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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

Smart Meetings

In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Too often, planners end up footing the bill for mistakes and mismanagement on the part of vendors, all of which could have been avoided beforehand. You hired the vendor. Prepare for GDPR.

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The Glorious Evolution Of SXSW With Scott Wilcox!

Endless Events

And mistakes were made along the way, but what we found was if you correct those mistakes in a timely fashion, if you acknowledged them, if you engage the community, you can very much turn that into a win.” They can take you through integrations and they have enough knowledge to communicate with vendors.”

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

Endless Events

And who doesn’t love some good, old-fashioned (and friendly) competition? In addition to these types of challenges, you can also incorporate vendors and presenters so everyone feels more involved and engaged. This way, they can prepare and have a feel for how to navigate the event and the conversations.

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How to Throw a Kentucky Derby Party: A 10-Step Guide

Social Tables

Full of pomp, circumstance, and tradition, the Kentucky Derby is a fashion-forward event that sports fanatics, horse racing enthusiasts, socialites, gambling-lovers, fashionistas, and party-goers look forward to each year. Secure event space and vendor services early to avoid last-minute party headaches.

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Achieve Celebrates 70 Years!

Achieve Incentives

Chuck & Marge with our trip directors as they prepared to lead an incentive program. And in true Midwest fashion, the inaugural travel incentive program they supported was at the historic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan.

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Winning at the Game of Employees, Distractions and Productivity

Gavel International

You can do so in many ways, from using local vendors to treating attendees to cultural events in the evenings. First and foremost, preparing a solid agenda is critical. Regardless of whether you are staying near or traveling far, incorporating the local culture into the meeting in some way is a powerful way to ramp up engagement.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

Eventtia

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Build the sequence of the event.