Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Corporate events serve an important purpose — they boost brand visibility, drive revenue, and strengthen relationships with customers and employees. However, executing successful events takes more than ordering catering and sending invites. Consider asking questions like: What is the primary purpose of this event? Educational?

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Attendease

JANUARY 23, 2024

Preparing for an upcoming event is one of the busiest times in an association professional’s career. After all, there are so many tasks to take care of, from determining event ticket prices to setting up your venue. But your most crucial tasks are promoting your event and encouraging your audience to register.

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2023

From events to perks to special resources, here are 15 unique member appreciation ideas to show gratitude and drive meaningful results for your organization. Community building When your event is over, building year-round community will bring in ongoing revenue and increase overall engagement.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination. Let’s dive in!

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Planning a corporate event? The secret ingredient to an engaging and memorable event is…drumroll please… the theme ! A creative theme brings cohesion to all the moving parts of your event — from décor, activities, catering, and more. But coming up with a corporate event theme idea is easier said than done.

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Event Farm

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

While the pandemic meant that most event planners had to move toward virtual or online platforms, live events aren’t a remnant of the past. The 2022 Event Safety Guide is a great place to start if you’re planning on hosting a live event in the near future. What is the 2022 Event Safety Guide?

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Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

Planning and coordinating events isn’t a walk in the park. However, in an age where almost everything can be simplified with technology, an event app plays a crucial role in changing the landscape of event planning and management. Event apps have already revolutionized the way we see and handle events.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Following are pandemic resources you might want to bookmark. Limits on how many people can gather and where are changing every day. How do you know the venue you are booking for your hybrid event is following best practices for keeping attendees safe? EIC Work and Wellness Resources. CDC Travel Guidelines.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Read on to learn how to grow your non dues revenue streams, even in the face of challenges that every association goes through. Non dues revenue matters because it supports your organization if traditional membership dues stagnate, and helps you grow your organization as you require more resources. It’s all connected.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Ever need help generating event sponsorship ideas? And having strong sponsor support can mean the difference between a good event and a great one. So let’s explore 66 creative event sponsorship ideas that will help you secure sponsorships for events of all kinds. How Do You Ask a Company To Sponsor an Event?

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Eventmobi

JULY 10, 2023

With the right conference app, you can: Enhance communication Streamline event management Personalize attendees’ experience And so much more. But how do you choose the right app for your conferences? But how do you choose the right app for your conferences? That means there’s no need to print materials for your event!

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. A staggering 78% of businesses using an event app attribute their positive event ROI to these digital tools. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Conference Care

APRIL 24, 2024

WHAT IS A VENUE FOR GOOD? Our Venue For Good initiative recognises Venues that go above and beyond to have a positive impact on our industry, our environment, and our communities. We assess each venue in line with the UN sustainability goals and take into account any existing accreditations. WHY CARDEN PARK?

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

How can you determine air quality at a prospective venue? How can you determine air quality at a prospective venue? Look around the room at an in-person event and you’ll see if masking and social distancing are taking place. But how can we determine the air quality at a prospective venue?

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of event planning, where creativity meets execution, there’s a growing trend that’s reshaping the industry: sustainability. As event planners, we hold the power to make substantial positive impacts on the environment through our choices and initiatives.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. The guide also includes a resource list that can be customized to include local businesses who cater to event groups.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. That’s why we put together this guide on how to plan a concert.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

Here's how to do that—with or without the venue's assistance. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. In that case, there is another way for planners to get the resource mix and, in turn, a carbon-emissions figure for a host venue’s energy usage.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. Sun identified eight strengths that were commonly mentioned.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 5, 2023

Destination events are the perfect way to give attendees a unique and unforgettable experience. Destination events will entice attendees with the lure of vacation alongside the usual event benefits. In fact, the destination of your event has become a prime factor in motivating attendees in general. Start with your “Why?”

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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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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 12, 2023

No matter what type of event you’re hosting, post-event surveys are your secret weapon for gathering valuable feedback from event attendees. Post-event surveys are questionnaires or feedback forms that event organizers distribute to attendees after an event. Why should you use post-event surveys?

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The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you are just starting out, this might not be clear to you right away, but finding your niche in the market will accelerate your business growth, so try to find something that differentiates you from your competitors. You can find your niche in a million ways, and you can refine it more as you gain more experience.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s impossible not to think about (and perhaps worry a bit about) securing funding for your next event. Any event planner has funding at the back of their mind since it influences what you can do and how you’ll pull it off. Consider what goes into successful event sponsorship.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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ePly

JANUARY 31, 2024

Writing an event RFP, or Request for Proposal, has certainly become easier to do in recent years thanks to the access to new technology. If you are operating in the hospitality sector and want to improve your event planning process, using an RFP allows for clarity, organization, and time well spent. What is a Request for Proposal?

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The MICE

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit was later established as one of the Global Projects and had its first event in 2007. In 2015, the first ‘big Summit’ took place on the campus, and in 2016, the event relocated to the Olma Messen St.Gallen, the biggest exhibition hall in the city. It’s scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Trimmer, who became the city’s agricultural director in 2008, parallels the city’s agricultural education with how the city and many other states have been showing and continue to show off their wineries. Why sell something wholesale if you can sell it at retail?” Trimmer asks. We started producing our wineries. We got a story to tell here.”

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. Pulling off your biggest event of the year takes a lot of work, so there’s no shame in asking for some help. . A Google search opens up countless event companies.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 30, 2024

Even before the pandemic and the monumental shift to virtual, digital, and now hybrid events, the role of event technologist was a crucial part of making events successful. Having a dedicated Event Technologist on board allows event organizers like you to focus on what they do best.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

When it comes to creating an event that’s absolutely unforgettable, Reno Tahoe has everything you need. Out-of-the-ordinary venues. Whether helping to find right balance of spaces or connecting you with trusted local resources, we work with you every step of the way. Reno Tahoe makes event planning easy.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

But if you understand the importance of taking the time, upfront, to plan then you just might find that things unfold hassle free. I don’t care how good you think your memory is, you are not going to cover every necessary step in your head. Have you ever wondered why professional party planners seem to always keep their cool?

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QC Event School

JANUARY 26, 2023

If you’re planning an event and trying to decide whether to DIY your own decor or hire a professional, it can be overwhelming! On one hand, DIY event decor has the potential to save money. DIY Event Decor First, let’s consider the do-it-yourself approach. So, let’s dive in!

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