Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the 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. This includes details most people never consider, such as recruiting speakers for the event and marketing the event.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. You can begin by listing out the items that are must-haves, like a venue or catering. Get your list started with the items you know you’ll need – venue, food and beverage, and marketing, for example.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Location: Scope out a potential location and start getting event venue estimates. The earlier you finalize the venue, the better.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.) Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget.

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Attendease

APRIL 3, 2019

We’re also going to skip mostly avoidable circumstances, such as choosing the wrong venue size or underselling your event (fix it with a better marketing plan ). 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.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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

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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. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

media, venue); or they could be off-the-wall creative. The full experience offers attendees three days of discovery and 50+ hours of content, with executive keynotes, speakers from prominent software companies, workshops, entertainment, and lots of opportunities to network in between.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

For example, start with venue design that both attracts and engages people as they enter your venue. Eventbrite has compiled some of the most relevant event statistics across various fronts, from event marketing and promotion to social media and technology. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design.

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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. By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact.

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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. Design a user-friendly website that provides and promotes key event details, speaker bios, agenda highlights, and event registration forms.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We Generally, we offer 10 tracks, but we are narrowing that down with lots of exciting speakers and topics to help give people more clarity,” she said. In Frankfurt, the team produced lots of short videos and social media. “We

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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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ePly

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

A2Z Events also includes floor plan management software for trade shows and conferences, revenue generation, online contracting and sponsorship membership, attendee engagement and matchmaking, badge printing and check-in management, attendance tracking, and an attendee mobile app.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Host Virtual, Hybrid or a Series of Satellite Events Research by MeetGreen shows that air travel by attendees, speakers or sponsors accounts for 70% of an event’s carbon footprint. Use AV to broadcast important marketing or event content, and host important speaker, sponsor or event information on an app or website.

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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.

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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. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. What does all of this mean in practical terms?

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This includes coming up with the initial concept and theme to booking the venue, coordinating logistics, and managing the budget. Once you have a clear understanding of the event’s purpose, you can start making decisions about things like the guest list, the venue, and the overall tone of the event. Also, what is the end goal?

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

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. Any software worth the cost should have a robust collection of templates, from contracts and invoices to itineraries and emails.

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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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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Customizable and brandable.

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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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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Venue Rental. Grants and contracts. Revenues and expenses: Registration: $20.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Do you know the venue inside and out? Know what you have to offer (social media hits and access to attendees, for example). Specifically, ask your venue which of its costs are taxable. Also make sure you budget for event insurance—and check for indemnification clauses in your contract with the venue.

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The venue is booked. Let’s hope you covered all your bases in the contract you had your clients sign. What does your contract say? Developing a cancellation policy to include in your contract is an absolute must. What happens if the client cancels because of a mistake or breach of contract on your end? Presenters.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event? Examples of fixed costs are: Event Venue. Social event cost. Giveaways and speaker gifts. There is no conference without a venue and date. A great conference needs a great venue.

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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 Arranging for appropriate connectivity requires knowing your attendees, speakers and their access needs—and planning far in advance. Still worried the venue won’t have the coverage you need where you need it?

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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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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts). But how do you get started?

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

What kind of value do you want to provide, and which organizations and speakers would make ideal partners for your event? Examples of fixed costs are: Event Venue. Social event cost. Giveaways and speaker gifts. There is no conference without a venue and date. A great conference needs a great venue.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 10, 2016

I have seen some non-profit organizations book expensive hotels or other venues and then expect professionals to give their services by speaking for free. There are a number of instances in which engaging speakers for free makes sense and few would object to it. This is hardly reasonable. Speaking to Give Back to the Community.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

These usually have to do with speaker cancellations, unexpectedly long registration lines, poor WiFi, and other last-minute challenges that may seem like a big deal in the moment but absolutely pale in comparison to the global buzzkill that is coronavirus. Reach out to all meeting spaces, hotels, and venues. Maintain an Update Log.

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