Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

Heres how to do it: Crystal-clear contracts and proposals Your contract and initial proposal serve as the foundational pillars in your fight against event scope creep. These documents are your frontline defense and must be meticulously crafted to be detailed and leave no room for misinterpretation.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. In some cases, event planners are fixing the plane in mid-air, but three key themes have emerged to define how events will continue building upon their own success: management, engagement and growth. Evolutionary Changes.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Do you think you could organise an event in Spain even if you don’t speak Spanish and you’ve never been in this country before? Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Would you document an event budget while considering both the expected and actual costs? At the event.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

It keeps stress manageable even as your events ramp up. Leverage event management software One of the best tools for scaling events without extra stress is a feature-rich event management software like Attendease by Tripleseat — the event planner’s swiss army knife! Not necessarily!

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

With advances in AI technology, AI has become an integral component in business management , with smart machine-learning algorithms to streamline workflows, enhance marketing efforts, and provide personalized experiences to consumers. From sales and marketing to event scheduling, here’s how AI technology can help with event management.

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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. We want to keep events alive and continue to encourage organisers to book events for the future.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Some prioritize marketing, while others emphasize the event’s content or entertainment. Navigating these differing views requires diplomacy and negotiation skills, as disagreements can potentially lead to conflicts or jeopardize the event’s success if not adequately addressed. Approach multiple vendors.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

They also boast a large event space and a full race track. Each year, the museum hosts up to 400 in-house and private events. Prior to Planning Pod, the special event planning team relied on a complex event management system that required multiple platforms, manual transferring of information and hours of work updating event details.

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GEVME

JUNE 2, 2020

In the second episode, ‘ The Rise of the Digital Event Manager ‘ of our ‘ Digital Event Series ’, our guest speaker Katya E, Director of Events at Product School shared her experience on digital events and provided us with actionable insights she learnt from being a digital event manager.

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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? What are the benefits of event management software? Oh, and no more lost files or emails. Automation of processes.

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Eventory

JANUARY 15, 2019

How to create an event management budget and what are the top tips to do it efficiently? Every entrepreneur wants to efficiently manage his business. It applies, in the same way, to event management budget. What does the event management budget planning process look like? Dive in and find out!

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Do you need help finding the best event management software provider for your company? Event management software is designed to facilitate the event experience and to optimize the planning process, making events more enjoyable, interactive and efficient. Look no further.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Corporate Event Planner In order to become a corporate event planner, it’s important to learn to approach each event with an understanding of the key basic elements of event management: research, design, planning, coordination and evaluation.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, as the event industry is getting more organized and mature, getting a formal education in ‘Event management’ coupled with natural skills can go a long way in building a successful career in this trade. We have put together a list of some of the best courses in “Event Management” that you could consider.

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Coterie Spark

MARCH 26, 2020

We don’t have all the answers, but as a global meeting and event management firm with decades of collective experience on our team, we are uniquely positioned to help. The first step is to do a risk assessment of your events. For example, we can advocate on your behalf to postpone or reschedule events and re-negotiate contracts.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

But on the other hand, event planners sometimes are not able to pull off all the settings in the set budget which may lead to a minimization in the event ROI. Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. It’s a game changer.?—?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It is especially beneficial for organizers who need to manage a large number of registrations or who need to collect complex attendee data. Is Registration Software the Same as Event Management Software? Usually, registration software is a subset of event management software, but it can also come as an independent system.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Just like any other industry, prior experience is essential to starting a successful event business. Networking Events. Corporate Events.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

This is a perfect time to reach back out to attendees to get feedback, engage attendees to share the event, and follow up with vendors and sponsors for the same reasons. ? Financial status: gather all receipts, documentation, final registration data, etc. Send Post-Event Surveys (email is ? and update budget ? Presentation ?

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Expo Pass

APRIL 3, 2019

Every session, every workshop, every discussion needs to have tangible takeaways that they can document and report back. For over three-fourths of attendees, the event they are attending is the very first professional development event they have ever attended. Do preliminary research to build the skeleton for your event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

And remember: this list focuses only on virtual and hybrid event platforms that act as the venue to host your events. However, it does not focus on event management tools, registration , streaming software, or your average webinar platforms. Feature : one unique platform feature that almost no other platforms offer.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

Engage your attendees: From gamified event apps to personalized agendas, discover fresh ideas to make your event unforgettable. Find the right event technology: Not all tools are created equal. A solid team is key to a stress-free event. Its hard to plan an event but event management software makes it easy.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Use a combination of email communication, phone calls, and project management tools to keep them informed of progress and address any concerns promptly. NOTE: Planning Pod’s client portal simplifies how clients can make payments, sign documents and collaborate with you in the planning stage of their event. Get started today!

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. What type of planner will you be?

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Usually, those wedding pros are doing initial research in event management and wedding planning software for their business and want to do their due diligence in evaluating all viable options. Planning Pod is the perfect event management platform for wedding pros, whether you are an event planner or manage a wedding venue.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services. source: Spotio ). Here’s why….

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Secure your event location Depending on your event’s scale and nature, you might choose your flagship store or an alternative branch. For online events, choose a robust virtual event management platform. Here’s how to form your ideal team: Appoint leadership and assign an event manager.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Negotiate details with the venue. For virtual event and in-person event) secure your technology stack: Virtual event platform (for virtual event). Event management solution. Online event registration/ event ticketing solution. Establish an event team. Attendance check-in.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

You can do this by determining your budget and assembling your event coordination team. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

Keep in mind that AV quotes will come in various types of forms, excel documents and software. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5 While riders are completely negotiable, it is our personal belief that a rider serves an important purpose. How Do I Read AV Quotes?

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

planning an event can be a considerable task, whether it’s a small drinks reception or a large-scale conference. from selecting the right venue to managing logistics and ensuring attendee satisfaction, there are numerous aspects to consider. Pay attention to logistics the logistics of an event can make or break its success.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan. Shortlist potential venue selections.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Catering businesses can rely on BEO software to keep clients, managers, kitchen staff, and front-of-house staff in the loop, ensuring a smooth catering process. You can easily track your event and client communications with a centralized inbox.

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