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*?#! AV People Say – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! So, let’s start it right off with planners are asking us all the time, “Hey, is that really … do we need all that gear, that’s more than I asked for?” This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#!

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Your 2021 Virtual Event Budget Checklist!

Endless Events

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Pre-Production: Sourcing gear, rehearsals, pre-records. Post-Production: Editing, transcriptions, add captions.

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How Two Virtual Meetings Added Meaning to their Gatherings

Smart Meetings

Cheers to Planners of the Year. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year.

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Tackling In-person Events as a Team at nSight 2022

Smart Meetings

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. The elaborate program was rehearsed many times over, giving everyone confidence that the event would be a success. Takeaways for Planners. Value your vendor relationships.” A Mountain of Challenges.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company. Make sure they know you want a rehearsal ahead of time so they can accurately quote labor for your event.

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

Endless Events

If you aren’t familiar with common terms or need a refresher go read the blog, Event WiFi Terms Every Planner Needs to Know. . Often though, we don’t give the same attention to your vendors, exhibitors and event staff, but it’s critical to keep them in mind. Think About Event WiFi Needs. Plan Way Ahead . Don’t wait!

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

As the festival’s planners worked endless hours to put on the major event, news began to circulate that the U.S. 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.