Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

Is your event better suited for a cash bar or a hosted bar with a bartender? Pro tip: use a tool like Social Tables’ Pocket Planner to use CIC-approved quantities for food and beverage. Think about the absolute worst things that could happen and plan accordingly. Define the focus of your event.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. Corporate leaders everywhere are looking to events as viable marketing channels, or as engaging platforms for internal initiatives. With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

” And so yeah there was a lot discussion going on and we’ve seen a lot of discussion going on in the planner community about how this is going to affect. Will Curran: Real quick, I do want to say I realize though too I do should mention that my big whole goal is transparency in the events industry is really huge for me.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” 1, 2017, shots rang out for 10 minutes straight, killing 58 people and injuring 851. Jones described how that incident changed the way planners now approach emergency preparedness. “It Strangers Stepped Up.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So much so that 80% of meeting planners report their jobs involve more experience creation than they did just two to five years ago. Today, the best events are those that attendees feel they have to Tweet or post on Instagram about, and the success of an event lies largely on whether or not they deem it worthy to share.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

It also talks about the tools an event professionals can use to weave the data into a story to improve future events. The Stress behind Event Management. According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking. Of course, you need to be authentic.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Learn to negotiate event AV. It’s tricky.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

We do this by taking part in a lot of events and happenings around the world, by being involved in all sorts of industry efforts and initiatives, and by staying in close touch with thought leaders, buyers, planners, associations, destinations, partners service and tech providers to get a pulse of things. Play Room, IMEX America 2017.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

State of Event Sponsorships 2017 – #EventIcons Episode 66. Event Profs RUN. Event Professionals Run The World. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff (Book). LumaFusion. Hubspot CRM.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. In a modern world of minimalist decor, pulling off a full-blown event theme without taking things too far (or making them tacky!) The second is to ask yourself what’s possible in your event space.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. While the shifts are plentiful, there are five that stand out from the fold when it comes to modern event design. These personas make industry planners’ lives easier — even for Experient.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person. You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. What does virtual attendance at events mean for you as an event planner? Nearly half!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. These personas make the lives of industry planners easier — even Experient’s own.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Defining Event Goals and Objectives.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Defining Event Goals and Objectives.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

2017 was another big year for the group business industry, which we saw grow 4% over the previous year. Planners and properties created a record number of events with our diagramming software , and hundreds of new connections are being made all the time through Social Tables’ planning network. No more event day hiccups.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2018

With our fast-paced world and technology being the ultimate connection, you can quickly gather information that will positively impact your event. The 2017 Experiential Marketing Content Report claims “50% of consumers capture and share between two and five photos, videos or social posts; and 14% share more than six posts.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. When it comes to events, planners are designing experiences for our five senses, which are all tied so closely to our memories. Join the movement for a better event. What Percentage of Events are Revenue Drivers?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Better events, less stress. Instead of settling for below-average meetings, planners can do a few things to ensure participants feel their time spent was meaningful beyond reaching an outcome: . For more insights from Chris Kelly download our latest report, featuring 12 trends shaping our industry in 2017. .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

With extensive hospitality and events experience, Thompson brings decades of industry knowledge to the new role. Previously, Collett was global head of events, after joining the company in 2017. Ben Fairchild. Tim Collett. WRG , the global experience agency, appointed Collett managing director. Mark Pandaleon.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Just in case you were too busy planning events, we have pulled together ten of our most popular posts for 2017. Of course, as the number one blog for event professionals, EventMB shares a lot of great content, all year round. The post EventMB Best Posts of 2017 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

It might be the last thing on your mind, but if you’re wondering how to plan a music festival, figuring out ways to leave the venue just the way you found it is essential. Sunbelt Rentals provided a great solution when they supported Lollapalooza with equipment in 2017.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895. Evaluation traps.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

I believe that events can never be autonomous—it takes a skilled planner to understand every nuanced detail and decision that goes into producing a well-developed event, and adapt quickly when it doesn't go as planned. Technology that moves attendees more efficiently. Printer-friendly version.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Eventtia offers a wide variety of knowledge base materials and extensive customer support before, during, and after events. With a Customer Satisfaction Score above 90%, Eventtia is pro-active in accompanying its clients throughout the entire event planning cycle, ensuring an agile reaction.

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inVOYAGE

AUGUST 24, 2023

From 2017 to November 2021, the property underwent vast improvements and joined the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts collection. inVOYAGE: That’s great to hear, and certainly an important consideration for our event planners. We know at times event planning can be stressful and that’s when our partnership becomes essential.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

We strongly recommend conducting your own research before choosing the best event management platform. While both Cvent and Bizzabo offer event-planning solutions, they both present differences. Considering the size and format of your events, what enterprise-level features and services would be beneficial?

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PlannerWire

OCTOBER 10, 2019

I’m one part creative, one part entrepreneur, a 4-time mom (sensov/ event marketing, Charlie, snöball event influencer marketing, and Grayson) and an event industry speaker. I help meeting planners grow their event attendance with results-driven event marketing strategies. Butts in seats.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 9, 2020

Le Méridien Putrajaya also offers meeting equipment and services to make event-planning a breeze. The hotel has dedicated planners to help design your event, from function space set-up to technology. Treat and re-energize your meeting participants with delicious event catering, from coffee breaks to banquets.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

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. Key Takeaway for Planners. Key Takeaway for Event Planners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Coffey shares critical steps and advice to help meeting planners and travelers safeguard themselves and their guests, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. A Smart Meetings podcast that provides you with a shortcut to the top of the events world by asking successful people what made the difference in their careers and lives.

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Social Tables

JUNE 5, 2018

In this post, we’ll show you how to measure audience engagement using four very different tactics that any planner or event marketer can employ. Event planning isn’t easy. So when it’s all said and done, it’s only natural to that planners want to make sure that all of those efforts are validated.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Each fashion week has more than 100 events throughout the week including runway shows, charity events, gala dinners, and showcases. With so many events and venues to manage, getting VIP attendees to show up is no easy task. Most fashion events last for only 15 – 20 minutes. 5 Best Runway Event Venues. Just simple.

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