Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

The correct timing of events can play a vital role through the whole event organisation process. Without a properly considered timetable, you risk missing significant due dates that are critical to your event’s success. What is an event planning timeline? Why you need an event timeline. How far to foresee?

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

As Peter Drucker once said, “Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. How do you manage your event team?

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

It surprised many people when Forbes Magazine listed event planning as the fifth most stressful job. So why does Forbes list event planning so high? Event planners have to work for months to get everything in place for an event that will at most occur over only a few days.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

If you’re looking for a little help with corporate event planning , planning a special event or planning a meeting, there’s a lot of help out there to draw on! And as we all know, and we have definitely blogged about, there are literally thousands of traditional meeting planning companies out there to help.

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QC Event School

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re looking to start or grow a business as an event planner, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. PRO TIP: Is event planning your DREAM job?

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 4, 2018

Attendees expect a lot out of their event experience these days. But these amazing venues are nothing without the foundational aspects that make the venue right for the event. There’s more to choosing an event venue than finding one of the right size (although that is part of the process).

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

As we look toward a globalized future, global virtual and hybrid events will likely continue to gain traction. This post is full of actionable insights to help you create a successful event. From what to look for in a global event planning software to ways to incorporate varying cultures, we’ve got you covered. .

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Are you thinking of starting your own event planning business this year? This is a great time to enter the industry, as the demand for event planners continues to grow (especially post-pandemic). However, one of the biggest challenges new companies face is finding a niche market to focus on. If so, you’re in luck!

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process. In fact, AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies event planners trust to plan, promote, and analyze their events. Simplify Event Planning Events have a lot of moving parts.

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Guidebook

JUNE 21, 2018

Download our free, 300-page workbook and handbook, the Professional Event Planning Guide. In this guide, five event pros from all ends of the spectrum — corporate meetings, boutique conferences, high-end agencies, and association events — weigh in on running an event from start to finish.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Using a venue sourcing agency may be a relatively new concept for many organisations. However, the benefits of having an experienced professional working alongside you to take your event planning to the next level are undeniable. Access to a huge and imaginative variety of venues. Vast industry knowledge and experience.

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QC Event School

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you’re starting your own event planning business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to brand it. But what if you don’t actually know how to brand your event planning business? But what if you don’t actually know how to brand your event planning business?

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading! Telephone line and headset.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 13, 2018

Planning an event is a long and arduous task that’s incredibly rewarding when finished. One of the main tasks that you need to prepare for is booking an event venue. It could be a conference, a meeting, or a corporate event. Finding the right venue for your event is a huge undertaking.

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QC Event School

APRIL 1, 2021

When pursuing an event planning career, one thing you’ll NEED to become a master of is working with budgets. Nicole is a QC Event School Student Ambassador and the owner of Willow North Events. The Importance of Budgets in Your Event Planning Career. So, what is a “budget” exactly?

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 4, 2022

If you’re an event planner or looking to get into event planning , you probably know there are two main categories: corporate event planning and social event planning. Social Event Planning. For example, if you choose social events, the more common events are: Weddings.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

Planning an event is like building a puzzle. You start by combing through the pieces to find the corners and edges to anchor the bigger picture. You look at the components to strategically determine the program goals, select a date and venue, and finalize a budget.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Planning an event can grow very complicated very fast, and this is why we will divide this checklist into a six-part timeline.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Get neck-deep in valuable events industry resources. We've combed the internet for the best blogs on event trends, agencies, associations, marketing campaigns, experiential activations and more. Though we do our fair share of blogging, we still look to other helpful resources to stay on the ball. Event Manager Blog.

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Slido

OCTOBER 24, 2018

To help you find the best of the game content as well as the hidden gems of the event blogosphere, we scoured the web and put together blogs that keep us on top of things. Event trends, news and inspiration 1. Eventbrite Blog Who in the event world wouldn’t know Eventbrite?

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Planning Pod

JULY 10, 2023

Looking to streamline your event planning process? Event planning can be a daunting task, especially for event organizers and venues managing multiple events at once. Fortunately, event ticketing software can help create an efficient ticketing system for both organizers and ticket buyers.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2020

But the reality when it comes to events is that there are always multiple parties involved. Events in their many shapes and forms are synonymous with the need to carefully manage digital assets. It makes life easier for colleagues and enables fast, secure access for outside parties such as agency partners, suppliers and venues.

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GEVME

JANUARY 24, 2019

John Hunt, a professor at the London Business School, notes that only 30% of event managers think they can delegate. Thus, only one-tenth of event managers have good enough delegation skills to cope with an event planning tasks list. Reasons to delegate your event planning. Thus, your events will improve.

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StraussCA

MAY 22, 2023

There is nothing more thrilling for an association event planner than the excitement and hustle involved in curating a great event. when something does not go as planned. Things like bad weather for an outdoor event, shipments being delayed due to border issues, etc. What is your plan B? and What is Plan C format?

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The event planning process is a long and winding road with surprises around every corner. If you want to host a successful event that attendees won’t soon forget, you’ll need to expect the unexpected. In other words, you need to plan each aspect of the event down to every last detail. But organizing the event?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

So, you’ve got your venue picked, your speakers lined up, and the invitations sent out. But although it may seem like that’s the lion’s share of work is completed, you can’t overlook a crucial part of any successful event that must be carefully considered if you don’t want to leave your guests disappointed. Having limited choices.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The flipside is that oftentimes, the inspiration that you find online is not remotely realistic for the majority of couples (y’all remember the viral wedding in France that was rumoured to cost $59 million?!), or the vendors you find aren’t local and located in another country (or even hemisphere)!

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2023

Mindy Weiss – @mindyweiss If you want to keep your finger on the pulse of high-end wedding and event trends, Mindy Weiss is a must-follow for visual inspiration on Instagram and TikTok. Her social media channels often feature behind-the-scenes looks at her event planning process and wedding inspiration.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 13, 2021

The pandemic has changed the events industry landscape and there is no going back now. We have all experienced the potential of virtual events and they are becoming a significant part of every business’ event strategy. Even attendees now expect to have a choice to attend events virtually. Checklist for Hybrid Events.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The flipside is that oftentimes, the inspiration that you find online is not remotely realistic for the majority of couples (y’all remember the viral wedding in France that was rumoured to cost $59 million?!), or the vendors you find aren’t local and located in another country (or even hemisphere)!

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. While we work to include these in our plans every time, they can be easy forget.

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