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How To Prepare For A Career In Event Planning

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Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

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Trying to Close the Diversity Gap? Quit Looking for the ‘Right Time’

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Of meeting planners, 68.3 percent are Asian; no reporting or statistics are available on the number of meeting planners with disabilities. Reach] out to your human resources or culture keepers to find out what employee resource groups may want to lend support to the planning efforts,” she suggested. “[Ask]

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4 Steps to Implementing a Balanced Security Plan

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rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. More: 3 Things Every Planner Should Know About Security. Additionally, connect with the human resources team to evaluate training for security guards. In fact, the number of mass shootings in the U.S.

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Has the Grinch Stolen Holiday Parties?

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With the #MeToo movement on the forefront of everyone’s mind, some human resources departments are concerned about co-workers overstepping boundaries. In October, the consultancy firm surveyed 150 human resource reps throughout the United States. It may not be because your boss is a Scrooge.

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40 Outstanding Event Industry Blogs to Follow

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Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner.

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Hybrid: Two Strategies, One Powerful Marketing Product

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For example, marketers, human resources professionals and event planners will continue to leverage the advantages of virtual communications, including massive logistical efficiencies, the ability to extend the lifecycle of an event and the use of advanced analytics to maximize ROI.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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He will collaborate with the group sales team to create memorable experiences for meeting and event planners during Site Inspections and FAM tours, as well as for their attendees during meetings and events. Zavier Jones Zavier Jones, Visit Myrtle Beach Jones joins Visit Myrtle Beach Group Sales Team as experience coordinator.