In our latest RPC Unfiltered Talk, we stepped into the exciting world of event planning with Julie Novak, the CEO and co-founder of Party Slate, who spilled the beans on event PR tips and mishaps and how to avoid them. From a major hotel chain losing all its photos to navigating organizational nightmares, Julie’s insights are both funny and invaluable. She also shares some valuable tips for event professionals on how to get their work published and grow their businesses. Watch the full webinar below!
Here are the key takeaways from all the gems Julie’s PR tips discussed in the webinar:
Strengthen Vendor Relationships: Photographers are key partners. Be polite when requesting photos, explain how you’ll use them. Also offer a way to return the favor by sending referrals or featuring their work.
Don’t Forget to Get Tagged: Did they accidentally forget to tag you in the photos? Don’t be shy! Kindly ask the photographer to add your credit and connect with them on Party Slate for automatic tagging in future collaborations.
Party Slate: Party Slate showcases your work, attracts new clients, boosts referrals, and even lets vendors get tagged in event photos – a win-win!
Proactive Photo Handling: Are you facing a client who lost event photos due to an event mishap? Apologize and make sure to explain your new system using Party Slate for secure photo storage and highlight the platform’s accessibility for everyone involved.
Network Like a Pro: Consider attending Party Slate’s networking events. It’s a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry peers and expand your business horizons.
Stay tuned for more Rock Paper Coin: Unfiltered Talks! You can register for our next event and catch up on other insightful replays here.
