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. 29 to Oct 1. 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. It was not a stuffy charity event; I didn’t need to sob story people,” he said. “It

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. Quotes are often based on events dates and locations so if either is wrong it could break your entire event budget. Does this labor include rehearsals?

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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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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

For example, event sessions that are too long can be draining or exhausting for their audiences. Even an event without complex, expensive staging can be engaging with a clear and focused message that resonates with your audience. That gives event marketing a powerful message to share. Why Planning Franchise Conventions Matters.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2018

When you’re picking your venues and your cities for each of your events, unions definitely come into play. There’s a union related to carpentry at events. What that means is, you might actually have a union whose sole job is to push cases from the truck to where your events going to be happening in the venue.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

For the sixth year running, event planning has been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs on Earth. That is, unless, you’re an event planner…. For the sixth year running, event planning has been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs on Earth. Event coordinators, we can do better! That’s not a list we want to be on.

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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. This is having a huge impact on event organizers and their teams during both the planning and execution phases of events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. Quotes are often based on events dates and locations so if either is wrong it could break your entire event budget. Are rehearsals included?

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Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 120

Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2020

Because as we all know, having your AV on point is one of the best ways to ensure a successful event. So I’m going to try to do these in the best order as possible from pre-event, all the way through what load-in you’d want to do as check-in, to the event itself. Who are your vendors? Venue Guidelines.

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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

MAY 16, 2019

There are more than 300,000 wedding vendors operating in the United States which means you have plenty of options to choose from! The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses. Use this guide for long-term event planning. Touch base with all your vendors.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event is a significant undertaking with countless moving parts. Achieving conference success ultimately requires careful orchestration between the event team, partnering agencies, and other departments, which is where a pre-event checklist template comes into play.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Do you need them all at your event? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will be discussing the major AV Labor positions, what the positions do and how they relate to your event. This is a GREAT crash course on AV labor positions and what you need to know for your event, you must watch below! What do they all do?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Although you may not have considered those occasions “events” at the time, that’s precisely what they were, and restaurants host more of them than we think. As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs.

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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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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Virtual events have grown to be really popular due to the global pandemic, initially being hosted as replacements for live in-person events that were canceled due to social distancing and quarantine policies.

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Social Tables

APRIL 18, 2024

Switching things up occasionally is important, even for event organizers and corporate planners. Whether you work in public, private, or corporate events, changing the scenery can leave event attendees feeling refreshed and inspired. Where do planners find one-of-a-kind event spaces? What makes a venue truly unique?

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Gavel International

JUNE 10, 2024

Recognizing the benefits that drones offer, a growing number of organizations are putting on spectacular light shows during corporate events and incentive trips. You could incorporate your company logo, colors, theme elements for your event, and much more. Think about how powerful imagery would be to attendees.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Once you understand how these factors are built over time, you can focus on the venue marketing and event lead generation strategies within each category that produce the best sales outcomes today, this month, this quarter and this year. Step 2: Evaluate your In-Person Influence Techniques. You take significant pride in you work and it shows.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips. Same look, feel, and branding.

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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. Entertainment.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Every event professional has the same goal for corporate event planning: to orchestrate an engaging experience that delivers favorable business outcomes. Corporate event planning checklists can significantly increase your chances of achieving your event goals. corporate event market — which brought in $95.3

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Cort

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Begin looking at the vendors that you might need to book early: photographers, videographers, caterers, and DJs or bands. By the eight-month mark, you should have booked your venue and have started choosing a venue for the rehearsal dinner. Who plans the wedding rehearsal dinner? How CORT Events Makes The Big Day Even Easier.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Party packages are a great way for the Johnsons to book Grandma June’s birthday party at their favorite local Italian restaurant, but they’re also a huge help for larger, more complex, or professional events. We’re diving deep into the business potential behind private bookings and examining what people really want from an event package.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 13, 2023

It’s no secret that an event brief saves you time, energy, money, and resources, making you more confident about the planning and execution of your event. Crafting an event brief with precision will transform your event into a mesmerizing success, inspiring and captivating your attendees. What is an event brief?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Planning an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event is a significant undertaking with countless moving parts. Achieving conference success ultimately requires careful orchestration between the event team, partnering agencies, and other departments, which is where a pre-event checklist template comes into play.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

While the hybrid event as a concept isn’t something brand new, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021 has significantly increased the adoption of hybrid events all over the world. Without further ado, let us begin by discussing the concept of hybrid events. What Is a Hybrid Event?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Do you need them all at your event? In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday, Will Curran will be discussing the major AV Labor positions, what the positions do and how they relate to your event. This is a GREAT crash course on AV labor positions and what you need to know for your event, you must watch below! What do they all do?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The general sessions are in the main ballroom and you’ve handed over the responsibility of the production to your AV vendor. And don’t assume your AV vendor has taken these steps. . This includes your shows, rehearsals, and times during set-up when the LD needs to focus and aim the light beams. Do You Need a Permit?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There’s no better opportunity to shine in front of top management than to plan a perfect event that involves plenty of facetime with the CEO and other key management. After all, there’s no better opportunity to shine in front of top management than to plan a perfect event that involves plenty of facetime with the CEO and other key management.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. On our blog, we talk all the time about things like stage inspiration , event technology , and other event tips. Same look, feel, and branding.

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Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40

Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

As Amy Calvert , CEO of Events Industry Council says, “They’re critical connectors in the overall events industry ecosystem.”. Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

When done right, destination weddings can be stress-free events that bring loved ones together in unique surroundings and create lasting memories. How To Plan A Destination Wedding There are universal principles used in planning any event. You will need to multitask on many different facets of your event simultaneously.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Of recent note, Amy Calvert, CEO of Events Industry Council said, “As live events resume, we collectively recognize the essential role of DMCs, providing vital subject-matter expertise on a location or sector and helping to ensure events are inspiring, safe and valuable experiences.

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