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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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Then, find the right venue for your audience size, event format, and budget. Carefully design event spaces for functionality and flow. What are your measurable goals? Clear objectives are crucial.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. Since there are many virtual event platforms out there, it is natural to be confused as to which one best suits your event.

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GEVME

JULY 21, 2021

There are so many advantages that these virtual events provide, from reducing the upfront cost to removing the tension associated with arranging the venue, food, and beverages, etc. Since there are many virtual event platforms out there, it is natural to be confused as to which one best suits your event.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Set up a variety of cult favorite trucks and carts outside your office or event venue. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. Serve hot beverages like mulled wine and hot cocoa.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution. Let’s dive in!

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Event revenue types. The budget consists of three primary revenue streams for event planning: revenues, expenses, and net income or loss. They also provide the event teams with an opportunity for staff to engage with a range of local community organisations and to gather and manage more attendees. Sponsorship packages.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

A fundamental piece when learning how to plan an event, your budget determines which venue you’ll use, the kind of food served at your event, and the entertainment you’ll hire. When creating an event budget , it’s important to include an ‘estimates’ column to help create a realistic cost overview. and more….

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Oveit

JUNE 18, 2018

As companies from every industry, event management companies to need to be profitable in order to survive. In my experience, money is not the main reason for which somebody starts a business in this industry, but even event planners have bills and salaries to pay. p.s. We know sponsorship is a crucial piece of the puzzle.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Before moving forward, it’s best to have a complete budget you can use to estimate potential ROI from ticket sales and sponsorships. First, estimate the cost of your event. Then, using this information, establish an event budget. Also, think about sponsorships. Secure sponsorships. Organize your finances.

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. For virtual events, you can skip this. Also, consider travel and accommodation costs.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

Whether it be event management, sponsorships, budgeting, or scheduling, putting on a successful virtual event is a lot of hard work. Even for the most experienced event planner, staying on top of these many moving parts can be a serious challenge. Choosing a virtual event platform. Email marketing.

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Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Event managers have contended with rapid industry changes over the last couple of years. From fending off a global pandemic to satisfying shifting attendee expectations, event organizers have been actively overcoming complex challenges for quite some time. Set Your Event Budgets and Goals to Stay on Track.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. What Is a Hybrid Event? More and better sponsorship opportunities. Hybrid Event Management Best Practices.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than a physical event because of the significant decrease in the cost of travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. How to run a successful hybrid event.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. How to run a successful hybrid event.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. How to run a successful hybrid event.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Planning a successful event starts by recognizing that attendees are looking for more than an event — they’re looking for an experience. And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. But there are plenty more where those came from!

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Could your three-day meeting be cut to two, perhaps by providing background information beforehand or by holding related sessions online after the event? Start planning twice as early,” advised Marvin McTaw, CEO of event-management platform provider Sched. Access to on-demand content after the event. Premium food options.

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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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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

You can dramatically increase the amount of money you raise at your next gala or fundraising event by providing an easy way for event attendees to RSVP and purchase tickets online. Another way to maximize revenue is to include add-on options, such as t-shirts and other swag items, sponsorship packages, or additional monetary donations.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

This is primarily due to the carbon emissions associated with travel to and from the event, including air travel for international attendees, and ground transportation for local attendees. Sponsorships or partnerships could help offset expenses. Have snacks, drinks, or interactive food stations so people can taste and smell.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 27, 2021

An in-person event that’s simply live-streamed doesn’t cut it—“there has to be interaction,” says Rachel. The exciting thing about planning events right now is that kind of interaction can take so many different forms. Your event is open to more stakeholders, but there are fewer people to manage in person. Hub and Spoke.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

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. Based on the factors you’ve established above, develop a detailed event master plan.

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

Instead of going back and forth with an app developer, Guidebook provides transparent pricing and built-in functionality made specifically for events. This includes attendee push notifications, session management, and in-app sponsorship opportunities. This software aims to bolster your day-of event management capabilities.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Equipment rental and related costs Licences and permits Insurance costs Establish your event team. Distribute roles among the team members: Event/project manager Scheduling Venue/show floor manager Creative design Marketing and communications Sponsorship manager Registration and check-ins Develop event branding.

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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. unless one of these things is integral to your event idea). Business executives are an odd bunch.

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Eventtia

MAY 13, 2022

A charity event, however, can potentially be even more challenging to host since you’ll need to take the fundraising aspect into account, as well as other nuances like attracting donors and securing sponsorships, among others. Catering: all costs related to food and beverages. Redundancies: plan for the worst.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Typically means more sponsorship opportunities. You are essentially offering two different events with two different sets of audiences for your sponsors. Food and Beverages. People obviously love good food, and even more if it’s free. Treats remain one of the top reasons for people to attend events.

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StraussCA

APRIL 7, 2022

I don’t mean adjusting onsite logistics and travel, but rather how we ensure association members are receiving value from in-person events. The new normal includes adapting registration fees and sponsorship packages to be attractive and attainable, while still covering the costs of presenting the event.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

You can dramatically increase the amount of money you raise at your next gala or fundraising event by providing an easy way for event attendees to RSVP and purchase tickets online. Another way to maximize revenue is to include add-on options, such as t-shirts and other swag items, sponsorship packages, or additional monetary donations.

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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. We saved this for last because it may be the most difficult one to deploy for event-based businesses. source: Spotio ). Here’s why….

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

support a product launch, build brand awareness, educate attendees) What unique value(s) can you provide your audience with the event? if you are planning to get sponsorship? Based on the identified purpose, you can then define goals or objectives for the event and assign KPIs to these objectives to measure success.

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