Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Guidebook

APRIL 23, 2025

Choosing the right event venue is often a balancing act that requires planners to work within certain constraints – such as budget and time – while also delivering the wow factor that attendees long for. Thats why we created this comprehensive event venue checklist with the 12 most critical venue considerations.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. If you work in events, it comes as no surprise that being an event planner has been voted in numerous polls as one of the most stressful jobs.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Read More: Meet the 2024 Meeting Professionals of the Year DeWitt studied event management at the University of Central Florida and went on to earn her CMP. “I I feel blessed to get to use some of the hardest parts of my life growing up to help others,” she said. It’s more than just the physical of what they have available.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Yet, putting on a seamless, branded event experience is essential for driving sales, cultivating relationships, and elevating your company’s profile. Corporate event management software streamlines everything into one efficient platform—simplifying processes, connecting scattered workflows, and automating monotonous tasks.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

There’s no getting around it — events can be expensive affairs to put on. Especially if your main revenue is ticket sales, it can be difficult to get money in time to pay vendor and venue contracts. The post The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding Your Next Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry. Request a free trial and see how.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. Another tactic, said Jeff Duncan, president and CEO of room-block management firm Meetingmax, is to put forth a “BATNA,” or best alternative to a negotiated agreement.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Dozens of factors go into the venue selection process. Meeting Planners need to make an informed decision based on what each venue has to offer in terms of accommodations, location, pricing and availability. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. Venues vary significantly.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched guidance to the sector to assist contract negotiations and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on trade. Following the debate, the mia promised to create a set of recommendations to help steer considerations and decisions for venues across the UK.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Before you begin to evaluate whether your organization should use event management software, it’s important to know what this technology does. What is Event Management Software? Event Management Software is any tool designed to help event planners manage multiple event technologies from a single platform or backend.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

With the progress of time and technology, events alike are also becoming more complex to plan and manage. And when it comes to organizing online events in 2020, apart from event planning skills, it requires the knowledge of online event management tools and technology. So it begs the question.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Cardiff based creative event specialists Genero Group are thrilled to secure their first production contract to take place at the new International Conference Centre Wales. The first event is taking place in October this year and Genero is relishing in the preparation. Fit for a true celebration of achievements!

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EventSource

JUNE 29, 2020

Photo Courtesy of Rhythm Photography The Basics Name: Rebecca Chan Company: Rebecca Chan Weddings & Events Years in Business: 11 Let’s get down to Biz So how’d you get into the biz? After leaving the graphic design world, I was a busy events manager in the non-profit sector, and my friends around me started getting married.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” Scullin says, “We were able to brand some of the flagpoles that were on the path to the convention center. It was fine.

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Attendease

APRIL 3, 2019

To keep this list as relevant as possible, we’re not going to talk about acts of god or catastrophic weather that could shut down your event (though you should certainly still have contingency plans for those). Over-communicate what options attendees will have for parking at and getting to your venue. Then, watch the news.

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