Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

Before the arrival of modern event planning tools, planning great events was no easy feat. The development of today’s tools has allowed organizations and teams alike to unlock their creative potential, maximize resources, and deliver exceptional events with ease. Let’s get started!

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Event planning terms are nothing new. But throw in event tech terms like ‘breakout rooms’, ‘RTMP’, and ‘VOD’ that are crucial to know for hybrid and virtual event planning. Feeling unsure about common hybrid and virtual event terms? Event planning terms: A. Event planning terms: B.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Contract & Invoice Support Helping clients navigate venue contracts and avoid unexpected costs. “Meanwhile, The Events Consultant remains committed to helping event businesses grow and thrive. Free & Unbiased for Clients No hidden commissions, no pressure, no supplier exclusivity.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Well start by setting clear goals (because lets just throw an event isnt much of a plan).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . This is just one of the examples from a new Million Dollar Event Planning Career learning course by former Google marketing Events leader and author of “The Art of Event Planning” Gianna Cardinale Gaudini. Contract and Negotiation Tips.

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

Without a properly considered timetable, you risk missing significant due dates that are critical to your event’s success. So, when you get down to the arrangement of events, consider using an event planning timeline template and tips to ensure that it all runs effortlessly. What is an event planning timeline?

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

This includes tools like project management solutions, marketing tools, association event management software , and complete AMS systems. Top Features: Customizable member database and portal Integrated email and marketing tools Secure payment processing Responsive support team Price: Free trial, then starts at $60/month.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Event planning is like juggling ten tasks at once from logistics and budgets to last-minute changes all while staying calm under pressure. Thats why having an event planning checklist and a clear plan is key. Download the Event Planning Checklist as an Excel file to customize and share with your team.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Conference organizers can select the right conference type by choosing an event format, a specific content type, or a combination of the two. Event planning is never easy. But if you’ve been in the event management space for a while, you know that planning a successful conference takes work. Absolutely!

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EventSource

JUNE 29, 2020

The hardest part of starting your own business was taking care of all the behind-the-scenes administration – setting up systems, creating contracts, sending emails, getting paid, doing taxes, marketing, etc. Managing a team of people is also a challenge sometimes, as it requires a different skillset than just event planning.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

There’s no room for that in event planning. The cornerstone of a successful event is a dream event planning team where everyone has a role to play and eagerly contributes to the success of the event. It’s impossible to put together an event on your own. Committees where people butt heads and argue.

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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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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? A few examples of macro events include: Conferences. Hybrid Events.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. There are contracts and labor unions, honorariums and hotel blocks, and green rooms with VIP requests to track. Map out your marketing plan. Plan for little details and the unexpected.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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QC Event School

APRIL 12, 2022

So, you’re thinking of a career as an event planner. Now the question is: should you start an event planning business? More to the point – is event planning the right career for you in the first place? Is Event Planning Hard? What Does an Event Planner Do? That’s great!

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Event planning is full of surprises, which is why it pays to be ten steps ahead. Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Before you start planning.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event. All good event professionals know the first step to making sure nothing gets left out is to start with a checklist.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

It took time, planning, and patience. Not unlike starting an event planning business. How to Start Your Event Planning Business. The same goes for those looking to start their own event planning business. Identify whether your skills are right for event planning. Topics: Event Budgeting.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Define your event support team – including both internal and external members – and which may be expanded from the typical in-person team. ? Decide if the event is free to attend, or if there is a registration fee. ? Select the event date(s) and time(s). ? Create a marketing plan and timeline. ? One month before:

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QC Event School

APRIL 22, 2021

Some things can’t be taught in event planning classes. Tamesha is a graduate and current student of QC Event School. Her business, Black Haven Events , offers clients everything from officiant services, wedding and event planning/coordination, virtual events, and much more! And so much more!

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

The backbone of every successful event is a team of people who work tirelessly, often after hours and behind the scenes, to make it happen. Below are five common event-planning mistakes that I have seen during my career — and a few tips on how to avoid them so that all does go well. Not Planning Early Enough.

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QC Event School

MAY 21, 2022

How much does it cost to start an event planning business? Starting your own event planning business can be an extremely lucrative and fulfilling endeavor – but it doesn’t come cheap. Event Planning Startup Costs: How Much Does It Cost to Organize an Event? Advertising + marketing costs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Pineda also predicts consolidation in the number of virtual platforms available since the market can’t support all venture capital-backed companies.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. Choices, Choices. Tell a Story.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Do you find yourself dreaming up the intricacies of perfectly executed events? If so, starting an event planning business might be the career for you. Let’s be honest…the event industry is a passionate but sometimes anxiety-filled one. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. But never fear!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. If you have multiple people working on marketing materials for your event, the Creative Cloud is a must-have. There must be an easier way, right? Good news: There is.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 13, 2023

Key research points: Vendor/supplier’s market position Vendor/supplier’s typical price point Competitor prices By answering these questions, you’ll build a strong framework for your discussions. A quick way to gain more favorable terms is to offer a long-term contract. This is what it all leads to—the contract.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 15, 2018

In the technological era, where we all have moved onto Google lists and Keep , planners also require one such generic event planning checklist of tasks that can come in handy to them during the events. A comprehensive version of the write-up ensures that the event planning is correct and up to date. Volunteers. ?

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers. Consider hiring a graphic designer for event marketing materials.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

It surprised many people when Forbes Magazine listed event planning as the fifth most stressful job. So why does Forbes list event planning so high? Event planners have to work for months to get everything in place for an event that will at most occur over only a few days.

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