TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. A clearly defined budget provides a framework for decision-making, enabling event organizers to strategically allocate resources.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Bursting with experienced event industry leaders, the event’s ninth outing will feature dedicated roundtable and workshop sessions on Protect Duty, safeguarding, flexible working practices, festival operations, and a panel session delivered in partnership with GL events UK on how to value engineer your event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. 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. Develop an event master plan.

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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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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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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

How does this event align with our overall corporate strategy and goals for the year? What are the 2-3 key messages we want to communicate through this event? Entertaining? How will we measure the success of this event both quantitatively and qualitatively? Pssst, event marketing software can help with this.)

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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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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off.

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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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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. speaker info, photos, logos, etc.) ?

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore seven strategies to masterfully plan out your event programming for the coming year, ensuring each season is filled with memorable experiences. Take Time to Reflect Before diving into event planning, take a moment to reflect on your events from the past year.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event. Create a Detailed Budget Breakdown Creating a detailed budget breakdown is non-negotiable. Categorize expenses into sections such as venue, catering, decor, marketing, entertainment, and more.

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Even simple events can have multiple moving parts, making event planning an intense exercise in logistics. More than throwing parties, event planning considers all stages of the event cycle. From conception to post-event marketing, the planner has to be ready for nearly anything.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

And with 91% of event organizers believing an app is critical to event success , it seems clear that not harnessing the power of this digital tool could mean missing out on a huge opportunity. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit? In-person events are all about human connection.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This proactive oversight prevents overspending and helps maintain financial health throughout the event planning and execution phases. Prioritization Not all aspects of an event hold equal importance. Some elements are critical to the event’s success, while others, though desirable, may not be necessary.

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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. Important details to communicate.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 16, 2018

Even for professional corporate event planners , they encounter a handful of challenges. The unforeseen challenges require planners to understand common event-planning problems. Here are five tips to help manage the stress associated with corporate events planning. Managing the Budget. Having a Timetable.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Coordinators describe the seemingly impossible feat of creating an event from scratch in a variety of daunting ways. In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. What Is an Event Plan?

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your event needs are strictly technical (i.e., For more comprehensive, strategic planning or mid to large-scale projects, a full-service events company, like Castle, will handle all aspects of event planning from concept to completion. We tend to think of ourselves like an event general contractor.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This small gesture makes us all feel special and sets the tone for an exceptional event. List your top three, non-negotiable activities you must complete before your head hits the pillow! 15-minutes of dedicated, focused attention allows you to set clear goals and plan your schedule. What emotions do you want them to experience?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

What is event planning? Event Planning Guide. In this guide, we talk through a basic event planning template, what it means to be a planner, and how event management software can simplify your processes. What is Event Planning? Event Management is Event Planning.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

The same can be said for event planning. If you try to create an event that makes all audiences happy by including every idea and activity under the sun, then it doesn’t have any clarity and won’t resonate with anyone. Step 4 – Assemble a crack team of event professionals.

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Purple

JULY 23, 2023

Your event needs to serve a purpose. Once you have that purpose, there is a MINIMUM VIABLE EVENT plan to make it happen. That is the bare minimum event budget to make sure you reach that goal (Think in terms of must have vs nice-to-have) If your goal is to create a WOW effect, you need a minimum budget to make WOW happen.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Entertainment. Review and Track Your Event Budget. 20 – $10 = $10.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales. Pharma event management is no joke, though. From balancing a budget to finding the perfect venue and speakers, you’ve got to juggle a lot to put on an all-star event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Learning how to plan an event requires multitasking skills and (often) quick thinking. In order to succeed, you need to know and understand the basics so you plan your event effectively. Establish your event budget. Create an administrative plan. Determine your event entertainment and/or speakers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

The number of hours and people attending the event can significantly drive up the costs, as well as how much content will have to be produced to fill out the days. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Event Platform.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The importance of safety is something that simply cannot be overstated in the world of events and entertainment. Be it conversations around COVID-19 vaccination or cyber-security , there are many ways to look at safety at events. So today, we are exploring what it takes to plan a safe event.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It is advised to have your venue decided six months prior to the event, and the target audience needs to be considered when deciding on dates and times, as this may affect the number of available attendees. What entertainment will you have? Entertainment is crucial when planning a charity event.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Know their style and how they like to be entertained.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

The planning can begin up to a year in advance. How do you find the right speakers? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. When will your speakers come on?

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

A brief overview of the event planning industry The event planning industry is a booming sector that encompasses organizing, coordinating, and executing various types of events such as conferences, weddings, seminars, social gatherings, and more.

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