Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

Who doesn’t love a free event planning tool? One of the best free event planning tools an #eventprof can use are templates. You can avoid missing crucial event details, reduce the stress of recreating something from scratch, and hit the ground running from day one. 3D Printed Food?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore practical strategies we can apply to elevate our events. The Power of Names–Make Attendees Feel Seen and Heard The most impactful, no-cost, attention-grabbing strategy is using people’s names. This small gesture makes us all feel special and sets the tone for an exceptional 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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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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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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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

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. The chart below shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Number of People.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. This is why “Reimagining the Conference” was the perfect topic for Part 4 of our virtual workshop series on Crafting the Event Experience. Missed Part 4 of our Crafting the Event Experience Workshop series?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Luck is not a factor.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Competitive research is a crucial part of any good marketing plan because it helps you: Understand your target market. Improve your marketing strategies. Develop a strategic plan for future success. Following famous event planning companies and event planners can feel like mentorship. Great Advice.

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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. Craft a unique event theme and name.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

A theme not only makes the event less expensive by avoiding decoration overload, but it creates a more cohesive guest experience. That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. It’s important to satisfy guests’ five senses at any event. Negotiate with vendors.

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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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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? What are the advantages of in-person events?

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Define your strategy, format and timing. Also, ensure the property has enough bandwidth for the technology you are utilizing such as the event app that may need to be downloaded by all attendees. Enlist separate planning teams. As we look to the next normal, hybrid events will be our go-to. Stay nimble.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. This is why “Reimagining the Conference” was the perfect topic for Part 4 of our virtual workshop series on Crafting the Event Experience. Missed Part 4 of our Crafting the Event Experience Workshop series?

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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?

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

3 benefits of working with a pharma event management company Pharma event management companies specialize in planning and executing pharma events. They know the industry inside and out, staying on top of the latest technologies, trends, and regulations regarding HCP engagement and omnichannel strategies.

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

But in this fast-paced industry, strategies and ideas that worked well yesterday may not be as effective tomorrow. Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. But planning an event requires so much attention to detail (and so many details!)

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

What does an event planner do, exactly? In this article, we break down what event planning is. We look at the duties, skills, and experience required in professional event planning, as well as a variety of planning specialties. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc. Negotiation.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Unfortunately, if you’re not staying up on new event sales tactics and approaches, you are probably leaving money on the table. “On On an individual level, ongoing sales training and implementing new strategies can boost sales representatives’ performance by an average of 20%.” source: Spotio ).

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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!

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Develop an event master plan.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

May Experiential Marketing Summit May 9 - 11, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV The Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS), produced by Event Marketer, is one of the largest marketing training conferences, with over 1,800 marketers from over 32 countries. Meet over 150 exhibitors and some of the biggest names in event planning under one roof at the Expo.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Let’s take a look at the nine critical steps of event management strategy that will put you on the path to event success. The same can be said for event planning. And remember to always keep your budget updated so you and your event planning team are always using current data.

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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.

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

A good strategy is to tell them you are super-flexible and that if they have a meeting that gets cancelled, you would be available almost immediately to present your idea. This includes not sharing things like potential venues, speakers/performers, food-and-beverage option, etc. Step #10 – Have a follow-up strategy.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Event technology ( event registration software , event management solution , virtual event platform, etc. ) Step 5: Building an event team. With all the challenges you’ll face in planning a hybrid event, having a strong, well-managed team is crucial to ensure adequate execution of the project.

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

A good strategy is to tell them you are super-flexible and that if they have a meeting that gets cancelled, you would be available almost immediately to present your idea. This includes not sharing things like potential venues, speakers/performers, food-and-beverage option, etc. Step #10 – Have a follow-up strategy.

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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.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Event marketing is part of the overall event management and planning process and usually includes the following: Product selection and development (in this case, the creation and planning of an event). potential attendees), distribution channels and pricing for the event. based on your marketing plan.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Event marketing is the activity of promoting an event and involves the coordination of market analysis/research, product development, tactical planning, tactical execution and measurement. potential attendees), distribution channels and pricing for the event. based on your marketing plan.

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