GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

How do you manage your event team? Below, we’ve made a bold attempt to answer all of these questions and more in one comprehensive corporate event planning guide. Here’s what you’ll know after reading this post: What is a corporate event, and what are the main reasons for organising one? 1,000 – $1,000 000.

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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.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 24, 2021

Read on to discover the differences between event planning and management software, how to best choose and use them, and the top tools you should start using right now. Event Planning Software vs. Event Management Software: What’s the Difference? Event planners focus on the big picture, including: Goals.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 6, 2023

Images Our last post, Key Vendor Service-Level Expectations , explored how the events industry is managing through a significant loss of experienced talent. In the fast-paced world of event planning, strong project management from your key vendors is essential for success. Photo Credit: Zuko.io

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Eventtia

APRIL 4, 2025

If youve planned and managed events already, youre probably familiar with at least some event planning problems and solutions. Meanwhile, if youre organizing your first event, its even easier to underestimate the workload. If one stage is carried out incorrectly, the whole event could go down the tubes.

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Attendease

AUGUST 22, 2024

Phase 1: Planning Planning your event is the most important part of the process. As Funds2Orgs’ guide to fundraising event planning highlights, this step will make or break your event’s ability to “drive revenue, expand your reach, and strengthen existing supporters’ connections to your organization.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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Attendease

AUGUST 20, 2024

How frequently should I update the attendee journey map for my events? Treat your journey map as a living document that’s regularly revisited and optimized based on attendee data and feedback. At minimum, do a full analysis post-event to document successes and areas for improvement.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 22, 2024

You probably know that managing a successful event requires meticulous organization and clear communication. But you might not know that one of the most essential tools for event detail management is the Banquet Event Order, or BEO. You might know this type of document by another name, like Event Order or Event Resume.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. In a new study by Allseated, “ Mitigating Risks in The Change Request Process for Event Planning ,” the divide between how event venues and planners view change requests was examined.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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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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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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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Caterease

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the world of catering and event planning, where every bite and sight counts, understanding the psychology of taste and presentation can make or break an experience. Chefs can use catering business software to document and refine successful flavor combinations over time.

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QC Event School

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’ve compiled 20 essential event planning tips for beginners that will make the whole process easier than ever! What is Event Planning? First thing’s first: what exactly is event planning? Event planning is the process of organizing and coordinating an event or gathering.

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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. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off. Create the event design. Those are the small, but very important details that need to be added to an event planning checklist.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 26, 2025

So we wrote this post to equip you with the knowledge you need to build a robust defense against it, and ultimately regain control of your events. Planning Pod is the ultimate end-to-end solution to help event businesses of all sizes fight scope creep. When outlining deliverables, try to avoid vague language.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. These findings underscore the growing emphasis on environmental considerations in venue selection and event planning within the industry.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As an event planner, your contract is one of the most important documents in your business. Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. So, let’s get started!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Glow Global Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

In todays fast-paced world of event planning, communication is critical. At Glow Global Events, we believe in creating efficient, results-driven processes that keep both our clients and our team focused and aligned. The Cost of Over-Communicating Too many calls can disrupt productivity for both event planners and clients.

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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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GEVME

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Event managers often seek useful apps for event planning because their work significantly helps and simplifies their difficult working routine. We’ve decided to compile a selection of useful applications for event organisers of different types. What is event planning software? Event planning app types.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 30, 2020

Do a dry run of the entire event on the live streaming platform, including transitions, video rolls, audience interaction segments, etc. ? Set-up any audience polls or Q&A used during the event. ? Create a FAQ document for attendees, including instructions to access the event, troubleshooting tips and how to contact support. ?

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QC Event School

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re looking to start or grow a business as an event planner, you’re in luck! In this article, we’ll discuss 25 of the best tools to grow your event planning business and find success in this exciting industry. PRO TIP: Is event planning your DREAM job? “How Do I Make My Event Planning Company Stand Out?”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

. “By making intentional choices in these areas, event professionals can drastically reduce their environmental footprint while creating meaningful and responsible experiences, Jones explains. As event planners, we must address the impact we make on local communities that host our events and find ways to give back.

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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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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2023

That’s why effective pharmaceutical meeting planning is vital to ensuring the success of all your pharmaceutical initiatives. For more ideas on how to keep HCPs engaged at events, read our article about HCP engagement : emerging trends, success metrics, and omnichannel strategies. #8

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GEVME

APRIL 23, 2018

Find out how GDPR enforcement is going to revolutionize the world of event planning and which measures event marketers should take right now to comply with this new legal framework. What event managers should know about GDPR. Do you have your data protection strategy documented? Organize an information audit.

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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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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Looking for tips on how to put together your event schedule and make sure every moment of the big day unfolds seamlessly? Keep scrolling to learn how to create a top-notch run of show document. What Is a Run of Show Document? A run of show document contains a detailed breakdown of the sequence of events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 15, 2019

That is why it is vital for a planner to develop a list of attendees by using an events organizing system, which is an effective way to organize event planning workflow and a successful event campaign. An attendee list is a much needed event document if you want well-structured event management.

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GEVME

JANUARY 8, 2020

Some high-risk accidents are not covered – for example, horse-riding, fireworks, or other events related to extreme activities. Read your policy – in some cases, your insurance can have exclusions, and you should be able to recognize such cases stated in your policy document. How much does event insurance cost?

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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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