{"id":20551,"date":"2018-06-14T13:57:56","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T18:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/?p=20551"},"modified":"2019-08-02T10:30:51","modified_gmt":"2019-08-02T15:30:51","slug":"introducing-the-gigsalad-app-for-event-planners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gigsalad.com\/blog\/introducing-the-gigsalad-app-for-event-planners\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing the GigSalad App for Event Planners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated entry-meta\">Last updated on August 2, 2019<\/p><br><p>Event planning just got easier! The new GigSalad app offers an easy way to book local entertainers and party professionals for any occasion. From bands and photographers to face painters and costumed characters, GigSalad has everything you need to make your next event, party, or production unique and unforgettable. 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Sit back, relax, and watch your party come to life!<\/p>\n<p>This app is only available on the app store for iOS devices.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ready to book something awesome for your event? Download the GigSalad app!<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href='https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/gigsalad-hire-entertainers\/id1227480456?mt=8&#038;ign-mpt=uo%3D2' onclick='' class='wpi_designer_button   wpi_shadow wpi_shadow_no wpi_text_shadow_no wpi_texture_no wpi_border_all wpi_padding_20px wpi_rounded wpi_designer_button_14503 wpi_icon wpi_icon_no wpi_icon_left  ' target='' rel=''><i class=''><\/i><span class='wpi_text'>Get App<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last updated on August 2, 2019Event planning just got easier! The new GigSalad app offers an easy way to book local entertainers and party professionals for any occasion. 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