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Crisis Communication: Tips for Event Safety

Event Leadership Institute

A CCP may include staff from all areas of the organization, such as executives, marketing & communication, legal, HR, and subject matter experts. Sometimes, we may know of the incident before it occurs – making a significant schedule change to the annual event, hiring a controversial speaker, or requiring specific healthcare procedures.

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How To Plan An Event

ePly

From conception to post-event marketing, the planner has to be ready for nearly anything. Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. This will help you choose the theme, venue, content, and timing of the event. tornado, hurricane, etc.),

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CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

Turn to the local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) and destination marketing organisation (DMO) to hit an event planning jackpot. These organisations can provide you with the following information and more: Suggestions and help facilitating event activities, entertainment, and speakers.

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

Ask yourself, does my next meeting venue have plans should the power go out? The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. A potential new tool (and weapon): drones.

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Should you hire a virtual event planner?

Coterie Spark

The only thing that has changed is the locale and venue. Instead of a ballroom or conference center in a host city, the location is the cloud and the venue is whatever platform you choose. platform) options for their virtual event. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, however the equation is simple.

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The Road Ahead: What’s In Store for the Event Industry In 2021 & Beyond – Part Two In-Person Events

Event Leadership Institute

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Most planners answering them have no idea, while most of the venues and other sell-side suppliers are way too optimistic, with little to base it on. All of this will make managing venue guarantees more challenging.

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More Associations Are Sounding the Climate Alarm

PCMA Convene

Several years ago, Jeremy Smith, a sustainable tourism writer, speaker, and consultant, saw an opportunity to help the travel industry recognize the role it could play in addressing the issue. “We For in-person events, Smith thinks that big venues can be part of the solution. “A ‘We Have a Great Responsibility’. On the Program.

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