Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Instead, plan for a live stream like you plan for the rest of the event. Make it part of your event strategy and plan from the very early stages. For larger events, it can be helpful to have a member of the event planning team totally focused on the live stream strategy. Find a Vendor.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

I think we will be finding out a lot more about what direction our industry is going in and gain clarity on what to prepare for going into 2021. No matter what happens, Endless promises to stay informed and help share what we know about the future of events! And don’t even get us started on comparing vendors!

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

This isn’t to say your event is going to fall to pieces and you should just avoid having an event altogether, though. If you plan well enough, you may not even have anything go wrong! However, the odds are there will be a few bumps along the way, no matter how prepared you are. This is a must for all event vendors.

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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. Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? Event Purpose & Goal.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Hiring Your AV Company Too Late.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

When at events, people use food as bonding moments, as the opening line to tell someone else about that event, or even just as an excuse to indulge a little more than usual. If you are currently looking for a caterer, or know of someone who is, here are 10 helpful tips for choosing the perfect vendor: 1. Preparation.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. You hired the vendor. Prepare for GDPR.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Ideally, your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Step 2: Prepare for the First Meeting With AV Company. Below are the best ways to prepare for your meeting. Come Prepared with Your Goals. You can start by asking yourself some of the following questions: – Who will be attending your event?

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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. Consider the following categories of potential risks in your event planning: Regulations : Are there local or federal regulations that may impact an aspect of your event?

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference Planning and Strategy: Laying the Foundation Every successful conference starts with a rock-solid foundation built through careful event planning and strategy. This stage is where the blueprint for the event comes to life, setting the tone for everything that follows.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking. Many organizations now use collaborative diagram systems that allow event professionals to work together in real-time to create illustrations and renderings for the meeting space.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2018

So you have that meeting, the next thing comes up to get prepared for your first meeting. Prepare for Your First Meeting. Obviously, you wanna come prepared. So what I recommend is come prepared to the table with a couple of key pieces of information. Next up as well, is come prepared with a contact for that venue.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

These questions will guide the team in where they should concentrate their efforts, who should be performing what tasks, and what risks exist within an event. Here are some questions that can get an event planning team on the path to developing the best strategy. What are the risks? What is the potential of each risk?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! Contingency plans are the answer to your prayers.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In preparation for this episode, I’ve been playing around with ChatGPT. Compare quotes from different vendors to get the best price.’ And then I hit number four, ‘Use in-house audio-visual equipment instead of hiring outside vendors.’ Be prepared to edit something potentially offensive or not factually correct.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Strategic Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local vendors, which can lead to unique offerings without breaking the bank. So, take that first step, find your balance, and prepare to dazzle the world with your performance in the grand theater of personalized, profitable MICE events.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2022

To calculate ROI, you’ll need to know all of your expenses for the event and all of the revenue the event generated. The issue is that some costs, like labor or third-party vendors, are tricky to calculate. Remember to factor in all of your expenses, so you have a better idea of your actual event ROI.

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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. But don’t you think it’s worth re-evaluating your partnerships in the name of an incredible event? Event planning within a budget is no small task. And this is tricky!

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

Vendors and partners are on your side. Venues have been building their own studios and preparing to host both the physical and virtual portion of a hybrid event for months, and production companies like Endless have been busy doing the necessary homework so that you, as a planner, don’t have to worry about a thing.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love? Below, we cover all the essentials of how to plan an outdoor event. We include tips, tricks, expert advice, and some of the top event planning tools needed to make everything go off without a hitch. Find a great outdoor event venue.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” It’s tricky. Remember to treat them like partners.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process. Refer a friend (coworker) who should attend this event next year. In addition to these types of challenges, you can also incorporate vendors and presenters so everyone feels more involved and engaged.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Know Your Corporate Event Essentials. Corporate event planning is a tad more tedious than other planning gigs. Maybe it’s because there are more of these events than ever and the competition has gotten that much fiercer. Solving the Top Event Issues. Think Green Event Planning.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

What does an event planner do, exactly? In this article, we break down what event planning is. We look at the duties, skills, and experience required in professional event planning, as well as a variety of planning specialties. – Kristin Banta, Kristin Banta Events, inc. Negotiation.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: ILEA 3.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

A successful event strategy can lead to a successful company: it’s as simple as that. How Planning Impacts Perception Hosting a large-scale corporate event is a massive undertaking, coordinating a variety of vendors to bring your brand to life in a way that aligns with your target audience.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you don’t see that piece of equipment on site, then you are in good standing to negotiate with your vendor. Do this as a way to make a better decision in your vendor choice, instead of going into it purely as a way to drive the price down. Make sure you involve your vendors before you make a decision. Ask them: where it is?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

To learn how to be best prepared for any mishaps and ensure that your concert is set up for success from the get-go, keep reading! Learn how to plan a concert in 10 simple steps: 1. One of the most important steps when discovering how to plan a concert is establishing goals. Now you know how to plan a concert!

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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. However, even for a very simple event (i.e.,

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Planning and executing events can be a daunting task, and having the right event management platform can make all the difference. However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? You’ve simply outgrown your current software. Sound like you?

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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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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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