Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. Download the Case Study In event management, achieving operational excellence and delivering remarkable experiences are paramount.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Analyze your (and your competitors’) past events and why they were (or weren’t) successful. Explore your audience demographic data (age, gender, occupation, income level, education), study competitor events, and identify gaps and opportunities not covered. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing).

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

It’s one of the most useful books out there on large-scale event management and one of the most highly recommended books for event planning that will get you far with your co-workers or business clients, not only in the event management business but also in other aspects of your life. Ury, Bruce Patton.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career.

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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. A Splash study shows that it might be the most powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal! Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

I would hope that if you can tick off most of these risk reduction techniques you will run a less risky event. So here goes: My Top Ten Tips to Reduce Event Risk. Build your event on a proper event management process. Here’s the Gallus Events Nine Steps. We use this for every event we organise.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Start planning twice as early,” advised Marvin McTaw, CEO of event-management platform provider Sched. Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. Marvin McTaw, CEO of event management platform provider Sched, suggests a few places to consider adding a nominal fee: • Event merchandise.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Canapii has the best feature set in the event management industry, combined with intuitive usability. We studied the approach of well-known software companies, like Slack, Dropbox and Zoom and realized they offer a free basic version and decided to emulate that approach. Please study what we have to offer.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Planners can, well, plan their course time, study time and, in many cases, exam time. It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. What changed? She upped her game by attending L.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Join us for the launch of new study findings from the EIC, in collaboration with IAEE and SISO, on the extent of deceptive practices, consumer fraud and scams affecting the events industry, with an emphasis on attendance list scams and room block poaching and piracy. Understand how these scams affect privacy compliance. Speaker Bio: .

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

People Skills: Events are for people, about people, and made by people. An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Budgeting and Financial Acumen Financial savvy is key to successful event planning.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to an SAP Concur study , Millennials are the most common bleisure travelers taking 38 percent of trips but Baby Boomers and Gen Xers aren't far behind making up 31 percent of the bleisure market each. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? There are many ways to appeal to the bleisure traveler.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Some people move into event management from related areas such as marketing, hospitality, PR or arts administration. The Comprehensive Role of an Event Organiser Now we know ‘What is an Event Organiser?’ In event management, being proactive and having contingency plans in place are key to overcoming challenges.

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Floktu

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The number of patrons with specific dietary requirements will continue to grow in 2021, so plan a menu that keeps in mind seasonal foods and flowers and negotiate with local farmers and businesses, helping support the local economy, not to mention minimising your carbon footprint — any type of event should aim be eco-friendly in 2021.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Don’t be afraid to ask and negotiate This might be easier said than done. So, don’t be afraid to be direct and ask your target sponsors what they want and what they are going to expect from your event. So, don’t be afraid to be direct and ask your target sponsors what they want and what they are going to expect from your event.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

After all, it takes a lot less effort to listen to a podcast than it does to scroll through a newsfeed or event watch a video. Small wonder that we are seeing so many amazing event marketing and corporate event management podcasts pop up. The Savvy Event Planner. Tom Crowl hosts this popular event planning podcast.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. The top 5 event tech trends of 2019–2020. The power of procurement.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

They are the ones who drive your word of mouth and are also the most engaged participants in your event. This makes having an active social media presence a non-negotiable these days. We would be a miss if we forgot to share our best templated event planning tool. Make Work Easier With These Event Planning Templates.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. . Well, the very essence of an event is when people accumulate at a place for a purpose, interact, network, learn and have a good time. If you are conducting a hybrid event, most likely, there will be vendors for the live component of it.

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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.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

I interviewed Angeles about her industry experience, specifically going through the uncertainty faced in the past, and I asked what event professionals should do now to remain resilient and come out stronger from this crisis. ‘My I studied law, and I initially wanted to become a lawyer, which was my parents’ dream.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. Well, the very essence of an event is when people accumulate at a place for a purpose, interact, network, learn and have a good time. If you are conducting a hybrid event, most likely, there will be vendors for the live component of it.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

The event management industry is one of them, in fact, one of the most affected ones. Well, the very essence of an event is when people accumulate at a place for a purpose, interact, network, learn and have a good time. If you are conducting a hybrid event, most likely, there will be vendors for the live component of it.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Here are the main challenges of hybrid events and how to tackle them. Challenge 1: Setting up and using event technology. Hybrid event planning seems like a complex task if you use many different event management tools. There are hybrid event platforms you can use to plan and handle everything from start to finish.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Wondering how to plan an event? Sure, thinking about it can feel a bit like trying to study alchemy. You start with just a vision and a budget, then you turn it into an event full of guests and moving parts. Depending on the type of event, tons of details are going to vary. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

of planners have an event spend less than $100K — budget constraints should be conveyed to the venue from the start. However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Costs: Considering that 32.8%

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zkipster

APRIL 19, 2017

PANDORA is a favorite name in jewellery, and their event team works around the clock to create lavish events that match the beautiful designs. Martina Berlin, Senior Event Manager at PANDORA UK, shares an inside look at what it takes to stay on top of the luxury events world.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2019. Smart Meetings quizzed MPI Head of Meeting Innovation Jessie States, CMM, about the skills required for an “event-full” career for years to come. What skills are event professionals most interested in learning today? How has that changed over time?

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

Looking to give your event management skills a boost? Learn how to host top-notch events just like storied American publisher The Wall Street Journal does. Stay tuned for highlights from the event and look out for tweets from attendees using #WSJPROAI pic.twitter.com/SGVPgJ3iBp — WSJ Pro Artificial Intelligence (@WSJProAI).

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Just like any other industry, prior experience is essential to starting a successful event business. Networking Events. Corporate Events.

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Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 2, 2016

case you have any doubts about this software Foodstorm offers case studies demonstrating the success of their software with companies such as Nando’s Peri-Peri and Elizabeth Andrews Corporate Catering. The final price is negotiated with the vendor based on plans and features. Better Cater.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

What Businesses Look for in a Corporate Event Planner Internal Events 101 External Events 101 Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Event Management Event Decorating Resources: Attention, students and grads of QC Event School’s Event Decor Course !

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

” Because event sponsorships play such a significant role in event revenues – one recent study shows that 63% of event managers rely on sponsorships as a significant source of income – it’s vital that you give yourself and your events the best chance to attract the right sponsors.

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EventBank Insights

MARCH 11, 2019

Skip to a Do & Don't Prepare Understand your audience Practice makes perfect Make a connection Be Business Savvy The Elevator Pitch Highlight the Value Proposition Use Visuals Be an Expert Negotiator Have Thick Skin Learn to Fail 1. a college student studying entrepreneurship and trying to start my own business.

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