Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

So, what can you do to make sure your event is seen as a necessary strategic tool every year? Let’s explore five key strategies to make your event plan resilient and ensure that your corporate gatherings thrive year after year. To ensure long-term success, make it a habit to track and measure the value of your event.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Applying for sponsorship is just the first step; after that comes nurturing and cultivating the relationship so you have a sponsor that you can work with long-term and for subsequent projects. You should also have a few hard copies of your proposal that lays out the following: Event schedule. Continue to Provide Value After the Event.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Many event planners are yet to catch up with the opportunities that adoption of such technology solutions offers. There is no one way to measure event ROI.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

Event Sponsorship is most essential part of every event. Organization can build a brand by making sponsor in live event which is engaging and driving business results. But how can an event prof make sure the sponsor aligns with the needs of the event? Join us today to find out. We do this for you!

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology. And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! They can see why they’re a part of your event.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

This one-of-a-kind event, held in Atlanta, Georgia, attracted DMC professionals from across the globe with thirteen countries represented in person, fostering a vibrant community and equipping attendees with the tools to propel their businesses forward. We left inspired by meaningful connections and equipped with industry best practices.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

While we were cooped up inside our homes, waiting for the return to in-person events , many event technology companies got to work and came up with amazing software solutions that make the event registration process even more valuable to event planners. Event Registration Basics.

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Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2021

Event planners are often too busy with the actual event to even worry about what will happen next. Be it virtual, hybrid, or live, event planning is exhausting. But coming up with a post-event strategy is something we highly encourage you to do. Event video storage can make all of these wishes come true!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

As potential sponsors have more opportunities to invest their marketing budgets elsewhere and the number of inbound solicitations they get increases, it’s up to event professionals to find new and interesting ways to justify sponsors’ spend. For more tips on improving event ROI, read our latest report.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. Planning events with purpose: the real meaning.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

Over the past year, we’ve explored new terrain, sent out surveys, researched, and then researched again — all in the name of bringing you the great blog posts that can help at every stage of your events. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. Networking is one of the major reasons people attend business events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

Over the past year, we’ve explored new terrain, sent out surveys, researched, and then researched again — all in the name of bringing you the great blog posts that can help at every stage of your events. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

There is no question that referrals are an essential part of any successful event planning business. There is no question that referrals are an essential part of any event planning business. Networking is the quickest way to meet other event professionals in a position to refer business to your company.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. Networking is one of the major reasons people attend business events.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Ok event holders (clients) and do-ers (planners) – it’s time to get real. Whether you’re internal to an organization, independent, or part of an event agency, you know the critical part of the event planning process is determining your event strategy by defining the “why?” of the event as quickly as possible.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

You’re in the throes of planning your biggest bash of the year. It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . Event branding is a must if you want tangible results from your event.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 9, 2016

Definitely use LinkedIn for corporate events. Your social media marketing foray should also include assistance from brand advocates, affiliates, sponsors, and other industry influencers who can leverage their own followers. The post Gala Event Planning: 6 Ideas to Get Started the Right Way appeared first on The Social Tables Blog.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2018

Today the iconic Hugh Forrest of SXSW joins us to discuss everything an event planner would want to know about the event. We will discuss how the South by Southwest Interactive Festival turned into the event it is today. How they work with sponsors and brand activations. You WANT to check these out!

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Use Your Speakers as Event Ambassadors. If you want to have an easy way to get the word out about your event, look no further than your event speakers. They can serve as ambassadors through content sharing, guest blog posts, pre-event interviews, and promotional clips, reaching a niche you might not have access to.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

You can increase your reach and spread your message further with the help of event partners. Sponsors, merchandisers, concert promoters, ticket sellers, and the venue can all be helpful in the marketing of your event. Now you know how to plan a concert! Looking for help with the layout of your concert?

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Bizzaboo

MAY 20, 2024

In both good and bad economic times, the most strategic events teams are always trying to land new sponsors to increase event exposure and bolster their budgets. When teams strategize event sponsor incentives, offering discounts is one of the first ideas they consider.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Think of a prospectus as your cover letter when reaching out to potential sponsors. The first page is where you introduce your company and describe the event you have in mind. Start by thanking the company for taking the time to review your prospectus and considering your event for sponsorship. Sponsors want to see hard numbers.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Think of a prospectus as your cover letter when reaching out to potential sponsors. The first page is where you introduce your company and describe the event you have in mind. Start by thanking the company for taking the time to review your prospectus and considering your event for sponsorship. Sponsors want to see hard numbers.

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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. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Less Money from Sponsors. More events might mean more fluctuation when it comes to working with sponsors. Depending on your current spending in this category, making adjustments to housing costs can prove to be an astronomical help when moving from event to event. Be prepared for some negotiation.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Use it to spread the news, share fun tidbits, and tag your sponsors and speakers. Pro tip: Start dialogues with partners, sponsors, and even potential partners to increase your reach. Is your event the perfect answer to their query? Getting listed – Create a Google “My Business” listing for your event.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! They can see why they’re a part of your event. You’re not just having them come to a one-off event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Securing event sponsorships. Underwriting.

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Eventbrite

AUGUST 13, 2019

Need to attract more or bigger sponsors to your next event? The post 17 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Use these sponsorship ideas to make your proposal stand out.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 2, 2023

In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about event marketing: the initial concept of event marketing, effective event marketing strategies and ideas you can use in 2023, and how to ensure you are reaching your target audience at the right time. Get your event planning template and checklist.

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Eventbrite

MARCH 22, 2019

A shockingly good meal or craft beer, a mainstage experience that’s worth the ticket price and beyond, or even a delightful interaction or two with a sponsor that brings them closer to the brands they love. The post 14 Brand Activation Ideas Attendees Will Love appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. As […].

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

In a phone interview, Rachel Stephan, owner of Sensov/ event marketing , said to get people to attend an event, create content that tells a story. If you are promoting an event that has taken place in the past, she says, “Tell the story of the speaker, tell the story of an exhibitor, a sponsor, or even past participants.

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InEvent

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The big companies can use their huge marketing budgets to fund their events, but small event creators may need help to get everything going. If you don’t have enough funds for your event, sponsorship … Post How to Get Sponsors for An Event: 5 Tips and Tricks showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 1, 2023

Miss an important detail, and you could jeopardize the entire event and risk upsetting clients, vendors, sponsors, speakers, and other attendees. Confirm attendance with sponsors and partners. Ensure your event technology partners are available for day-of event support. Don’t forget your contingency plan.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It is a crucial aspect of event management, as it not only helps to create a lasting impression, but also builds credibility, enhances recognition, and creates a sense of anticipation among attendees. Components of Event Branding Event branding is a powerful marketing tool that is used to create a unique and memorable identity for an event.

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