Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Excellent communication comes into play here too. Determine how you will be communicating with them on the day.

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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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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Create your event budget.

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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

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. Know your audience and communicate frequently with them using email and social media, however your group interacts, she said. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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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. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. If you want to truly discover ways to improve your event, you need to collect new data straight from your team, attendees, and vendors while it’s fresh in their minds. You can’t avoid mishaps during events but you can prepare for them.

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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. Communicate clearly with the stakeholders and event participants. What is the potential of each risk? How will the plan be tested and reviewed?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Be sure to get the details of their server and speed before you finalize your vendor deal. Be prepared to deal with people who are frustrated their internet can’t handle the live stream. Find a Vendor. Venue internet service.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

From selecting the right vendors to managing on-site operations, every detail plays a vital role in delivering a smooth and impactful conference. Heres what you need to focus on: Vendor Management: Select reliable vendors for catering, audiovisual equipment, and other conference management services, and establish clear communication channels.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. None of these events can come together without constant communication. “We Horan says, “I love what I do.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

This year we will see this start to change and a focus on solutions to the increased need for event security in the form of crisis communications, cybersecurity and improvements in onsite security. Strategic Crisis Communications . Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. And they are right!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The Great Reprioritization. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Doesn’t hurt to ask, but similar to asking for a discount, be prepared to offer something in return. We’ve been talking a whole lot about Av quotes.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Well, the problem here is that you settle and become complacent with your vendors, choosing the ones you’ve been working with forever. So it’s extremely important that you stay up to date with design trends , technology trends , and make a point to communicate your goals clearly.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This year we will see this start to change and a focus on solutions to the increased need for event security in the form of crisis communications, cybersecurity and improvements in onsite security. Strategic Crisis Communications . Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. And they are right!

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

And I say project management because a technical project manager knows enough technology to be able to work with your vendors in a smart way. They can take you through integrations and they have enough knowledge to communicate with vendors.” Well, they were well prepared.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Finally, you should book early to ensure your AV company has plenty of time to prepare a successful event, thus avoiding any rush fees. When you’re negotiating with in-house vendors, let them know that you want to bring in out-of-house AV. But, sometimes, even with those fees, it can be cheaper to bring in out-of-house vendors.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Take advantage of free event planning software that makes it easy to communicate event updates. If it rains at an outdoor event, will you panic or will you have a tent prepared to shelter guests from the elements? Using a comprehensive check-in app to track attendees and communicate with event crew.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2021

As long as they’re communicating, of course” Will agrees and offers the perspective of vendors, too. “Be prepared for people to come in. ” Vendors Vs. Partners. Being a partner and not just a vendor requires you to be very much on the same page.” Nick adds to Will’s point.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. Add vendor timelines. When gathering vendor timelines, here are a few things you can ask: How long it takes for the caterer to prepare and serve a seated dinner for 500 people.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. Much like any other thing involving your AV team, it’s all about clear and concise communication. AV quotes will always be part of an agreement.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. Communication lines should always be kept open, especially if you have contractors and remote staff on your side. Tell us your favorite tips to prepare for event problems below! But that’s just the first phase.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Identify community organizations and establish vendor and supplier relationships. Contribute to the communications plan. Harrah’s team members are actively involved in meal preparations and distributions in addition to hosting separate donation drives for non-perishable food, clothing, water and more.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 13, 2021

Unfortunately, many high schools don’t prepare students with valuable life skills like budgeting, cooking, basic home repair, or filing taxes. Teach time-management skills, budgeting best practices, and help prepare them for future loan expenses. Super Smash Brothers, FIFA, and Call of Duty are fan favorites.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

But often, explicit communication — saying or writing what’s needed to guide or influence desired behavior — improves matters over staying silent or beating around the bush. Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the scientific community, for example, potential registrants are opting not to travel to in-person events because of their environmental impact. Reputational Risk Planners should be prepared for increased scrutiny of their event’s environmental practices and possible negative messaging around those that fall short.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

This especially applies to contracts with food and beverage vendors, security and third-party testing companies. With the right respective language, this clause communicates what’s going to happen if you terminate or postpone and the specific categories of damages and how much you can recover.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? of organizers are either switching or planning to switch their event software vendors within the next year, underscoring the dynamic nature of this industry. We just ran our conference with a new vendor.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

Despite the fear of something going wrong, the best way to address a crisis is to prepare for it in advance. Was there a slip up in vendor communication? In the events industry, there are many small details that go into the perfect event, so it should come as no surprise that things could possibly go awry here and there.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

All the different aspects of your event’s structure should communicate the purpose of the event. You can find ways to project your event’s values through chatbots and the way they communicate, right down to recommending sessions that best match an attendee’s interests. Creates a robust network of like-minded vendors.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Maximize event communications. Make it easy for attendees and potential attendees to communicate with the event planning team. Prepare for and market event registration. Encourage guests to get to know one another by choosing a seating arrangement type that promotes communication. Include participatory activities.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. Be prepared for missed deadlines, late fees, and a lot more handholding. Prepare your staff. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

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