Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

The best event planning book recommendations as chosen by real event pros. Sure, you can get all your event and meeting planning information from the internet like most of us do these days. (We We gathered all of the web’s best event planning blogs.) Confessions of an Event Planner: by Judy Allen.

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Attendease

JANUARY 30, 2024

Yet it’s surprising how many people struggle to start meaningful conversations that result in an adequate number of potential leads and sales to pay off the costs and overcome the challenges of event marketing. When it comes to any event-based lead generation, speaking and listening are far more important than simply turning up.

Trade Shows 195

Trade Shows Events Contracts Corporate Events 195

Event Industry News

MAY 15, 2020

Venue Search London has some great up-to-date insights into London corporate event buyers’ sentiment around their event plans for the Autumn and Christmas seasons. You can also view the recorded webinar on the short-to-medium term future of the UK events market, which includes thoughts from Founder, Sam Gill.

Contracts 131

Contracts Corporate Events Government Venues 131

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Yet those quality courses are out there, so I took the time to scout out this list of quality online event planning classes you ought to consider. Emory University Event Planning Certification. Green” Events. Event Marketing. Event Terminology. Universal Class: Event Planning 101.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Contracts Social Media Event Management 40

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.

Event Management 78

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

As I dug deeper in my research, it quickly became clear that for businesses that are really breaking ground, technology has a role in every phase of the event life cycle. The more creatively organizations can think about integrating technology with event planning, execution, and evaluation, the more progress can be made.

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Event Tech Tech Social Media Technology 103

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Kitchener, ON Apply here Event Marketing Manager, London Springboard Success, London, ON Apply here Fundraising Manager Terra Cotta Cookie Co. Toronto, ON Apply here Event Tour Manager 365 Sports Inc., Toronto, ON Apply here Event Tour Manager 365 Sports Inc.,

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage 2023 Sports Contracts 52

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Take care of any legal issues and contracts.

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Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 166

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Take care of any legal issues and contracts.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

Floktu

MARCH 22, 2018

Events Beyond Your Control (Force Majeure). Including a force majeure in a contract is a good way to mitigate the loss of funds due to an unexpected event. Sarah Hill is an Events industry content writer.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Note that we will mainly discuss event sales tips here and leave topics like event marketing strategies, social media tactics and target audience outreach for other articles. You are also telling them a story of the amazing experiences and successful events you have created for past clients and that you can create for them, too.

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Did a sponsoring company fall on hard times prior to a corporate event? Or was the cancellation due to your actions throughout the planning process? The matter of finances can be a sensitive situation in the case of a canceled event, so having an iron-clad contract can be all the difference in protecting your business.

Contracts 83

Contracts Social Media Financial Corporate Events 83

Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Importance of event branding If you haven’t ever hosted a brand event before, it’s okay to wonder if it’s really worth the effort. While the short answer to your question is a big resounding yes, let’s get into why event marketing is a rewarding practice you shouldn’t skip. No technical skill is required at all.

Social Media 52

Social Media Marketing Events Trade Shows 52

Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Did a sponsoring company fall on hard times prior to a corporate event? Or was the cancellation due to your actions throughout the planning process? The matter of finances can be a sensitive situation in the case of a canceled event, so having an iron-clad contract can be all the difference in protecting your business.

Contracts 60

Contracts Social Media Financial Corporate Events 60

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 22, 2017

On of the most obvious benefits of open source software is the lack of a price tag—this is especially beneficial for small event departments of larger companies or newly formed event management firms. Related reading: “ The Ultimate Guide on How to Start Your Event Planning Business “ 2. Eventzilla.

Event Management 41

Event Management Contracts Tech Management 41

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 16, 2018

Purplepass is a well-rounded event booking software option that lets you monitor attendee registration, maintain event calendars, offer customer discounts, and oversee event marketing campaigns. What sets Purplepass apart from traditional event booking software is its pricing structure.

Attendee Management 60

Attendee Management Event Management Management Social Media 60

Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Handling multiple events at the same time is a unique challenge for corporate event planners. When done well, running multiple events at once can help your organization scale its reach, increase engagement, and optimize resources. Read on to learn how to scale your corporate events program successfully!

Management 195

Management Event Management Contracts Corporate Events 195

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Manager, Experiential Events – Originals Publicity | Netflix | Los Angeles, CA. Project Manager – Events | FIRST | Newport Beach, CA.

2018 40

2018 Hospitality Hotels Event Management 40

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

In response, Disney launched the #DreamBigPrincess campaign, which contracted 19 different female photographers from 15 different countries to "create a series of powerful images showcasing real-world girls and women" and inspire people everywhere. All in all, Disney in the West End was an excellent display of experiential marketing.

Entertainment 62

Entertainment 2020 Events Travel 62

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Technical Program Manager, Executive and Event Production | Google | Mountain View, CA. Internal Events Manager | Lyft | San Francisco, CA.

2018 40

2018 Hospitality Trade Shows Hotels 40

Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Or helpful business or meeting planning links? 6 Meeting Industry-Related Sites: ebook from Julius Solaris: The Future of Event Marketing. SpotMe "We're using the SpotMe app to let 400 evangelists take control of the agenda and create their own sessions at our annual agile community event" - Hannah Shain, Rally Software.

2016 60

2016 Sponsorships Trade Shows Travel 60

Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

The one organization I worked for that did a ton of event sponsorships had a sales department that did the selling. By the time they came to me, the contract was signed, and I was just fulfilling it.” “I don’t know that I’ve ever been in a position on the giving or receiving side.

Sponsorships 71

Sponsorships Negotiating Food and Beverage Events 71

Bizzabo

JUNE 15, 2018

Looking to build a corporate event management plan but not sure where to begin? Check out this article to learn the top best practices that lead to a strong corporate event management strategy. Live events have become a key part of marketing efforts for both B2B and B2C companies. Promote The Event.

Corporate Events 79

Corporate Events Event Management Management 2018 79

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This guide aims to simplify the process by offering a step-by-step framework on how to identify the event planning platform that meets your requirements. Types of Event Management Software Event planning solutions take multiple forms, catering to different needs and requirements.

Event Management 117

Event Management Management Negotiating Financial 117

Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This guide aims to simplify the process by offering a step-by-step framework on how to identify the event planning platform that meets your requirements. Types of Event Management Software Event planning solutions take multiple forms, catering to different needs and requirements.

Event Management 96

Event Management Management Negotiating Financial 96

Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

in Windsor, CT, who provide entertainers and professional high-profile speakers for corporate events. If you want your speaker to remain after the speaking session to interact with the audience, ensure you set that expectation and include this in the contract. Do you expect your speaker to promote their presence at your event?

Speakers 27

Speakers Contracts Social Media Negotiating 27

Boomset

JULY 29, 2018

Photo by Daria Nepriakhina on Unsplash Not all events are created equal, and that goes especially for corporate events. Organizing a satisfactory corporate event depends on a combination of many factors. However, three particularly important elements can seriously determine the success or failure of any event.

Corporate Events 48

Corporate Events Transportation Wireless Speakers 48

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

As former marketing boss once told me, “If your product claims to be everything to everybody, then it’s really nothing to nobody.”. The same can be said for event planning. And remember to always keep your budget updated so you and your event planning team are always using current data.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

What is an Event Budget An event budget is an estimation of the costs an event will incur based on plans made as well as research. Whether you are planning a small event or a large sophisticated one, your corporate event cannot exceed your budget. What Cost-Saving Tactics are Being Implemented?

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2017

You’ve gathered your resources, assessed the market, found your ideal business partners, and you’re well on your way to starting your own event planning business. Your business plan will help keep you on track with clearly defined goals and guidelines for your event planning firm.

Event Planning 63

Event Planning Social Media 2006 Advertising 63

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. What are the benefits of event management software?

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Explore the client’s interests, discuss the conference vision with the client, and start planning accordingly. Catering to each event stage, we’ve developed a conference event planning checklist template that you can use and can customise based on your requirements: Before a conference. After a conference.

Conference Planning 200

Conference Planning Conference Speakers Advertising 200

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. What are the benefits of event management software?

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Reasons why events should care about the impact on the environment. Organizing sustainable events is one of the main responsibilities of the organizers. Before green events planning is done, one must understand the footprint that humans are leaving on the environment. Best practices for sustainable event planning.

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