Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. While we work to include these in our plans every time, they can be easy forget.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 6, 2021

But with change comes growth, and if the last year (and a half) has taught us anything, it’s that events are more transitional than ever. Keep reading to find out how today’s event specialists are making events work for them from planning and organizing, to design and production. You just might learn something.

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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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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Entertainment. Expenses for In-Person Events. According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Expenses for Virtual Events. The planning stage during event budgeting is just the starting point.

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Eventmobi

JULY 9, 2024

Social media is their preferred form of entertainment. Gen Z wants to learn, network, and have a great time at the events they attend. The question is, how do you host a professional gathering that adequately entertains your younger guests? Let’s talk more about that… 2. They’ve grown up with the internet.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Introduction to a Mobile Event App. Event planners are definitely abreast with the trend, stepping into the world of smart solutions themselves with a handy tool called a mobile event app. The most used technologies by event planners are photobooths (45%), event apps (44%) and live streaming tools (44%).

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

How often should team meetings be organised before an event and which aspects have to be discussed at these meetings? The key communication skills a successful event planner should possess. Event planning is about building relationships before, during, and after an event.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 19, 2018

Without giving you too much of a history lesson, in the early days, EventMobi started off as a small team of engineers who worked really hard day and night to build the first version of the event app technology to help make the lives of event planners (like yourself!) Thus, our annual employee event CampMobi was born!

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EventBank Insights

MAY 7, 2018

But your audience can’t get everything they need from the event if they don’t know who else is attending. A robust, well-designed event app can make a huge difference in how enjoyable and valuable an event is for attendees. Why do you need an app for your event? The right event app delivers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2018

Corporate event planning can be a daunting task, especially if it’s on top of your already jam-packed schedule. If corporate events are your thing, check out this week’s roundup of corporate event planning ideas for a few tips for organizing these kinds of occasions. Click To Tweet.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. Does the venue have specific protocols that event planners have to follow?

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Socio Events

APRIL 4, 2017

Whether it’s virtual reality, live streaming capabilities or the use of sophisticated event apps , event planners are forced to stay up to date in order to deliver engaging and profitable experiences. So, how are you evolving your event planning expertise? He’s been taking events to the next level ever since.

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Guidebook

JUNE 5, 2023

Have you ever wished you knew what event attendees were thinking? If the answers are yes, then live polling and surveys through an event app are what you need to take your events to the next level. It’s better if you can get the feedback at the event. Do you want the ability to make improvements in real time?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

The same can be said for event planning. If you try to create an event that makes all audiences happy by including every idea and activity under the sun, then it doesn’t have any clarity and won’t resonate with anyone. Step 4 – Assemble a crack team of event professionals.

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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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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Ill also share tips on choosing event software thats easy to use, along with real-life examples of how well-organized events can improve how people see your brand. By the end, youll (hopefully) feel more confident about planning events that leave a lasting impressionnot just because of the food, but because of your brand.

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Attendease

JUNE 4, 2024

A personalized experience Attendees expect a customizable schedule —one that allows them to learn in unique ways and achieve their specific goals with flexible timing (with adaptable event planning software to support). Trusted event planning software like Attendease by Tripleseat can help you get there. Learn More!

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Attendease

JUNE 4, 2024

A personalized experience Attendees expect a customizable schedule —one that allows them to learn in unique ways and achieve their specific goals with flexible timing (with adaptable event planning software to support). Trusted event planning software like Attendease by Tripleseat can help you get there. Learn More!

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices! Putting on a great event is a feat in itself. With thousands of moving parts to keep track of, the complexities of event planning are nothing short of epic. Recently I spoke at a GBTA event about mobile technologies in managed travel.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Consider these hybrid event examples, both with different focuses, but still blended experiences: A large trade show that’s principally an in-person event with exclusive online content and an event app. What Does a Hybrid Event Look Like? 2) Create a Solid Marketing Plan. 4) INBOUND by Hubspot.

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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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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 22, 2018

Planning an event may seem overwhelming, but we’re here to tell you that, if you take a deep breath, you’ll see it may actually be as easy as ABC. Learn the ABC’s of event planning today. Content sourcing is probably one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Entertainment.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Entertainment. In order to cover expenses, different revenue avenues can be leveraged, for example: Advertising revenues (event program, internet web site). Number of People.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 25, 2021

Not to mention the tracking and data capabilities event marketers can take advantage of with a digital experience. Regardless, those visiting your event in person will want to be dazzled and entertained, and your virtual attendees also want a first-rate virtual experience. Event Production Is More Than Just Event Planning.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Surprisingly, this year has brought to light the persistence of outdated approaches – lengthy processes, printing mishaps, and antiquated methods – among event professionals who, despite living in an era of innovation, still heavily rely on these traditional methods.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 13, 2021

This blog gives you an overview of how to build your hybrid event strategy, and we’ll share a comprehensive hybrid event planning checklist template for you to download real soon too. Checklist for Hybrid Events. Planning your event. Marketing the event. Analyzing the success of your event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Mobile apps for conferences are becoming staples. If you don’t have one yet for your future events, it’s high time to give some thought to if an event app is a fit for you. Are you able to keep your audience’s private information secure before, during, and after the event?

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Socio Events

APRIL 4, 2017

Whether it’s virtual reality, live streaming capabilities or the use of sophisticated event apps , event planners are forced to stay up to date in order to deliver engaging and profitable experiences. So, how are you evolving your event planning expertise? He’s been taking events to the next level ever since.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Event planners have three main areas of opportunity to engage with event attendees to ensure overall success: Before, during, and after an event. Pre-event engagement. This stage, like the other two, is a vital part of the event planning process. Post-event engagement. Maximize event communications.

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Eventbase

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Once your attendees leave the conference floor they’re in a new city, possibly one they’ve never visited before, and left to their own devices for sourcing food and entertainment. There are many ways you can improve your attendees’ event and travel experience while highlighting sponsors and partnerships via an event app.

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Quickmobile

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Subscribe to the blog to stay up to date on event tech trends and best practices, or contact us to see how event apps can can pull double duty as event promotion. If you have the budget, there are some amazing , eye-catching ways to promote your event. Ask them to post about the event. Using Your Stuff.

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Eventbase

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Your Eventbase Enterprise Event App offers your attendees a customized, on-brand premium mobile event experience trusted at some of the largest conferences and events in the world. But did you know that your event app platform of choice can also provide smaller event packages, which we call Essential Events?

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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. to help you navigate the event planning process with ease, the experts from seven events, a UK event management company, have compiled a list of ten invaluable tips from our UK experts.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 30, 2020

These corporates can attend the event in – person and interact with in-person attendees and also communicate with the online audience with an online event manager. Like, before, they could only sponsor the live event. Now, they can choose to sponsor the live event, the virtual event, the event app, etc.

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GEVME

DECEMBER 29, 2020

These corporates can attend the event in – person and interact with in-person attendees and also communicate with the online audience with an online event manager. Like, before, they could only sponsor the live event. Now, they can choose to sponsor the live event, the virtual event, the event app, etc.

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