CityEvents goes Social
April 3, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Past Events, Toronto
In case you missed the exciting news, we at CityEvents, Toronto’s premier event planning boutique, have expanded operations to include CitySocial, our social media management & training division! The new services being offering consist of designing and executing online marketing campaigns for products and events, focusing on social media planning and tactics. Additionally, we will have training and guidance available for those who wish to manage their own online marketing, but are not familiar with social media, or the right strategy for them.
We cater our event planning and marketing services to small and medium size businesses in international trade, arts and culture, and the hospitality sectors, as well as non-profit organizations. We are also offering our new social media services in French and Spanish!
Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to launch CitySocial, as the official social media sponsor of UnExpected ’13, the Opening Night VIP Party for the Canadian Special Events Expo. Our team managed online interactions prior to and after the event, and were responsible for on-site promotion of contests, and social media engagement. This recent expansion will now offer our client’s the opportunity for one stop shopping at CityEvents, from product and event development, marketing strategies, metrics, and more.
Check out the photos from UnExpected ’13 and our CitySocial launch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157633048285693
Celebration of leadership in Canadian sport business award
April 3, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
George Brown Collge and the Globe and Mail presents The 5toWatch Award – for Winning Sports Business Leaders
Canada’s leading sports business, education and marketing professionals are once again joining forces to celebrate the best and brightest of the Canadian sports marketing industry.
It is a ‘must-attend’ within the Canadian sports marketing industry and sets the standard for identifying the next generation of industry captains
Engage with Canadian sport business marketing influencers & participate in the “5 to Watch” Awards. Join more than 300 of the industry’s top executives representing all facets of the sports business.
The announcement of George Brown College’s “5 To Watch” award winners highlighting young executives who have demonstrated significant success early in their career and are poised to become the next generation of industry leaders
The Eligibility Criteria to apply for the 5 to watch award are :
Candidates must be under the age of 40 years old by December 31, 2012.
Candidates can only be selected from the following segments of the Sports Industry:
- Sports Properties
- Amateur sport bodies including National/Provincial Sports Organizations and Educational Institutions
- Non-editorial at Media Outlets
- Advertisers, Licensees, Sponsors
- Large Sports Event
Candidates must work on the business side of their operation (vs. on-field performance roles like a coach or General Manager)
Ticketing. Proceeds will fund student awards at the Centre for Business at George Brown College
Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 7 p.m.
George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus
51 Dockside Drive, Toronto, ON
Tickets now on sale. $95
www.georgebrown.ca/5towatch<http://www.georgebrown.ca/5towatch>
Check out last year’s photo here : http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157629963826163/
UnExpected ’13 VIP Opening Night Party
April 2, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under CitySocial, Past Events, Toronto
This year’s opening night party for the Canadian Special Events Expo was both ‘UnExpected’, and unforgettable; with a scrumptious variety of food, memorable entertainment, and ample networking opportunities, this event was a huge success. Approximately 700 event industry professionals from across Canada came out to UpCountry in the heart of Toronto, to mix and mingle at UnExpected ’13 on March 20th.
From delicacies provided by Presidential Gourmet, Cheeseworks, Parts and Labour & Neptuno, beverages from Griffin Gastropub & Wandering Bean Coffee, and desserts by Bucket and Whisk, to performances from Sarah Violin, Jordan Clark, EH440, and Becky Hoops & David Fiset; UnExpected ’13 had something for everybody’s tastes. The event also featured ‘unexpected’ elements such as a sidewalk chalk drawing by Toronto’s own Chalkmaster Dave, an Easter bunny distributing Cadbury eggs & goodies out front, a puzzle by Master Pieces, and captivating projections from Apex Sound.
The CityEvents team sponsored the social media management for this event, and were on-site to execute several contests, interact with guests, and encourage online engagement. We hosted online contests leading up to the event in which we gave away passes to both the UnExpected party, and the Canadian Special Events Expo: Tradeshow. Our on-site contests were based on guests’ involvement with social media including activity on Crowd Activation’s Social Mosa, a combination Twitter & Instagram wall, and the event’s mobile app from The App Labb. Winners went away with a Bucket & Whisk gift basket, a fondue set or gift card from CHEESEWERKS, a Parts & Labour gift card, or tickets to Sensation: Ocean of White from Nasco Staffing and the Rogers Centre.
We at CityEvents had an amazing time at this year’s UnExpected opening night party, and we are already looking forward to the next one!
Check out our photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157633048285693
Education Remixed
March 28, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Non-Profit Events, Past Events, Toronto
Interested in what the latest Toronto’s arts and music scenes have to offer? Education Remixed is an evening showcasing the talented artists and students of Toronto’s The Remix Project, a charity dedicated to educating and inspiring Toronto’s marginalized youth. You’ll have the opportunity to soak in creative music, film and art experiences, snack on delicious Pizza Pizza and Steam Whistle Brewing options and arrive in style with UBER cab.
On April 5, 2013 at 8pm, Humber College Event Management Students will host Education Remixed, benefiting The Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.
Students helping students is the philosophy behind the Humber College student run company, TwoTen Events who have been sharpening their event management skills all year long to host the inaugural Education Remixed (#EDxTO), benefiting the Remix Project and the Humber College Scholarship Fund.
Headlining the event is DJ Romeo bringing R&B mixes to the Berkeley Church Stage. The work of The Remix Project graduates, photography and paintings, will be displayed in the mezzanine.
Special guests such as Andrew Jones, Grey Cup winning offensive line for the Toronto Argonauts are lending their support on April 5th, 2013.
There are a limited number of Education Remixed tickets available through the event sponsor Atendy ($20.00)
WHEN: Friday April 5th, 2013 8pm – 1am
WHERE: Berkeley Church located at 315 Queen St. East.
Don’t miss this opportunity to support your local community and fantastic new music.
Website: http://educationremixed.com
Tickets: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?
Donations: https://www.atendy.com/event/education-remixed-6609?
Trade Show at the Canadian Special Events EXPO13
March 27, 2013 by deblewis
Filed under Ontario, Past Events, Toronto
Thursday, March 21st, The Canadian Special
Event Expo 2013, hosted a Trade show at the Metro Toronto
Convention Centre.
As a social media sponsor of the UnExpected13 opening night party the night before,
we were welcome to attend this one of a kind event.
What is a Trade show all about you would ask?
Well actually, it is about representing the entire event industry in one place, to provide professionals and attendees access to an eclectic network. This included entertainment previews, and opportunities to meet a number of event suppliers.
There were a number of stalls with innovative products and services, new technologies, such as a fog wall that you can use to screen videos, or entertainment with lookalikes such as Michael Jackson and Marilyn Monroe.
Also the fun part was in my opinion the numerous photo booths at the show. Everything that you ever imagine to take pictures was available. From 3D printed photos, to a fully automated
booth and for some photo interaction sometimes even props were available to jazz up the photos.
What about the food some of you might add?
Glutton would not have been disappointed! There were food stations to please everyone. Whereas it was sweet with Cupcakes Companies who are able to put your company’s logo on the frosting, or corporate maple sugar gifts.
Everything was set up for business interactions or even just for guests to look for new and creative ideas for future events. “See what’s new and hot now” in an industry that keeps on growing.
Inspiration was floating around us the entire day.
Check out some picture here: CSE Expo 13 Trade Show
