Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Preparation matters. Be sure to partner with sophisticated virtual meeting technology vendors that feature AI-based tools. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare. Have stakeholders demo the technology and practice dry runs. Account for accessibility.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. How often do you want to meet with your vendors? Vendor Qualifications. Once a month?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. A note to planners : Registration and onsite services appear to be in the earlier stages of development, but the easy login experience makes it simple for the users once their information is on the platform. .

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

If you are planning a smaller event (or a simpler virtual-only event), you can have a shorter preparation time. an internal meeting), try to have at least one month of preparation time. Launch event registration. For an event with a 6-month preparation time, we can start this second phase around the 4-month mark.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

“My first job was opening the mail and entering the data from the registration forms. ” “We started doing online registration in the late nineties,” says Scott. And I say project management because a technical project manager knows enough technology to be able to work with your vendors in a smart way.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

They’ve got registration information. If you show up to a wedding with 300 people right now, you’ve just assumed some liability as far as my mind is concerned” Responsibility In Events: Vendors. But what about the vendors? And I know vendors that would do it. And I think that’s really dangerous.

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

This will include things like contactless registration solutions, masks, hand sanitizing stations, mandatory tests or vaccinations, and more. Vendors and partners are on your side. Slow & Steady Wins The Race. Priming attendees for what these events might look like is the first step towards success. Venues are on your side.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. However, if all you need is a registration service, it may make sense to purchase it a la carte or work with a third party to do that for you. Talk it out with your AV vendor. Get quotes from multiple AV vendors.

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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. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Planning technology These are innovative tools and software designed to assist event planners and organizers in efficiently managing various aspects of event preparation. Vendor Marketplace. This sourcing directory can help event planners find vendors for all aspects of their events, from A/V to lighting to catering.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. Be prepared for missed deadlines, late fees, and a lot more handholding. Prepare your staff. Jacob Slaton Photography).

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 22, 2024

They can handle logistics, source local vendors, and provide creative ideas to enhance your event. For example, we partnered with local vendors to provide bespoke services, from audiovisual setups to gourmet catering, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for attendees. This provided valuable insights for future events.

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Social Media Seminar Vendor Financial Services 52

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Outside-the-box Event Promotion Ideas and Examples How do you ensure your next event shines bright and reaches its registration goals? If there are customers, leads, or particular people you want to attend your event, you may need to go the extra mile to secure their registration. It’s all about creative promotion.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

25,043 total registrations. 18,698 in-person registrations. 16,165 digital registrations (open through Sept. We had plans A, B, C, D … all the way through to Z for room sets, food and beverage, registration setups, etc.” Check in with vendors and suppliers — but keep your expectations realistic. Courtesy HIMSS).

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Instead of paying to send people to an event, which can add up with airfare, car rental, registration fees, per diem, and missed work time, companies can simply allow those people to watch a live stream of the event. If you hire a streaming vendor, they may send a technician to set up and take care of the box. Find a Vendor.

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Alcor Mice

APRIL 29, 2021

As you can see, there are quite a lot of things that go into preparing a memorable event experience. Before jumping into preparations, ask yourself a set of questions that will serve as a framework for how you’ll go about organizing your event. These questions will ultimately help you create a more comprehensive preparation plan.

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Social Tables

JULY 27, 2023

We walk you through the entire process, from preparation to follow-up, and show you how an event debrief template can improve the quality of your post-event team meetings. Did you meet registration guidelines? Key event functions discussed during debriefings include: Planning and preparing for the event Event marketing efforts (i.e.,

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. If it’s a virtual event or it’s a smaller in-person event, you’ll have more leniency, but at the very least, make sure you have at least two months in advance to prepare the event. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Venue manager.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough.

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Event Planning Registration Retail Social Media 88

Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 22, 2024

They can handle logistics, source local vendors, and provide creative ideas to enhance your event. For example, we partnered with local vendors to provide bespoke services, from audiovisual setups to gourmet catering, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for attendees. This provided valuable insights for future events.

Social Media 52

Social Media Seminar Vendor Financial Services 52

Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. They evaluate vendors against various criteria and provide a visual overview of the market and its players. This clarity will help you focus on relevant sections within analyst reports.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 13, 2024

From registration and ticketing platforms to virtual event tools and lead retrieval solutions, there’s a seemingly endless number of offerings on the market, each promising to revolutionize how your team plans and orchestrates events. It evaluates vendors based on the completeness of their vision and ability to execute.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Prepare for and market event registration. Outline the entire registration process in great detail. Planners should know exactly when registration will open, how long it will be open, and precisely how many tickets or spaces are available. Utilize social media. Coordinate a countdown.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

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. . Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information for hackers.

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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. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Planners meet with a vendor across from the Camelback Mountain Resort taco truck. Other vendors decked out trunks and tables. Delco Steaks was one of the vendors who parked its food truck at the event. Vendors who did not want to exhibit could purchase tickets for a separate reception after the trade show.

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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. Add vendor timelines. When gathering vendor timelines, here are a few things you can ask: How long it takes for the caterer to prepare and serve a seated dinner for 500 people.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

To illustrate, here’s a list of some of the most popular event KPIs from a demand generation funnel perspective: Registrations. Here are a few examples: Registrations from target accounts. Food service and other vendors. Onsite event registration software. Create a Strategy for Onsite Registration. Gross revenue.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

☐ Budget: Assess Costs and Source Vendors Figure out how big your event budget should be and identify vendors that can provide the services you need at price points you can afford. Be sure to include assets and promotional materials for your partners, vendors, speakers, and others to share on their social channels to boost attendance.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 20, 2022

ITA Group’s health risk task force partners with multiple qualified vendors for COVID-19 event testing. Proactively Prepare for Events With A Health Risk Mitigation Plan. The mobile app offers a seamless participant experience for COVID-19 vaccination or negative test verification during registration. Let's Talk. Event Seating.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 18, 2024

With their deep dives into market trends, product evaluations, and vendor landscapes, analyst reports offer invaluable insights for decision-makers. They evaluate vendors against various criteria and provide a visual overview of the market and its players. This clarity will help you focus on relevant sections within analyst reports.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Promote early-bird registration. . Create and promote an exclusive “early-bird registration” promo for event attendees that register in the earliest stages of ticket sales. Highlight the event’s setup with time-lapse footage of the stage being built, vendor tents going up, or event parking getting roped off for attendees.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Keep reading to find out how flagship hospitality conferences and hospitality mega-events are preparing to tackle the industry’s most important topics. . Registration is now open, but availability for the event is limited in order to provide attendees with a more immersive experience. . Cvent CONNECT. Mountain Travel Symposium.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Additionally, many smartphones have calendar applications that allow you to schedule calls and meetings with your team members in advance, ensuring everyone is organized and prepared for the event ahead of time. Negotiations with vendors and suppliers can help you secure the services or goods you need at the best possible prices.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

It’s preparing for the unexpected. Agreements with venues, vendors, and sponsors often have built-in clauses that accommodate the unexpected twists and turns of the post-COVID world. Prepare action items that you can kick into gear if needed. What is risk management in event planning? It’s embracing adaptability.

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Management Automation Social Media Communications 97

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. . Event registration platforms and management software hold a goldmine of information for hackers.

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Trends Events Communications Communications 314

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The convention center and local hotels told the association’s staff that they were prepared to host the event, arranging for extra food and supplies as well as generators for back-up power. Association staff and vendors landed in New Orleans on August 25, 26, and 27 to prepare for the August 29 start.

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