Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. In this guide, we cover the ins and outs of restaurant events.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Thinking about turning your dreams of entrepreneurship into a reality? Plus, the idea of creating delicious dishes, serving them to clients at events, and seeing your culinary vision come to life is undoubtedly exciting. So, how can you turn your passion for food into a thriving business? Here’s how to get started.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

So we thought we would offer an overview of the four best venue management software tools on the market as a good starting point for your research in determining which one best fits your needs. Finally we will touch on a few other venue-focused applications if you need to expand your search. Core Audience.

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Use an event brief to keep all the details about your event in one place. In this article, we’ve listed the huge benefits having an event brief can bring and the crucial things you need to create an exceptional event brief template. It’s like constructing a skyscraper without a blueprint. And keep everyone on the same page.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Amid the coldest, harshest season of the year, what better way to usher in holiday cheer than bringing friends, family, and coworkers together at an event with a winter wonderland theme? In this guide, we walk you through everything you need to know about hosting incredible, unforgettable, and affordable late-season soirees.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. Sustainability can be defined as bringing about changes in the usual activities of your order so that the depletion of natural resources can be minimized.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Of course, these three qualities won’t amount to a hill of beans if they aren’t supported by a fourth element: having a process that accounts for the hundreds of details you will need to track and thousands of decisions you will need to make as you work towards and beyond your event date. The same can be said for event planning.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit? In-person events are all about human connection. They should be an integral part of your outreach and engagement strategy.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

With a laundry list of expenses, it can be tempting to skip the planning and jump right into signing contracts with your vendors. Though this may sound like the easy route – without a clear budget, you’re setting yourself up to blow it. It is always best to begin designing an event around your available resources and not vice versa.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows. How you introduce attendees to your featured activities. How you want your attendees to engage in the experience. How you plan on innovating and differentiating your event from others.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We will review your information the next time we update it. It is not for commercial purposes.

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Frankly, this post is jam-packed with trade show tips for exhibitors and trade show booth design tips to make your exhibition investment deliver results. Small budgets don’t need to limit creativity and visitor experience. Bonus tip : no need to construct your entire booth out of rustic wood. Fun trade show booth ideas.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Make no mistake; I love to design and facilitate in-person meetings. But, as meeting professionals, we have a professional duty of care during the COVID-19 pandemic , and I think it’s important to provide a realistic assessment of risk for meeting stakeholders—especially potential attendees.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. If your event is relatively large (i.e. Planning an event is difficult.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

After all, a well-written proposal can help you secure a client and get them excited about your proposed event. We’ll also provide useful tips for making your proposal stand out from the competition. Finally, we will even provide you with an example template that you can use to write your own event proposal.

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GEVME

JANUARY 9, 2020

Without sufficient data, an event organizer can run into problems with providing an optimal experience for the event attendees. If you want to attract, engage with, and satisfy more event-goers, you need to know event-goers very well. Ways to Track Attendance. Onsite check-in is an easy way to track event attendance.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

As an event professional, you know that streamlining and automating your workflow through a CRM is one of the best ways to save time while still being able to deliver the personal, white-glove experience your clients deserve. If you have a smaller event load, you will need a package with a smaller event capacity and vice versa.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Now the global shutdowns triggered by COVID-19 outbreaks have forced many of us to reconsider our understanding and opinion of and need for live online events, mainly because they are the only viable option to reach attendees and continue connecting with our audiences. What are virtual events? What are the benefits of virtual events?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Chefs at the 2018 PCMA Annual Conference in Bangkok serve pasta and other dishes to attendees. In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. For more from the survey, visit Convene ’s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey. Budget decreases.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 4, 2019

“What happens in a meeting can’t pale compared to what they see in daily life; it has to exceed expectations to achieve the level of engagement companies demand,” Rich said. It needs to be exactly the way you want it, when you want it, without waiting in line,” he said. “It Leveraging Sensorial Immersion.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

First and foremost, Planning Pod is event business management software built specifically for event professionals to manage both business functions (like leads, invoices, payments and calendars) AND event details (like attendees, timelines, budgets and room/space designs). Food-and-Beverage Management. Event Budget Management.

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ePly

MARCH 22, 2024

It is the most important tool available for encouraging attendee engagement , establishing expectations for their experience, and guiding them to the right locations at the right times during the conference. The conference agenda is the plan upon which attendees build their personal conference plans and itinerary.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Every successful event professional knows that behind almost every successful event is a well-considered event layout plan that takes into account the purpose of the event itself and the characteristics of your event space while enhancing the overall attendee experience. Establishing your event purpose and priorities upfront.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference.

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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. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? We hope you find this event checklist useful and easy-to-use.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

What are the two main ways payment processors accept cashless payments? Sipping morning coffee, you open your laptop to check on the activity in your credit card merchant account, hoping to see a nice bump in payments from the night before. Move the money from the customer’s account to yours. What is that?”

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

No matter the hours of brainstorming, preparation, and documentation you put into your pre-planning, there will inevitably be unforeseen challenges that arise onsite. Event Management Tip #1: Invest in Software & Technology There are many event platforms and software systems that can aid in the planning and execution of your event.

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Nunify

JULY 27, 2023

Imagine an event where every attendee feels seen, heard, and deeply engaged. As you already know achieving it requires meticulous meticulous design of the attendee’s experience, coupled with sustained audience engagement. But the challenge – How do you make every attendee feel valued and connected, even in your absence?

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Usually, those wedding pros are doing initial research in event management and wedding planning software for their business and want to do their due diligence in evaluating all viable options. The challenge in shopping for software is that it’s not always easy to compare two or more platforms – not everything is apples-to-apples.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Whether you’re a part of a Fortune 500 company or are running a boutique hair salon out of your home, your business wouldn’t exist without clients. We explore one-of-a-kind appreciation ideas that can have a lasting, positive impact on your business relationships. The perfect appreciation event starts with a diagram.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

All 378 guest rooms, including 15 suites, were renovated in 2019 to bring the sand and sea vibe hues indoors. It is the attention to detail in the design, service and food and beverage program that elevates the experience to quiet luxury. Let’s take a closer look. More than 53,000 sq. is available indoors, including a 10,000 sq.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Thankfully, this is one area where technology and innovation have come to the rescue (especially for those of us who aren’t artistically inclined, like yours truly). Taking a manual process like hand-drawing event designs and automating it with easy-to-use event floor plan software tools definitely saves time and improves productivity.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about how to host a memorable corporate event with ease. customer relations) purposes, but at the same time, planning one can be quite challenging with all the potential moving parts. Choosing the perfect venue for your corporate event. You’ve come to the right place.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

For example, social media platforms like YouTube Live, Facebook, and Instagram can be used to reach a broad number of people; however, if you want a more confidential meeting, you may as well need a safe platform that can cater to this need. They can participate in the online poll along with the other attendees at the event.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

It’s the ideal time to hold an outdoor meeting or event. Yet it can also result in overheated, and therefore displeased, attendees. Here’s how you can plan to accommodate for the heat and ensure attendees keep their cool. Here’s how you can plan to accommodate for the heat and ensure attendees keep their cool.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 12, 2019

Larger meetings can sometimes feel like generic, lackluster attempts to create networking opportunities for attendees. Here are a few creative ways to give bigger events the boutique treatment with a memorable welcome, interactive food and beverage options, and the chance to truly connect with fellow attendees.

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