Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives. And what specifically do you say that will get C-level sign-off on your event idea?

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

From sponsored sessions to virtual booths, discover the most popular virtual event sponsorship ideas for engaging virtual attendees and driving ROI. Virtual events are one the most popular event types for 2020 and they're swiftly becoming mission-critical for organizations and brands. Audience Engagement.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

First Impressions At Your Event Virtual Networking & Engagement Ideas Immersive Virtual Experience Ideas Virtual Exhibitor & Sponsor Ideas. The majority of these ideas were implemented at Swapcard’s virtual event , E volve 2.0 , back in February where 10,000 event professionals gathered to learn, share and engage.

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GEVME

APRIL 12, 2021

After experiencing a virtual event’s advantages during the lockdown, the demand for these events increased. While physical events are not going anywhere, virtual events have begun making room for themselves in the events industry. Hosting a virtual event is a task, no doubt.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Virtual events are great avenues for making connections, strengthening the brand, increasing company revenue or generating leads when it’s not always feasible to bring people together in the same space. Virtual Events Best Practices FAQs. What is a virtual event? What are the benefits of virtual events?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Looking to secure sponsors for your next virtual event? Writing an effective sponsorship proposal is the key to standing out to your potential partners. Finding event sponsorships is one of the top challenges among event marketers. Sponsors add a lot of value to your event. within the first three pages.

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

When you’re an event planner, it isn’t always easy to come up with new, creative ways to maximize attendee engagement. It’s even harder to generate hybrid event ideas that engage both in-person and virtual participants. After all, 91% of event professionals agree that engagement is the biggest measure of success.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 12, 2023

Does anything feel better than attending an awesome event? Virtual events let attendees tune in from their living rooms, hybrid events give them options, and in person events are full of creative engagement opportunities. But how do you decide which format is best for your event? It comes down to feeling present!

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 9, 2017

Provide a variety of visuals and attract attention in equal measure with these event signage ideas. The post 19 Creative Event Signage Ideas by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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EventMB

MAY 27, 2017

Lighting can transform your event and can be a cost effective way to make an impact. Here are some inspirational event lighting examples that create amazing and powerful effects. The post 17 Amazing Event Lighting Effects by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

Learn how to host a hybrid event that combines the best of virtual & in-person experiences. Have you ever considered hosting a hybrid event? In light of recent developments regarding the coronavirus-caused COVID-19 pandemic, many event organizers have decided to explore new ways to bring people together.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. More than the technology itself, it’s really great to finally see innovations in personalization and customization gearing up to be the central theme in this year’s events. Click To Tweet.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Using event technology to its full potential allows associations to provide enriching, personalized experiences to members. The right tools can track and consolidate event data, adapt to members’ needs and preferences, and use automation to eliminate administrative tasks. What technology do associations need for events?

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Attendease

JUNE 19, 2024

Event planners and staff members have fast-paced roles with many responsibilities, from establishing event ticket prices to acquiring auction items to setting up the venue. That’s why it’s your business’s responsibility to implement strategies that encourage them to create events that support your company’s goals.

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Attendease

JUNE 19, 2024

Event planners and staff members have fast-paced roles with many responsibilities, from establishing event ticket prices to acquiring auction items to setting up the venue. That’s why it’s your business’s responsibility to implement strategies that encourage them to create events that support your company’s goals.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

That is why it is crucial that event organizers know how to acknowledge event sponsors. Here are some practical tips on how to attract sponsors, meet their requirements, and make your sponsors happy so that they will sponsor your events again and again. Before an event, a sk direct questions: “What do you expect from the event?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Executing a high-earning fundraiser with an abundance of community support relies heavily on volunteers and sponsorships, as well as space and product donations. Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. Obviously, an event proposal is also important in securing sponsorships, which is often a crucial part of funding any event.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It’s important to start your event off on the right foot. With these grand entrance ideas you will do just that. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. With these grand entrances ideas, you can make that impression a great one and start your event off on the right foot!

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 20, 2021

The key to event success? Audience engagement is supported by virtual conference ideas that enhance how your event attendees absorb information. Audience engagement is supported by virtual conference ideas that enhance how your event attendees absorb information. Need the latest information on taking events hybrid?

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The best events are ones that actively encourage attendee participation. That’s why we’ve curated 23 unique event engagement ideas, including special strategies for: Pre-event and post-event engagement Annual conferences Virtual events Ready for some audience engagement examples to make your next event better than ever?

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Socio Events

AUGUST 10, 2022

A good virtual event idea can make a world of difference when it comes to attendee engagement, but it’s not always easy to think of creative ideas that will keep your attendees entertained and engaged. The truth is that there’s almost no limit to the types of events that can be hosted virtually.

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Event Geek

MARCH 18, 2018

While event marketing may seem like a glamorous industry full of parties and VIP networking, any real event marketer can tell you that those ideas are a fantasy – the truth is much less fun. Event coordinators have the 5th most stressful job in America , and the extremely high turnover rates in the industry speak for themselves.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Planning a corporate event? The secret ingredient to an engaging and memorable event is…drumroll please… the theme ! A creative theme brings cohesion to all the moving parts of your event — from décor, activities, catering, and more. But coming up with a corporate event theme idea is easier said than done.

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives or top management to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives, so feel free to adapt this list to pitching events in general.

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GEVME

APRIL 11, 2019

For the development of an event business, you need a good marketing plan. The right marketing plan for an event usually identifies your target audience and how you will attract new customers and keep them organising events with you over and over again. Event marketing plan definition & examples. Team delegation.

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EventMB

APRIL 4, 2017

We have all worked on events with a great vision but no budget to match. Here are 100 ideas to help you create an amazing event that cost next to nothing when funds are limited. It can be hard not to be disheartened when you have a virtually non-existent event budget and still want to […].

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When it comes to the future of the event industry, some people might imagine a return to in-person events. Because event planners are deciding to make the best of both worlds. In other words, they’re choosing to organize hybrid events. In other words, they’re choosing to organize hybrid events. an event platform).

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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. Now were sharing those insights to help you streamline your planning and have events that really stand out.

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Socio Events

JUNE 22, 2021

The pandemic changed business as we knew it and forced event managers to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual venues—or else forgo events for the foreseeable future. As municipalities shut down, event managers struggled to reimagine their in-person events as digital experiences. What is a Virtual Event?

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GEVME

JUNE 9, 2021

Initially, when the pandemic set in, it was a challenge to create and curate virtual events, especially for event organizers who carried with them years of virtual experience creating spectacular on-ground events. But it is a new and important skill that event organizers must develop because, well, the future is virtual. .

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Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

We recently sat down with a panel of industry experts during our Event inspiration: Trends and ideation workshop to discuss the most pressing event trends and challenges, and just like DJ Grafitti , who kept us dancing during the breaks, our Q&A section was on fire ??. Is the pendulum gonna swing back to virtual events?

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Bizzabo

MARCH 31, 2020

Learn how to host a must-attend event like industry titan, Netflix. Part of the Netflix content strategy includes numerous live, in-person event types and marketing activations. Unfortunately, the event has been postponed due to the novel coronavirus. Be like Netfix and bravely tackle niche topics with your events.

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

Hybrid events can seem like an overwhelming topic. So we've taken this big idea and distilled it into meaningful insights and actionable takeaways. By now you’ve probably heard the term hybrid, it’s all the event industry has been talking about lately. The Difference Between a Hybrid Program and a Hybrid Event.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Everything you need to know about hosting high-quality virtual events in 2020 and 2021. Virtual events have exploded in popularity due to the circumstances of 2020 — and we don't see this trend changing anytime soon. What is a Virtual Event? 3 Examples of Virtual Events Done Right. Let's start with a definition….

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Ins'Tent

MAY 5, 2022

Yes, hybrid events have become the new “best of both worlds” movement! Hybrid events are great because they provide specific audience access to some or all components of the event. Hybrid events are great because they provide specific audience access to some or all components of the event. Who is the event for? .

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Inspire your donor engagement strategy with these 10 innovative fundraising event examples. With the growing popularity of digital donation sites like GoFundMe, Indiegogo, and Crowdrise, in-person fundraising events are more important than ever. Events provide a valuable solution. What is a fundraising event?

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