Planning Pod

JANUARY 2, 2024

Are you an event pro struggling to stay organized? External factors aside, we can’t expect our brains to hold all of the clustered trains of thought and piecemeal ideas we deal with daily. Stay tuned for the next part, where we’ll discuss how to start problem-solving and strategizing with the results of your first brain dump.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 1, 2021

As a speaker, emcee or moderator, how do you handle a lag in chat responses? Sometimes you ask a question and “hear crickets” in the chat, but don’t worry because there are a few ways to deal with this situation. How long were the Networking Incubator live gatherings? How long were the Networking Incubator live gatherings?

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

We asked event professionals from all over the map how they have modified their businesses to accommodate the new considerations brought on by the pandemic. My goal has been to take a deep inhale, pay attention to what has been happening, and to see what the proper pivot needs to be in the event world.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. Some of San Francisco’s struggles are unique, while others are a result of competition.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Events are coming back but planning an event looks nothing like it used to. Event budgets were the focus of part IV of our virtual series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events. Event budgets were the focus of part IV of our virtual series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 28, 2023

Coupled with rising gas prices, this could mean notably higher shipping costs for event organizers and exhibitors. The news comes on the heels of a positive development for event planners: a last-minute agreement between UPS and more than 340,000 of its employees on a new contract. Freight carrier Yellow Corp.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. Well, the early bird gets a great deal, too.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 18, 2023

So you’ve reached the next stage of planning your event and it’s time to start selling tickets! The secret sauce is finding the balance between the value of your event and what your guests want. With the power of technology, you can get even more out of your event! Check out how much competitors charge for similar events!

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 31, 2022

“In every category when you organize an event, manage all the risk assessments. Decorations? […] A little something will pop up because the event is live […] but the better you will be able to control these things. “ – Valerie Bihet. What do you do when more attendees show up than you planned for? “It

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Do you need to find new monetary sources for conferences, conventions and trade shows? Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Following are the action items you will need to add to your to-do list to protect your events. Harrison explains that this style of bleisure presents both challenges and benefits for businesses: how do they face tax implications for employees working remotely in different countries? How do they ensure cybersecurity?

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

GET IN LOSER, WE’RE GOING TO THE ‘MEAN GIRLS’ PREMIERE To celebrate the debut of the musical adaptation of “Mean Girls,” Paramount put on a totally fetch premiere event that dropped attendees right into a scene from the film. Regina would be proud. Regina would be proud. Gganbu gang for life. 13-21 in L.A.,

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Conferences that Work

MAY 16, 2022

I recently ran a workshop , hosted by the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Society of Association Professionals (CSAE), on the design of participation-rich events. Note: This event was a workshop , not a presentation. After the workshop, Don asked me how long a time I would have preferred. I cover the logistical reasons below.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

COVID-19 has already changed the face of everything concerning social events and gatherings. While many companies resort to software like zoom to have virtual conferences or meetings, how can one take an entire social group of thousands of people virtual, and how do you manage such an event?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both the planning and execution phases of events.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It’s important to understand what corporate event planning is before we offer any relevant tips. In simple terms, corporate event planning is the process of organising events for a brand or business to achieve business goals. What Do Corporate Event Planners Do?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event sponsorship levels represent the difference between a money-losing event and one with a positive ROI. Savvy event marketers take the time and try to build sponsorship packages that appeal to their prospects’ needs. What Are Event Sponsorship Levels? Because, for starters, people need options.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

An off-site on the Biscayne Lady, a three-story yacht that serves catered meals, sports a DJ and a themed bar, showed off the fast-growing city. How you deal with change begins with how you deal with ideas,” he said. “We You never know how far you can go until you have gone too far,” he said. Are you ready?

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Live vs virtual events… How can you possibly decide between the two? . Over the past few years, you may have heard that virtual events are the future. Of course, they offer many advantages over traditional, in-person events. . But that doesn’t mean that live events are outdated. Live vs virtual events?

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Expo Pass

JULY 7, 2021

Sports and entertainment events are happening, in-person, every day — and it almost feels like things are getting back to normal. But we still have to wonder how sports arenas, concert halls, and film festivals have been able to fill all their seats seemingly at the drop of a hat. Big goals today. Let’s get to it!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

How music sets the tone for an event Events are about bringing many different types of people together. Not everyone at an event will speak the same language. Events will be attended by drastically diverse groups of people, even if they are in the same industry. The answer is obvious—music.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

That statement holds true for event planners. Therefore they’re relying on their service provider, the event planner for example, to be straightforward with them. Top event planners understand that sometimes breaking bad news is unavoidable. It’s an event planner’s duty to inform the client when something is wrong.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Hosting a major event is stressful enough in any kind of context – from a personal to a professional setting. And things can get even messier if you have to deal with the idea of having a very limited budget. The location for your event is probably going to be the most important factor in the whole setup.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Hosting a major event is stressful enough in any kind of context – from a personal to a professional setting. And things can get even messier if you have to deal with the idea of having a very limited budget. The location for your event is probably going to be the most important factor in the whole setup.

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Expo Pass

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

What’s the deal? Not only will it save you money by cutting down on all the logistics of hosting trade shows, but it comes with other benefits too. Personalizing your webinar to fewer people will help them get even more out of the event. This is how you build an internal community that thrives beyond dollar signs!

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Event Farm

MARCH 17, 2022

Thirteen months ago, as everyone in the events industry was trying to navigate their way through a global pandemic, we started a journey to bring expert panelists together to learn and guide the event community toward once again hosting safe live events. For Part V of this series, Ryan Costello, ??

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2024

Potential event attendees still enjoy meeting in person, but they want to make sure they go to the events that are right for them, said Monique Ruff-Bell, TED’s chief program and strategy officer. Then after the pandemic, people started changing their patterns — as in, “I’m not going to all of these events.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

With the push to limit physical contact and transmission, it’s no wonder that many large-scale events have been canceled for the year. However, here are a few things you can do to prepare for future trade shows and exhibitions. Many 2020 trade shows and exhibitions have been postponed to 2021. Create a Contingency Plan.

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Ins'Tent

JULY 7, 2023

Having a pop-up tent booth at a trade show can be an excellent opportunity for businesses to showcase their products or services to a wide audience and network with potential customers and partners. Lighting can be an effective way to make your booth stand out, especially in a crowded trade show. Offer exclusive deals.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As trade show properties move to prioritize community and connection and create more opportunities for exhibitors—Outdoor Retailer’s acquisition of an adventure lifestyle festival as one example—consumer-style experiential is infusing booths with new energy.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 9, 2021

Technical event producer? As meetings departments react to the rise of virtual events, jobs are evolving. Howard Givner, founder of the Event Leadership Institute, took a look at the roles and skill sets now in demand during a virtual session at Meeting Professional International’s Global Meeting Industry Day program on April 8.

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Skiddle

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

It’s a feature in our Promotion Centre that lets customers sign up to be dedicated ticket sellers for your event. The Reps dashboard shows you how many sales your reps have made, how many ticket links they’ve shared and lets you manage the rewards for your reps. Look no further than Skiddle Reps.

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Skiddle

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Over on our website, we’ve launched our Black Friday ‘Inspire Me’ page, compiling all the best deals to our visitor base of four million people per month. If you’d like your event to be featured in our Inspire Me page, get in touch with your dedicated Account Manager or our Account Support team.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 10, 2021

When it comes to barriers to participating in events, Rosemarie Rosetti has experienced a whole lot of them. Second, planners must approach each element of their meeting from an inclusive mindset, gathering enough attendee information ahead of the event to ensure a full experience for everyone. With 26 percent of the U.S.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

The long-anticipated return of in-person business meetings, conventions, and trade shows is being blunted by the difficult conditions for air travel, according to planners who responded to a MeetingsNet survey conducted between June 20 and 23. percent of respondents said they expect to see fewer attendees at their upcoming events.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the world of pop-up events, unique experiences can create long-lasting connections with attendees. Over the last few years (and with the help of social media), pop-up events have become a cultural trend. With the power of marketing, branding, and unique pop-up event experiences, you can join in on the fun too.

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