ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Coordinators describe the seemingly impossible feat of creating an event from scratch in a variety of daunting ways. In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. What Is an Event Plan?

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues? This is all for you!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. Which venue will be available? From securing sponsors to organizing the AV and production needs, the planning process seems endless. Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. Dive in below!

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

With a wide range of easily accessible transport links, and a large choice of potential venues, it could easily be the perfect place for your next meeting. We’ve put together the key commonly asked questions below, and followed this up with a bit more information on some great Liverpool venues. How many delegates will be attending?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Event WiFi is not one size fits all. There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. This article will give you the tools you need to find the best event WiFi on your own. There are a lot of steps you can take to ensure you understand WiFi and tips to guide you when planning for event WiFi.

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EventUp

AUGUST 4, 2020

I try to make the most out of work trips by cramming as many hotel and venue site visits as I can into my schedule while I’m in a city. Pro tip: if your event reoccurs in a specific city each year, or if you know you do a lot of events in a specific city, spend a day after your event looking at different and possible venues!

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Four of the Top Areas That Corporate Meeting Planners Review Are: The Times That Your Meeting Will Occur – a lot of corporate meeting planners have been able to save money on the hotel portion of their meeting by negotiating room rates and whether or not they can be lowered by moving their meeting two different days of the week.

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

To increase the chances of hiring more eager candidates who want to work for your company – organize a recruitment event. Stay with me, read the article and find out what event planning timeline looks like, how to hold a job fair and attract new talents for your business! Successful recruitment event planning timeline.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

This will depend on several circumstances, such as the speed of the vaccine rollout, safety thresholds of hosting organizations and hosting venues, and local market conditions. Timelines may vary, but one thing is certain: hybrid events – a combination of virtual and in-person event experiences – are on the horizon. Stay nimble.

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Boomset

DECEMBER 25, 2017

Image courtesy of chuttersnap on Unsplash Planning to organize an event but have no budget for a venue? Some would say that’s a non-starter – after all, budget is at the heart of event planning. The art of finding the perfect free venue lies in being able to be both flexible and persistent.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. There’s no definition for Act of God,” explained Sheaks. What’s the difference between long and short form force majeure clauses?

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Because the Growth Acceleration Summit is a conference focusing on the impact of aligning marketing and sales, we wanted to make sure to secure a venue that would facilitate communication and collaboration. For that reason, finding the perfect venue was a big part of our budget.”. Morgan Santapaola, Zoominfo , Event Marketing Manager.

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

On our company website, I indicate that, if prospective clients require venue searches, detailed budgets or detailed event plans before making a decision, there is a deductible charge. In early February, a top luxury brand contacted me to submit a proposal to facilitate and plan their executive retreat. Here’s why.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

To facilitate an even deeper level of immersion, make sure your sessions have definite time frames and tangible incentives. If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable.

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QC Event School

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

So, we definitely recommend checking that article out! Wedding planners need to network with other professionals in the wedding industry (such as venue owners, florists, caterers, etc.) For example, let’s say you’re interested in providing destination and/or luxury wedding planning services.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more.

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EveryEventGuide

JANUARY 31, 2018

If the money available for the event is negotiable, it may be worth reminding the purse strings there is a tax allowance for staff entertainment. Venues in London fill up quickly, especially during the party season. Find a venue. Book appointments to see the events co-ordinator at the venues you like.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Have you ever considered a career in event planning? The one question I am asked more than any other industry question is how do I get event planning experience? For some just the thought of planning events for a living is a dream come true. What is an Event Planning Career About?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. It’s tricky.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. Event planning within a budget is no small task.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. Because costs are much higher, many event venues are much less likely to negotiate, hold you to attrition, and service is astoundingly low. Use Safety Protocol as a Marketing Tactic.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

When you’re stuck in an excel dedupe or in a game of “phone tag” with a hotel to book additional rooms days before the event, you’ve probably thought – there has to be an easier way to do this. Event Planning Software. Technology Can Change How You Plan. Taking the Mystery Out of Venue Sourcing.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and exciting industry that offers many benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of working as an event planner. If this is something that interests you, then being an event planner is definitely the career for you. Pro #4: Meeting New People.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Unions have contracts with the venue. Number one is that unions, if you didn’t know, always have their contracts with the venue. Usually, the unions will approach the venues and say, “Hey. That’s always just something to keep in mind when you are looking at your venues, is that venue specifically a union?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

And what’s interesting about this is I definitely want to use the word m monopoly and think, oh my gosh, they pretty much own every single property in-house. Unrelated to this news I was already starting to see people saying, “Wow, it just feels like hotels and venues and in-house AVs are bending a lot less. Walk away then.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

What is an Event Organiser? Exploring the Definition To understand the essential role of an event organiser, it is first important to understand what an event organiser is and the part they play within their industry. So, what is an event organiser?

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Planning a successful event starts by recognizing that attendees are looking for more than an event — they’re looking for an experience. And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. Because costs are much higher, many event venues are much less likely to negotiate, hold you to attrition, and service is astoundingly low.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Even if you’re not talking about changing cities, sometimes trying to find that independent third-party venue might save you a ton.” Yeah, the venue’s location is another great point,” says Brandt. “So They might help you negotiate with the union because you’re in a union city this year. It isn’t going to work.

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Eventory

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Another option is to do it in the office or dedicated venue, stationary. This type of events may seem the least important, but it is just the opposite. Check what were the best elements of the event and what’s definitely worth changing and improving. How do you perceive live engagement from your event?

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EventSource

MARCH 11, 2021

Most would agree that even at the best of times, planning a wedding can be a challenge. You’ve now got yourself a full time job navigating the constantly changing government rules, re-confirming with the venue, and then having to re-coordinate all your other vendors around newly announced rules. Factor in a pandemic?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Events offer a key opportunity to impact business outcomes, expand market outreach, increase brand awareness and more. Offering value at each stage of the sales funnel, events offer a venue for upselling and finding new clients, cultivating and strengthening relationships with partners, customers and internal stakeholders, too.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

So it's all about planning out budget very carefully and negotiating on everything with your vendors first. This is one of the things that most event producers fail. They really don't take their time to negotiate initial contracts. Brandon: That definitely makes sense. Partnerships are key to scaling an event.

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