Amid the taco trucks, bare trees, and Frisbee-tossing students on the Drake University campus, One Smooth Stone was thrust into the world of politics and current events November 12 when we produced “Digital Democracy: The Yahoo Conference on Technology & Politics.” … More Making “Digital Democracy” Work
Anyone in the events industry can sympathize with Mikey Dickerson. As a member of the U.S. Digital Service, he specializes in fixing high-visibility problems — and tough ones at that. He shared his experiences simplifying technology challenges for the Federal government November 12 at “Yahoo Digital Democracy: The Yahoo News Conference on Technology and Politics.” … More Tackling the Tough Stuff: a Conversation with Mikey Dickerson, U.S. Digital Service
What are the first few weeks like for someone who jumps into the events industry full throttle? Gabriela Soltys, who joined One Smooth Stone recently, describes her initial experience at “fast, flexible, exhilarating, and thinking on your feet” — especially after supporting her first event with us. Gabriela, an assistant project coordinator, joins us after … More “Everything Is in the Details”: The First Two Weeks of a New Stonie
On November 12, One Smooth Stone will produce Digital Democracy: The Yahoo Conference on Technology & Politics, an event at Drake University that will explore how technology is shaping the future of the democratic process. The stakes are high. We’re talking about a high-profile gathering of superstar pundits — and possibly a few presidential candidates — … More Digital Democracy: Planning for the Unknown
Rich Daniels is a Chicago music legend who draws from a broad palette. As founder of The City Lights Orchestra, he has transformed corporate events with live music ranging from big band to the Beatles. Through his work on the TV show Empire, a dramatic series about a hip-hop music entertainment company, he has applied … More From Big Band to Hip-Hop: The Musical Journey of Rich Daniels
I am proud to share important news with you: I will be retiring from One Smooth Stone at the end of this year. Twenty years ago I launched this agency with Gary Vlk. The two-decade milestone provided a great opportunity for me to reflect, give thanks and look ahead. Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years … More “For those of you that didn’t see the email from One Smooth Stone, we wanted to share some news that we’re really excited about. Here is the announcement…”
Doing business in India is an exciting experience that requires adaptability and an open mind, as Mark Ledogar recently learned while working on a client assignment in New Delhi. In the following interview, Mark, a One Smooth Stone senior vice president, shares lessons learned while producing a video during an event in the Aerocity zone … More 72 Hours in India: A One Smooth Stone Experience
Planning an event requires a diverse skillset, incorporating everything from organizational to interpersonal to creative skills. The process is complex, and should be approached in a systematic manner as fully as possible. By understanding some concepts of event management planning 101, you’ll be able to plan your event as efficiently as possible. What Needs to … More The best ways to go about your event management planning
There is no aspect of life or business that the rise of digital technology has not affected. Corporate events, whether directed to employees or to customers, are no exception. There are many ways how digital technology impacts corporate events. On the one hand, attendees have come to expect that you fully utilize the technology at … More Insights into advances in digital technology that lead to more valuable events, online experiences, and incentive programs
If you are lucky, your client work is not only memorable but also honorable and good. On September 28, I was reminded of how lucky I am when I joined our client Carpet One to participate in the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run and Walk in New York. The 5K run/walk event … More Tunnel to Towers: Reflections on a Day of Giving Back
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