Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

You can gather this information before the meeting using simple survey tools. Planning a franchise convention, or even just a corporate meeting for your franchise, is no easy feat. Dedicating part of the meeting agenda to tips for growing sales and market share can help your corporation long-term. It’s also a lot of work.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller.

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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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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

When you look at the categories (amount of travel, working in the public eye, meeting the public, and deadlines), it’s easy to see why event coordinators make the list. The event coordinator serves as the conduit of information between the client or host organization, speakers (often VIPs), participants, vendors, and event staff.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

In our experience, nearly every meeting service provider is short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Be sure to reconfirm your meeting rooms by name as far in advance as you can. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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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. Set up meetings with each group and put down deposits. Throw an engagement party.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose. Before the meeting, create a list of big-picture topics to discuss and questions to ask, including: How much money are you hoping to raise at this event?

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Endless Events

MARCH 4, 2020

” The reason why, sometimes your setups are going to grow, they’re going to expand, you need more time, you need to do rehearsals, things like that. Who are your vendors? As you’re doing this, you might want to turn this into your own checklist and actual physical document. Do we have to revise the design?”

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Determine engagement and networking tools you can use to enhance the event, like polls, Q&A, chat, 1:1 meetings, and live giveaways. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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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. When you’re looking for predictable, consistent branding, an outside, nationwide AV vendor is going to guard your brand like it’s a precious jewel.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 7, 2021

When it comes to producing meetings or conferences, we find this to be extremely applicable. 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. Food and Beverage. Audio Visual. Event Staffing. Transportation.

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Gavel International

JUNE 10, 2024

INCORPORATING DRONES INTO CORPORATE EVENTS Drone light shows offer great potential to elevate offsite meetings and incentive trips. Rehearse the Show Much like you should rehearse any event, rehearsing a drone light show is crucial. They add a touch of innovation, spectacle, and flair.

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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? Finally, choose a color scheme for the wedding.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

Rehearse and test the content over and over again. Rehearsals are essential for hybrid events since both the live and especially virtual aspects of the events are prone to many potential issues, especially technical glitches. Rehearse and test your event’s content thoroughly, both physically and virtually. And others.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. In this guide, we cover the ins and outs of restaurant events. Hype public events.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

It may surprise you to learn that restaurants can offer party packages for a wide range of private occasions, such as: Anniversaries Holiday parties Birthday parties Business meetings Corporate events Fundraisers Rehearsals Cocktail parties Showers (e.g., What do planners look for in a restaurant party package?

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Some of the more common types of corporate events include the following: Trade shows are larger events that unite people who want to experience products, exchange ideas, learn new skills, gather leads, and meet other folks in the industry. Networking events are designed to help folks meet other people in their industry and learn new things.

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Social Tables

APRIL 18, 2024

Booking a non-traditional venue can help cut costs, especially if they can meet your vendor needs. For example, booking a restaurant for a rehearsal dinner or corporate conference can help save on additional costs incurred from acquiring outside catering. Make sourcing easier. Create a more memorable event experience.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. Finalizing details against the event master plan Gather all your team members in a plenary meeting to review the event master plan and ensure everyone is on the same page. Here’s how to form your ideal team: Appoint leadership and assign an event manager.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

People come to rely on you and know they can count on you to get what they need to make their meeting, event or gala perfect every time. Event and meeting planners do notice those venue partners that have a reason to pick up the phone and call for something other than a sales call. You take significant pride in you work and it shows.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 13, 2023

Gather relevant information, understand the event landscape, explore similar events, study their successes and challenges, and examine various aspects such as venue options, potential sponsors, and vendors. This knowledge will allow you to tailor the event experience to meet your target audience’s expectations effectively.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Determine engagement and networking tools you can use to enhance the event, like polls, Q&A, chat, 1:1 meetings, and live giveaways. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Assign onsite sponsor meeting rooms if you need to. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Build a show agenda.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Also known as an “analyst day,” an investor day is a public meeting, where presentations are made by the CEO and other VIPs of a company in front of a live audience, for the purpose of updating the public on the health and direction of the company. Unlike annual meetings and board elections, investor days are not required.

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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. When you’re looking for predictable, consistent branding, an outside, nationwide AV vendor is going to guard your brand like it’s a precious jewel.

Rehearsal 40

Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40

Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

You’ll have more vendor options to choose from and more time to compare different vendors to ensure you are getting the best possible deals. Do your homework, and gather as much information as you can about both types of audiences when planning your hybrid event. Start early.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

From choosing the perfect venues to coordinating with vendors and stakeholders, event planners are problem-solvers, multitaskers, and behind-the-scenes heroes who ensure everything goes smoothly. Their replies will inform you how they can meet the client’s needs while maintaining a client-centric approach.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. In similar fashion, RFPs were often presented without budget parameters, requiring the DMC to make assumptions, and often having to re-do a proposal from top to bottom to meet newly disclosed financial criteria.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

Additionally, it can be much harder for the couple to manage vendors and suppliers who may not be familiar with their desired vision or available resources, making it more time-consuming and even expensive to make sure their wedding looks exactly how they want it. Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner restaurant.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. It provides an opportunity for the DMC to share how it vets and chooses local vendors, products, agencies, and talent. Negotiate with local vendors for complimentary or discounted services. CONCLUSION.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 28, 2025

Every step plays a crucial role in making your vision a reality, from setting goals and securing vendors to marketing your event and analyzing success. vendor backups, contract flexibility) By the end of this phase, you should have a clear vision, a set budget, and a high-level plan in place.

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