Shaun Pierce on LinkedIn: Pierce Events Event Planning Pittsburgh (2024)

Focus on one thing at a time…Two years ago, we hosted a 60-person event on a helicopter pad overlooking the city of Los Angeles.It was one of the coolest things I have ever done.Alexander Sasha Solonin, my co-founder, and I were overlooking the view after the event, asking each other, "How are we ever going to beat this event?"What we concluded was that, no matter what, we have to always focus on one event at a time.How can we make each event better than the last?Two years later, we find ourselves on the BIGGEST rooftop in North America, right across the street with 450 people.As I look back now, I see how crazy hectic the journey has been.Along the way, we had events where only one person showed up.But we stayed consistent and treated that one person with the same energy we would treat a thousand.The journey has just begun...Motion LA TO THE MOON 🚀 #journey #entrepeneur #eventmarketing #event #marketing #experientialmarketing #experience #motionla

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Planning a corporate event that everyone will enjoy is easier said than done. The secret to success is to pick the right theme – something that’s in line with the corporate culture, appeals to a variety of different age ranges and personalities, and fits within your budget.Here are 10 corporate event themes that will get everyone excited about the next company party:1. Game DayTake advantage of the biggest sporting events of the year like March Madness, MLB Playoffs, or the Super Bowl, with a themed Game Day event. 2. Casino NightWho doesn’t want to be a high roller? All of the fun with none of the risk, your team can bet the night away at roulette, poker, and blackjack tables provided by companies like Monte Carlo Productions.3. City of LightsWith fantastic food, a rich history, amazing sites, and art and fashion galore, it’s no wonder Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations. 4. Mardi GrasJust Loaf’N, named one of the top food trucks in Atlanta by the AJC, will bring the Mardi Gras celebration to your corporate event year-round - not just on Fat Tuesday! Read more theme ideas from the link below.#corporateevents #corporateeventplanner #corporateeventplanning

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My love for the great outdoors is well-documented. It’s a pretty good thing really, as I spend so much time in fields over the summer months, I’d be screwed if I didn’t like fresh air and being outside. A bit of mud and rain has never phased me but for some organisers, as extreme weather events increase in frequency, there is a greater desire to mitigate risks and reduce spend on trackway and wood chippings. This is just one of the many reasons why promoter James Dean has chosen to host his new event series at North 5, one of the NEC's car parks. Even the venue’s new business director Richard Mann would tell you that it’s not an obvious choice for a festival, but the The NEC, Birmingham is trying to change people’s perception of the venue and push its outdoor spaces as an option. If you turn to page 40 of the latest edition of StandOut Magazine (Stand Out Live Events Magazine), you can read our interview with James and Richard, just one of many candid chats in the March 2024 edition. Katie Vine – the new managing director at Engine No 4 – is also in the spotlight this month, as she talks about the first three months in her new role. She reveals her plans for the event production specialist and why it’s important to learn the rhythm of a business before you make any changes. Both Katie and James talk openly about event life, but they are not the only two events professionals to have an opinion this month. We also chat with key people behind the MOBOs and MOBO Awards Sheffield – The Fringe and we delve into the world of Christmas events, temporary water supply, and visually spectacular events. Pop the kettle on and turn to page 23 (link to the latest issue is in the comments) if you want to read how a fully digital court is set to change the way fans experience sporting events and what factors organisers need to consider when looking to “wow” audiences. As always, please let me and the team know what you’re working on. The team and I would love to come and see you on-site this summer. I’ll bring the biscuits if you promise to make a brew. Emma France Tom Rees Bill Wootten Will Janes Simon Brooks Jim Davey Eoin O'Grady Joel Smith Tim Griffiths NL Productions Ltd. Matthew Lamb Matthew Williams Dom Stokes Utilita Arena Sheffield #Events #Eventprofs #EventOperations

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Here's a magic policy event planning formula:strategy + tension + format = impactEvents are a staple of the policy world, but we've all sat (or snoozed!) through events that don't exactly set the pulses racing. We've set out some tips below for how to make your policy event more impactful. What's the best policy event that you've ever attended?

How could someone with zero experience organising events go from one the first year to 15 within three years? And collect NINE Racecheck awards in the process? Chris and Claire from BigFeat Events in the UK are truly a force of nature operating from first principles. A get-it-done mindset while respecting each other's strengths and weaknesses, driven by their love of trails and passion for sharing unique routes and beautiful landscapes with others. If you’ve been on the sidelines thinking of all the good reasons why you can’t do something, then this article is for you.

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Have you read the latest issue of StandOut Magazine (Stand Out Live Events Magazine)? 😍 Just a suggestion from me...all the #EventProfs should definitely take a look...👉 https://lnkd.in/e77F7MmB #EventProfsUK #EventMagazine #Magazine #StandOutTeam #StandOutMagazine #EventsIndustry

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You'll see from my previous posts how much the team and I love to get out and about. You really do get to the heart of a story if you can breathe the same air of those on an event or festival site.Every month, many hours go into producing the stories that we think should be shared. Before an article is even written, there are many hours of research, travel, and talking (I'm good at that) and then there's a lengthy process afterwards to gather more facts and images.Putting a magazine together takes #TeamWork and a whole heap of help from a merry band of PR professionals that help people like me to do my job... so I wanted to say thank you to Melanie Jones Encore PR Peter Hodges Connor K. Rob Chadwick JUKEBOX PR LIMITED Louise Carney Clair Whitecross Michelle Tayton Hannah Pascoe Graham Brown Brown Fox Comms SUNDAE PR LIMITED Turn the Tables PR + comms Rupert Janisch for your help with the latest edition of StandOut Magazine (Stand Out Live Events Magazine)Please have a read #Eventprofs – there are some bangin' stories, even if I say so myself. And what's more, there's more to come in a couple of weeks' time. Make sure you sign up to receive the mag (it's free so why wouldn't you) and go and make yourself a brew. Happy reading and catch you soon. #StandOut #BehindTheScenes #EventsMag #EventOperations

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While we think that all of the events that we are a part of are magical, they of course, don’t just happen by magic! We’ve been laying out the last steps that we take in the short few weeks leading up to an event. Last time we touched on the importance of our set up plan and timeline document, and today we’re chatting with you about bringing our plans together and discussing as a team!As a small team, we are often working on a variety of different events at once. So, while we are usually working together to plan an event, we are likely working on separate elements of it. That’s why it’s so important for us to come together pre-event and go through our set up plan and event timeline to ensure all aspects of the event are covered. To put it in perspective, there are some events where one of us is solely handling communication with our client and the venue, while the others are handling communication and logistics with decor vendors and performers! Including each other in our pre-event plans means that before event day, we are all event experts and can handle questions from any aspect of the event if needed. We all know that communication with your team is important, and for us it’s absolutely crucial to ensuring the event is executed with little to no surprises. #makingmagicmondays #eventplanning #edmontonevents #calgaryevents #albertaeventplanners

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Do you have anything coming up that warrants a celebration with your team? Maybe it’s a holiday or a major achievement. Maybe one of your employees is having a baby or getting married. Maybe you’re just really proud of how your employees delivered results this quarter. Whatever it is, it’s time to celebrate! Here are 6 things to consider:1. Know your team. 💭 A very large company will celebrate differently than a small startup. And if you work in a formal corporate environment, your celebrations will look different from those of a more casual company. Take some time to figure out what your employees want and what they expect. The best way to do this? Ask!2. Consider timing. 🗓️ If you know your employees are busiest at the end of the month, then a Halloween party taking up half the day may not be the best decision. You never want your employees to feel overwhelmed when celebrating something. Plan around your employees’ schedules and do your best to never take away time from their families.3. Have a plan and a budget.💸 Team building activities and fun cultural celebrations may not seem like something that requires much thought or approval. But, if you truly want to impact your company culture through activities and celebrations, then it’s time to set a budget and make a plan. If it’s feasible for your company to plan out the entire year, it’s a simple one-time task that can serve as a guide for the entire year. If that’s not possible for your team, consider planning it out each month and budgeting for what you’ll need. This will keep you from going overboard in the beginning of the year and having no funds left over for a Christmas party.4. Switch it up.🔃 A simple team lunch may be exactly what your team needs to celebrate a minor achievement, and this can certainly serve as a fun surprise. But when it comes to major holidays or major milestones, it’s time to give your employees a little more. Never bore them and always show them how valued they are by celebrating with them.5. Dare to be Different.🤩 If you believe your team is unlike any others out there, then they deserve a celebration unlike any out there. Do something fun and unique, and consider moving off site for this.6. Come to Autobahn!🏎️ We take pride in our corporate team building events, and we’ll give you everything you need to make your employees feel valued and celebrated! Click the link to learn more about how Autobahn can help you put together a one of a kind event for your team! #AutobahnSpeed #CelebrateTheWins