March Break

Reading Week Checklist

Posted by Judy Bird on January 2, 2015
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Reading Week is the scheduled week off for students in graduate schools where there are no classes so they can take the week to research course information for the next term and begin studying madly in order to excel beyond their wildest dreams….. NOT!

Time For A Break

Everyone knows that winter break in February/March is used by most students as a time to relax, let loose and have fun with friends before the next school term begins. Some plan to remain in their city of study, some return to their home towns, and others plan to get away to a holiday destination.

Reading? It’s not likely that the economics books or science texts will even be opened during this time and the only reading which will occur will be on Twitter, Tumbler and other social media accounts to keep them in the know of which parties are occurring and where. While this may be a bit of an exaggeration, it’s not necessarily a bad thing that students take this time to reconnect with friends and maybe family. Everyone needs a break from stressors; take a time to mentally regroup, and subsequently be ready to go hard and steady for the following term.Students planning Eventastic party

Whether you’re talking trips, parties, keggers etc., you need an organizer or a group organizing this to make it happen. Everyone wants their event to be successful, where the words “Wasn’t THAT a party!” are repeated over and over again. It all starts with a great idea. There are basic things to consider once the idea is formulated.

Your Party Planning Checklist

  1. Where will the party will take place
  2. Date of the party
  3. Time the party will start and goal for ending
  4. Details guests need to know – food? drinks? theme? passport required?
  5. Costs – will you charge an attendance fee to offset costs of food, kegs, next day cleaning lady?  Or lodging fees if its a destination trip?
  6. Goodwill – Are you considering adding a charitable cause for your party where donations can be made to a community organization?
  7. Theme – do you want to sell themed t-shirts etc. to get everyone in the spirit?
  8. Who will be invited
  9. Collect your money safely
  10. Get the word out – social media, email etc…

If you’re wanting to do something for Reading Week now is the time to get on it!

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Promote For March Break Now

Posted by Judy Bird on February 7, 2014
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I’m already being asked what my plans are for March break this year. It’s crazy as I feel that Christmas was just yesterday. If you are planning on doing something special for March break, it is smart to begin the process of planning a couple months prior to the school hiatus.

March Break Programs

My little butterflyMany companies and businesses are in the process of firming up their schedules and finalizing their plans for what they will be offering their customers over the break. Travel agents, attractions, parks, rinks, communities, entertainment facilities, little theatres, clubs, camps etc. all consider what they can offer kids and parents to make that week fun and interesting for all who can partake.

I remember when my kids were young and wanted to participate in a March Break program. It was not only about their interest in a certain theme like sports or crafting, but it was about which company met my need and my children’s interest that reached me first.That’s what is important. Once the decision has been made and the child is excited, a parent is very unlikely to change the decision even if what is being offered beats factors like quality and price. There would have to be a very good reason to make the change.

Timing is Critical

Grandma used to say “The squeaky wheel gets the grease” and I have certainly come to agree with that over the years. Effective advertising will bring the customers to consider what you have to offer and then it’s the details of cost, timing, availability etc. that will hold them to make a decision in your favour. Timing is just as important as the other factors. When creating offerings that are time driven, reaching the client during the time period where they make their decisions is critical.

The key is to not only reach the customer but catch their attention. In today’s world there are many tools at your fingertips to help with the process. Gone are the days of just putting an ad in the local newspaper. Multimedia is where it’s at if you’re going to compete with other companies offering similar services. Parents will pick one program for the week and you want it to be yours!

Forms of Multimedia

  1. Content (Text, Blogs, Articles, Program Itineraries, Testimonials)
  2. Audio
  3. Pictures
  4. Video

Features Making it Easy for You’re Customer

  1. Intriguing and attractive presentation – using various forms of multimedia
  2. Program information readily visible & at their fingertips
  3. Effortless sign up
  4. Easy form of payment – online being the easiest for consumer
  5. Sell related or required merchandise like t-shirts & supplies prior to start date
  6. Program details easily shared through all social media channels – Facebook, Twitter, email etc.
  7. Photos from the week simply shared with parents demonstrating they made the right choice

Eventastic is your free online invite platform allowing you to market your program and not just announce it. Eventastic offers you all of the features listed above to help you be successful. Take a few moments to fill in our template and get the word out now!