Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

By including every part of the event, you’re able to get a more accurate budget versus one that simply includes the bigger pieces of an event. This is a preliminary step that you can continue to refine along the way as you speak with vendors and get a more accurate telling of your budget. Reach Out to Vendors.

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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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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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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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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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Social Tables

JANUARY 13, 2017

How Hidden Event Planning Fees Occur? There are many ways that a hidden event planning fee comes to your attention. Many times, I find that costs are added during the live event, that you don’t see the financial implications until you get the final bill. Better events, less stress. Click To Tweet.

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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

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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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. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

There are so many pieces of specific information that need to be gathered, organized, and shared when it comes to creating a virtual event request for proposal. And don’t even get us started on comparing vendors! Additional articles and resources: Pricing Transparency & Its Importance In The Events Industry.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2019

Transparency in the event industry isn’t talked about nearly as much as it should. How else are we expected to generate and cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and vendors alike? In a long-term perspective, transparency in the event industry ensures we thrive. Are you looking to create a more engaging event?

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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

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. And you certainly don’t need giant plastic signage that exhibitors will trash immediately after the event. .

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Collect all your pre- and post-event survey responses, talk to everybody involved in the event planning process, and get your reports ready. The experience of an event is often a fleeting one. Start planning.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

As a Vancouver corporate event producer with over 34 years of experience planning events before the pandemic, I believe our industry had well-established and reasonable resources to work with. There were many vendors to choose from, all of which had plenty of options and ample supplies. A Post-pandemic Event Industry.

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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.

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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. Curious about how to set objectives and long-term event goals?

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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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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

Between the brain drain in the events industry and labor shortages, the event technology labor has transformed dramatically. And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. ” Better Event Technology Labor Coming Through.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

These questions will guide you through all of the choices you need to make the best event WiFi experience possible and set your WiFi providers up for success. . No different from anything else in event planning, to have the best event wifi you need to know your audience. Don’t Forget Exhibitors and Event Staff .

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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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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations. The post How Food Truck Vendors Can Draw a Crowd to Your Attraction appeared first on Eventbrite Blog. No wonder adding […].

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. Food & Beverage.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

To pull off the biggest nSight event to date, TSEC worked closely with nCino to turn their vision into a reality. Founded in 1986 in the United Kingdom by CEO Sally Webb, TSEC was a pioneer in the budding event planning industry. The planning experience she gained in PR propelled her to creating a dedicated event business.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. Sustainable Event Planning Checklist. After you set a foundation for sustainable practices, you can turn your attention to planning. ? ® to take a future-proof approach to event planning. .

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place. In this ultimate event planning guide, we will discuss all you need to know about planning, organizing, and executing an event in this step-by-step guide.

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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

MAY 20, 2022

While it is impossible to give event planners a generalized estimate of the budget for hybrid events, we can break it down into bite-sized items that’ll make the budgeting process much more manageable. Hybrid Event Budgets: How Much? The best way to get an estimate is to start calling vendors and building your event RFP.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Figure out how to do intimate sessions with, for example, the vendors. Maybe a vendor is incredibly great at inbound marketing and they have some great insights that they can share when it comes to it. Or maybe better yet, one of your vendors is really good at social media marketing. Now, think about on-demand product demos.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Understand Your Event. Start building your event marketing plan by clearly defining your event. The more effort you put into this step, the better your event will be and the less stress event planning will cause your team. . Follow the SMART goals tool and decide your criteria for event success.

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Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Planning firms know exactly how much each component and the labor should cost. Most likely, they’ll get better pricing from the start because vendors know they have repeat customers in the planning firms. While event firms most certainly work to avoid situations like this, when they do occur, we’re here to help.

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Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Planning firms know exactly how much each component and the labor should cost. Most likely, they’ll get better pricing from the start because vendors know they have repeat customers in the planning firms. While event firms most certainly work to avoid situations like this, when they do occur, we’re here to help.

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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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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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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Try split testing two versions of your event creative in an email. Money makes the world go-’round, and event planning is no exception. Gross revenue calculates how much money you make from the event. Eco-friendly event vendors can also help you quantify how much waste you’ve diverted from the landfill.

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