Social Tables

MAY 18, 2023

To keep up with venue needs and enhance the planner experience, we’ve been working on exciting enhancements to our suite of event diagramming tools. In this post, you’ll learn about the many easy-to-use, intuitive new tools coming soon. New Event Diagramming tools and features improve every stage of an event’s lifecycle!

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APRIL 6, 2021

More than a year after the pandemic closed music and performing arts venues across the country, relief is finally in sight.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 29, 2023

A recent case study shows that 78% of customers buy from the first responder — so, exactly how much money are you leaving on the table by not having CRM software with robust management tools that support timely communication? Here’s everything you need to know about the recent changes to Planning Pod’s Communications tool!

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Skift Take: Planners must pay to play for the latest venue and vendor sourcing platform. Investors are betting on slick technology paired with proactive human support will prove popular in a competitive market. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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MAY 4, 2021

As we slowly return to live events, it’s important to determine if your pre-pandemic, tried-and-true venues can still meet safety requirements for your area. Taking the time to do your own event risk assessment during every stage of event planning can help you choose a venue and mitigate risk before your tickets even go on sale.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 30, 2018

Here’s a powerful tool you can use to generate creative event designs. You can use this tool for every aspect of event design. Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

It’s simple: You need customer relationship management (CRM) tools to get the job done. What is a CRM tool? A customer relationship management (CRM) tool is designed to manage and track the progress of customer relationships. In other words, a CRM tool stores information concerning customers and leads.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play. “We

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has today launched its powerful business intelligence tool miaTouchstone, providing a pioneering platform for venues to manage bookings, benchmarking, and customer feedback.

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All Seated

JUNE 11, 2023

Today, virtual tours offer a commercial opportunity for venues to sell their space in a more efficient and speedy manner. And as the technology behind virtual tours continues to evolve, demand for virtual tours continues to grow as an essential tool for venues looking to expand their reach and increase their sales.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Although the survey of event buyers and venues identified that venue showcases are well-attended – 87% of buyers attend them with 78% deeming them ‘essential’ to review a venue’s facilities – only 19% of buyers said the showcases they attended were impressing them.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) recently released their June 2023 Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report , which showed that meeting planners in the Americas tend to view a venue’s climate sustainability as less important than other categories of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

While planning killer events is becoming increasingly more difficult and complicated, plenty of new tools are constantly arriving in the event management market that can keep you on track and make your working life less chaotic. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. Sign up here to try it out. Accounting.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Maybe you’ve had problems with the venue equipment or catering services, or your attendees had a difficult time navigating their way through the event and finding session rooms. Even if you still feel most comfortable with the traditional pen and paper, it pays to explore what kind of tools are available to planners.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2021

London, UK: OnePlan has released a new version of its suite of event and venue planning tools specifically made for Christmas markets. OnePlan Christmas Markets is an all-in-one, collaborative event planning tool that allows you to plan a safe event optimizing space and resources down to the last detail. Try it now.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

event:decision, the #1 global partner for event sustainability, has released a new tool for event planners, Impact. Impact was born of a direct result of corporate, agency and venue planners asking us ‘Where can we start?’ Impact assesses, benchmarks and certifies events in a wide-range of environmental, social and governance factors.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

You look at the components to strategically determine the program goals, select a date and venue, and finalize a budget. Having the right tools and techniques is essential to consider and create contingency plans for unexpected disruptions. Then organize the pieces by color or pattern and continue to fill in the middle as you go.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recent Debuts to Host Destination Meetings with Serious Style The East Coast welcomes spectacular renovations and grand re-openings of unique venues that are certain to invigorate attendees with the charm of their dreamy destination and the distinct character of their storied history.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

Here are 4 incredibly useful event venue and space finding tools that make organizing, planning, and executing the perfect occasion easier than ever! It can often feel like the perfect venue doesn’t exist. To help make your search as quick and pain free as possible, we’ve narrowed down your choices to 4 tools. Snappening.

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Event Industry News

MAY 29, 2020

A new event-tech tool could smooth the return to meeting by making it easy to plan room layouts that take each region’s safety rules and recommendations into account. Event-planning platform Allseated announced its new Physical Distancing Tool today. Meeting planners no longer have to worry about figuring that out. Room to Experiment.

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QC Event School

JUNE 27, 2022

There are a number of great tools out there that can help you do just that. In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. In particular, we’ll look at software tools, business tools, and on-the-job supplies that’ll help you reach your goals.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Every venue has its own physical space — maybe with balconies and mezzanines, maybe with reserved seats or just GA — and every show presents its own set of challenges. When it comes to ticketing, one size does not fit all. When pre-sales are booming, VIP is filling up, and the artist wants to add […].

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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. Before adopting a new event planning app or tool, you must define your needs and the needs of your organization or client. Determine your budget and planning timeline.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. So, are you ready to get into the nitty and gritty of event management tools? Jumping into event management tools, Michael begins.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2021

Venues are closed or dramatically scaled back in capacity, revenue streams have dried up and people are told to not gather in groups for the foreseeable future. It’s time toforge new paths to engage audiences, generate income and use a venue’s existing assets to bridge the physical and online worlds. Empowering real-world venues.

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Meeting Tomorrow

AUGUST 8, 2023

I recently shared my journey exploring AI tools and prompts for event planning with my fellow #EventProfs at CVENT Connect in Las Vegas. Below are highlights of my experience, how I learned to think differently about AI, and the insights and tools I’ve gathered. To make AI tools work for me, I had to narrow down my focus.

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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. This is a powerful lead generation tool at exhibitions and trade shows. Taking it a step further, a virtual attendee can also invite several people into their home and turn it into a small hybrid event venue.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started!

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2023

who recently stepped into his new role as senior vice president and general manager of McCormick Place campus, with Oak View Group (OVG360), now the venue’s management company. “It It is top of mind for me as a venue leader to assure customers that when they walk into any venue that I am operating,” he added, “that they feel safe.” “We

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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Because of this, planners are being forced to reevaluate their financial resources and approach because of the rising demand for venues and associated services. The Race to Get Good Event Space As the number of events held in person continues to rise, so does the demand for good venues.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

They bring an extensive knowledge of the best venues for meetings and events of all sizes. The post Advance Planning: A Meeting Planner’s Best Tool appeared first on Smart Meetings. This article appears in the October 2022 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. A well-chosen venue sets the tone, creates memorable experiences, and contributes to the overall success of you event. It’s a tall order, but with the right venue sourcing tools, it is possible to have it all. Manage your bids.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2020

But as the weather turns colder, many of us have been forced to halt our socially distanced get togethers — not to mention meetings and events at outdoor venues. Bazant created an online tool, COVID-19 Indoor Safety Guideline. I tested the tool myself to learn more about the safety of a meeting room setup. And they are!)”

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Glow Global Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

But what brings all these elements together is airtight project management, driven by a passionate professional and intuitive, cutting-edge tools. venue selection, cost management, etc.) It’s a job with an incredible scope that requires leadership capacity, effective communication, and – most importantly – the right tools.

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SevenEvents

MAY 3, 2023

instagram has become a powerful marketing tool for businesses and the hospitality industry is no exception. from restaurants and bars to event spaces and hotels, there are plenty of instagrammable venues across the uk that offer unique experiences and photo opportunities for social media users.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Hire Space and Event Tech Live (ETL) have partnered to showcase London’s leading High-Tech venues at ETL London on November 16 th & 17 th at the show’s new home of ExCeL London. Hire Space is an event technology and services company which operates hirespace.com , a marketplace of over 100,000 venues globally.

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