Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Annual conference budgets are usually finalized 12-plus months prior to the event. Planners are charged with making the problem go away but have little to no negotiating power.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . More than simply stretching our pre-existing 2022 budgets thin might be required in this climate. The Rise of Energy Costs .

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Virtual events have grown to be really popular due to the global pandemic, initially being hosted as replacements for live in-person events that were canceled due to social distancing and quarantine policies.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While most recent events have been more traditional in set-up, we have seen some smaller groups have enhanced their space in creative ways. We’re also seeing some ‘return to work’ celebration events, with companies looking to re-energize employees returning to an office environment after working remote for more than a year.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 4, 2022

“In New York, we have seen clients spend double what they spent for the exact same event pre-pandemic, and that would be inclusive of venue, food, AV, and other expenses,” says Liz King Caruso, CEO at techsytalk. And event planners are certainly feeling the pinch of the 8.3% inflation rate. Be Transparent.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Fun fact: Resy negotiated with its restaurant partners to hold the reservations for dates two weeks out—something that could help out last-minute planners or forgetful partners ahead of Valentine’s Day. The streaming service partnered with events platform Black Restaurant Week and dating app BLK for the activations. and New York City.

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