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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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

planning an event can be a considerable task, whether it’s a small drinks reception or a large-scale conference. to help you navigate the event planning process with ease, the experts from seven events, a UK event management company, have compiled a list of ten invaluable tips from our UK experts.

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. A speaker standing in front of the crowd talking at them with slides is no longer enough. Below you will learn: What makes for an engaging speaker.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Part I: Public health and event safety best practices. Part II: Legal and event safety best practices. Part III: 2021 Event Planning Playbook. 2: Audio visual, décor and entertainment – 6% increase. Don’t expect any cheap deals on entertainment. 3: Event technology – 50% increase.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In-person events and conferences are back. While events and event planning has morphed a bit and adjustments have been made, there is one thing that remains constant. No marketer or event planner wants to be associated with an event that is considered less than successful.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 22, 2018

Planning an event may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to tell you that, if you take a deep breath, you’ll see it may actually be as easy as ABC. Learn the ABC’s of event planning today. Content sourcing is probably one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Entertainment.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Entertainment. Expenses for In-Person Events. According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Note that event technology can be incorporated into all of these common expenses. Expenses for Virtual Events.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

How often should team meetings be organised before an event and which aspects have to be discussed at these meetings? The key communication skills a successful event planner should possess. Event planning is about building relationships before, during, and after an event.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 25, 2021

Not to mention the tracking and data capabilities event marketers can take advantage of with a digital experience. Regardless, those visiting your event in person will want to be dazzled and entertained, and your virtual attendees also want a first-rate virtual experience. Event Production Is More Than Just Event Planning.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

By doing so, you’ll help ensure that attendees are excited about the event’s content, which can lead to increased engagement. To better understand your audience, use event planning software that tracks attendee behavior trends and visitor activity on event websites. Incorporate the use of a mobile event app.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. 2: Always Have a Backup Plan (or Several) As a meeting planner, you know that not having a Plan B, C or Z, means you are doomed.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 3, 2023

First and Foremost: Define Your Event Objectives Before you commit yourself to creating those all-important event agendas — and as with any other aspect of event planning — it’s crucial to define the primary objectives of your occasion.

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

It surprises event planners and managers to know that treating virtual goings-on like in-person events is a good rule of thumb throughout the whole process—all it takes is a little best-practice tweaking for the virtual environment. Here’s everything you need to know to plan a stellar virtual event from start to finish.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With 10 out of the 20 leading life science companies in our customer database, we’ve worked with 80+ pharma event management companies. And many of them use our fully compliant life science event platform and mobile event app to help pharma companies manage engaging HCP events.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 26, 2024

The schedule should list the key participants, such as speakers or entertainers, along with any special arrangements required for their presentations or performances. Importance of Event Schedules The importance of an event schedule cannot be overstated. Gather Information Determine the total duration of the event.

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Eventbase

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Your Eventbase Enterprise Event App offers your attendees a customized, on-brand premium mobile event experience trusted at some of the largest conferences and events in the world. But did you know that your event app platform of choice can also provide smaller event packages, which we call Essential Events?

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

An event brief is a crucial document that gives a clear and concise summary of your event’s purpose, scope, target audience, timeline, and other details that are key to its success. It helps everyone involved in the event plan stay on the same page and make sure everything runs smoothly.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

The tricky part about hybrid conferences and events is making them equally as engaging and fulfilling for people who are attending remotely as it is to those who are physically present. Those attending in person can go to workshops, engage with each other, interact with speakers, and ask questions. What Does a Hybrid Event Look Like?

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Event planning terms are nothing new. But throw in event tech terms like ‘breakout rooms’, ‘RTMP’, and ‘VOD’ that are crucial to know for hybrid and virtual event planning. Feeling unsure about common hybrid and virtual event terms? Event planning terms: A. The agenda is your event itinerary.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Determine your event budget during the initial planning phases and ensure all stakeholders sign off and agree on the numbers. When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Assemble Focused Event Management and Planning Committees.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to event planning, one of the first questions that arises is: what are the costs of organising events? The answer is not simple and varies considerably depending on numerous factors , from the size of the event to the location chosen.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Especially useful for conferences , this question evaluates the alignment of event content with attendees’ preferences, ensuring future events cater to the interests of your target audience. It’s also an effective way to determine whether the presenters, speakers, and event sponsors were relevant to your target audience.

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GEVME

JUNE 4, 2020

Event organizers scramble over this new event industry reality. . Luckily, you don’t have to worry about cancelling or postponing your event. Thanks to online event planning software , you can take your offline event online. Today, it is easy to replace offline events with online events.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The guest introduction After your event invitation email, you’ll want to start nurturing the lead. When it comes to event planning , that means building excitement. One of the best ways to drive interest in your event is by showcasing the guest speakers, panelists, and entertainers you’ve booked to make an appearance.

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Got famous speakers for your keynote?

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Got famous speakers for your keynote?

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

How will you set your speakers up for success? What are potential issues that could arise during the event, and how will you solve them? What event platform will you use? The key to planning a successful virtual event? For example, it wouldn’t make sense to book back-to-back speakers for four hours.

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Socio Events

MARCH 20, 2020

Digital-first or virtual events live entirely online. All attendees, sponsors, and speakers use event technology to join the online environment, instead of being in a central, physical location. The complexity of a virtual event often depends on the features and functionality of the event technology the organizer uses.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Does this mean that there’s no consideration given to the in-person audience who are part of hybrid events? And how can it leave out mobile event apps ? Should I get an event app for my hybrid event ? With such incredible event app benefits, ChatGPT should surely make it must have tech.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Build an occasion that features inspiring speakers, lively panel discussions, practical workshops and outstanding entertainment. Tease your incredible content via pre-event activities — think behind-the-scenes footage, countdowns, carefully crafted email campaigns and social posts — to build anticipation.

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Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

The good news is there are great event registration software options and packages at just about any price point. Write Down Your Goals We all want to find event technology that helps improve the meeting and event planning process, but in order to find the best option, you have to get specific. With an increasing 6.9

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Endless Events

AUGUST 29, 2018

Our guide will take you through your event goals, your potential audience, your budget, and the planned content of your event. It also gives you time to consider the accessibility, entertainment and lodgings of your audience. Our Best Tips to Finding Engaging Conference Speakers. Click To Tweet.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 21, 2023

Integrate unique experiences To keep Gen Z engaged in your event, it is crucial to differentiate it from similar events by offering unique experiences they haven’t seen before. Be creative with your venue, décor, entertainment, and speaker selection, especially for special or evening events within a larger program.

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Regpack

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Kevin works in the events industry and put together this guide for event professionals all about event planning. Author Bio: An avid reader, Kevin loves to explore technology for events. At this stage, event apps can make the task smooth through their in-built schedulers and planners. Venue selection.

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Socio Events

MAY 21, 2020

You might consider offering extra points — maybe double — for this year’s virtual event with the understanding that you’re creating a mutually beneficial, long-term relationship. Points can also be used for discounts, upgrades, or offsetting future event spends. A client recently told us how her event app helped save her business.

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