by Tim Kitchell | Jun 4, 2026 | Event Industry Trends, Holiday Parties, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
As December arrives, most teams are running on a strange mix of momentum and exhaustion. There are projects to finish, goals to review, budgets to close, and plans already forming for the year ahead. There is also the quieter part of the season: looking back at what...
by Tim Kitchell | Oct 24, 2025 | Event Design & Guest Experience, Holiday Parties, Planner Resources, Top Considerations
Too many company holiday parties feel the same. A business lobby or rented ballroom, a buffet, a few drinks, a few speeches, and a crowd that’s ready to leave 30 minutes in. The problem isn’t the people or the budget. It’s the format. Teams crave something unique. A...
by Tim Kitchell | Aug 27, 2025 | Event Case Studies, Events at Pier 80, Holiday Parties, Top Considerations
Setting the Tone When Facebook wanted its biggest holiday party to-date, a cookie-cutter space wasn’t even an option. Instead, they went way outside the box and (with NPU’s help) chose Pier 80, a massive cargo terminal on San Francisco’s waterfront, and trusted...
