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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Managing events is stressful. You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. We suggest tailoring your checklist to fit your event.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When we built Planning Pod, we set out to solve a big problem that many event venues, restaurants and hotels face … juggling too many applications, emails, documents, spreadsheets and even notes, folders and whiteboards to manage their event bookings. Key Features of Planning Pod. Primary Focus.

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InitLive

MARCH 17, 2021

No matter what event format your nonprofit is considering, you will need to take key event planning steps to make your fundraising event a success. IntiLive has had the privilege of working with dozens of nonprofits during their event planning processes. COVID-19 Nonprofit Event Safety Considerations.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

By starting with some of the most common frustrations of the event planning profession that we have heard from planners, we’ve paired real-life problems with real event management solutions. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. Floor plans and vision boards. Accounting.

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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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Eventmobi

JULY 19, 2022

Document Sharing. The ability to share documents within the event app for every session was extremely beneficial to both attendees and the events team. Presentation slides and handouts were posted in the event app beforehand for attendees to reference. It took the time and stress off the hands of Laine’s team.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MAY 27, 2024

Let me tell you a little story about how I found my way through the maze of event planning and ended up creating something truly special to help others avoid the same pitfalls. That’s when the idea for The Event Toolkit Bundle Pro was born. It’s your event’s roadmap, ensuring you stay on track from start to finish.

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Socio Events

MARCH 15, 2023

Corporate event planning is a challenging task that requires a considerable amount of effort. Even the most experienced event organizers need a team of professionals and experts to help them pull it off seamlessly. Consider these event promotion tips: Take advantage of social media and hashtags. Create an event website.

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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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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Event Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

Document everything you do to keep people safe , including correspondence with attendees, the venue, and other contractors about the code of conduct. Get a head start by downloading this sample code of conduct template and learning about Event Farm’s event safety software.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Quickmobile

DECEMBER 12, 2017

By using beacons, you can encourage attendees to do certain actions that drive a more productive event experience. Favorite documents launched by a beacon. Provide an initial greeting at hotel reception area, thus leading with a strong event experience and presence. Launch a welcome message at the event reception.

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StraussCA

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Event management platforms like Eventbrite, Cvent, or even specialized association management software modules offer features such as event registration, ticketing, attendee tracking, and marketing automation. These tools help streamline event planning and improve the overall experience for both coordinators and attendees.

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