Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners. It features transitions, well-rehearsed speakers and is short enough to keep people engaged. What has changed is the experience that event planners are creating virtually.” But you can do that virtually.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

One week before the event, reach out to each individual and ensure they are fully prepared, repeat any mission-critical information again at this time. This way everyone will be informed and well prepared to make the best presentation possible. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. The latter is a common concern for planners trying to convert their events into virtual experiences. Prepare For Everything. Rehearsals are not reserved for in-person events only!

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

At a Marlboro Music Festival rehearsal last week, I heard the words entrance and layer used in a single sentence. Marcy Rosen, right, leads a rehearsal. The rehearsal. On August 8, my wife and I attended a rehearsal of Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. And it made me think about meeting design.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. DO: Test, Rehearse, and Double Check. Rehearsing and preparing is not just reviewing your notes or speaking in front of the mirror – it requires the tech side of things too.” A few minutes of preparation can save hours of headache later. Test and prepare.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 22, 2025

Planning an event during Carnival Throughout the month of February, youll find Rio in full swing as it prepares for the world's largest Carnival. Streets come alive with samba schools rehearsals, bloco parades (neighbourhood-led street parties) plan their routes, and the Sambadrome gears up to host the iconic samba school competitions.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For event planners looking to organize an authentic incentive trip, Rio Carnival offers the perfect opportunity. Planners can arrange private samba rehearsals for a behind-the-scenes tour of the intense preparation that occurs before the grand performances. Welcome to Carnival.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Meeting organizers are responsible for keeping attendees safe, so an emergency contingency plan needs to be well thought out and rehearsed. All visitors and staff members were safely evacuated in 15 minutes, but Robertson learned valuable lessons she would like to share with planners. Helena, prepared meals for first responders.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Prepare to have your mind blown by this week’s discussion of tablets and events! The Event Tech Podcast strives to make your life as an event planner easier, so we’re back at it! Just recently, we launched an episode about hardware in the world of events. Click here for the full audio transcription.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants lend a certain degree of flexibility to event planning; they can accommodate various event styles, sizes, and guest food preferences, making them popular venue options amongst professional and private planners alike. Action stations: An exciting part of any buffet line, chefs prepare food and serve guests at action stations (e.g.,

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

The average couple spends $1,000 – $2,500 on a wedding planner for their big day. Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Usually your wedding planner will handle these details but if you’re going solo, consider these wedding reception schedule tips. Invite guests to your rehearsal dinner.

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Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 3, 2021

With vaccines now making in-person gatherings a safe reality, event planners are turning to hybrid events — and finding they have tons of questions about production. Hybrid event production requires thinking out of the box, even for many experienced event planners who have hundreds of in-person or virtual events under their belts.

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Cort

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The First Big Decision: Should You Hire a Wedding Planner? A wedding planner can help you save money and time and make your wedding planning timeline much smoother because they know what goes into wedding planning. Hire your wedding planner and choose some close friends as a sounding board for your ideas.

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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. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2021

Rehearsal Requirements. Faulder: I think a best practice to take away is the amount of practice and rehearsal that goes into this. And then on top of that, we did a full dress rehearsal, which we don’t usually do for the board of directors. We ran through the rehearsals with them. And that was practiced a lot.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

But even with the stage set for success, lack of preparation by speakers tends to be the most common presentation problem. With that said, virtual or live, timeliness and a good event planner with a wide array of tech solutions can set the stage for success. Be prepared. Repetition is key as you prepare.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

That’s on us as planners. Let’s put three curated professionals (but make sure two of them are sponsors and one is a customer) in uncomfortable chairs with pre-set questions that they have all rehearsed answers to and have them perform the most boring performance known to man.

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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. Various free fundraising sites, like GiveButter , accept multiple payment methods, making them convenient for planners and attendees.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Here, authentic flamenco is paired with a delightful meal prepared by Chef David García for a unique fusion of culinary and cultural excellence! Held in the gardens or covered courtyard of a palace, participants not only learn to prepare delicious dishes but also gain insights into the cultural heritage of Madrid’s gastronomy.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. It’s also an excellent way to generate business leads. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. A very common mistake made by event planners when planning a hybrid event is not understanding which aspects of the event to focus on.

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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. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it. ☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. It’s also an excellent way to generate business leads. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 8, 2020

That’s why we’ve assembled a glossary of 33 key terms all event planners—from beginners to veterans—should know. Run-Through - A run-through constitutes a full rehearsal in which operators, presenters, and production teams review their event from start to finish in a live testing environment.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. Many planners were indifferent to how many RFP requests they sent for an event, as these had no financial impact on them.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

Find a wedding planner. When planning a destination wedding, finding the right wedding planner is essential. Travelers Q offers an extensive listing of qualified international wedding planners that can help you create your dream destination wedding. Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner restaurant.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. Many planners were indifferent as to the number of RFP requests they sent for an event as it had no financial impact on them.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Whether youre a junior event planner or a seasoned pro at organizing corporate conferences, community events, or B2B networking sessions, its possible to have an event without losing your mind. Prepare for the unexpected: A speaker no-show? Phase 3: Pre-Event Preparation Youre just weeks away from your big day!

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