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.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

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?

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

This small gesture makes us all feel special and sets the tone for an exceptional event. List your top three, non-negotiable activities you must complete before your head hits the pillow! 15-minutes of dedicated, focused attention allows you to set clear goals and plan your schedule. What emotions do you want them to experience?

Food and Beverage 77

Food and Beverage Negotiating 2023 Events 77

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). One of the key challenges for planners is to ensure that you carefully manage expenses and revenues to achieve the financial goals that have been established by your organization and accurately measure your event success. Variable costs: $10/person.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

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.

Contracts 94

Contracts Negotiating 2024 Hotels 94

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. How to prepare an event venue. Food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 166

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 166

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.

2023 130

2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

The same can be said for event planning. If you try to create an event that makes all audiences happy by including every idea and activity under the sun, then it doesn’t have any clarity and won’t resonate with anyone. Step 4 – Assemble a crack team of event professionals.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

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. How to prepare an event venue. Food and beverage.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

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.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Learning how to plan an event requires multitasking skills and (often) quick thinking. In order to succeed, you need to know and understand the basics so you plan your event effectively. Establish your event budget. Determine your event entertainment and/or speakers. Event Wrap Up (aka post-mortem).

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

From gathering speakers to securing sponsors, your to-do list seems to be never-ending. 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. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Not at your event!

Venues 115

Venues Conference Food and Beverage 2014 115

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

What is event planning? Event Planning Guide. In this guide, we talk through a basic event planning template, what it means to be a planner, and how event management software can simplify your processes. What is Event Planning? Event Management is Event Planning.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

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.

Food and Beverage 133

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. It’s tricky.

Negotiating 81

Negotiating Contracts Wireless Events 81

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.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Consolidating technology into an end-to-end event automation platform. Food How much will food cost?

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Declining membership means a smaller audience for meetings and events. Finding diversity in speakers.

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Ah, the hectic—yet rewarding—world of event planning. Whether you’re forming an event planning team at work or opening your own event planning business, you need guidance on how a major event comes together, from event management software to selecting a caterer. Let’s dive in!

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

At the very least, you should plan backups for A/V equipment (including live streaming equipment), internet connectivity, and power/electricity. For a successful hybrid event, you’ll need to pay attention to at least these tech aspects: lighting, A/V equipment (speakers, video cameras, microphones, mixer, etc.), And others.

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

One of the most important benefits is the fact that we are no longer limited by geographical locations, and event organizers can have an increased audience reach by inviting attendees from all over the world. If you want, you can also invite speakers and talents to perform at the event virtually. Last but not least, rental fees.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). “The best way to start forming relationships with sponsors is through social media,” says Julie Austin, CEO of Speaker Sponsor. Website marketing.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

.” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. Instead, share it through the registration materials and the event app if you offer one. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

Insurance 122

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 122

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

This one-of-a-kind, 3-day event provides attendees with an opportunity to connect with like-minded industry professionals, discover amazing partners for their upcoming events, and increase business. Meet over 150 exhibitors and some of the biggest names in event planning under one roof at the Expo.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); piques their interest; and generates buzz surrounding your event. Key differentiator.

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

This includes not sharing things like potential venues, speakers/performers, food-and-beverage option, etc. unless one of these things is integral to your event idea). DON’T share so much that they get hung up on a small point or idea. DO bring along visual aids if they help (one or two would suffice.

Event Ideas 142

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Marketing Events 142

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

.” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. Instead, share it through the registration materials and the event app if you offer one. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

Insurance 60

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 60

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); piques their interest; and generates buzz surrounding your event. Key differentiator.

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

This includes not sharing things like potential venues, speakers/performers, food-and-beverage option, etc. unless one of these things is integral to your event idea). DON’T share so much that they get hung up on a small point or idea. DO bring along visual aids if they help (one or two would suffice.

Event Ideas 60

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Marketing Events 60

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Planning a successful event starts by recognizing that attendees are looking for more than an event — they’re looking for an experience. And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate.

Negotiating 141

Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Venues 141

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

At the end of the day, it’s the stats that bring us all together, open up new conversations, and spur collaboration, that have the biggest and most holistic impact on our events. You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. Explore simple event planning statistics you need to know.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149