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. Before you jump ahead and pick an event venue, it’s important to take time to create a plan so you know how to plan an event properly.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 3, 2019

Woman in Events: The Importance of Educational Events for Professional Development. . Our latest content article comes from a woman working in the event industry talking about the value of continued education. Educational events give professionals the platform to connect and collaborate with others in the industry.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Think back: what do you remember about the event speakers from your most recent event? Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. But finding the perfect speakers can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack!

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

The demand for in-person events is on the rise. Whether it is as a stand-alone event or part of a hybrid model, the desire to meet in-person is very much there. So how can organizers make a safe return to in-person events? NEW eBOOK – 10 Critical Steps to Successful Hybrid Events. It hasn’t gone away.

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ideas, passion and creativity fuel the events industry; however, it’s a cold, hard fact that without a sizeable budget, it can be tricky to bring these things to life. But it’s a crucial part of the promoter’s work, and managing finances can help build a long-standing, sustainable event. Scroll down to discover them.

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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?

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

Over the past few months we’ve seen a huge increase in interest for virtual events, but very little in how they can be applied to particular event requirements. With three months to go and no certainty around government guidelines we suggested exploring the option to move the conference over to a virtual solution.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

You’re supposed to be negotiating one complete document rather than a contract and an addendum. Will the onus be on venues and hotels to follow and enforce physical distancing guidelines put in place by the state or province they’re in? More : Lisa Sommer Devlin on Advanced Hotel Contract Negotiations. More : J.D.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

That sense of comfort will require meeting, or even exceeding, health guidelines , so attendees can be confident they are as safe, maybe even safer, on a planned and tightly managed incentive trip than they would be at home. With all incentives or meetings, there is a big high after the event. This normally lasts a month or so.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Virtual events have grown to be really popular due to the global pandemic, initially being hosted as replacements for live in-person events that were canceled due to social distancing and quarantine policies.

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The Modern Event

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Perhaps you are a novice meeting professional, or you’ve just hired an events manager for your organization and you want to measure the success of his or her (or your) practices. Communication – there should be open communication between the client and the event pro.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

do have a unique set of regulatory guidelines beyond those impacting other sectors,” says Sherri K. While budgets may be stagnant, planners are still under pressure to deliver memorable experiences and raise the bar from one event to the next. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5 Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? It will also give you an understanding of what you require from the venue for your event. Conducting an initial brainstorm with the events team can determine this important factor which will ultimately guide all future decisions. When it comes to these events familiarity is your best friend.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Should the event industry embrace facial analysis — a technology that promises to offer new analytic data to event stakeholders? So it’s not surprising that companies have developed facial technologies to provide new forms of data to event owners. In this post, I’ll explain why I’m concerned.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. The first part of the event AV agreement is the quote. For most events, many companies require a deposit that ranges between 20-50% of the total agreement price. This is not uncommon.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Have you considered adding digital-first events to your pharmaceutical marketing strategy? We’ve spent 750+ hours analyzing how our life science customers are using digital-first events as a powerful channel in their pharmaceutical marketing strategy. Events are one of the only remaining sources of first-party data.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

Today we’re talking about sponsorships for virtual events! But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. Overall, is it even possible to create such a thing as sponsorships for virtual events? How can they replicate this?

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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. Develop a vision for your event.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Event Intelligence: The Ultimate Guide to Event Analytics and Reporting Event Intelligence is our term for insights gained through data analysis. Event Intelligence is the cornerstone of every event as it gives organizers a deeper understanding of attendees' thoughts, behaviors, and intent.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

“Event planner.” It isn’t enough to get an event right, it has to be perfect. When you’re stuck in an excel dedupe or in a game of “phone tag” with a hotel to book additional rooms days before the event, you’ve probably thought – there has to be an easier way to do this. Event Planning Software.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Well for starters, don’t blink.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The trouble is, in every industry, there are seemingly too many conferences or events to choose from and it’s hard to know which ones are right for you to invest your time and money in. As a result, many events which have been canceled or significantly modified over the past two years are finally able to resume in person.

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