Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Aside from increasing their event budgets, what should event planners do? Brandt has noticed that now, with in-person events back, event planners are short on offering help onsite.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Strategic Crisis Communications .

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. Protocols Communication. We also have a duty of care for all vendors and staff working the event,” she said. You’ve been here before. Changing Plans on a Dime. Katie Bohrer. “I’m

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability. Fifty percent of event planners opt for reusable or biodegradable items, so you can probably cut single-use items at your event. . What’s not to love? Ditch Single-Use Items.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

They need to know the strategies, evacuation procedures and communication methods that come from overseeing such a large volume of people. But, something event planners can overlook is that in addition to security team members having the right skills and knowledge – they also need the right attitude.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

How can it be communicated most effectively? Like an architect coordinating with contractors and engineers, the DMC sources vendors, manages budgets, and ensures that all moving parts come together smoothly and effectively. They ask essential questions: What is the message of the event? What will make this event stand out?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. Here are some ways you can make attendee experience a differentiator for your next event: Communication. A Killer Emcee.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted. 2: Always Have a Backup Plan (or Several) As a meeting planner, you know that not having a Plan B, C or Z, means you are doomed. Does the venue have specific protocols that event planners have to follow?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. Timeline, Budget & Communication. How often do you want to meet with your vendors?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Techsytalk

JULY 25, 2016

Check out a recent post I shared on EliteMeetings.com : Event planners and venues. Venues and event planners. Venues are one of the first things that event planners look to secure when we are hosting an event. Give planners something to work with. Comprehensive communication. The two go hand-in-hand.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Plus, event planners don’t have to pay for wasted meals and rooms. It’s up to event planners to find that purpose and make it beneficial to the event. If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Find a Vendor. In general, you get what you pay for with live stream vendors.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Strategic Crisis Communications .

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Capturing the content produced at an event and leveraging for ongoing communication was one of the marketing strategies being stressed in many of the sessions. Read More : Hybrid Events: What Cvent Says You Need to Know. An Enhanced Event Marketing and Management Heart.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. Team Communication.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners. Expanding vendor deals to utilize spa facilities, wellness-based accommodation and better team training are good places to start. “On

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Additional considerations should be given to the number of attendees, crowd management, alcohol-related incidents, traffic management, emergency evacuation, and vendor management. Clearly identifying risks enables event planners to develop and implement targeted mitigation strategies. What is the potential of each risk?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? In the scientific community, for example, potential registrants are opting not to travel to in-person events because of their environmental impact.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

Those are different types of vendors,” says Brandt. “If you have vendors that are looking for targeting, online is great. They blame the planner.” “Being targeted and using the rest of your conference to help target and to help funnel toward those vendors is a huge thing.” ” adds Will.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. We asked pioneering meeting planner Jackie James, World of Concrete group director, for tips from her boots-on-the-ground experience. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Permits comments, assignees, attachments, checkboxes, and other useful features for event planners. Pros: Offers everything event planners need on the free plan.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. If you fail to communicate changes in your event whether it’s the schedule, event location or something else this can lead to surprise costs for event labor, equipment and more. Always communicate with every person involved.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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Social Tables

MAY 17, 2019

According to a recent newlywed report , of all the couples getting married in 2019, 27% of them will hire a wedding planner. Which explains why love birds are paying an average of only $1,850 on a wedding planner for their big day. How much does a wedding planner cost on average? Wedding planner service options 1.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Their free option offers guidelines, a sustainable gatherings program guide and a preferred vendors list. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable. Many of them just don’t know where to start.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with Ari Schwartz, former senior director of cybersecurity at the White House (he worked on technology policy during the Obama administration), and current managing director of cybersecurity services for Venable Cybersecurity Risk Management Group , to discuss best security practices meeting planners should consider in 2023.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Are they responsive communicators?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Thousands of event professionals and leading third-party planners already rely on Reposite for their vendor sourcing needs and now they will be part of Cvent’s supplier discovery and coordination engine that sources more than $16 billion in 2023.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 20, 2023

Help the planner make the trip worth it by recommending outside-the-four-walls, locally-inspired experiences that provide attendees with a warm welcome and a genuine sense of place. Offer flexible shuttle service between nearby airports and your resort or hotel – whether through an on-property fleet or third-party vendor.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

Sunset Market When it comes to planners seeking to make the same impact, Welsh advises, “Make sure there is a conscious effort, when looking at restaurants or looking for talent; go deeper than the normal suspects. The post DIAC24 Recapped: Happy Communities, Strong Destinations appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

Was there a slip up in vendor communication? The post Event Crisis Management: 5 Tips to Help Event Planners Bounce Back appeared first on The Social Tables Blog. Rather than looking at what others could have done differently, look at the systems in place to see where there are gaps and what can be fixed. Move Forward.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

How This Affects Planners and Attendees. When poaching occurs, event planners not only take a financial hit, but their reputation may also be negatively affected. In addition to incurred legal fees, planners will also have to face dissatisfied attendees and could have trouble meeting their minimums. Seeding and Salting.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2021

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. the reality is that you need great marketing to stand out from other event planners and attract new clients. That’s where this post on event planner marketing comes in.

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