Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events. What are you looking for from a venue/planner?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

We recently came across a story Convene published in January 2013 reporting on a survey by the Watkins Research Group which asked meeting planners that very question: Imagine it’s the year 2022 and you’re still planning large meetings. Here is how this group of event professionals envisioned their events taking shape in 2022.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. Extra expenses include: Venue rental, stage setup, lighting, and AV recording equipment Onsite staffing and supply costs (catering, cleaning, security, PPE) Travel and transportation.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2021

But organizers wrestled with the fact that their members “needed to feel closeness to their colleagues engaged in the ongoing health emergency,” said Gaia Santoro, project manager and head of the sponsorship unit at AIM Group International. “It Gaia Santoro. throughout the summer and fall.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Payne, CMP, CMM, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , to get her take on the current marketplace and its impact on meeting planners, and some helpful tips and tricks planners should be looking at when drafting up a contract with a hotel or venue. All of the programs that were rebooked or canceled and rebooked during Covid over a 2.5-year

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

This will depend on several circumstances, such as the speed of the vaccine rollout, safety thresholds of hosting organizations and hosting venues, and local market conditions. A smaller in-person group will allow you to ensure that you meet the proper capacity limits for your in-person guests. Vet your live venue.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Lindenberg, senior vice president of marketing communications for Crump Life Insurance Services, who is also an FICP influence committee member and special-interest group leader. Whether it’s venue labor, bus drivers or catering staff, shortening an event slightly can help reduce costs.”. “Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 27, 2021

Advantages: With most attendees tuning in remotely, you’ll be able to save budget on items like venue, food, and rentals. Smaller venue needs, and the ability to more easily follow safety protocols. Balancing interaction between your single on-site groups and the larger network of groups. Challenges. Hub and Spoke.

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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. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

No After-Hours Networking Opportunities : Sometimes people make connections during an event and then continue a discussion or a conversation with a group of people after an event, such a thing is easily done in person. Better Sponsorship Opportunities: Hybrid events are enormously valuable for sponsors because of their increased reach.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Searching for event venues in the Mini Apple? Look no further than this list of 26 awesome event venues in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and beyond. Choosing the right event venue can be tricky. Elegant chandeliers and unique flower arrangements adorn the venue at 514 Studios. Source: ARIA. Location : North Loop.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Known as the ‘home of inspirational events’, Olympia London is one of the capital’s busiest venues. Taking a conscious approach to running events and the long-term future, the venue is firmly established as a sustainability leader. It is the first UK venue to offer such a valuable resource, free of charge. Community partnership.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Not all may apply to your event components and stakeholder groups, but we’ve included a variety to pick and choose from as needed: Post-event survey questions for attendees How did you hear about this event? Make those that are applicable visible to this stakeholder group as well to get the most well-rounded feedback possible.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

You do not need a large venue to accommodate hundreds of attendees. You do not have to worry about catering, attendance, and venue management. Before the era of hybrid, offline events had the splendor and pizzaz in activations, food & beverage, venue, décor, and speakers. Not all roses and peaches.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Event planning committees typically group as: Administrative and planning Facilities and logistics Technology and production Publicity, promotions, and marketing Sponsor/partner management and relations.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

Including the conference name, logo, dates, and venue creates an immediate, clear identification of the event. Providing a venue map helps attendees navigate the space efficiently. Set Goals for Different Audiences Recognize your conference might have various goals catering to different groups of attendees.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The prices of food and beverage, venue rentals, and shipping and logistics continue to rise. Dig into the data to educate leadership and stakeholders on the ROI of your event program, and the potential to generate even more value for stakeholders with a well-designed sponsorship strategy that spans virtual and in-person events.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Take for example the shift expected in food and beverage experiences, and how solutions once considered more spectacle than strategic, like Makr Shakr’s robot bartender, will come into play. This addresses privacy concerns and manages “falsing,” or detection errors, related to heat sources like lighting or windows.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 23, 2017

To get the ball rolling in terms of planning your event and get a buy-in from the group you are trying to attract, recruit a committee of 15-20 energetic and committed young professionals, who will provide input in shaping the party, but also be your ambassadors in promoting andselling the event. Keep food coming throughout the evening.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

During sessions, broadcast virtual attendees on screens at the in-person venue. Provide booths at the venue for in-person attendees to interact with virtual attendees. Group-based Pricing. If that’s the most important goal for you then a group registration discount is a pricing model you should opt for. Lead capture.

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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. Food How much will food cost? Facility Expenses Facility expenses include money spent on acquiring the venue.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

A live event, as we know, is an event hosted in a physical venue with in-person attendance. A hybrid event has both virtual and live attendees participate in the same event at the same time: live attendees at the venue, and virtual attendees attending online. More and better sponsorship opportunities. Prepare for redundancies.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Choose your venue and date. As team leader, it’s important for you to foster these relationships through group activities and exercises. Here’s a list of key expenses to include in your budget: Venue (room rental(s), security deposit, parking). Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings).

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Once the group has recorded a new album, they generally pack up their gear and go on a world tour, traveling from city to city playing their new songs for fans. Make Use of Event Sponsorship. Why not take advantage of event sponsorship opportunities like Infosys ? The most common is via event sponsorship. April 5, 2016.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Hosting a virtual event eliminates the need to rent out physical venues and can help to reduce operational costs, such as food and beverage costs. Moreover, it’s easy to create group chats, making it easier for participants to interact without waiting in line for face-to-face conversation.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We are preparing for fewer European attendees as a result of new European regulations restricting the sponsorship of physicians to attend conferences in the U.S. I expect to continue to improve at a slower pace now because venues are taking away or not offering concessions, plus have greatly increased room rates.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

If you engage in conversations on LinkedIn groups or comment on posts on social media, it can help extend your reach and highlight your talents. Marketing, PR and sponsorship. Her services include: Venue Selection and Layout. Food and Beverage. Knowledge is power. It’s really that simple. Social media management.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

There are many ways to make money off meetings and events, whether it’s from ticket sales, exhibition booths, grants and scholarships, collecting donations or selling sponsorships. Manage sponsorship process. Coordinate food and beverage services. Determine food and beverage service requirements.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management. Cvent makes it easy to connect planners with vendors and venues while providing web-based and virtual solutions. Whova is a great, trustworthy alternative to Cvent software.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management. Cvent makes it easy to connect planners with vendors and venues while providing web-based and virtual solutions. Whova is a great, trustworthy alternative to Cvent software.

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

Helps events & groups collect all their guests' photos & videos in one online album. The app allows you to create groups amongst your event staff & search any past messages with ease. Easily build mobile apps for events and venues and publish them instantly. What is it? Productivity Booster. Similar Apps: Hipchat.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

We’ve also added new zones, innovations and improvements to enhance the experience for all our attendees ,” says Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group. Led by Glenn Thayer of Emcee Squared, the group met exhibitors such as Quick Mobile who advised on using technology to turn delegates from attendees to participants in order to boost engagement.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

By giving full consideration to the scope of your event at this stage, you have done the major groundwork for the planning process later on and have made it easier to make decisions regarding budgets, staffing and date and venue selection (which we will discuss next). Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date. First the venue.

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