IMG

AUGUST 28, 2024

In event planning, this level of detail orientation can transform a simple gathering into a truly unforgettable experience. The DIRECTV “Tinsel Town” Corporate Holiday Party is a stellar example of how meticulous planning and attention to detail can elevate a corporate event into a 360-degree sensory experience.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. 1 – Planning Pod.

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GEVME

JUNE 27, 2018

Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. The choice of venue has to be based on the clear requirements that your event sets in terms of size, lighting, network capabilities, etc. When to start looking for a venue. The best tips for selecting a conference venue.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. And this, of course, includes venues! Hybrid Venues: Broadcasting Time! Source: PCMA.

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Venues Food and Beverage Financial Hotels 143

Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Event planning has not been the easiest profession in the last few years. How have things changed for event organizers? Truth – event planning might be the only job that can take you wherever you want to go in the world, literally, and help you reach your career goals at the same time. There’s no way around that.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like?

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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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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re planning an event, do you keep it on-site (say the hotel ballroom, for example) or do you take a group off-site for a unique venue? That’s a common question that meeting planners address during the planning stages. The planner wants to ensure that each meeting that he or she plans is original.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

No one really knows what events will look like in a post Covid-19 world and it’s difficult to see how things will pan out over the coming year. The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

We include tips, tricks, expert advice, and some of the top event planning tools needed to make everything go off without a hitch. Discover how to plan an outdoor event in a few simple steps: 1. Find a great outdoor event venue. The venue is an important component of any outdoor event.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you haven’t planned a pop-up event before, here are 7 tips for planning a successful event. Although just about any public place can be converted into a venue, when planning the location having an element of surprise is important. Select locations that distinguish your brand from other pop-up events.

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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 3 – Establish a realistic event budget. Event Income.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s clear that our food systems will need to change — and change radically — if we are to safeguard the planet and feed a growing population. The good news is that new approaches, new partnerships, and new resolve — spurred on by the urgent threat food waste poses to the planet — are changing that. What can be done? Here’s how.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

Events and gatherings happen in all sizes, at all kinds of social and commercial environments — whether it is a Christmas party, a large scale conference or a business event. While people love spending their time in such places, the organizers do not really place sustainability as the anchor of organizing such events.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

For most meeting planners, planning for a main event often involves food and beverage. And, as most meeting planners will also tell you, when planning an event with food and beverage you can chew up a large portion of your budget. Another aspect of the menu cost is the food menu itself.

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QC Event School

APRIL 1, 2021

When pursuing an event planning career, one thing you’ll NEED to become a master of is working with budgets. Nicole is a QC Event School Student Ambassador and the owner of Willow North Events. The Importance of Budgets in Your Event Planning Career. Food : 25-33%. Venue : 10-30%.

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IMG

JUNE 14, 2023

Jump into this event trend and let your attendees bask in the sunlight, feel the gentle breeze, and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. You’ll find detailed information about venues, teambuilding activities, and unforgettable experiences tailored to your team’s needs.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. How do you plan a sustainable event? The four principles of event sustainability On average, events create nearly 2.5

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. These events also tend to be smaller, more relevant and therefore more engaging to the individual.

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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. Greet guests with classical music or jazz.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. A successful event requires thoughtful organization, creative vision, and seamless execution. But dreaming up unique, inspiring themes and event ideas takes time and imagination.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

In order to succeed, you need to know and understand the basics so you plan your event effectively. Before you jump ahead and pick an event venue, it’s important to take time to create a plan so you know how to plan an event properly. Review event venue choices. and more….

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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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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

One of the key challenges for planners is to ensure that you carefully manage expenses and revenues to achieve the financial goals that have been established by your organization and accurately measure your event success. The chart below shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Venue Rental.

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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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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Speakers 78

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Event planning is full of surprises, which is why it pays to be ten steps ahead. Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Before you start planning.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. In this guide, we’re walking you through everything you should know about event vendors. Event rental companies.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Here are some tips for managing corporate event planning across multiple teams and stakeholders: Create a master project plan with milestones, deliverables, and deadlines.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Whether you are planning an event for 10 people or 1000 people, you should think of ways to trade in the traditional conference room setting for cool event venues for your next event. Cool Event Venues For Your Next Event. Forget your Conventional Ballroom! City Landmark.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Say your event budget covers just the essentials, and you’d really love professional photos. Ask a customer if they can provide a venue or an extra piece of swag for that conference goody bag.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

If you want to know how to throw a Halloween party certain to wow your family and friends or are looking for assistance planning an unforgettable company party to celebrate, we’re here to help. How large is your party planning budget? When you think of your dream venue, what do you see? How many guests would you like to invite?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Can you use the products for future event promotions?

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

If you haven’t planned a pop-up event before, here are 7 tips for planning a successful event. Although just about any public place can be converted into a venue, when planning the location having an element of surprise is important. Select locations that distinguish your brand from other pop-up events.

Food and Beverage 150

Food and Beverage Retail Social Media Technology 150