zkipster

AUGUST 12, 2022

In part one of our gala planning series we covered the fundamentals: theme, KPIs, venue, committee, sponsors and so on. Food and beverage. First, establish what kind of food and beverage will be offered at your gala, and in what format. Ready, set, gala! Photo by Darian DiCiannio / BFA.com ?

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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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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

They can provide features like personalized schedules, live polling, Q&A sessions, and social media integration that make the attendee experience more immersive and interactive. Find the perfect venue Selecting the right venue is crucial for the success of your in-person events.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. Break down, prioritize, and allocate expenses into categories such as venue, catering, marketing, staffing, technology, permits, etc. Understand expenses. Set up a contingency fund.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. 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. Food & Beverage @ $35/person.

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StraussCA

JUNE 29, 2022

Location and Venue. Food and Beverage Selections. To establish your budget, consider how to pay for everything, including: Venue rental and insurance (if applicable). Food and beverage: don’t forget this is a variable expense dictated by attendance numbers. Fresh Location and Venue . Ingredients: .

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Events have always been of great significance with the primary aim of bringing together people and entertaining them. The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . Augment the attendee’s engagement: .

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Events have always been of great significance with the primary aim of bringing together people and entertaining them. The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . Augment the attendee’s engagement: .

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GEVME

JANUARY 23, 2021

Events have always been of great significance with the primary aim of bringing together people and entertaining them. The most basic means to stream a hybrid event can be done over social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook live. Social Media Marketing World: . Augment the attendee’s engagement: .

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. When you target a Gen Z audience, prepare your customer service team for more social media queries. Fast wifi: Your venue must have fast, available wifi.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Any event held in a one-of-a-kind venue with delicious catering will be appreciated. Social Media. Social media is great for creating anticipation and generating buzz about the event. Smell aromas of (and, eventually, Taste) food made with champagne. Food and Beverage. Activities.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 5, 2017

Historically, a venue’s location and reputation can be a strong draw for an event. However, if the location is in direct conflict with the branding and messaging of the company hosting the event, then that particular venue may have an adverse effect on attendance numbers. Site selection can make or break a meeting.

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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. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. Food and beverage. When it comes to food and beverages, the restaurant, hotel or the independent caterer, each one of these falls into this category. .

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

After connecting with classmates via the school’s database, email, or social media, ask former classmates to complete a survey regarding a potential reunion. Inquire about general availability, willingness to travel, and preferred type of event venue. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Book an event venue.

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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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Nunify

APRIL 10, 2023

What’s even better is that our guests will likely share their experiences on social media, creating an Instagram-worthy moment that can attract more attention to our launch. Branded Decor across the venue When it comes to your launch event, you shouldn’t hold back on branding the entire venue.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. Establish your max headcount and align it with venue space capacity. Lines for food, event check-in or walk-up registration. But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows.

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TicketBud

APRIL 29, 2019

Is it an experience designed to get people to try your venue? Another great option to spread your event profile even further is identifying and inviting social influencers with a large following that matches your target market. They bring in the people and host the event, you provide the space, food and drinks.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Step 3) Secure a festival venue. Increase social media engagement and media coverage. Increase food and beverage sales by 35%. Here is a list of common budgetary line items that you should consider as you plan out your budget : The venue or location rental cost. Talent or entertainment cost.

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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. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Eventtia

MAY 13, 2022

Whether it will be an in-person, virtual, or hybrid charity event Date and time (at least a rough timeline) Venue List of donors Marketing plan. The earlier you estimate an event budget, the more options you’ll have when planning the event: more venue options, more talent/entertainer options, and so on.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2018

Food, keepsakes and the feelings of experience are all forms of connection with the destination that event goers can look back on for years to come. Food and beverage. Food may be the first thing that comes to mind when adding local flavor to an event. What aspects of local flavor should you consider?

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Today’s planners are constantly on the hunt for innovative and “never seen before” entertainment ideas. For the entertainers, the pressure is on to bring a unique proposition to the table and they are working more closely with their planners and agencies to collaborate on creating one of a kind experiences for the end user clients.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Organize your efforts.

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Do Good Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at some of those categories: Expenses Venue Your venue can be a large expense and determine many of your other budget items. Some venues do offer significant discounts or fully waived room rental rates for a high enough food and beverage minimum. Your venue may have some in-house AV equipment.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 22, 2019

These are the fees trade show organizers charge to register space at a venue. Some venues charge you more money for a more prominent position in a convention center — setting up a trade show booth near the main door, where most footfall will occur can cost you a pretty penny. Entertaining Guests. Registration Fees. Marketing.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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. More specific examples include incentive trips or and live entertainment attractions. . Location: How to Make Your Venue Double as a Production Studio.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Choose your venue and date. Here’s a list of key expenses to include in your budget: Venue (room rental(s), security deposit, parking). Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs).

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Create content around session highlights, attendee and speaker quotes, other event highlights, and share on social media. Choose the Best Event Location and Venue.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Partner/vendor relationships – From event venues and caterers to photographers, tent companies, and city permit offices, the art of planning involves coordinating with many different vendors and industry contacts. Having a strategic partner in the planning process can provide the extra step necessary to maximize your ROI.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Venue selection. Our services include the following: Securing venue and catering services. Providing entertainment options. The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Know their style and how they like to be entertained. Focus on quality over quantity.

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e2m.live

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

2: AR to add more ‘Fun’ to events gamification: AR can add more fun to events gamification, entertain attendees, educate in a fun way and raise the engagement. 3: AR to reduce space problem at event venues: Events like automobile trade shows need a lot of floor space to showcase different models. AR can solve this problem.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 23, 2020

Additional objectives were to ensure it represented Vancouver; that the food was amazing and creatively presented; the design needed to be edgy and never seen before; include elements of surprise and awe, and that it be a party full of “insta” moments.” Highlights of the event included the Suspended Treehouse Orbs, a 30 ft.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 23, 2017

They will certainly be very vocal about whether they’ve had a good or negative experience – usually through social media. Always opt for unexpected venues for the event or plan on transforming a venue space into something that is surprising and fun. Fun food and beverage activations are also important to this group.

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