Uncorking Event Success
Learn from our community: How to deliver effective experiences
Event Marketing Insights Part Two: Lessons from the Purple Cork Community
Because some of the richest insights always come from the breakout discussions, we wanted to share a summary of key takeaways from each room during our final community event of the year.
Event Marketing Insights Part One: Lessons from Blue Yonder and Perceptyx
Key takeaways from our final Purple Cork community event of the year, where marketing experts from Blue Yonder, Perceptyx, and others gathered to discuss the latest trends in event marketing.
Best Practices for Building Authentic Business Relationships with Marketing and Events Leaders
Today, virtual events have emerged as valuable tools not just for brand engagement, but for relationship-building and revenue generation. Here are some of the top practices that successful marketing and event leaders are employing to get results.
What Makes Events Memorable? Insights from the Experts
We surveyed a group of events and marketing professionals to learn about their most memorable experiences as attendees. Their responses provide valuable insights into what truly stands out at events and what leaves a lasting impression. From interactive elements to personalization, these industry experts know exactly what makes an event unforgettable.
5 Tips to Boost Attendance for Your Virtual Events in 2025
At purple cork, we know that planning great events is just step one. Getting people there is step two. In this post we share five tips for increasing participation at your virtual events.
Field Marketing Insights: Lessons from Thomson Reuters and Industry Leaders
8 valuable insights from our June community event with Red Car and Thomson Reuters.
5 Insights from the Predictable Pipeline Workshop
Discover five essential strategies for optimizing field marketing from our recent Predictable Pipeline Workshop with Matt Heinz.
Most-Attended Virtual Events with purple cork
Whether you're planning an intimate customer gathering or a large online networking event, knowing the optimal event type, day, time, and month to host can make all the difference. Dive into the secrets of timing perfection with purple cork and elevate your event planning to an art form.
Reflections from the road: Life in the fast lane, but take time to create and connect
I’m writing to you back home in Boston after an exhilarating three weeks on the road, from Palo Alto to Wine Country to Houston to Miami, ending back in the Bay Area for the RSA Conference.
Takeaways from our Spring Community Event
Read our top 10 takeaways for virtual event success from our Spring purple cork community event.
Uncorking Success: Insights from Virtual Wine Tasting Events
Brit Thompson, previously the Senior Account Based Marketing Manager at Syndio, shares her with insights on virtual event planning and execution.
The State of Events in 2024
At the end of 2023, we surveyed event professionals and field marketers to understand how they leveraged events throughout the year and what they were planning for the year ahead. Here are the results.
Improve Event Attendance With These Tips and Templates
Five Tips and Templates to Drive Event Attendance
The Top Mistakes Marketers Make When Planning a Virtual Event
As the year comes to a close we have pulled out 12 key mistakes we’ve seen marketers make when planning branded virtual experiences, alongside the solutions that have worked so well for our community.
The Future is Virtual: Why Event Pros Are Betting on Virtual Experiences
We surveyed event professionals about their virtual event plans, and the results show a strong commitment to virtual experiences.
Marketers from around the globe raise a glass and share best practices
Recap and best practices captured during the Movers & Shakers event - - live from France
A purple cork customer wrote the book on events – and everyone should read it
Event master and purple cork client Andrea Lechner-Becker has written a book on B2B event sponsorship. It’s packed with tips, tricks and strategies to help you succeed in what is one of marketing’s most stressful disciplines.
Virtual Event Tips and Tricks
Read Christie Satre’s takeaways following a best practice session on planning and hosting great virtual events.
Welcome Dakota Shy
It doesn’t get more exclusive or tasty than Dakota Shy. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome the winery to the purple cork family.
12 Mistakes Marketers Make When Planning Virtual Events
To help you avoid common pitfalls, we've put together a list of 12 mistakes marketers often make when planning, executing, and following up after virtual events. From setting clear objectives to leveraging executive involvement, we cover everything you need to know to make your next virtual event a success.