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. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Don’t leave anything to chance.

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Vendor Events Planner Certification 265

Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. Second, locate where the rigging points are within the event. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event.

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Rehearsal Vendor Events Venue 297

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. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 215

Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The Great Reprioritization. Lastly, travel is always a way to exemplify company values—like sustainability.

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Culture Travel Travel Remote 263

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Transitioning the Mission.

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Events Vendor Government Networking 244

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Instead of concentrating on the number of screens you had last year or equipment assignments per room, different questions during the preparation stage may help you find the right, long-term AV provider. Here’s the location. What types of customer service training are you doing for your employees? Here’s the schedule.

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Planner Meeting Training Audience 235

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

He will manage the hotel’s Pyramid restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving up dishes with local ingredients sourced from Texas growers and regional vendors. Fuller is enthusiastic and well-prepared to oversee the restaurant’s daily operations and ensure an outstanding guest experience. Bosman P.J.

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Vendor Preparation Management Promotion 237

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

The behind-the-scenes coordination required to deliver a moving spectacle with high entertainment value takes months of preparation. “We Don’t forget, you’ll need similar (and often separate) accommodations for your staff, vendors , volunteers, sponsors, media, security, talent and parade participants.

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Sponsors Production Entertainment Sports 203

ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. Events of every size require strategic preparation and skilled partners. Once you’ve sourced the perfect location, they can even provide creative assistance with onsite branding and decor.

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Benefits Vendor Destination Management Transportation 153

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

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. Prepare tip envelopes for party entertainers and staff. For outdoor events, prepare according to the weather forecast. The basic ingredients for a party are a location and guests.

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Venue Entertainment Preparation Event Planning 199

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Here are some other ways this master planning guide can help: You can get on the same page with vendors and caterers well in advance. If your client tells you to secure a venue by the end of the month, you can’t wait till next month to deliver a location just because it works better with your schedule. Add vendor timelines.

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Event Planning Vendor Events Sponsors 138

Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Talk through the logistics of catering an outdoor event with your vendor and make sure they have experience running events outdoors. The same thing goes for stoves and other heating sources: Preparing simple dishes ahead of time or opting for room-temperature dishes may be the best bet. Hire a caterer. Get the right permits.

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Events Vendor Event Planning Logistics 200

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. If it rains at an outdoor event, will you panic or will you have a tent prepared to shelter guests from the elements? Complicated vendor setup. Training event staff to maximize efficiency.

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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. This means asking the right questions, getting the right people onboard, and choosing a conducive location for the planning. Tell us your favorite tips to prepare for event problems below! But that’s just the first phase.

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Trade Show Remote Events Sponsors 219

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. It doesn’t hurt to ask, but similar to asking for a discount, be prepared to offer something in return. AV quotes will always be part of an agreement.

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Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

Embrace Risk Assessment This includes: Site Selection We need to understand the vulnerability of locations and their propensities to weather events and factor in these considerations when sourcing locations and planning activities, especially those outdoors.

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Planner Sustainability Site Selection Events 52

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

MPI offers an excellent crisis communications course led by our very own #EventIcons host, Alex Plaxen, that will allow you to create and prepare a crisis communication plan, so in the event a crisis strikes you will be ready. . Just be sure when choosing an exciting new location that matches your brand, event goals, and overall event mood.

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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

One simple way to do this is to organize a community-wide charity drive in a central, easy-to-access location. Set up various drop-off spots arounds town for those who are unable to make it to the primary location. . Entice visitors of all types to attend by including a variety of vendors, activities, and entertainment options.

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Events Seminar Sponsors Promotion 147

Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Book multiple local food trucks and other mobile vendors for the event, giving residents a variety of cuisines to try. Gather residents to enjoy a gourmet dining experience designed and prepared by a professional chef. Attendees then taste and rank how well each location executes the signature dish. Food truck rodeo.

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Events Preparation Social Media Entertainment 145

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The possibilities are truly endless when designing a custom floor plan for your Remo event that immerses attendees to any imaginable location (trade show floor, the moon, the beach, relaxing networking lounge). Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. Albert’s Aha!

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Platform Registration Sponsors Events 334

Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Step 4: Pick a party location. Halloween party invitations should include the date, location, time, and theme of the event and any other facts about the festivities you would like your guests to know in advance. Step 6: Book event vendors, suppliers, and on-site entertainment. Step 10: Final party preparations.

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Vendor Venue Entertainment Booking 29

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

1: Thinking Beyond One Building Instead of cramming all the action into one headquarter location, spread the meeting across multiple venues. As hotels have been preparing for the Austin Convention Center expansion project, they are working together to offer space combinations that can meet a group’s unique needs.

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Trends Events Preparation Vendor 52

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. Comparison and Selection. Comparison and Selection. Collaboration.

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Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. Like with most things, your success boils down to how well you prepared. From the beginning, be sure you are setting expectations for all vendors that will be working the event. Enjoy the process and remember to always be prepared for every situation. Click To Tweet.

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Management Logistics Preparation Events 90

Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Factors such as size, location, accessibility, and facilities play a critical role in the success of an event. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event.

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Logistics Events Advertising Event Planning 103

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Check in with vendors and suppliers — but keep your expectations realistic. Maggiore stressed that it’s important to ask vendors and suppliers about their plans in terms of health and safety — including if they plan to require proof of vaccination, testing, masking, etc. Expect — and prepare for — attendees who aren’t following along.

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Conference Registration Vendor Consulting 98

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Since most event planners work with outsourced tech vendors, we put together this list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. and are prepared to expedite the process by bringing their own equipment such as carts. Some vendors specialize in this business model, and hotels often work with them.

Planner 81

Planner Vendor Insurance Contracts 81

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts. Orlando is the number-one destination utilized by our customers, so we feel it is an excellent location for our program.”. The city bounced back quickly, however. In the Eye of the Storm.

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Meeting Insurance Virtual Events Preparation 84

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. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Prepare for and market event registration. Allow vendors and brand-related companies to set-up trade show-style booths where they are able to provide informational materials and give event attendees promotional items. Allow attendees to sign up for SMS updates and reminders. Outline the entire registration process in great detail.

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Social Media Registration Virtual Events Audience 176

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Co-located with Virtual Assistant Summit. The Annual is the largest non-vendor confab in the world, uniting the global SaaS community both online and off. Perfectly placed between the start-up meet-ups and the large conventions, App Growth Summit LA 2019 will feature limited vendors and maximum connections and learning opportunities!

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Conference Events Technology Technology 141

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! The conference's goal is for attendees and vendors alike to build strategic partnerships and be inspired by the latest trends and ideas.

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Planner Events Incentives Trade Show 115

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

Gioia, publisher of the weekly Herman Trends Alerts, added a sense of urgency to that advice: “Those who do not look to — or prepare for — the future,” she said, “are destined to be its victims.”. It means that vendors can show more than they could fit in the physical environment,” he said, demonstrating the “both/and” way of thinking.

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Trends Banking Events Certification 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

The 2022 calendar includes a renewed emphasis on lightening the company’s environmental footprint and was greeted enthusiastically by vendors and customers. Farzaroli pointed out that Moscone’s location also reduces its environmental impact.

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Sustainability Meeting Platform Panel 182

Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

While much of the event content is left up to your own creative devices, certain information should always be included on the event website or page: The time, location, and duration of the event, as well as contact information for event staff. . Users can prepare to join the stream and engage with event promoters in real-time. .

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Promotion Social Media Vendor Audience 88

Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

It is recommended to reserve the venue at least 6 months before the event to ensure that your preferred location and date are still available. Negotiations with vendors and suppliers can help you secure the services or goods you need at the best possible prices.

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Organization Contracts Contracts Automation 130

Hotel Engine

AUGUST 9, 2022

Your travelers may want an extra day on-site to prepare for a big presentation. It’s worth it for the company to shell out for an extra night at the hotel to ensure that the travelers are well rested and prepared to clinch the deal. Is there a competitor located nearby that you could send travelers over to check out?

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Booking Travel Travel Location 98