SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event?

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Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

New year, new look, new sponsorship packages… To get the best sponsors, you need enticing packages that reflect the trends shaping events in the year ahead. For starters, they help you offset rising event costs. With so many in-person and online options, they need compelling reasons to travel to your event.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

The event planning profession stands as a dynamic and integral component of today’s fast-paced world, where memorable and efficient gatherings are pivotal for personal, social, and corporate success. Gaining Practical Experience Real-world experience is invaluable in the event planning industry.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 11, 2022

Launched in 2019, ExhibitDay is a fast-growing, free, trade show planning and project management tool for exhibitors and conference sponsors. Thousands of Event managers and trade show teams use ExhibitDay every day to plan in-person and virtual 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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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

Professionals often attend industry events to improve their craft and network with peers. But for an event planner, it’s also an opportunity to “borrow” (read: steal) creative ideas for their next event. Keynotes also held more inspirational messages for event planners vs. traditional “how-to” formats.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Let’s dive in!

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Attendease

APRIL 11, 2024

The virtual event has come to an end; the last of the breakout rooms have closed, and attendees are logging off. But while the virtual conference may be over, the conversations and post-event reporting shouldn’t have to stop there. Why is Retention Important Post-Event?

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

Whether it be event management, sponsorships, budgeting, or scheduling, putting on a successful virtual event is a lot of hard work. Even for the most experienced event planner, staying on top of these many moving parts can be a serious challenge. Organizing your event with a checklist. What do you hope to achieve?

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Double the Donation , a leading donation matching tool, reported that Americans gave almost $500 billion in donations in 2022. From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. What is the ideal event date?

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Attendease

JANUARY 6, 2023

With the boom of online events, most companies have increased their portfolio of virtual events. By now, we are all mostly well-versed in the online space, but there are ways to take your next virtual event a step further in order to provide an even better event experience. . Sponsorship Opportunities.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Promotional tools for event marketing are powerful assistance for your event marketing. They help to save time and efforts during the event promotion. You are welcome to look them through and pick the most effective apps for your marketing needs from our top 12 marketing tools list. GEVME Website Builder.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Does anything feel better than attending an awesome event? Virtual events let attendees tune in from their living rooms, hybrid events give them options, and in person events are full of creative engagement opportunities. But how do you decide which format is best for your event? It comes down to feeling present!

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Event sponsorship is often one of the most difficult aspects of being an event planner. Here’s the problem: 50% of event organizers agree that securing event sponsorships is their most significant challenge. What is event sponsorship? Why is event sponsorship important?

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Guidebook

AUGUST 6, 2020

Transitioning from in-person events to virtual and hybrid events means making adjustments to create the best digital experience for your organization, your audience, and other stakeholders. You want your audience to soak in your content just as they would at an in-person event and your sponsors should see value in participating. .

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust. First, decide on a primary goal for the event. Sell more of your products/services during the event.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With so many marketing channels available to your event sponsors, you can no longer assume they will return year after year to exhibit at your event. This makes it difficult for them to gather and score leads, follow up with them quickly post-event, and measure the value of exhibiting at your event. Download Now 1.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Looking to secure sponsors for your next virtual event? Writing an effective sponsorship proposal is the key to standing out to your potential partners. Finding event sponsorships is one of the top challenges among event marketers. Sponsors add a lot of value to your event. within the first three pages.

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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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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A reliable team Planning a conference is not a one-person show. Rather than attempting to plan an event on your own, bring together a team of professionals and volunteers you can rely on. An event tech stack Whether you’re hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid conference, tech’s going to play a crucial role.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s impossible not to think about (and perhaps worry a bit about) securing funding for your next event. Any event planner has funding at the back of their mind since it influences what you can do and how you’ll pull it off. Consider what goes into successful event sponsorship.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Ask any planner about their most valuable tool, and most will sing the praises of checklists. With endless details to keep track of pre-, during, and post-event, a list makes the to-dos more manageable and provides sanity-saving peace-of-mind too. At least three months before the virtual event: ? Define target audience(s). ?

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Guidebook

MARCH 21, 2024

Event tech is changing event management for the better. The competition in the fast-paced world of conferences, meetings, and large-scale events is only increasing. The right technology can help your event stand out. Saving the Bottom Line with Event Tech Margins for events have gotten tighter.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 25, 2023

You’ve spent weeks (or even months) planning your event down to the last detail. One of the first experiences your attendees will have is the event check in process. With event check in software and other modern tools, making a great first impression has never been easier. What Is Event Check In Management?

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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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Endless Events

JULY 11, 2018

Finding sponsors for events can be difficult especially if you don’t have a core set of sponsors established. With that being said, in order to build conference sponsorship, you have to first look at your brand’s purpose and the values of your company. What companies do you know of that can join your event and be of added value?

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Establishing an event budget is a crucial step during the planning phase, right after setting your goals and objectives. A budget is a detailed forecast of what will be happening financially at your event. It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance.

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Attendease

APRIL 14, 2023

Event email marketing is one of the most powerful online strategies you can use to promote events. By sending well-crafted marketing emails you can regularly check-in with your audience, increase registrations , secure sponsorships and speakers, and grow your brand visibility. Companies who sponsored your last event.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Even planners with years of experience can be overwhelmed by the new specialized areas we need to add to our tool box. Each two-hour workshop, presented by experts in the field will address a topic in-depth and offer tools and resources you will be able to implement immediately. Most events require sponsorship support to be produced.

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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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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The best events are ones that actively encourage attendee participation. That’s why we’ve curated 23 unique event engagement ideas, including special strategies for: Pre-event and post-event engagement Annual conferences Virtual events Ready for some audience engagement examples to make your next event better than ever?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Planning an event takes a lot of time, but you know that the financial side of it can get expensive fast. Event sponsors. . Sponsors get the limelight at your event in exchange for cutting you a check. That might mean giving your sponsors advertisements, sponsored sessions, or shoutouts during the event. .

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Socio Events

MAY 21, 2020

In the global shift to virtual events, many organizers are left trying to save sponsor revenue and prove its value in the digital world. The virtual landscape can potentially offer your sponsors MORE value, a better revenue model, and the potential to grow your long-term sponsorship offerings. There is good news.

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Showclix

AUGUST 19, 2021

From spreading the word about upcoming events, to keeping fans happy and entertained throughout each performance, event creators are looking to create a seamless experience from start to finish. As part of the Patron Technology family of event technology products, we’ve got the complete solution you need to do all this and more!

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

As event planners, we navigate a world with unexpected twists and turns. Mastering the art of Risk Management and Contingency Planning. This blog post shows you the essential strategies to identify potential risks at events and develop contingency plans, ensuring your events run smoothly, no matter what surprises may come your way.

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