The iPad wasn't invented to help party rental — but for some operators, it might well have been.

The move comes on the heels of the company's big headquarters expansion last year.

Tablet computers--especially Apple's mighty iPad--are changing the way special event professionals do business.

Lights, camera … revenue? Party rental companies who have done their star turn on reality TV shows rate the results.

Last week, Eventline looked at the payoff versus the pain when party rental companies are asked to donate their goods and services to reality TV shows...

They're among the top shows on TV—reality shows that range from wedding extravaganzas such "My Fair Wedding" and "Platinum Weddings" to homey home improvement programs including "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." The producers often turn to party...

Most party rental companies offer a rich mix of products. Jim Lisi, president and CEO of Ventura, Calif.-based EventRents, brings a rich mix of experience to his business...

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As reported by Special Events, after a quiet period, two deals in party rental made headlines last week. In one, Milpitas, Calif.-based Stuart Rental Co. merged with Richmond, Calif.-based Top Productions. And, furniture rental giant CORT, based...