Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Luckily, having a great event management tool on hand along with understanding the potential pitfalls can help you avoid these 13 costly mistakes. Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. No defined event goal. No contingency planning.

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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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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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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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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

Relevant KPIs may include the number of registrants, revenue and profit margins, social media impressions and engagement, email open/click rates, and surveys of attendee satisfaction. With measurable goals and KPIs in place, you can methodically scale up your events framework to hit these targets.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Draft Event Schedule ?

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Even simple events can have multiple moving parts, making event planning an intense exercise in logistics. More than throwing parties, event planning considers all stages of the event cycle. From conception to post-event marketing, the planner has to be ready for nearly anything.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

Here’s a short timeline that you can develop based on the indicated time period: 12–11 months: Break the news about the event using different communication channels of your choice. 8–2 months: Plan and execute pre-event marketing activities (active posting on social media, UGC creation, email invites, etc.).

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 9, 2019

[link] 2019 is going to be an interesting year for event planning. New tech is driving more and more interest in announcements, trade shows are picking up pace outside of China for once, and the world of event management is getting easier and easier. Unfortunately there is not much breathing room for an event's medium.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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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. Risk Taking.

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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. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off.

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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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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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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. While we work to include these in our plans every time, they can be easy forget.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event. Create a Detailed Budget Breakdown Creating a detailed budget breakdown is non-negotiable. Prioritize Essential Elements Certain elements of an event are indispensable, while others are more flexible.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

event trends are patterns or shifts in the way events are planned, organised, and executed. trends are constantly evolving, and event planners must stay informed to meet the changing requirements and expectations of their targeted audience. what are the trends in event management?

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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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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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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time).

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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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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

When a low budget is a big factor, associations can explore cost-effective alternatives, seek partnerships and sponsorships, and invest in low-cost marketing tactics (like organic social media or comarketing) to overcome budget limitations. Online fundraising Want the fundraising without the event?

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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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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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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

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? Craft an email and social media strategy that focuses on answering all of these questions. Hire The Right Speakers – And Coach Them!

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Create a list of the top three “success metrics” for your event.

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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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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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International Institute of Event Management

JANUARY 13, 2017

Considered a smaller industry conference, roughly 30 speakers presented and 200 people were in attendance. This provided an opportunity for people to network and also to plan ahead to have dinners and meetings with people they might otherwise not have the opportunity to meet with.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Review and Track Your Event Budget. Planning your event budget is just the starting point.

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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.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

Built from the ground-up by marketers for marketers, Growth Marketing Conference has quickly become Silicon Valley’s largest digital and growth marketing event. At the core of Growth Marketing Conference’s success is its event community. Learning to Love Events. This is one of the things that most event producers fail.

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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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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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Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

Social media marketing/mentions. Make first contact via email and social media (not phone calls). “The best way to start forming relationships with sponsors is through social media,” says Julie Austin, CEO of Speaker Sponsor. On-stage announcements. Website marketing. Email marketing.

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