Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. Most recently, I was with a construction software firm and I was their in-house planner working on their conferences, but also coordinating third party events,” she says. Onto the next question.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Here are the 10 questions you need to ask the event tech vendor before you get started. Their answer should provide a 360-degree view of what you can expect after you have contracted with the vendor; you need to know how they will handle your account from signing to the event execution. What does my post-sale journey look like?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor. Third-Party Services Policy. Food & Beverage.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Today on Event Tech Podcast, we’re talking about event management tools. And we simply couldn’t resist dedicating an episode to event management through the lenses of tech and tools. And so, he works with more than 300 large live annual events through his event management software company.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Endless Events

JULY 22, 2022

Like the software industry, the event management industry has tech stacks. Event planners often forget to consider whether their tools are suitable for the job and their budget leading to overspending and inefficient processes. They think event planners should re-evaluate their stacks regularly to make the most of their time and money.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2019

Today we are covering the most common event Wi-Fi terms you should know as an event planner. As an event planner the platforms and websites you use for your events host goldmines of data for hackers. Event planners work with a lot of private data from attendees and vendors. We are putting to an end to now.

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2022

The event management industry lacks robust software designed for the unique needs of the event management industry. Many event planners rely on tools not made for the industry and attempt to find alternative solutions for the tasks they must accomplish. . Event Management Is Highly Collaborative. ” Budgeting.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Enter the Event Architectwho, in fact, is the Destination Management Company (DMC)the designer, builder, and executor of unforgettable experiences. Like an architect coordinating with contractors and engineers, the DMC sources vendors, manages budgets, and ensures that all moving parts come together smoothly and effectively.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

An increasing emphasis is being placed on the back-end software and management tools that allow planners to make the most of their time and money. But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

Was there a slip up in vendor communication? The post Event Crisis Management: 5 Tips to Help Event Planners Bounce Back appeared first on The Social Tables Blog. Rather than looking at what others could have done differently, look at the systems in place to see where there are gaps and what can be fixed. Move Forward.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Have a risk management plan in place for each event. But, something event planners can overlook is that in addition to security team members having the right skills and knowledge – they also need the right attitude. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. A review of the basics.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2023

Event management software can potentially make an event planner’s job more efficient. But when the right software doesn’t exist, planners are left to fend for themselves, often lacking solutions. What Does Joi Bring to Event Management. For Will, custom integrations can make a huge difference in event management software.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Knowing what is a priority will help you manage your time better and keep you from feeling overwhelmed. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Why You Need An Event Timeline.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. Nguyen posed a few questions for planners to ask themselves.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. Because hybrid events can be broken down into in-person and virtual constituents, many planners worry whether the hybrid event budget is going to double as well.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.” The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Aside from increasing their event budgets, what should event planners do? Brandt has noticed that now, with in-person events back, event planners are short on offering help onsite.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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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. What’s My Job Title Again?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Consider implementing: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: Modern CRM platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot allow you to track the entire customer journey, from initial inquiry to final booking and post-event feedback. You need to make sure that each person feels like you know what they need and want.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Phoenix is a great destination for corporate events because it has warm weather year-round, giving planners the option to move their events outdoors should there be a last-minute COVID-19 outbreak. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. On Jackson. In 2015, it has been completely renovated.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. We asked pioneering meeting planner Jackie James, World of Concrete group director, for tips from her boots-on-the-ground experience. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, without a proper budgeting plan and contractual agreement with vendors and hotels that play a part in making your event a reality, there’s no event to be had. Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 To offer some helpful insight in what legal areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. We saw an incredible surge in event platforms , leaving many event planners confused. But here’s the situation: the events industry is not going back to how things used to be.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Since taking effect in May, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has altered data management practices throughout the meetings industry, not just in Europe, according to 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast report. Half of European respondents claimed to be struggling to establish centralized data management.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

AI Event Tools Ruled The conference kicked off with announcements of new AI integrations—acquisition of Reposite AI sourcing, integration with FeedomPay for hotel reservation tokenization and a partnership with AMGiNE for automated business travel management. “AI

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Airtable is an excellent resource for event managers who need to track attendees, press releases, or marketing materials. There must be an easier way, right? Is totally free.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

It’s imperative that event managers and corporate leaders have risk-mitigating strategies for an outbreak of illness, injuries, or other emergency situations. Additional considerations should be given to the number of attendees, crowd management, alcohol-related incidents, traffic management, emergency evacuation, and vendor management.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

An Enhanced Event Marketing and Management Heart. Additionally, a Vendor Marketplace integrated into the Cvent Supplier Network that has become a major source for RFP delivery, will allow meeting planners to browse vendors and send requests for information (RFIs) for everything from A/V and production to health and safety providers.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? Reputational Risk Planners should be prepared for increased scrutiny of their event’s environmental practices and possible negative messaging around those that fall short.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

To this concern, Jil Dasher, managing director for Corsica Partners , responds with with laconic poise: “Just start.”. Of meeting planners, 68.3 percent are Asian; no reporting or statistics are available on the number of meeting planners with disabilities. percent are white, 8.6 percent are black, and 6.2 Dasher asked.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with Ari Schwartz, former senior director of cybersecurity at the White House (he worked on technology policy during the Obama administration), and current managing director of cybersecurity services for Venable Cybersecurity Risk Management Group , to discuss best security practices meeting planners should consider in 2023.

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