Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Cost-effective, accessible and trendy Are you a stateside planner looking for a change of scenery? Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. We’re also seeing a rise in corporate meeting and launch events with tradeshows and incentive trips.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

With the advent of virtual events, planners became game-changers. The ins and outs of virtual events, however, might still feel foreign to many. This virtual event guide will be your best friend as you explore the exciting world of virtual events. How can they better engage with the audience?

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

One area where communication can fail, especially for clients, is understanding the difference between event management and event planning. A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Just two years ago, a hybrid event was nearly synonymous with a live-streamed in-person event. Most planners didn’t even hear of them prior to 2020! But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. Offer Studio-Produced Content On-Demand.

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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?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Answering Hybrid Needs.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Sh*t event planners say part three is in full force! They will be discussing as you probably guessed all the sh*t event planners say. The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent! The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Planners Step into Another Space. VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. And what about the expense?

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Today, we’ll begin by addressing questions related to hybrid events that most planners considered at least a couple of times. But for today, let’s just jump right into the topic and answer the hybrid event questions you absolutely need to know. What Do I Have To Consider Entertainment & Education Wise?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. A themed invitation and social media posts create eager anticipation and set the tone for the future event. Themes provoke future recall of the event. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

We’re not just talking about the virtual revolution here – the COVID-19 epidemic re-defined what it means to plan a safe event. Planners were inundated with information about masks, sanitizers, and social distancing. This caused the term ‘ event safety ‘ to become nearly synonymous with COVID-compliance.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

There are many ways you can personalize your event but here are a few of our favorite ways. . 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Today’s post is by our newest contributor, Brittany Ryan who is the founder and editor for Beaux & Belles: An Event Planning Blog that discusses all things pertaining to events, meetings, and home entertaining. Here are the top 30 apps out there that can help make your event a real success!

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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. And we don’t blame you!

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Promoting your event on social media is a given. However, most planners have a tendency to just stick to prominent social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Never used LinkedIn for event promotion ? Your staff are part of the event planning just as much as you are. It’s in their own interest to push the event.

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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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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. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Housed in the heart of Tokyo’s central shopping and entertainment district, the property balances the EDITION brand’s avant-garde approach with traditional Japanese culture to provide guests with a groundbreaking hospitality experience. At the onsite restaurant, Cardon and Barco, guests can enjoy bold Mexican and international flavors.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Event planning is both an art and a science. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the most powerful event planning tips to help you save time, reduce stress, and deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees. Do you aim to educate, entertain, or perhaps raise funds?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Career Changers.

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Endless Events

MAY 22, 2020

Understandably, the advent of virtual events came to shake the very core of the industry. With countries shutting down and social distancing measures put in place, virtual experiences are the only choice planners have to stay afloat. Obviously, a virtual event platform is an integral part of the entire experience.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why should you hire a professional planner? Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Whatever the purpose of your company’s corporate event is, you must make sure that the event is on target and successful. because you can leave these tasks to the event planner.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Whether you’re a planner, a student, or a CEO, this all-in-one collaboration hub is here to make your life easier. The early stages of event planning are often the ones that require the most collaboration. Everyone involved in the project needs to get together and brainstorm the most important aspects of the event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com, one such platform, has opened up their statistics so event planners can understand current trends in the space. There are also legal regulations already in place that we as event planners need to be aware of so that your audience’s data is protected. Event Planning Across Industries.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

Your party planning checklist Whether it’s for a graduation or sales goal celebration, parties require the same event planning skills required to host any other type of group gathering. Depending on the size or complexity of your party, you may want to brush up on best practices or party planning articles to prepare yourself.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be. Which virtual event platform features to look for? Albert’s Aha!

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. You might also just be a curious person, but for the sake of purpose, let’s assume you’re either a planner or a speaker. For The Planners. #1

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. As meeting and event planners responsible for the safety of sometimes thousands of people, we cannot take anything for granted.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

As event planners learn how to transition into the hybrid model , they must acknowledge it comes with its own set of challenges. And one of the most complex pertains to networking for hybrid events. Over the past few months, a mass pivoting to virtual events took place in the industry. Harness Your Newfound Knowledge.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We thought a good way to mark the month would be to ask Jacquelyn Denise Reid, area event planning manager with Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel and Eliza Jane Hotel; president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary award winner , how she marks designated Black History Month.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. Will they be breakout, keynote, or entertainment? Event Platform.

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