Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 18, 2017

In the conference arena, conference choice architects frame their programming based on solving the needs of their target audience. Ux refers to tailoring the experience—online and off—to the user; the conference participant in this case. That model served for a while but the user experience (Ux) has morphed considerably.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. Of course, many of the larger conferences have planners that know their way around a convention center – or at least they had better know their way around.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 11, 2022

A place to house all reference material relating to the event; no more info chasing It’s where you manage tasks. Make a change to the master and update every version of the program you have shared in just a couple of clicks It’s where you collaborate with your team and stakeholders.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Common Conference Conventional Wisdom. Conventional wisdom refers to something that is broadly accepted as true, accurate or right. When planning future events and conferences, we stake our claim in conventional wisdom. It is widely held beliefs on which people base future decisions.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A conference planning guide is designed to help walk you through the various steps required when planning an event. Finding the right conference planning guide can be a task in itself. However be careful as many of these planning guides are actually a marketing tool designed to pitch a sale to you.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

Every project needs to have a timeline and a virtual corporate conference planning done so that it is executed seamlessly and crosses all the hurdles that might occur during its execution. The best way to begin with virtual event planning is to create a checklist. Create a Project Timeline For Your Virtual Corporate Events.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

Every project needs to have a timeline and a virtual corporate conference planning done so that it is executed seamlessly and crosses all the hurdles that might occur during its execution. The best way to begin with virtual event planning is to create a checklist. Create a Project Timeline For The Virtual Corporate Event.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

What is a Niche in Event Planning? In the context of event planning, it simply refers to a specific market or audience that you target your services towards. What Is The Target Market for Event Planning? Simply put, this refers to the group of people you’re trying to attract with your services.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 23, 2018

Smartsheet Event Budget Workbook and Conference Planning Worksheet. If this isn’t your first event of this kind, go back and reference previous revenue totals and spreadsheets to help build your estimate. Microsoft Office Official Template 1. Microsoft Office Official Template 2. Tidyform Event Budget and Chart Template.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

More and more colleges are offering post graduate event planning degrees and diplomas in Hospitality Industry related fields. From Hotel and/or F&B Management to travel and tourism to event and conference planning. Once you get that first reference…doors may open a bit more quickly as your build your event management career.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

In addition to all the things you should do while hosting a virtual conference, there are also things you should avoid. Pay close attention to the mistakes you should avoid while hosting a virtual conference. Plan, plan, and plan some more. Plan for every possible scenario right down to the last detail.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

It will a serve as a reference when planning the event for years to come. Just like the name suggests, this column is where you’ll track the actual cost of the item. This step is crucial for future budgeting sessions to understand how costs are increasing (or decreasing). How To Research Event Budget Costs.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 29, 2019

Many health-care and STEM conference business models are heavily dependent on participants who are able to justify their attendance in part because their oral or poster abstract has been accepted. We’ve analyzed some conferences in which the majority — as high as 80 percent — of attendees is on the scientific program.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. K V Shridhar aka “POPS” often referred to as the “Advertising Genius” is the Founder of HyperCollective. In other words, he became the reference concerning health matters on Twitter since 2012.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. K V Shridhar aka “POPS” often referred to as the “Advertising Genius” is the Founder of HyperCollective. In other words, he became the reference concerning health matters on Twitter since 2012.

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InitLive

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Regardless of the type of conference you are hosting, as a conference organizer, you know that the most important element of your conference planning is ensuring that attendees are engaged in your activities, workshops, and exhibitions. These individuals may include your general chair, program committee, or finance chair.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

And the instrument refers to the type of housing. And much light podium and lectern, a lot of people will use them interchangeably, and again it’s not worth getting upset about as to whether or not it’s technically. But technically what it is, the light is the physical light bulb that’s being used in the instrument.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Sample previous work: Sample your speaker's previous work — including their talks, books or conferences — to get the best feel for their message and abilities. Ask for references: You should also ask your potential speaker for a list of professional references that you can contact. For example, did they adhere to the schedule?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

We’ve talked about using a name in the subject of an email, but you can further personalize your content by referring to individual subscribers by name in the content of the email. Consider coaxing subscribers that live in the freezing mid-west with the promise of sunshine, drinks with umbrellas, and a pool. Personalize your Content.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Refer to your event planning timeline when planning for your conference breakout sessions. Are you going to incorporate a silent auction? How long will the guests break for lunch? How far apart are the rooms? What time do you want to address the final thoughts? What time do you want the event to end?

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most important conference planning resources that organizers can refer to for all their event planning and event marketing needs. Event Marketing Guide.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Organizers can use the “halo effect” – a psychological principal that refers to our tendency to form an impression in one area that influences opinions in another area — to secure sponsors. And with the hard data we talked about earlier, they can grow that newbie into a long-term sponsor! Best Practices for Securing Sponsors.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

These "virtual" events reduce the carbon footprints of nearly every event-planning logistic from transportation and catering to venue and hotel energy usage, and they create a value-add on long after an event officially ends. Offer a Digital Venue Floor Plan.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

Columbus is often referred to as the Biggest Small Town in America. Much like Portland and Brooklyn were trendy a few years ago, Columbus is now the go-to city for hipster travel, with a growing foodie, fashion, and street art scene. The combination of intellectuals and modern influences creates an evolving city.

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