Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

Hotels 148

Hotels Contracts Management Venues 148

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. These are the secrets you need to know after the contract has been signed to ensure everything goes according to plan. Start with your vision and goals for the event.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Sustainability 52

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

It’s split across four key themes: INFORM – INSPIRE – INNOVATE – IMPACT, with a stellar line up of expert speakers covering topics including event security, AI, inclusivity, wellness, experiential design, contract negotiation, sustainability and legacy. And yes, of course there will be dancing!

2024 147

2024 Meetings Sustainability Education 147

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

Site Selections 102

Site Selections Contracts 2020 Hotels 102

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. For internal stakeholders: Create a core event committee with reps from legal, marketing, facilities, IT, etc. Schedule planning meetings at least monthly leading up to the event. Designate team leads for registration, catering, production, etc.,

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Creating a customized event planning checklist will not only keep you on target with clear direction, it will also provide essential information to the event team, who can work in tandem with you to execute an amazing event. Event Goal. The event goal is the overall reason for hosting an event.

Event Planning 137

Event Planning Social Media Entertainment Event Design 137

Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

On a recent weekly Event Tech chat led by Brandt Krueger , we discussed the knotty problem of getting online presenters to do technical checks before the event. Turn up and inform you that their session’s equipment/location, won’t be the same as what they’re currently on with you.

Meetings 156

Meetings Tech Contracts Trade Shows 156

MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

Education 79

Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 79

Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Read on for 33 questions to evaluate when planning for the return of in-person events, curated from planners who recently completed our Pandemic Meeting & Event Design certificate course. But keep in mind this list is just a starting point as information is changing daily, if not hourly. Share below. LEARN MORE.

Food and Beverage 79

Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts Transportation 79

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

Hotels 78

Hotels Contracts Management Venues 78

EventSource

MAY 20, 2020

We concentrate on educating clients, providing appropriate information, and demonstrating how to deliver effective and engaging virtual meetings. Most importantly we are here to listen and share suggestions and insight into what events may look like in the future.

Financial 264

Financial 2021 Meetings Social Media 264

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

The first six-week Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate course begins on September 1 and is eligible for 20 CMP hours. We understand the urgency planners face to understand areas impacted most by the pandemic, including risk management and reduction, new venue protocols, contracts and safer event design.”.

Event Design 40

Event Design Meetings Risk Management 2020 40

Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

It’s important to research the legal requirements and tax implications of each structure to make an informed choice for your event business. And don’t forget to obtain necessary licenses and permits to operate your business and events legally. It also includes projected income from various event services.

Event Planning 89

Event Planning Insurance Financial Contracts 89

PCMA Convene

MARCH 21, 2018

DC : The EU General Data Protection Regulation focuses on the rights of individuals over their personal information and how companies use it. It will have a huge impact on the industry, affecting event professionals, agencies, technology providers, and associations across the globe and not just in Europe.

Contracts 41

Contracts Trade Shows Technology Marketing 41

Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

The information we provide here is based on what we have heard from prospects and customers who are assessing Planning Pod, Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats as well as information gleaned from our competitors’ websites and marketing materials. Proposals & Contracts. Forms & Questionnaires. Workflows & Automations.

Management 78

Management Food and Beverage Contracts Venues 78

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Create a long-term event planning timeline to ensure that each part of the planning process gets the focus it deserves. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design.

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Social Media Insurance Speakers 141

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

International Institute of Event Management (IIEM). Social Event Planning. Corporate Event Planning. Event Marketing and Social Media. Special Events Institute: Event Planning Certification. Topics: Event Life Cycle. Event Types. Event Proposals. Event Design Process.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

Expo Pass

JUNE 26, 2024

These personas will help you visualize your audience and make more informed decisions about your speaker lineup. Analyze feedback from past events to see what were the hottest topics amongst attendees. Highlight the reasons you think they’d be a great fit for your event, and how their participation aligns with your goals.

Speakers 78

Speakers Social Media Contracts Negotiating 78

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

Customer relationship management is a must for any event professional. One central source for business communication and contact information goes a long way in organizing conversations with clients, vendors, and staff – a key component both before and after events are complete. Automations. Client portals.

Event Tech 104

Event Tech Tech Social Media Technology 104

MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

This mobile-friendly system means attendees only need to enter their information once on in the registration site; after that, it flows through to the housing system. For organizers, the integration delivers information on room pick-up to their Bizzabo dashboard, eliminating the need to jump between systems.

Management 52

Management 2011 Contracts 2023 52

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.)

Venues 104

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 104

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It covers every aspect of event planning , from building landing pages and creating event agendas to streamlining networking and gathering post-event feedback. Event management software often integrates with other tools, providing analytics, facilitating communication, and enabling more intricate event designs.

Negotiating 118

Negotiating Retail Financial Management 118

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Sales Documents & Tools (Proposals, Contracts, etc.). Event sales tools for proposals and contracts – In minutes, you can create professional, colorful, detailed proposals that impress leads and prospects (especially if you use our templates tools) as well as customized contracts (with data merge fields).

Management 78

Management Venues Food and Beverage Contracts 78

The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Identifying potential problems before your clients sign a contract will save all parties a lot of stress and headache during their wedding planning journey. . Complicated or one-sided contracts. COVID-19 taught the wedding industry to always pay attention to the contract. link to www.markelinsurance.com/event/planner ).

Venues 52

Venues Insurance Contracts Consulting 52

EventPlanning

MARCH 15, 2017

When constructing your timeline, gather information from your couple about where they are in the planning process. Our event planning Pinterest page is a great place to start looking for style ideas (be sure to follow our Pinterest page). Review design with florist, and event designer. 6 – 9 Months.

Transportation 63

Transportation Contracts Hotels Social Media 63

Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

If you know you’ll be live streaming a large portion of your event to people around the world, make sure the venue’s internet can handle it before you sign the venue contract. Paid vendor services are also often encrypted and password-protected, which can be important if your event is sharing proprietary information.

Events 119

Events Speakers Corporate Events Contracts 119

Venyou

JANUARY 26, 2018

: Clients will usually book my services within that 14 day window with a 30% retainer fee due at the time of signing the contract. However, I prefer to meet them in person when it’s time to sign the contract. I want to establish a relationship with my clients that goes beyond the wedding day or event.

Consulting 52

Consulting Contracts Event Design Meetings 52

Expo Pass

JULY 2, 2024

Valerie Bihet, the founder of VIBE Agency , has produced over 1,350 events around the world for clients such as Cartier, Barclays, and Dior. Once you have these set, backfill the rest of your calendar with other important tasks like event marketing milestones, team check-in meetings, etc.

Travel 78

Travel Transportation Contracts Hotels 78

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

Collect emergency contact information (and actually have it readily available). If you aren’t already, you need to ask for every attendee’s emergency contact information. Quick Tip: Don’t be surprised if you receive some pushback or if certain information is not readily shared.

Risk Management 54

Risk Management Management 2013 Site Selections 54

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

ELI has many offerings, including certificates in Fundraising Event Management, Event Entrepreneurship: Growth Strategies, and Pandemic Meeting & Event Design. One of its most popular new courses is Virtual Event & Meeting Management. It totally changed my perspective to a more strategic level,” she says.

Education 105

Education Hospitality Telecommunications Negotiating 105

Social Tables

MARCH 10, 2021

They offer a unique and refreshing mission statement, reimagining wedding education as “fun, informative, flexible and above all ‘real.” ” The course curriculum centers around various themes, including intimate, micro and destination weddings; wedding styling; business and marketing; floral design; and more.

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Education Event Planning Contracts Consulting 78

Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins and his firm are the recipients of the prestigious Gala Awards by Special Events Magazine for Best Event Produced for a Corporation - Budget $100,000 to $249,000 and Best Event Design - Budget $20,000. Be professional, flexible, honest, and listen to those whom you have contracted for their expertise.

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Negotiating Retail Social Media 100

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

As long as that promise comes to pass” Storytelling & 2020 Event Tech Trends. “Are the event designers going to forget about all of this and just case it to make it look pretty?”, But I think the issue at a certain point is, do I really trust what’s happening with all this information?”,

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2020 Event Tech Tech Technology 131

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. This list is based on SpotMe’s own experience working with pharma event management companies in the past and includes examples of the best ones. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies. It is not for commercial purposes.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

In Part Two of this series where I focused on in-person events, I talked about the difficult—but necessary—contraction on the supply side (at venues, hotels, and other suppliers) to deal with the dramatic drop in demand. 2020 was a free-for-all in hiring virtual event providers. Increased Competition Brings Lower Prices.

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2021 2020 Trade Shows Tech 102

Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

He has worked with global organizations on their marketing and development efforts for nearly a quarter-century and is International Past President for the International Live Events Association (ILEA). He offered several considerations to help planners start preparing now for the return of modified in-person events. “But

2020 52

2020 Trade Shows Event Design Contracts 52

QC Event School

MARCH 23, 2022

We’ll many cover topics for your consideration… From the types of events an event decorator can work on, the skills required for the job, how to find clients, etc. So, whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, read on for all the information you need to get started!

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