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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023.

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Here’s How You Win The Negotiation

Endless Events

The Best of the Best: Negotiating Prices: How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events. Questions Questions Questions: The Best Questions to Ask Your AV Company For An Amazing Event. AV Labor: How A Long Event Day Can Turn Into An Expensive Bill. ? Negotiating is honestly the worst. Check it out!

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The Fundamentals of Event Planning: A Comprehensive Guide

Event Planning BluePrint

Embarking on a journey in event planning can be incredibly rewarding, offering a dynamic and creative career path. Whether you’re a novice eager to break into the industry or an experienced planner seeking to enhance your skills , understanding the fundamentals of event planning is crucial.

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Do Event Management Programs Prepare You for an Event Planning Career?

Master the Event

Previous Related Event Planning Standards Articles: Are Meeting and Event Planners Happy in Their Jobs? Are Event Planning Standards Slipping? Many graduates leave their studies and feel that they are prepared in theory but not in a practical sense. Thankfully, I was not, and neither are you!

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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

Endless Events

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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Hybrid event planning: an executive guide and 6-month practical plan

SpotMe Blog

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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The Top 20 Event Planning Books to Read Right Now

GEVME

Corporate business clients often need some food for thought to gain deeper insight into the event planning industry, the services they often use, and so on. Special Events: A New Generation and the Next Frontier by Dr. Special Events: A New Generation and the Next Frontier by Dr. Joe Goldblatt.