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Shepard launches the Inspiration Playbook: The ultimate creative resource for event professionals

August 21, 2023 Shepard

ATLANTA, GA – Shepard, an industry-leading event production provider, proudly introduces the Inspiration Playbook—an advanced creative resource crafted to support our network with tangible activation ideas. This dynamic toolkit serves as an evolving collection of design inspiration, tailored to enhance how event professionals approach attendee engagement and event impact, offering fresh concepts suited to any budget and scale.

Developed through collaboration between Shepard’s strategic services, production, and marketing teams, this 50+ page resource offers easily navigable chapters covering everything from cost efficient sponsorship activations to guided attendee journeys. What sets this resource apart is its dynamic nature – the Playbook will be continuously refreshed throughout the year with new ideas, ensuring clients always have access to the latest creative concepts.

“The Inspiration Playbook is a direct response to our clients seeking deeper creative partnership and ideation support,” says Frances Maestre, EVP of Sales and Client Services at Shepard. “By developing this comprehensive resource, we continue to help our customers as creative and consultative partners. We’re excited to spark these conversations and support our customers as they reimagine their events and engage their audiences.”

This launch reinforces Shepard’s position as an innovation leader in the events industry. The Inspiration Playbook opens a world of creative possibilities to event professionals, making it simple to enhance their events – whether they need fresh ideas for a single sponsorship activation or want to completely transform their attendee experience. By partnering with Shepard, clients can now tap into an endless stream of innovative ideas that will help them create unforgettable events that stand out in today’s competitive landscape.

About Shepard 

Shepard is a nationwide event production company with a rich legacy dating back to 1905. Specializing in corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and exhibits, Shepard is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and fostering connections through innovative event solutions. With a comprehensive suite of services and an employee-ownership model, Shepard is a trusted leader in producing memorable event experiences. To learn more about Shepard, visit www.shepardes.com.

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Exhibits, Strategy & Creative, Thought Leadership

Brand activations and community: what we’re learning by showing up at industry events

March 9, 2026 Shepard

The best activations share a few things in common: they’re rooted in purpose, they invite participation, and they give people a feeling of belonging to something.

Attendee participating in the writing prompt activity at the SandboxLive 2024 event
Thought Leadership

Capitalize on content: extending your event’s impact

February 19, 2025 Shepard

Great content doesn’t just happen—it’s planned. Learn why content strategy should be an integral part of your event planning process.

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