All
Resources
Downloadable Resources
JDC Blog
Engaging the Five Senses in Event Planning
There is no other part of the marketing mix as powerful as an event. To build your event for maximum effect, try engaging the five senses during the event planning process.
Event Pricing Strategies
At JDC, we always base an event’s ticket pricing on the type of experience an event promises to deliver. With pent-up demand for in-person events still quite strong, people are craving the intimacy of in-person networking, and they are willing to pay for the value of transformative face-to-face experiences. Here are a few things to keep in mind while considering pricing.
The Definitive Corporate Event Planning Checklist
Putting on an event can be daunting. Our comprehensive corporate event planning guide (with PDF checklist) will walk you through the process.
Measuring the Right Event Metrics
Event metrics—in-person, hybrid, or virtual—fall into three buckets: hard numbers, stakeholder feedback, and post-event impact. Learn more.
The Five Love Languages of Event Communication
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to communication. To keep this top of mind, JDC created the Five Love Languages of Event Communication.
News
Job Opening: Project Manager, Government Events
Silver Spring MD based events management company is seeking a Project Manager to manage programs for government contracts. Apply here.
13 July, 2022Job Opening: Community Manager (Contract, Part time, Remote)
Silver Spring, MD based events management company is seeking an innovative, creative, and self-driven Community Manager. Apply here.
13 July, 2022JDC CEO Jennifer D. Collins Shares Strategies for Success with Trade Show Executive Magazine
JDC Events President and CEO Jennifer D. Collins, along other event industry CEOs, shared lessons learned with Trade Show Executive magazine.
01 March, 2022Women Who Roar: SmartMeetings Names JDC’s Kara Dao a 2022 “Smart Woman in Meetings”
JDC Events COO Kara Dao has been named among SmartMeetings magazine’s 2022 “Smart Women in Meetings” in the “Stellar Performers” category.
18 February, 2022JDC Events COO Kara Dao dives into best practices for creating and delivering speaker surveys with Associations Now
JDC Events COO Kara Dao shares her expertise on seeking speaker feedback to better connect speakers to their audience with Associations Now.
13 January, 2022D.C. got a lot more outdoorsy during Covid. Jennifer D. Collins discusses the trend with the Washington Business Journal
With museums closed, many people hit the trails. Jennifer D. Collins discusses the trend with the Washington Business Journal.
10 December, 2021Designing the perfect festive celebration at home: Jennifer D. Collins shares her favorite holiday party ideas with Redfin
Jennifer D. Collins gives her expert tips on designing the perfect festive celebration at home with Redfin. Learn more.
22 November, 2021Jennifer Collins Included on the 2021 “BizBash 500” List
Jennifer D. Collins, CMP, DES has been named to the BizBash 500 list of the meeting and event industry’s trailblazers and trendsetters.
22 September, 2021Jennifer D. Collins analyzes the SMERF market’s unique challenges with Association Conventions & Facilities
Jennifer D. Collins analyzes the Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal (SMERF) meetings and events environment. Learn more.
15 September, 2021Shafer Busch named a 2021 Planner of the Year by Smart Meetings
Shafer Busch, JDC Events' Senior Manager of Portfolio and Strategy, has been named a 2021 Planner of the Year by Smart Meetings magazine.
03 September, 2021How small businesses are turning to video and content creation amid Covid-19: Jennifer D. Collins shares her expertise with LegalZoom
JDC Events' Jennifer D. Collins shares her expertise with LegalZoom about how businesses can pivot to helping clients create virtual events.
16 August, 2021The Event Leadership Institute spotlights reflections on diversity from JDC Events’ Jennifer D. Collins
JDC Events’ Jennifer D. Collins shares her thoughts on racial inequality in the meeting and event industry.
19 February, 2021