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Top 10 A2D2 Customer Picks for your Wedding

by Julie
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In lieu of the Royal Wedding, I felt compelled to write a post of the top 10 most popular entertainment acts as utilized by A2D2’s fabulous 2011 brides and grooms. Having unique entertainment solutions is an important element for many couples at their reception. Many people want what’s “in” while others just want something experiential [...]

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Networking Events – Do’s and Don’ts

by Julie

I have taken part in my fair share of networking functions over the years. Face-to-face networking is a fantastic way to grow your personal network, meet new people, and expand out from your usual circle of contacts. Over time I have learned a few things, both as a guest/event attendee, and also as the event [...]

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Being Proactive vs Reactive

by Julie

Being proactive beats being reactive nine times out of ten, and I’ll tell you why… Being proactive means taking ownership and responsibility Being proactive means pushing for answers, even when it feels uncomfortable to do so Being proactive demonstrates to your team mates that you care about the task at hand Being proactive forces you [...]

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Top Ten Touring Tactics

by Julie

Cover of Bon Voyage! Bon Voyage! Going on tour with your cirque act or show can be an exciting endeavor. Before you book – be sure to read through my list below consisting of action items in order to ensure that your circus tour is tops. Julie’s Top Ten Touring Tactics 1) Define Your Terms [...]

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Perfecting Your Pitch!

by Julie

Pitching it seems, is a constant work-in-progress. The more we pitch, the more we learn really. Different clients, varied situations, themed events, and personality dynamics all have influence on our pitches so it’s important to approach each opportunity on a case-by-case basis in order to  customize a winning proposal. Cirque pitches in particular are tough [...]

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Sensational Site Inspections

by Julie

Ahhh the art of the site inspection… A key component of the successful execution of a cirque event! After investing the time and energy into your site visit you should come away with all of the information you require. I have developed a checklist [which is forever growing by the way] that I’d like to [...]

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