Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Events are a critical channel for healthcare organizations to engage with their key audiences. From large-scale medical conferences to intimate seminars, events enable healthcare event planners to strengthen relationships, generate leads, and position their brands as thought leaders. What are your measurable goals?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A seasoned event organizer knows that part of winning a piece of business means that their budgeting skills need to be sharp. Knowing which questions to ask a potential client can help an event organizer select the right venue. Most event organizers understand the importance of adding social components to a program.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

So while there is relevance to most checklists, there are three key areas that should be included in every checklist and certainly an event plan checklist. 1) Your Event Plan Must Have a Timeline At the end of the day timelines are really only worth the paper they’re written on.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Events are coming back but planning an event looks nothing like it used to. Event budgets were the focus of part IV of our virtual series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events. Event budgets were the focus of part IV of our virtual series on Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. The time of day and season of the event. The type of event.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The event was a testament to their commitment to providing unique and memorable experiences, evidenced by their meticulous planning and execution. Every detail, from lush foliage and animal-inspired props to ethereal lighting, was carefully designed to transport guests to an exotic and enchanting setting.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

n the world of event planning there’s a phrase that we hear all too often: it’s just not in the budget. While it’s obvious that the bigger the budget the splashier the event, having a frugal event budget doesn’t mean that your event has to be dull. You can also download the event budget template.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. The time of day and season of the event. The type of event.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Imagine purchasing tickets to a highly-anticipated event promising exclusive talks with podcast celebrities and a panel with the actors from Supernatural and Harry Potter. Instead, event planners are living within the constraints and are more reliant on proper planning and financial forecasting to ensure the success of their events.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As a professional event planner, you know that writing an event proposal is one of the most important steps in the planning process! After all, a well-written proposal can help you secure a client and get them excited about your proposed event. What is an Event Proposal? Marketing plans, etc. Staffing needs.

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Eventinterface

JULY 19, 2017

Putting together a successful event for your company tends to be a rather large undertaking, especially if the event you are organizing is a large one. One of the most important steps in the process - and the one that should be the very first step - is to build an event budget. Event planning is a job all on its own.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

And let’s face it, if you can’t attract the attendees your conference or event might not even make it into reality. How to Plan a Conference While Saving at the Same Time Of course there are elements to every conference that, under budget pressures, could be eliminated without affecting the overall appeal of the conference itself.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. What’s the purpose of the event?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. With temps decreasing, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Food and Beverage : Set up a grilled cheese bar and tomato soup shooters. Click To Tweet. Inspiration.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

With the holiday season fast approaching, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. With temps decreasing, this is the perfect time to plan events with cool winter themes. Food and Beverage : Serve grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup shooters. Click To Tweet. Inspiration.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

There’s no doubt that a meeting and event planner wants a CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) to assist them with their planning needs when bringing a group or convention to a particular city. It’s their job to promote their city in such a way that a meeting and event planner wants to bring their group to the CVB’s city.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Transportation – we’ve talked a lot about transportation here in the past. For corporate meeting planners especially, transportation is an essential part of their program. What a lot of corporate meeting planners are now doing is narrowing the timeframe of which they are offering complimentary transportation.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2017

The experience would not be what it is if not for the exquisite food, drinks, décor, and of course the swag bag. While it’s out of reach for most events to give away a $40,000 solar panel system, some of the other items are within reason and practical. They are valued at $100 and can be customized with a company, brand, or event logo.

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Glow Global Events

JUNE 27, 2023

Once you’ve decided on the type of entertainment that fits your event, it’s time to find the right talent. Identify a representative: To find the perfect entertainment for your event, you’ll need to identify an agent or management company that represents them. Hopefully these tips help you book the perfect entertainment for your event!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the meetings and events industry the way that an event is priced can be all over the map. Some companies, perhaps in an effort to avoid clutter, present an event’s price as a per person cost. Looking at a budget worksheet for an off-site event, you can see that there are many items that make up the overall budget/price.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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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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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The good news today is that meetings and events are still happening – even in this economy. For those of you that are working on your own events, compiling a budgets checklist is a vital part and will help you get a clear picture of how much that event will cost. Meeting and Event Budgets Checklist Items to Be Included.

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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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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

Event layouts may seem like the most ordinary of things. A relatively simple sketch of where tables, chairs, stages, furniture and other items should be placed in an event room or space. And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. Yes, a lot is riding on your event layout design.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

For a physical, in-person event, the event’s venue is arguably the most important element that will determine the event’s success. To start, the event venue must be the right size according to the type of the event and the number of attendees. A step-by-step guide to booking a perfect event venue.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. ne of the most important and challenging aspect in the planning process. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank. In this alternate universe, despite the pressure to make your next event better than the last one without spending an extra penny, you venture forth confident that you will turn dreams into reality with efficiency and style.

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Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 30, 2018

Festival event planning may not be the easiest item on your springtime to-do list, but with a few basics, you’ll be on the road to success in no time. When planning any event, start with the audience—who will be in the crowd? Keep your target audience in mind throughout the planning process. Book Talent.

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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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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 19, 2018

Have you ever completed an event and wondered how the attendees felt about the event? This is why it’s so important to collect feedback from event participants, immediately after the event. That being said, there are a few general questions that are suitable for any post-event survey. Food and beverage.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Being the person that speaks up at a holiday event planning meeting and addresses tough, valid and scary concerns around the safety and well-being of your guests, could earn you the nickname Ebenezer Scrooge, but rest assured you will soar to the top of the “nice” list when you save Christmas! Event Insurance.

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