How Shepard’s All-Inclusive Rate Helps Simplify Your Event Budget
Budget-planning can be an overwhelming task for exhibitors: You meticulously create a budget that includes material handling—only to get a final bill that’s drastically different and filled with surprise fees. This was the reality in the industry for a long time with the CWT model, where material handling and drayage were
Our Not-So-Secret Recipe for Event Planning
Think of your favorite chocolate chip cookie - you know the one. What makes it so perfect every time? The tried and true recipe. You stick to what you know because it works. And event planning is no different (well maybe a little less chocolatey). At Shepard, we’ve developed a few
Shepard Extends 42Chat Partner Agreement with Enhancements for 2022
When Shepard and 42Chat first teamed up in 2019 to begin offering AI-powered chatbots for events, no one could have imagined the next three years would unfold the way they did. Now, the need for event attendees to have immediate access to information isn’t just a “nice to have”, it
Discover the Possibilities with Shepard
In today’s ever-changing world of professional events, more than ever we know you need reliable resources to make planning and executing more effective and impactful, without going over budget. With over 100 years of experience, Shepard currently has more than 300 full-time employees. From our headquarters in Atlanta to the
What Event Planners Can Learn About Booking Entertainment from Woodstock 50
The much ballyhooed 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival ended up a gigantic bust. Why? It suffered from some of the same challenges you face in selecting and booking entertainment for your events and conferences. Here’s what your next event can learn from Woodstock 50. A Well-Known Challenge 1969 was the