--- title: "Social Media Roundup: Evernote for Event Planners" id: "14012" type: "post" slug: "social-media-roundup-evernote-for-event-planners" published_at: "2012-10-24T21:37:37+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-15T19:01:50+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2012/10/24/social-media-roundup-evernote-for-event-planners/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2012/10/24/social-media-roundup-evernote-for-event-planners.md" excerpt: "Why one event planner says Evernote is a lifesaver. Also: Where to dig for blog posts when you're out of ideas." taxonomy_category: - "Meetings / Events" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "event planning" - "Meetings" - "Mid-Level Professional" - "organization growth" - "productivity" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Manager" - "VP" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Social Media Roundup: Evernote for Event Planners Ever feel like things are overwhelming, and you need a way to organize your events? We might have the app for you. That and more in today’s Social Media Roundup: ### Evernote’s Event Expertise > How to Use Evernote for [#EventPlanning (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/EventPlanning?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > : [http://t.co/2tiGwacn (opens in a new tab)](http://t.co/2tiGwacn) > [#eventprofs (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/eventprofs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#assnchat (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/assnchat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > [#pcma (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/hashtag/pcma?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > > — Convene Magazine (@pcmaconvene) [October 24, 2012 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/pcmaconvene/status/261179301662183424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **Yesterday, we covered**[the value of Dropbox (opens in a new tab)](http://associationsnow.com/2012/10/social-media-roundup-oh-yeah-theres-a-new-ipad/) as an event-planning tool. Evernote, it turns out, is useful in exactly the same way. Justin Nowak, the VP of Community and Events for the Canadian Cloud Council, says [he uses Evernote for planning all of his events (opens in a new tab)](http://blog.evernote.com/2012/10/22/how-to-use-evernote-for-event-planning-tips-from-event-planning-ambassador/) . According to Nowak, it’s an end-to-end tool for him. How’s it working out? “For one, I’ve significantly cut down on email,” he claims. “But more importantly, I’m getting a ton more sleep now. I used to run around like a chicken with its head cut off, but now everything is more organized and I feel a sense of calm (as much as you can when you plan events!). On a daily basis, I can just go into my Evernote account, be reminded of what needs to get done, and get right to it.” That said, some people just don’t get it. [Here’s one who doesn’t. (opens in a new tab)](http://readwrite.com/2012/10/24/why-evernote-just-doesnt-work-for-me) *(ht*[@pcmaconvene (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/pcmaconvene/status/261179301662183424) *)* ### Have no idea what to write? > One of the best content pieces I’ve seen RT [@JasonFalls (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/JasonFalls?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > : How To Write A Blog With Great Content Every Time [http://t.co/8hRxU7ct (opens in a new tab)](http://t.co/8hRxU7ct) > > — YourMembership (@yourmembership) [October 24, 2012 (opens in a new tab)](https://twitter.com/yourmembership/status/261195168953274368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) **Maybe you’re looking in the wrong spot.** Obviously, blogging still has a huge value, but do you ever feel like the well runs dry? Fortunately, [consultant and marketing expert Jeff Bullas has a few ideas (opens in a new tab)](http://www.jeffbullas.com/2012/10/24/how-to-write-a-blog-with-great-content-every-time/) , some technical and some practical. A key one? Focus on the art of telling a good story: “A great story has anticipation, a feeling of ‘what’s next!’ and a resolution that doesn’t leave the reader feeling cheated or angry,” he writes. “A good story makes a person feel something, whether it’s laughter or empathy or some other emotion. Have fun with your story, or be serious. People love stories. Tell them one. Tell them a story as a series, or to generate leads. Just tell a great story.” Have you read a good story lately? We’d love to hear about it! Tell us in the comments. [Ernie Smith](https://associationsnow.com/author/ernie-smith/) Ernie Smith is a former senior editor for Associations Now. 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