Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Is it your dream to run a wedding venue perfect for tying the knot? Whatever the reason, starting a wedding venue can be a great choice to shift your career and improve your financial portfolio–but getting an event venue up and running isn’t always easy. Andrea Vallencourt, Owner and Venue Director, Clay Theatre.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 8, 2018

Find an Appropriate Venue. And selecting the right venue is a big part of that. You should already have a pretty good idea of this but it’s important to create a profile of your event before settling on a venue. This will give you a better idea of the kind of venue you should be looking for and the facilites you’ll require.

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EventSource

JULY 23, 2021

While gratuities are usually built into most vendor contracts, this isn’t always the case. Many catering companies include a service fee in their contract, so double-check before taking out your wallet to tip. Reception Waitstaff : Your contract will usually include gratuity for reception staff. Post a 5-star review online .

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Finding the right venue can make or break an event, so it’s important that you find the perfect venue to house your event. But how do you find the perfect event venue? So, although finding the perfect venue will always take time, it doesn’t always have to feel overwhelming. Quick Reads.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

This blog won’t only address revenue initiatives but also cost-cutting measures. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. Ensure your website has recent blogs, videos, and podcasts highlighting your event. Give attendees a deal on your next event.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

Many things can go wrong leading up to the event — an entertainer could be ill and unable to perform, your caterer could have labor issues, or a natural disaster could affect your chosen venue. That’s where you’ll have digital images of documents like contracts with the catering company and the venue owner.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Additionally, we plan to utilize social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter to reach our target market.” Step #11: Get on Social Media. By the same extension, social media is an invaluable tool for connecting with potential clients and getting your business out there.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

When I set out to write this blog post on event tech, my mind was living in the “during” phase of the event life cycle. Event and venue management software. There are a lot of options out there for event and venue management platforms , and their power isn’t exclusive to the planning stage of event management.

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EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

Event Spaces are going digital , and that means you need to take advantage of this for your own benefit.Businesses like yours are moving digital, you're likely using a CRM, email software, and a bunch of social media to generate buzz. Event spaces and their multitude of locations act as the perfect Remote Event venues.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Whether you’re looking to grow your funnel for catering leads or event venue leads, the secret to finding the prospects your business needs — and consistently turning them into delighted repeat customers — is a matter of following six simple steps. Identify the Personas of Your Best Catering and Venue Leads.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Planning Pod offers everything you need in one platform to plan, manage, and grow your event business, from client management and event planning to invoicing and signing contracts. With the right tool, you can keep track of every detail—from the event venue and catering plans to the audiovisual equipment. Simplified event planning.

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QC Event School

JULY 6, 2021

So, how can you become a wedding planner and secure contracts when you don’t yet have a polished portfolio that demonstrates your skills? However, it’s still incredibly important to ensure that your website, marketing materials, and social media channels are chock-full of beautiful, well-composed, and professional-quality images.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

The world of event planning experiences success not just through having a great venue or a top-notch speaker line-up – it’s about getting the word out and drawing a crowd. Social media, blogging, DMing industry influencers, and even a daring display in the center of your city.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Pick the best location to host the event One of the worst mistakes you can make is choosing a venue that’s deemed too far away by your target audience. Also, book a venue that offers ample space for the activities you have planned. Cramped venues are a massive turn-off, and damage the quality of attendees’ experience.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Start by describing your website and social media strategy to build an online presence. From there, explain how you plan to build relationships with event planners, event venues, and potential clients (i.e., Plus, you can create contract templates to streamline new client onboarding. Here’s how.

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Unique Venues

MAY 13, 2021

Your customer journey is hiding secret gems in the form of keywords that you can put to use and drive more leads to your venue - right now. Learn how we look at the 5 phases of a customer journey to find new keyword ideas that can be used in SEO, Google Ads, Social Media, Blogging, and Email Marketing.

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

It is understandable, therefore, that event professionals around the world have revealed they want more transparency when it comes to WiFi services at venues. In a survey conducted by the HBAA, 80 per cent of hospitality and event professionals called for clearer standards on venues’ WiFi services and pricing. HBAA survey. Conferences.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Analyze venue and supplies costs Make sure you know your total cost so you can understand how to price your tickets so that you come out with a profit.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity. One of the biggest expenses associated with in-person events is the venue. With a hybrid meeting, you can limit in-person attendees to a certain number, and the event organizers can book a smaller venue and host virtual attendees, too.

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QC Event School

MARCH 15, 2022

Alternately, would you prefer to be a freelance corporate event planner and contract your services out to multiple different clients? A social media presence? Venue, supplier, and vendor research and selection. Contract development. Maximize social media! Start a blog! Business cards?

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Organize your efforts.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Eva the robot can move around a venue and locate guests using an advanced facial recognition system.

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 4, 2018

But these amazing venues are nothing without the foundational aspects that make the venue right for the event. There’s more to choosing an event venue than finding one of the right size (although that is part of the process). Venue capacity and additional rooms. Distance from airports.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Mistake #6: Not having a contract. It’s always essential to have a well-written, legally binding contract when you’re working with vendors and clients. A comprehensive contract should contain: Information about the services being provided Compensation Payment schedules Cancellation policies, etc.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Catering software has become one of the most popular ways to streamline operations among caterers, restaurants, hotels and event venues, and for good reason … because it enables venue and catering businesses to automate processes, create timesaving workflows and serve customers better with fewer staff. Planning Pod. Top Features.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. IN THIS ARTICLE: 1. WHAT IS AUTOMATION? WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? THE ADDED BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION 4.

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QC Event School

AUGUST 12, 2022

As you might expect, those who offer more comprehensive packages (including things like venue selection, vendor management, and day-of coordination) tend to charge higher rates than those who only offer partial planning or month-of coordination. Amass a Following on Social Media. Make SEO a Priority. Offer Value-Added Services.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. As we have announced extensively in social media, Eventscase celebrated its 10th anniversary last September. In the meantime, stay tuned to our social media channels. NEW ROUND OF FUNDING.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 1, 2023

I will create wedding design decks, create floor plans, correspond with vendors, review contracts, email clients, and so much more. Now, three years later, our company produces over half a million dollars worth of events each year, has been in numerous blogs and magazines, and we have a whole team of planners. What inspires you?

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Step 3) Secure a festival venue. Increase social media engagement and media coverage. Here is a list of common budgetary line items that you should consider as you plan out your budget : The venue or location rental cost. Step 3) Secure a festival venue. Can your venue fit your current attendee numbers?

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

This includes everything from booking venues and vendors, to managing budgets and timelines, to dealing with last-minute crises… And everything in-between. Create a blog, write articles, make videos – whatever feels natural to you. You’ll also need a printer (for printing contracts, flyers, etc.),

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FoodStorm

JULY 28, 2019

Share useful blogs, updates, and recipes to become a local voice of authority. Embed photos and videos in your blogs, social media posts, and email mail-outs to encourage sharing. Social media – Build a presence and share news, updates, photos, videos, and useful tips on social media.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In this blog post, we will take a look at seven of the best event planning certification programs available today. They work with clients to determine their budgets, choose a venue, and select vendors. You’ll learn about budgeting, venue selection, and logistics management. Professional Credibility.

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