TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore seven strategies to masterfully plan out your event programming for the coming year, ensuring each season is filled with memorable experiences. Take Time to Reflect Before diving into event planning, take a moment to reflect on your events from the past year.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. This may include keeping event planning and management in-house – unless it interferes with other organization priorities.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Event planning terms are nothing new. But throw in event tech terms like ‘breakout rooms’, ‘RTMP’, and ‘VOD’ that are crucial to know for hybrid and virtual event planning. Feeling unsure about common hybrid and virtual event terms? Event planning terms: A. Accessibility. Attendance tracking.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your event needs are strictly technical (i.e., For more comprehensive, strategic planning or mid to large-scale projects, a full-service events company, like Castle, will handle all aspects of event planning from concept to completion. We tend to think of ourselves like an event general contractor.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 3, 2018

If there’s one phrase that causes event planners to lose the most sleep—besides “The speaker dropped out!” it’s probably “data protection”, especially when it comes to event app security. Passcodes help limit public access to information in the event app—such as location, agenda, or a speaker list.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Ultimately, the goal of your event proposal should be to persuade the client that you can provide a successful, professional event. PRO TIP: Dream of a career in event planning, but don’t know where to get started? Is an Event Proposal the Same as an Event Plan? How Do You Write an Event Plan?

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Some typical paper trail items you should make digital include: Client or vendor contracts. Contracts and other agreements can be sent and signed digitally. Instead of recreating the wheel every time a new client books space in your event venue, supply yourself and your staff with custom-branded templates.

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Eventtia

MAY 18, 2022

And while those are part of it, “accommodations” refers to anything the artist will need to ensure a good performance at your event. The agent typically handles all of their client’s bookings, and they’ll be your main point of contact for scheduling, negotiations, and the contract process. (In Artist Accommodations.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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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.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

These questions will guide you through all of the choices you need to make the best event WiFi experience possible and set your WiFi providers up for success. . No different from anything else in event planning, to have the best event wifi you need to know your audience. Are they planning to have presentations?

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Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

Top Tips for How to Select a keynote Speaker. The centerpiece of any conference, company meeting, or special event is the keynote speaker. Selecting the right speaker can make the difference between a memorably successful event and one that is an embarrassment to the hosts. Plan, Plan, Plan.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

We’ll also dive into how event management tools make your life easier through automation, cloning, and cross-team collaboration. Read on to learn how to scale your corporate events program successfully! Multi-Event Planning and Organization Thorough planning and organization are crucial when running multiple events at once.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 22, 2017

If you are looking to hold your event during any of these periods, you must start contacting venues early to secure your date—as far forward as a year in advance, depending on the size of your event. Touch base in the days leading up to your events to re-confirm any details or additional requests, such as table set-up requirements.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2021

With this glossary, you can confidently manage your in-person event experiences, equipped with all the knowledge you need to communicate with your onsite and virtual teams. If you're looking for more resources as you plan your live events, download the Live Event Production Kit. A La Carte. Attrition Fees. Back of House.

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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.

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Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

6 Meeting Industry-Related Sites: ebook from Julius Solaris: The Future of Event Marketing. 6 Business/Utility/Reference Sites: A global guide to handshakes. CadmiumCD At CadmiumCD we focus on the technology needs of event planners. Send them to contactcorbin@corbinball.com. The Consumer Reports 10-Minute Digital Privacy Tuneup.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 10-percent increase in the number of meeting-and-event-planning jobs by 2024. CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. “We

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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.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

With Planning Pod’s 30+ event management tools you can: Track all your prospective sponsor contacts. Manage sponsor contracts and collect e-signatures. Try Planning Pod for free today >> 4. Keep them involved in the whole process of your event. Share hard ROI data after the event. ” 13.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In this article, we’ll delve into the cutting-edge and up-and-coming event technology options that are reshaping the industry and catering to the diverse needs of event planners, venues, and attendees alike. It tackles everything from event planning, task allocation, and progress tracking. Mobile apps.

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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. Create a dedicated conference page.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Organizers have an obligation to come up with compelling proposals of how to include sponsors and how to add value to their events, while sponsors today have to contribute to the success of the event. Prepare Yourself Do you have everything ready in advance like contracts, invoices, asset lists, etc.? Anyone can do that!

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2019

” “Well, we had two speakers to cover 2,000 people.” Request References. But what’s also important is you want to follow these case studies up with references. ” What you’ll find, obviously, is no one ever gives out a bad reference, right? Well, what did you guys have?”

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Explore simple event planning statistics you need to know.

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Socio Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned event organizer or just learning the ropes, planning and executing B2B events requires substantial effort. From designing event content to choosing the right speakers, B2B marketers have a lot of important decisions to make. Keep event goals in mind Every event has a purpose.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Special Considerations Brainstorm and compile a list of additional details you may need to consider in the early stages of retreat planning, such as: Dietary restrictions or allergies. Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers. Invite a speaker or speakers who embody the overall theme of the retreat.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

At the end of this guide, you should be able to use these tactics no matter what industry you are in or the type of events that you plan to create a holistic approach to event management. That’s why every corporate event planner needs a planning budget. There’s simply so much to consider and prepare.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

Special Considerations Brainstorm and compile a list of additional details you may need to consider in the early stages of retreat planning, such as: Dietary restrictions or allergies. Potential scheduling conflicts with speakers or performers. Invite a speaker or speakers who embody the overall theme of the retreat.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

This is one I have seen more often and it refers to the day of the actual event. Event professionals should be just that – professional. Unless it is an emergency, you should not be texting or making phone calls that distract you from what you are contracted to do. You are there for one thing and that is to do your job.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 5, 2018

Holding your event at a venue that requires union AV labor (sometimes referred to as a union facility) significantly increases your labor costs when compared to using a non-union property. If there’s no way around it, be strategic in the early event planning stages by learning the local union rules and regulations.

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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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Meeting Tomorrow

JULY 5, 2018

Holding your event at a venue that requires union AV labor (sometimes referred to as a union facility) significantly increases your labor costs when compared to using a non-union property. If there’s no way around it, be strategic in the early event planning stages by learning the local union rules and regulations.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more. Sign up for a free trial today! Michael Hallford, CEO of Kitmo Venues; Dianne Kohler, CEO of Camrose Regional Exhibition. #1

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

You should actually hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. Your event layout affects AV , the lighting, staging, sound and design needs. Are you having a keynote speaker in the front with rows and rows of chairs? Are you planning on having a circle in the round style layout? Request References.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Important Note: There seems to be some confusion in the event industry (and even in Google’s search results) as to what event marketing actually is, and this is because some people use the term “event marketing” to refer to events that are planned for the purpose of promoting and marketing a specific brand, product or service.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Important Note: There seems to be some confusion in the event industry (and even in Google’s search results) as to what event marketing actually is, and this is because some people use the term “event marketing” to refer to events that are planned for the purpose of promoting and marketing a specific brand, product or service.

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