SpotMe Blog

MAY 11, 2023

Planning and running successful events in the pharma industry involves managing multiple vendors, overseeing details, and executing a plan that’s cost-efficient and produces tangible results. But how do you make sure you’re selecting the right healthcare communications company for your event?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At Planning Pod, we’ve noticed an uptick in business owners asking for tips on lowering food costs while maximizing profits. Previous to writing for our blog, I worked with hundreds of restaurant owners to stay on top of their budgets and reduce food costs while increasing restaurant profits on our Customer Success Team.

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Event Smart

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Every year, businesses across different industries plan for conferences for their businesses. Event organizers are spearheading the conference planning process – from booking venues and crafting event programs to writing event details. The Purpose of a Speaker Bio If your […]

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Expo Pass

MAY 9, 2023

Our recent webinar, How AI/ChatGPT is changing the game for event planners, led by Expo Pass, included event professionals Olivia Preston-Lee (Events Management) and Rachella Thomas (Event Kit). Plus, they gave us some awesome ideas on how to integrate ChatGPT into the event planning process! What is AI and ChatGPT.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 20, 2023

35 Engaging Product Launch Event Ideas Planning your next product launch doesn’t have to be difficult with these unique and engaging event ideas. 35 Engaging Product Launch Event Ideas Planning your next product launch doesn’t have to be difficult with these unique and engaging event ideas. Let’s dive in!

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a professional event planner, you know that writing an event proposal is one of the most important steps in the planning process! In this blog post, we will break down how to write an event proposal from start to finish. Marketing plans, etc. Is an Event Proposal the Same as an Event Plan? Staffing needs.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2023

Wondering how artificial intelligence can actually make a difference in the meeting planning process? Artificial intelligence has long been a tech-business buzz concept. But now, a wave of thought leaders in the business events industry are more closely examining its potential—and starting to make use of emerging tools.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 2, 2022

Planning an event while your team is remote sounds like a daunting task. So how can event planners keep their team on track when people are spread out? Answer – it all comes down to staying ahead of any communication issues and planning things to a T. Plan every task (as best as possible). So when in doubt, plan it out.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 12, 2021

We all have different responses to adversity, and none of them are “wrong” I write this post a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, sparked by the personal experience of an old friend, psychotherapist and author Nancy Leach. How was it to be in airports?” She shared the following: This was the journey.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 30, 2020

When you’re planning a wedding, you will be dealing with lots of different vendors who will all play a crucial role in making your day come together. Once your wedding is over, many vendors will ask you to write a review or testimonial so that they can use your feedback to help other perspective clients choose them.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

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? Why Should I Choose Online Wedding Planning Courses Over In-Person Classes? Don’t Be Fooled by These 6 Shady Online Event Planning School Tricks!

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2023

Meetings-technology firm Cvent announced in late May the launch of what it calls AI Writing Assistant, a tool that uses generative artificial intelligence to help event professionals and marketers produce on-brand, engaging event-related content in less time. on the business events industry. on the business events industry.

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GEVME

APRIL 11, 2019

For the development of an event business, you need a good marketing plan. The right marketing plan for an event usually identifies your target audience and how you will attract new customers and keep them organising events with you over and over again. Event marketing plan definition & examples.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this article, we will discuss how to find clients as a corporate event planner and grow your business. In this article, we will discuss how to find clients as a corporate event planner and grow your business. How to Become a Corporate Event Planner with No Experience. How much money you can expect to make.

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GEVME

JULY 10, 2019

Here are a couple of event description examples: These and other examples of how not to write a description are available on the Internet for research. No matter how authentic your description is, it’s still only content. Learn how to write an event description that will attract the media’s attention.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2021

The pandemic may have shifted meeting to remote channels in 2020, however, organizing and inviting people virtual events still requires time and careful planning if it is going to be successful. Likewise, 76 percent of businesses agree that email is the most effective virtual event invitation engagement tool.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

For most growing event businesses, payment processing is viewed as a business expense first and foremost. You’re almost afraid to ask too many questions about different processing costs, worried that a thorough understanding of how electronic payments work will only reveal more expense to your business.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Then chances are you’ve thought about starting your own event planning business. Ask any self employed person and quite often they will tell you the number one reason that people do not succeed is because of lack of planning. There are many great business plan templates out there. But where do you begin?

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QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2023

Location: Cheshire, CT QC Courses you’ve taken: Event & Wedding Planning Your website: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] Twitter: [link] YouTube: [link] Pinterest: [link] The Knot: [link] www.theknot.com/marketplace/pink-olive- events-cheshire-ct-234999 Wedding Wire: [link] Meet QC Event School graduate, Carisa Lockery!

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The Planner's Lounge

AUGUST 24, 2022

For many businesses, email marketing aims to grow a massive list of potential clients you can communicate with for as long as the company exists. Today let’s look at a basic way to incorporate email marketing, and learn how to modify traditional practices to work for your wedding planning business and increase your bookings.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 25, 2022

Also, how can we create that same energy and excitement we feel when an event is right around the corner? BTW – Want to hear more about how event pros are keeping attendees engaged these days? Create a marketing plan. Start by getting an idea of how many “audience retention” posts your team can complete on a weekly basis.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Event planning is no easy feat. But how do event planners find sponsors, and is it worth it to host a sponsored event? But how do event planners find sponsors, and is it worth it to host a sponsored event? How Do You Choose the Right Sponsor For Your Event? Let’s start at the beginning. What Are Event Sponsorships?

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Here’s how to spot the trap. Aimed at people who equate being busy with being productive but who fail to make progress on their critical work, the author offers up four mistakes these managers tend to make. Too many meetings: How many meetings do planners need to attend to plan a meeting?

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

In this post we’ re going to talk about a few party planning tips that you can easily implement to make you look like a pro. 6 Party Planning Tips 1) Make sure you allocate enough time for planning. But if you understand the importance of taking the time, upfront, to plan then you just might find that things unfold hassle free.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One important panel discussion tackled the issues around sustainability within the events industry and gave advice to venues on how they can enhance the sustainability of their spaces and events. The panellists strongly recommended venues switch to 100% renewable energy as soon as possible, and that they measure their carbon emissions.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Name: Linda Fondulas Business Name & Location: Odyssey Events Years Working in the Event Industry: 40 Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 5 Website: [link] Facebook: [link] Additional Social Media: [link] What is your typical day like? How did you get started in the industry? What inspires you?

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Techsytalk

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I write content. I execute logistical planning for our event planning clients. As I scroll through tons of online reels and stories, it strikes me how obsessed our society has become with get-rich-quick schemes, and all these posts making it seem like everyone lives the most luxurious lives.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

But how can organizers pick those perfect vendors that make their event so special? Write down your specific vendor needs. Write down your specific vendor needs. Start by writing down your specific vendor needs for the event and marketing process. And many of the things that make our events truly innovative and original.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 21, 2022

In the Harvard Business Review , Microsoft’s head of people analytics, Dawn Klinghoffer, mentioned one key to happiness in a hybrid world: for workers and managers to not feel overloaded. According to Klinghoffer, “Prioritization is how we create stability even in the face of chaos. Focus on what actually needs to get done.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 29, 2023

Time to start planning your next event? No worries – here are a few ideas on how you can refresh your thought process and come up with some amazing ideas during event planning. Looking for more tips to beat burnout during the event planning process? Your brain is totally zapped of any creativity. Take a break.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

An Event Planner Needs to Learn from Their Mistakes Here’s a client situation that happened early on in my event planning career. Coming from an operational and budgeting background in hotels, it wasn’t second nature for me to sell (pitch a particular piece of business). The potential piece of business was a major airline.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Business Name & Location: Beverly Diane Consultants. Business Facebook Page: Beverly Diane Consultants. How did you get started in the industry? I even started writing candlelighting poems for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs in middle school. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! Name: Beverly Diane.

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QC Event School

JUNE 15, 2021

With the end of COVID finally in sight, it’s time to turn your focus back to your business! So, how can you increase your event planner salary once things return to normal? Jenny Alperin is a graduate of QC’s Corporate Event Planning Course and a student of the Promotional Event Planning Course. The Bright Side.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

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? The first thing you need to know is that event planning isn’t easy. Is Event Planning Hard? That’s great!

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What are cashless payments and how do they work? Overall, how can my business benefit from adding cashless payment options? How do I know if I should evaluate other options? Pro tip: Planning Pod offers innovative invoicing and reporting tools that integrate with reputable payment processors. What is that?”

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