to "Snakes For the Divine" by High On Fire kicks in) Your way of thinking is DEAD. My way of thinking is the certain and correct FUTURE. There is NO MIDDLE GROUND. Your favorite band SUCKS. Your local sports team SUCKS. You SUCK. (music fades out...) "Hi everyone! That covers our housekeeping for today's webinar. Today we're going to learn about..."

How we keep live entertainment fun for guests: (6 trending ideas for venues) If you want more guests to visit, try one of these 6 entertainment trends to excite them. 🫖 Invite guests to Afternoon Tea (theme idea: Bridgerton) 🎺 Host Jazz Brunch with live musicians (theme idea: 1920’s Great Gatsby) 💃 Throw Latin Dance Parties (theme idea: Havana Nights) 🧑🍳 Teach Cooking Classes with a DJ performing live 🕯️ Brighten up the outdoor area with Candlelight Concerts 🧘 Bring guests to relax with Sound Bath healing sessions There are many more trends to try! Creativity rules when it comes to attracting guests. P.S. Which entertainment trends have you or would you try at your venue?