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At Castle, we believe that our greatest asset is our amazing team of public relations and event management professionals. From planning employee incentive programs and creating event marketing campaigns to executing internal social media audits and executive media training, our team does it all. Each member of the Castle team has a different back story and unique insights…

At Castle, we believe that our greatest asset is our amazing team of public relations and event professionals. From corporate meeting planning and conference and event production to media relations strategy and relationship marketing, our team does it all. Each member of the Castle team has a different back story and unique insights and information on public relations,…

At Castle, we believe that our greatest asset is our amazing team of public relations and event professionals. From global sales conferences and luxury incentive travel programs to social media crisis planning and marketing communication, our team does it all. Each member of the Castle team has a different back story and unique insights and information on public…

At Castle, we believe that our greatest asset is our amazing team of public relations and event professionals. From planning exclusive corporate incentive events and multi-day sales kickoff meetings to crisis communication plans and thought leadership in higher education and healthcare, our team does it all. Each member of the Castle team has a different…

An event planner’s top three tips for attending an outdoor event.

Corporate meetings and incentives often include optional activities designed to give attendees the opportunity to relax, network and experience the flavor of the host city. These activities come in many shapes and sizes; they can be hosted by the sponsoring organization, paid for by attendees, and be for individuals or for groups. So how do…

At The Castle Group, we pride ourselves on keeping ahead of the latest corporate event trends. We’re reading industry publications, browsing new event themes on Pinterest and attending events across the country–on the lookout for what’s new and innovative that we can incorporate into our client’s events. Recently, virtual and augmented reality have become integrated…

As traditional media outlets see more newsroom cutbacks, reporters are working harder and longer in the face of tightening budgets and increasing public skepticism. With fewer reporters bearing heavier workloads, you have to be savvy when trying to place your news and reports. When I was a reporter a short time ago, nine out of…

My mom always told me that she thought I should be an event planner. Maybe that’s because  my father’s side of the family has owned and operated an event rental business called Camelot Special Events & Tents for the last forty years. Or maybe it’s because I’m organized, creative and meticulously detail-oriented – the perfect…

In society today, distractions are constant. Employees can physically step away from the office, but the ability to disconnect technologically is an increasingly difficult task. We live in a world where your mobile device is your epicenter—emails find you anywhere, cell phone numbers are public knowledge, and social media incessantly derails your attention span. As…