TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. The Basics of Event Budgeting Crafting an event budget demands meticulous planning, attention to detail, and adaptability.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

Having a clean venue is an element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of an event. People may not remember the awesome sound from the speakers of your event, or the incredible food and beverage. By following these practices, we hope to bring ease and peace of mind when planning your next event.

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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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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The sudden shift to virtual events has created many challenges for planners – especially when it comes to managing remote speakers. In fact, the virtual event environment has made the whole process of speaker presentation and management more difficult, both in terms of providing value to attendees and meeting speaker expectations.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

When it comes to event planning, one of the first questions that arises is: what are the costs of organising events? The answer is not simple and varies considerably depending on numerous factors , from the size of the event to the location chosen.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

With that in mind, we have put together seven post- pandemic skills that event planners should focus on today. Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Even selling in-person events will be different. Let’s take a look.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

What’s Event Planning? All types of events, right from a grand corporate event to a simple wedding, need planning. Organizing events is hard as hundreds of things can go wrong on D-Day. Based on their needs, you will be required to do any or all of the following: Ideate the plan. Decide the theme.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Purpose Come up with a clear purpose for your event. Introduce your brand, its mission, vision, and previous successful events. You can do this by determining your budget and assembling your event coordination team. Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing).

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Event Objectives. Event objectives are the way to measure if an event goal has been met. For example, if the goal is fundraising, an objective might be to raise $1,000 or receive 50 pledges of support.

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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. What Is an Event Plan?

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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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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

And with 91% of event organizers believing an app is critical to event success , it seems clear that not harnessing the power of this digital tool could mean missing out on a huge opportunity. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit? In-person events are all about human connection.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If your event needs are strictly technical (i.e., For more comprehensive, strategic planning or mid to large-scale projects, a full-service events company, like Castle, will handle all aspects of event planning from concept to completion. We tend to think of ourselves like an event general contractor.

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

To increase the chances of hiring more eager candidates who want to work for your company – organize a recruitment event. Stay with me, read the article and find out what event planning timeline looks like, how to hold a job fair and attract new talents for your business! Beware: Don’t make your event too serious.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

These questions will guide you through all of the choices you need to make the best event WiFi experience possible and set your WiFi providers up for success. . No different from anything else in event planning, to have the best event wifi you need to know your audience. Are they planning to have presentations?

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 25, 2021

Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. An event contingency plan ensures that every stakeholder, from your internal team to your speakers and attendees, has a great experience and a seamless transition.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales. Pharma event management is no joke, though. From balancing a budget to finding the perfect venue and speakers, you’ve got to juggle a lot to put on an all-star event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

On the other hand, event management software offers a holistic approach to event coordination. It covers every aspect of event planning , from building landing pages and creating event agendas to streamlining networking and gathering post-event feedback. Are they virtual, in-person, or hybrid?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

You’re in the throes of planning your biggest bash of the year. It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . Event branding is a must if you want tangible results from your event.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

Prior to posing this question, know the details of your event’s Scope of Work. This is very important because event planning covers a range of tasks, and not all event planners cover them all. He or she will be able to guide you with your messaging as well as event marketing strategies.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

What we found is that it really does us no good to source the speakers more than six months out because something will come up then they’re not able to do it. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. But in terms of a live event, there are so many other things that come into play with that.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event. Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. Negotiate details with the venue.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 28, 2024

And we’ve been seeing a similar trend in the events space with more companies branching out of simpler, traditional stage designs for ones that are out-of-the-box and leave a lasting impression. One of our favorite examples is this set we designed for a client who wanted a modern, organic feel for their daytime event in California.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

The world of event planning experiences success not just through having a great venue or a top-notch speaker line-up – it’s about getting the word out and drawing a crowd. An event marketing plan is integral for tying this all together into one magical experience.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. This list is based on SpotMe’s own experience working with pharma event management companies in the past and includes examples of the best ones. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

So it’s important that you put aside your own unconscious bias when considering risk levels that can impact attendees, speakers, sponsors, and other stakeholders. For some planners there is a huge desire to get back as soon as possible to in-person events. These are components of the event ecosystem. 3) Understand the Rules.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Hiring Your AV Company Too Late.

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Purple

AUGUST 30, 2023

Examples include an action plan, a certification, a report, or a strategic roadmap. You'll want to think about how much you're willing to negotiate prior to going in. What compromises are you willing to make, and what aspects of your event are non-negotiable? Stick to one or two goals.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Planning A Safe Event Starts With Cables And Wires. Cables and wires absolutely need to be secured at events. This is a non-negotiable! All cables on the floor at your event should have a cable ramp. Professional Staff Knows How To Plan A Safe Event! Let’s start with the very basics.

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Boomset

NOVEMBER 18, 2018

As the event management process unfolds, every individual meets other people who don’t see things the way you do. One of the essential aspects of an event manager is negotiation advancements. Such training helps you to manage your event successfully, especially regarding your interaction with sponsors, suppliers, and partners.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

But staying completely quiet up until the day of your event won’t do much for virtual audience engagement either. Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers? What cool features will you offer that make your event stand-out? Get creative with it!

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

Speakers in previous years have included Jack Ma, a Co-Founder of Alibaba Group; Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple; and Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook's Chief Operating Officer. Whatever you do, make sure your events have amazing speakers. A "great speaker" is simply someone your attendees will recognize and be excited to learn from.

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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. Do you plan to invite musicians or DJs? Food and beverages.

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