Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Draft Event Schedule ? Roundtable?

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Even simple events can have multiple moving parts, making event planning an intense exercise in logistics. More than throwing parties, event planning considers all stages of the event cycle. From conception to post-event marketing, the planner has to be ready for nearly anything.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event. Create a Detailed Budget Breakdown Creating a detailed budget breakdown is non-negotiable. Categorize expenses into sections such as venue, catering, decor, marketing, entertainment, and more.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

Get ready to blow your guests’ minds with this show-stopping idea: plan a live art performance! Whether it’s a rockin’ concert, a mesmerizing live painting, or another spectacular show, this entertainment option is the secret sauce for planning unforgettable creative events. Choosing the right live art.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

A theme not only makes the event less expensive by avoiding decoration overload, but it creates a more cohesive guest experience. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. It’s important to satisfy guests’ five senses at any event. Negotiate with vendors.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

Here’s a short timeline that you can develop based on the indicated time period: 12–11 months: Break the news about the event using different communication channels of your choice. 8–2 months: Plan and execute pre-event marketing activities (active posting on social media, UGC creation, email invites, etc.).

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

And with 91% of event organizers believing an app is critical to event success , it seems clear that not harnessing the power of this digital tool could mean missing out on a huge opportunity. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit? Sponsorships or partnerships could help offset expenses.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. While we work to include these in our plans every time, they can be easy forget.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . Before we dive into our top 10 list, let’s discuss how these famous event planners can help you and your event business. . How hard can planning their own wedding be? Knowledge is power.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

What is corporate event management? Any event sponsored by a company that targets its employees or clients can be called a corporate event. By holding corporate events, organisations usually aim at entertaining or rewarding their staff, launching new products, establishing partnerships, and more. Product launches.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

WHAT IS EVENT MARKETING? Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Understand Your Event. Promote Your Event. Paid search.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

It took time, planning, and patience. Not unlike starting an event planning business. How to Start Your Event Planning Business. The same goes for those looking to start their own event planning business. Identify whether your skills are right for event planning. Topics: Event Budgeting.

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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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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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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

So, whether you’re just starting out or you’re looking for ways to take your business to the next level, read on for essential skills that will help you become a successful event planner! PRO TIP: Think event planning is the PERFECT career path for you? What Is Event Planning? Negotiation Skills.

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EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Contrary to popular belief, it’s easy to start event planning with no money. Event planning is an exciting path that can be incredibly profitable for many people. As long as you are organized and detail-oriented, you can make a great living as an event planner. Two Ways To Start Event Planning.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Create a spreadsheet to track every expense for the event. Create categories in the spreadsheet for food, entertainment, the venue, A/V, and anything else you’ll need to buy for the event. When in doubt, add at least 10% to your total event budget to account for incidentals. Promote Your Event Where is your audience?

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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. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

Social media marketing/mentions. In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). Make first contact via email and social media (not phone calls). On-stage announcements. Website marketing.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. The data and insights help you improve future events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It is advised to have your venue decided six months prior to the event, and the target audience needs to be considered when deciding on dates and times, as this may affect the number of available attendees. What entertainment will you have? Entertainment is crucial when planning a charity event.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Know their style and how they like to be entertained.

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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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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades. She is currently the Head of Events with SITE Global. Previously for 20+ years, she has been an instructor of Special Event Planning and Sustainable Event Operations. Liz launched Liz King Events.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Depending on the size, an event will often warrant two very different types of photography. Live Coverage via Social Media. Knowledge of the latest social media features. Access to and familiarity with your company’s social media channels and strategy. Spare event time. Digital articles.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. The Verge: Snapchat Experimenting with New Events Feature. Event Industry News: Robot Photographer Leaves Traditional Magic Mirrors and Photobooths Standing.

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Nuila Events LLC

MARCH 30, 2016

Funny thing, Nuila Events, LLC really does do it all! No matter what you and your organization are looking for, Nuila Events has already done it – from equipment and furniture rentals to managing your social media for an event, we are experts in making sure that your event goes off without a hitch.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Long Beach, California-based Bravo Productions, holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of special event planning – a career spanning more than three decades. Twenty-first Century Global Event Management by Joe Goldblatt.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

A brief overview of the event planning industry The event planning industry is a booming sector that encompasses organizing, coordinating, and executing various types of events such as conferences, weddings, seminars, social gatherings, and more.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Develop an event master plan.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

In 2020, The Wall Street Journal will host the Future of Everything Festival and allow attendees to learn from popular business and entertainment personalities such as Rachael Ray, Questlove, and Miranda Kerr. Key Takeaway: Have you considered hosting an event series? Maybe you should! This is a great idea! This is essential!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

What does an event planner do, exactly? In this article, we break down what event planning is. We look at the duties, skills, and experience required in professional event planning, as well as a variety of planning specialties. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc. Negotiation.

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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. A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services. Sales Tools and Materials Tips.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Similarly, being knowledgeable of event trends will let you know which solutions are no longer as effective as they were in the past. For example, if you are attending a tradeshow as an exhibitor, you might be considering to hire an onsite entertainer such as a magician. It could make all the difference.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. 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.

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