The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Best Event Planning Apps & Tools As event planning professionals, planning, managing, and executing events efficiently and strategically is our job. Technology has transformed how we approach the planning, organization, and execution of events.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Double the Donation , a leading donation matching tool, reported that Americans gave almost $500 billion in donations in 2022. From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

How to use GEVME’s hybrid event platform for seamless registrations. GEVME Live’s simple hybrid event planning tools enable you to create an inviting landing page with mobile responsive forms, customizable templates and embedded apps. Through the right mix of content marketing tools, you can generate buzz.

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Attendease

MAY 9, 2024

Participants’ feedback provides insights into what aspects of the event went well and what areas need improvement. Understanding Participant Satisfaction Surveys gauge participant satisfaction by capturing opinions on various elements such as content, speakers, venue, logistics, and overall experience.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Promotional tools for event marketing are powerful assistance for your event marketing. They help to save time and efforts during the event promotion. You are welcome to look them through and pick the most effective apps for your marketing needs from our top 12 marketing tools list. GEVME Website Builder.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Regardless, it seems likely that planners will be asked to do more with less in 2019, which makes selecting the right event technology tools even more important than before. Event Personalization. An increasing number of events are adopting non-traditional layouts and session formats as part of their personalization efforts.

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Boomset

DECEMBER 9, 2018

Photo courtesy of rawpixel on Unsplash It’s time for your company’s next big event. Social media is an important tool to utilize not only for your event’s content but also for the content your attendees will create. Have a batch of posts ready to go out, in case a glitch occurs during the event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

Events at local landmarks (including a block party in the main downtown square). To pull this off at your event, seek out local speakers, vendors, artists, teams, and performers so attendees can experience local delights without having to leave the conference. Event planning trend: better use of design thinking and feedback.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? Run paid ad campaigns.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Remember that flexibility and adaptability are key, as unexpected challenges are a part of event planning. But through dedication, trusting partnerships and the right planning strategies, you can host a memorable and successful event. The post A Complete Event Planning Checklist appeared first on Ticketbud.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Ask any planner about their most valuable tool, and most will sing the praises of checklists. With endless details to keep track of pre-, during, and post-event, a list makes the to-dos more manageable and provides sanity-saving peace-of-mind too. Identify and begin to confirm speakers, presenters, hosts and/or other entertainers. ?

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GEVME

JANUARY 18, 2019

To run an event successfully, you need to prepare a good event program and an event speaker’s agenda—a schedule or protocol for speakers about what they will say and how they will act on the stage, etc. Reasons to create an agenda for event speakers. Limit the number of event participants.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Between managing tasks, staying organized, and planning for unforeseen events, keeping up with client relationships without disrupting timelines or missing deadlines can be difficult. It’s simple: You need customer relationship management (CRM) tools to get the job done. Ready to make your CRM for event management work for you?

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Creating opportunities for engagement between attendees as peers and colleagues is a crucial part of event engagement. How Do You Measure Event Engagement? There are a few ways that you can measure event engagement: Social media engagement metrics. Plus, you can also track how many people use your event hashtag.

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Attendease

MAY 25, 2022

Event websites are an extremely powerful marketing tool for promoting your upcoming events. They provide potential attendees with detailed information about the event while educating and entertaining them along the way. More importantly, event websites are a great way to boost your event registration !

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

But while you use those services a lot, do you really know how to engage your audience on social media? Attendee engagement is our main focus this year and part of that is interacting with them way before the event starts. Below we have a few tips for engaging with people at all stages of your event. Click To Tweet.

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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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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Strategic Pre-Event Healthcare Event Planning Before diving into the logistics of your healthcare event, it’s essential to define success clearly. Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. What are your measurable goals?

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

As we look toward a globalized future, global virtual and hybrid events will likely continue to gain traction. This post is full of actionable insights to help you create a successful event. From what to look for in a global event planning software to ways to incorporate varying cultures, we’ve got you covered. .

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

How do you manage your event team? Below, we’ve made a bold attempt to answer all of these questions and more in one comprehensive corporate event planning guide. Here’s what you’ll know after reading this post: What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising one? Team building event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps that every virtual event planner should take to put on a successful event. From setting event goals to event production to post-event outreach and everything in between, you’ll learn what you need to delight your audience and simplify the event planning process.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. Increase your presence on social media.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

In this post, we explore unique, creative, and research-backed marketing strategies that event professionals use to build buzz. We review event marketing ideas designed to help planners and marketers craft better content, reach a wider audience, and increase event attendance.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That’s because the most effective websites for events aren’t just online brochures. Instead, they act as virtual handshakes that welcome attendees, sponsors, and speakers, leaving them eager to experience the real deal. But here’s the thing: The best event websites are more than just informational resources!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Here are some tips for managing corporate event planning across multiple teams and stakeholders: Create a master project plan with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING? THE ADDED BENEFITS OF AUTOMATION 4.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With the power to influence, energize, ignite, and even empower an audience, an impactful keynote speech has the potential to make or break an event’s success. But what is a keynote speaker, exactly, and how do you go about finding the right one? What is a keynote speaker? What is the role of a keynote speaker? .

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Attendease

AUGUST 28, 2022

Many organizations start managing their events using multiple tools that fulfill very specific needs. For example, using a platform just to manage email marketing communications, another tool to manage ticket sales and registrations, and so on. Multiply that by the number of emails you send and the number of events you run.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place. In this ultimate event planning guide, we will discuss all you need to know about planning, organizing, and executing an event in this step-by-step guide.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Let’s look at 11 fundamental event planning tips that will never fail you. Have plans B, C, and D ready. Expect the unexpected and plan for it in advance. What will you do if a speaker cancels at the last minute? Use tools and technology to your advantage. Build buffer in your plan.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

More usage of unusual venues like rustic warehouses or historic buildings to deliver more unique and memorable events. . Turn Events Into Engaging Experiences Event Farm experiential (EFx) tools elevate attendee engagement by creating fun and personalized experiences while capturing invaluable data to measure engagement and ROI.

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zkipster

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning an event and don’t know where to start? Use this essential event planning checklist to make sure you’re following all the necessary steps. The experienced team of former event planners at zkipster have identified the stages of event planning and the tasks you must have on your event to do list.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 4, 2023

With event attendee expectations shifting, event organizers are on the lookout for fresh ways to create memorable experiences—and that’s where event technology can be a game-changer. These displays can show real-time event information, interactive maps, and even user-generated content from social media.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 28, 2023

Whether you’re organizing a large-scale conference , an intimate corporate retreat , or a community fundraiser , there are three main ingredients to successful event planning: strategy, creativity, and execution. Regularly monitor and track expenses during the planning process, adjusting as necessary.

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