Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

From themes and budgets to guests and parking, every event planner knows how much time and money goes into creating a unique experience. And one thing that can truly make or break an event is the live entertainment. The entertainment you select can make or break your event. Mastering the art of negotiation.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

If you’ve been tasked with planning your next office corporate event, chances are it’s not your main job. If you’re lucky your office will have a committee where the various tasks involved with planning the event can be assigned. Whatever the reason it’s important that the event is designed with the attendees in mind.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Welcome event planners! This is your guide to mastering budget management for events. Drawing from a passion for bringing people together and great organizational skills, I’ve carved a niche in the event planning industry. Think of it as the framework within which your event takes shape.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2018

What you can learn from other planners’ entertainment mistakes. At MeetingsNet's Las Vegas Corporate Invitational Destination Showcase, held April 11-13, Matthew Gucu, a 25-year-veteran of the entertainment industry, spoke to meeting planners on entertainment for events. Hint: Don’t make the broom closet your green room.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Learn how robots, drones and Elvis can help you deliver an experience that your attendees will never forget in this list of 20+ creative corporate event ideas. The entertainment you decide to showcase at corporate events can make or break your the experience of your attendees. 4 Tips for Planning Corporate Event Entertainment.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Embarking on a career in event planning is more than a profession; it’s a journey driven by passion, creativity, and the desire to bring people together. The Foundation of Memorable Events: Vendors and Venues Selecting the Perfect Venue The venue is the heartbeat of any event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B. Damage provisions—are you liable for your guests? Limit your liability.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Corporate events serve an important purpose — they boost brand visibility, drive revenue, and strengthen relationships with customers and employees. However, executing successful events takes more than ordering catering and sending invites. Consider asking questions like: What is the primary purpose of this event? Entertaining?

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Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

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. Think about your guests’ personalities, interests, age groups, and the purpose of your event. Trust us, your guests will thank you!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Contract and Negotiation Tips. Career Changers.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Creating a comprehensive event budget is crucial for ensuring the optimal performance of any type of event. It serves as a financial roadmap, providing a clear view of all expenses and revenues associated with the event. Quick note: This guide works for free-to-participate events.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Planning an event can be an exciting but daunting task. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, corporate conference or a private gathering, making your event a success requires meticulous planning. Below, we offer a complete checklist to help you plan and execute a memorable and successful event.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

O rchestrating a successful event involves a delicate balance between creativity and fiscal responsibility. Set Clear Objectives Before diving into the nitty-gritty details, it's crucial to establish clear event objectives. Through Planning and Research Thorough planning is the backbone of cost-effective event management.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Less than three weeks ahead of the IMEX America show, 53,000 employees at properties run by Caesars Entertainment, Four Seasons, MGM, Virgin, Wynn, and others will decide on Sept. 26 their union’s course of action if contract negotiations don’t advance. The September 26 vote could bring that possibility into the mix.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the current year winds down, event organizers are gearing up for the next round of exciting programs and gatherings. The success of an event often hinges on meticulous preparation and foresight. Planning your events calendar a year in advance provides the framework for a seamless and successful series of gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Following a 95% vote in favor of strike authorization, the two-unions negotiating committee is now authorized to call a strike at 22 casino resorts along The Strip, divided between its largest employers: MGM Resorts, Caesars Entertainment and Wynn/Encore Resorts.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 8, 2019

Lodging costs can comprise up to 40% of a company’s total travel and entertainment expenses, providing a large opportunity for spend management. Corporate negotiated hotel programs also require a high level of maintenance and frequent examination. Tips and best practices surrounding negotiations. Date: May 28, 2019.

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SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail. one of the most fundamental aspects of organising a successful event is budgeting. event planning is a complex but rewarding challenge that involves a lot of attention to detail. what type of event are you organising?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How attention pays in the world of meeting professionals As event strategists and experience designers, you create unforgettable, luxurious experiences and elevate every event to leave a lasting impression and provide lifetime memories for your attendees. Let’s explore practical strategies we can apply to elevate our events.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Events serve an important business purpose. Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. Event Ideas for Themes. You may intuitively think that a customized event theme is costly.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. A staggering 78% of businesses using an event app attribute their positive event ROI to these digital tools. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit?

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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. tornado, hurricane, etc.),

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

When looking for new ways to engage employees, corporate event professionals experiment with multiple event formats. The statistic s reveal that corporate event planners will spend 22% more on product launches in 2018 than the previous year. What are the other types of corporate events over which so much fuss is made today?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

How music sets the tone for an event Events are about bringing many different types of people together. Not everyone at an event will speak the same language. Events will be attended by drastically diverse groups of people, even if they are in the same industry. Yet there is a counterpart to this.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. How do you manage your event team? Below, we’ve made a bold attempt to answer all of these questions and more in one comprehensive corporate event planning guide.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Contract and Negotiation Tips. Career Changers.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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EventSource

MAY 26, 2023

It needs to not only represent the theme of your wedding in the best possible way, but it should also cross off all of your non-negotiables from catering capacity to parking. Entertainment Photo Courtesy of Yavorskiy Studio One way to ensure your wedding day is unforgettable is to invest in quality entertainment.

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

If you’re thinking of becoming an event planner, or you are a current event planner looking to improve your skills, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will break down and discuss the 10 must-have skills every event planner needs in order to succeed in the industry. What Is Event Planning?

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

To be able to carry the weight of a large-scale event, one should start developing a detailed plan of interaction weeks or even months before the start of the event. 8–2 months: Plan and execute pre-event marketing activities (active posting on social media, UGC creation, email invites, etc.). Sound easy enough?

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. We get it – budgeting isn’t fun for anyone! Initial Considerations.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

These words by Eddie Ross (author, editor and producer) pretty much sums up what it takes to be a successful “event organizer”. Planning an event whether physical, virtual or hybrid is not easy and requires a particular skill set. It is not without a reason that event organizers are famous for being multitasking geniuses.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning.

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SevenEvents

AUGUST 13, 2021

event planning is tricky and when you are working on a tight budget it can become quite stressful. however, a tight budget shouldn’t stop you from planning a great event that still leaves a strong impression on all your guests. as corporate event planners, working with a budget helps streamline the process and get the results you need.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do? What Is The Meaning Of a Corporate Event?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

After a nearly two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the events industry returned in all its glory this year. A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You need to hit it out of the park, but it’s a first time event at your company, and planning is not your primary role or in your wheelhouse. You are also aware that events, when executed successfully, are an essential part of your marketing mix. What do event management companies do?

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