Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Building a custom event design involves many steps in a long and detailed process, which can be an overwhelming task for both novice and expert meeting planners. At Blue Spark, we like to break down this process into three main categories: Design & Build, Installation, and Experience. Here’s step 1: Step 1: Design and Build.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. Complicated vendor setup. Activities starting late.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

However, finding a balance between design, coordination and execution can take some fine-tuning to ensure that the event process runs like a well-oiled machine. Event design and planning go together like peanut-butter and jelly. Typically, we start our events with design – what does the client want?

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

The one organization I worked for that did a ton of event sponsorships had a sales department that did the selling. By the time they came to me, the contract was signed, and I was just fulfilling it.” “I don’t know that I’ve ever been in a position on the giving or receiving side.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash Founded in 2000, BizBash creates print and digital publications, hosts events, and provides resources for corporate event and meeting professionals, event marketers, and executives. The Vendry The Vendry offers a digital marketplace and professional community for event industry professionals.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We recommend all of our clients who are looking to book in 2024 and beyond to start immediately, and here’s why: 7 Top Reasons to Book Your Event in 2024 Right Now: Venue and hotel availability (Site selection and negotiation). Limited supply of top-quality event professionals ‘ Event design and production time.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 7, 2021

Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc. Key Areas that Benefit from Dedicated Onsite Management Staff : Vendor Logistics. Event Staffing. Food and Beverage. Audio Visual. Transportation.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. They work with clients to determine the vision for the event, choose vendors, create a budget, and ensure that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event. Hourly Rate.

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The audio-visual costs can be billed through the master account at the hotel, so an additional contract is not needed. When hotel sourcing and negotiating contracts, we suggest that you negotiate any costs associated with utilizing outside vendors out of your contract. Send us the details!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Alcor Mice

MAY 5, 2021

No matter how big these events are, some of the services offered by these production companies are still the same: event planning, management, venue selection, as well as other logistic needs. Their services come with a strong network of high quality and trusted vendors as well, ensuring that your event receives only the best.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Since a crucial aspect of successful event planning is to maintain a strict timeline, we’ll divide this checklist into several phases so you can easily keep track of your event’s actual timeline based on these phases. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Event script.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Confirm which parties will be involved financially and work out a payment plan that ensures the required monies will be available for paying the venue, vendors, and event staff. Create a customized event planning checklist to help keep you on track and on time. Ask for an example contract for review ahead of signing.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

If the event is small (and most meetings are small meetings ) consider holding a short session for all tradeshow vendors, allowing each supplier a minute at most to pitch their offerings to attendees. To minimize no-shows, put the requirement for a tech check in presenter contracts.

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Social Tables

MARCH 25, 2024

Do you have to use the venue’s vendors, or can you book your own? Closely review all venue contracts before signing. Look for additional fees, event restrictions, and other policies that could impact your plans. Are outside food and drink allowed? What are the venue’s cleanup policies? Is a deposit required? If so, how much?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

BizBash Founded in 2000, BizBash creates print and digital publications, hosts events, and provides resources for corporate event and meeting professionals, event marketers, and executives. The Vendry The Vendry offers a digital marketplace and professional community for event industry professionals.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It covers every aspect of event planning , from building landing pages and creating event agendas to streamlining networking and gathering post-event feedback. Event management software often integrates with other tools, providing analytics, facilitating communication, and enabling more intricate event designs.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

With more than 14,000 meeting professionals having received CMP Certification, the CMP program has led the way in standardizing event industry best practices throughout the globe. How To Become CMP Certified The exam covers various event industry topics, from strategic planning to site management, to event design and marketing.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Instead of hunting for a perfect pre-built party menu, decision-makers have a wide array of menu items, flavor combinations, event designs, layout options, themes, and service styles to choose from. Efficiency Booking a party package can streamline the entire event planning process.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What’s more, virtual presents a price-friendly alternative for events where education is the goal. To this end, savvy planners are being more intentional with event design. Tip: Drive savings without diminishing event impact. Attendees today want inspiring in-person experiences that make their trip worthwhile.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I think more and more companies are looking for their event technology to not only make things easier but also to be prescriptive in solving challenges we don’t even realize we have. As contracts get renewed and some get terminated, the need for technology enhancement will be critical. LinkedIn | Twitter. Glenda Lee.

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PlannerWire

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

From budgeting, reports, and task management to attendee registration, check-in, floor plans, and everything in between, they have you covered… what what you need without the soul crushing cost and long term contracts that the other platforms suck you into. Welcome to the EventTech 12 PlanningPod Edition.

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