Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

So let’s not tarry and get your wedding venue, convention center, conference venue or event facility back on track with these seven venue management tips: #1 – Ditch the time-wasting paperwork. Some typical paper trail items you should make digital include: Client or vendor contracts.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Identify and begin to confirm speakers, presenters, hosts and/or other entertainers. ? If applicable, create dedicated social media profiles for your event. ? If applicable, create dedicated social media profiles for your event. ? Remind speakers/presenters to continue promoting the event to their networks. ?

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

From online tools, resources, and event planning software options to tips from the experts—this list has it all! Contact experts and industry leaders for advice, tips, and to learn from their experience. Do not let a popular keynote speaker or social media contest prevent you from promoting the core values of the event or brand.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

This is probably included in your venue contract but it’s good to double-check. So do your due diligence and add another arm’s length to your social media reach. Request written permission from speakers and performers before you include them as part of a stream and ensure they have the rights to all of their own material.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re new to the industry, tackling your first nonprofit event planning gig, or a seasoned planner working with a large team, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tools to improve your strategy in the list below. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

PRO TIP: If you’re interested in becoming a certified corporate event planner, we recommend checking out QC Event School ‘s self-paced, online Corporate Event Planning Course. Step 6: Book speakers, performers, and other entertainment. Posting about the event on social media. Step 5: Create an event program.

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. Understand the Reason for the Event An event planner has to know exactly why they’re throwing the event before they can start picking decor, inviting speakers, or choosing caterers.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Add in the uncertainty that hovers over new variants of the virus , and the scales tip towards caution in the catchphrase “cautious optimism.”. Planning Hybrid Events in 2021.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Sign contract with venue and vendors. Talent/speaker fees. Social media moderator. Social media. Technology stack.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2020

Whether it involves a speaker presentation or attendees who need to check back in with work and answer all those sli.do Brandt Kreuger, resident expert at Event Tech Consulting and Will Curran, founder of Endless Events , have some helpful tips for guaranteeing better connectivity: Surprise—it’s about more than just Wi-Fi! Hardwire It.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? 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.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Planning Tip: If your high school maintains a database, it’s the perfect place to start. After connecting with classmates via the school’s database, email, or social media, ask former classmates to complete a survey regarding a potential reunion. Planning tip: Use provided feedback to select a reunion date and location.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Discover the essential steps to masterful event planning with our comprehensive checklist tips. After you choose a promising venue, meticulously detail every one of your expectations in a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA) that will take the guesswork out of the contract negotiation process.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Pro tip: Consider hosting an event in a popular location that’s also used by competitor brands. They offer incentives to influencers who promote the event via their social media platforms. Pro tip: Choose influencers based on engagement rates, not mere follower count. This is exactly what top businesses today are doing.

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Attendease

APRIL 3, 2019

To a certain degree, you can limit potential problems by visiting potential venues in person before signing your contract to get a complete understanding of their parking situations. You’ve signed on a high-profile keynote speaker. It isn’t only speakers whose no-shows can disrupt your event. You’ll Lose a Key Participant.

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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. The best event management solutions make it easy for event planners to track notes, pricing, packages, and files for contracts. Looking for inspiration?

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack! Motivational speakers.

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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. Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Includes tools for managing event ticketing/ and registration, talent/speakers and agendas. Includes personalized schedules, sponsor/exhibitor features, social media integrations, complex session setup. Includes intuitive app builder, content like speaker profiles and personal agendas + sponsor/exhibitor tools.

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Like an architect develops sketches and blueprints before contracting out the construction of their creation, an event planner needs to have the outline ready to go—and well ahead of time. Spread the word on social media A cornerstone of effective promotion in 2023, social media and event marketing cannot be without each other.

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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. Discover 15 amazing podcasts you'll want to listen to on your morning commute!

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Entertainment, guest speakers or presenters; factor in travel, accommodations, per diems and other consumables. Marketing costs for traditional and social media, website advertising, signage, and print materials. Contract with reliable, repu­table vendors who can meet your association’s needs. Get professional training.

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Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Other event websites use images from previous years, such as crowds of attendees or keynote speakers, like Techsytalk. When your visitors scroll down they should be able to find a list of speakers, links to the event schedule, sponsors, and summaries of the event. Who we’re here to see: Event speakers via Techsytalk.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Once you map out the higher-priced budget line items, dig down into the less expensive components such as speakers, marketing, and team salaries. Below are some event marketing tactics: Create a tentative event agenda (even if you haven’t secured speakers) to generate some buzz around the types of topics and content the event will offer.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Based on the type of audience, you need to prepare promotional material and share it on social media, email marketing, and other channels. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media. Event speaker checklist.

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Do Good Events

JULY 19, 2023

Auction Identify popular items for promotions Social media and emails to guests ahead of time are a great way to get excitement going for your auction Logistics Design printed program Confirm sponsorship incentives have been fulfilled Be sure to cross check all logos and other incentives are fulfilled for all sponsors at each level offered.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

A themed invitation and social media posts create eager anticipation and set the tone for the future event. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers. You will definitely need some space on your checklist for booking speakers and entertainers. Hand-picked news, tips, and, trends, direct to your inbox. ?.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

The celebration combined recognition for the company’s charitable work, a message from the president, a keynote speaker and an exclusive concert. Two of the most pivotal were an exclusive concert with a Canadian band and an incentive conference with keynote speakers for the external group.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 29, 2017

With each tip, I’ve included resources and checklists to ease the implementation of these best practices. Content and social media marketers. SocialTables has a list of tips that will improve your partnership marketing and subsequently build your event planning business network: Create mailing list. Book speakers.

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The MICE

AUGUST 11, 2021

As a serial entrepreneur and highly in-demand speaker, he experienced some of the most iconic events and organised his own. This technology offers smart contracts—not just the art or the collectible nature of that collectible or art. The smart contract is something I wanted to use for this conference.’. ‘I

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf has specific things in its contract, such as bringing in certified interpreters to explain to all hotel staff how to communicate with someone who’s deaf or hard of hearing. Because it’s contracted, hotels do a good job in that one area. Do they do a good job for other people?

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 10, 2017

We’ve put together seven essential event planning tips and important things to consider when organizing small business events. These tips will help you save money and time while ensuring your event is a hit with your guests. 6 event planning tips for businesses on a budget. Invite/book 3 Speakers. Spend less than $500.

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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. Audition Your Speaker. And know thyself.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 20, 2020

GSA held test runs of the technology and training sessions for speakers and presenters, Brown said. For anyone who is considering taking a large meeting into virtual, Brown has some advice: Contracts and questions of force majeure may complicate things, “but, the sooner you can make the decision the better.”

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

A service that helps users share social media content by scheduling online posts throughout the day. Social marketing for your events can be a daunting task. is a great solution for promoting event interaction amongst your attendees and speakers. Contracts, invoices, marketing plans, schedules. Doubledutch.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

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. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests? What budget is available for the event?

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