Meghan Ely

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Meghan Ely is the owner of wedding PR and wedding marketing firm OFD Consulting. Ely is a sought-after speaker, adjunct professor in the field of public relations, and a self-professed royal wedding enthusiast.

Blog Post by Meghan Ely

Meghan Ely August 4, 2023 at 7:15 AM 9 min read

How to Talk Budget with Event Clients

Many conversations take place during the event planning process. Some are fun, like ...
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Meghan Ely July 12, 2023 at 10:44 AM 10 min read

5 Steps to Effectively Onboard a New Teammate to Your Event Business

Thinking of hiring? Congrats! Expanding your event team signifies growth in your ...
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Meghan Ely March 1, 2023 at 1:08 PM 11 min read

How to Navigate Continued Inventory Shortages in the Event Industry

Supply line backlogs and inventory shortages continue to trouble the events industry, ...
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Meghan Ely September 23, 2022 at 1:33 PM 38 min read

Navigating the New Workforce: A Toolkit for Hiring Better Teams

From The Great Resignation to "quiet quitting," the pandemic’s aftermath continues to ...
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Meghan Ely September 6, 2022 at 2:16 PM 24 min read

The Art of Managing Client Expectations

Expectations vary from client to client, but one thing is for certain: Most people are ...
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Meghan Ely June 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM 8 min read

The Evolution of Event Networking & Why It's a Priority During Busy Season

Every event professional knows the value of networking — but that does not make it any ...
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Meghan Ely June 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM 17 min read

How to Successfully Combat Getting Overwhelmed During Busy Season

Cover image by Julia Wade Photography Does busy season leave you feeling like you’re ...
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Meghan Ely October 13, 2021 at 10:41 AM 6 min read

Best Tips for Top-Notch Customer Service For Event Professionals

While customer service has always been at the forefront of our minds as event pros, we’ve ...
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Meghan Ely October 7, 2021 at 7:30 AM 8 min read

The Benefits to Offer to Increase Employee Retention For Event Employees

We can all recognize that hardworking, loyal employees are invaluable, but even more so ...
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Meghan Ely February 16, 2021 at 6:17 PM 7 min read

Your Checklist to Keep Your Event on Schedule

If you’re an event professional that’s newer to the industry, you’re not only entering ...
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Meghan Ely February 11, 2021 at 3:27 PM 14 min read

What Event Pros Wish They Knew Before Starting An Event Business

Starting an event business is a major endeavor and there are always going to be some ...
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Meghan Ely January 27, 2021 at 1:19 PM 10 min read

Dream Day to Nightmare: Tips to Keep Your Party from Turning into a Disaster

Juggling postponed weddings and canceled events has been no walk in the park for event ...
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