Virtual Events Webinar - Full Video Posted

Thanks to those who were able to participate in our February 18th webinar, "Virtual Events: Fad or Fabulous?", sponsored by hinton+grusich and presenting in partnership with InXpo. For those of you that were unable to attend, full audio with PowerPoint slides has been posted here for viewing: http://www.onesmoothstone.com/VirtualDemo/virtualdemo.html

A pdf of the session slides can be downloaded here: http://www.box.net/shared/7gqameteg8

Feel free to pass this link on to others who might benefit from the content. Should you have an interest in pursuing virtual events further, we invite you to contact Kimberly Medaglia at kmedaglia@onesmoothstone.com or 630.427.4235.

Virtual Events: Fad or Fabulous?

Join us for our upcoming webinar next, Virtual Events: Fad or Fabulous, brought to you in partnership with hinton+grusich. The webinar will be taking place Thursday, February 18, at 1pm CST.

Many of us are wondering if virtual events are a passing fad or a fabulous event tool that we need to fully embrace. One Smooth Stone and InXpo team up to discuss its application and bring you the latest insights into the creation, execution and experience of virtual events. During this webinar, you'll learn why to consider a virtual event as part of your overall event strategy.

- Experience a guided tour through a virtual event
- See how simple acquiring measurable results for an event can be
- Collect very practical tips for creating a successful virtual event
- Gather criteria that helps determine when to incorporate a virtual experience

Reserve your complimentary webinar seat here. Please feel free to pass along the invitation. Can't make it? It's available for download the Tuesday morning following there event here, on our blog.

One Smooth Stone published in 2010 BBJ Linen Catalog

One Smooth Stone is honored to be included in the BBJ Linen catalog for the second year in a row. Six photographs from 2009 BMC Software incentive programs produced by One Smooth Stone were highlighted in this year's publication, showcasing creative integration and use of BBJ Linen products. Feel free to peruse the images below or download the whole catalog here: http://www.bbjlinen.com/Marketing/Pressreleases/BBJLinen2010Catalog.pdf (See pages 2, 7, 21, 31, 39 and 43).

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One Smooth Stone's Updated Website...

Check out the latest One Smooth Stone website - www.onesmoothstone.com! We've included updates on our capabilities, the work we've done, our team and our passion for philanthropy. Feel free to comment below and let us know what you think!

Open Mic Article: Corporate Social Responsibility

In the current winter issue of Illinois Meetings and Events magazine, One Smooth Stone Associate Producer Bethany Johnson shared her take on Corporate Social Responsibility. In the article, she provides tips on successfully incorporating philanthropic elements into your next event...everything from how to select the right charitable organization to preparing your attendees for the experience. The article is available online and also graced the cover of the print edition of this season's magazine. Check it out here!

Christmas Gift Giving

It's a One Smooth Stone tradition each Christmas to "adopt" several families through a local charity and purchase gifts for them. This year, we continued the tradition and worked with Evangelical Child and Family Agency to identify 3 families in need. One Smooth Stone staff members made donations, which were matched by the company. The staff then ventured in teams to the local Walmart and returned with a variety of gifts from the wish lists of each family member. Pizza and gift wrapping concluded our evening of giving!

Emily and Lisa perfect their gift wrapping skills.

Kimberly and Barb team up at Walmart.

Mark shows off a stylish scarf before it is wrapped.

Steve, Ken and Bethany, hard at work!

Webinar - Understand Union Labor

Thanks to everyone who listened and participated in our second installment of the Producer...You! webinar series entitled "Understanding Union Labor", a webinar co-hosted by One Smooth Stone and hinton+grusich on December 10th. The webinar provided an overview of the complexities of Union Labor, addressing frequently asked questions and reviewing key terms.

If you missed the session, complete audio/video has been posted here for viewing! Just click the video below to watch.

A glossary of terms and note from the webinar can be downloaded here:
http://tinyurl.com/UnionLaborNotes-Glossary

Feel free to send a link to this blog post to anyone who might benefit from the content.