SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event?

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Attendease

AUGUST 1, 2024

The events industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, driven by evolving technologies, changing attendee expectations, and the growing complexity of event logistics. As the industry’s demands continue to rise, it becomes harder to keep everything on track and deliver outstanding events.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

As pandemic conditions continue to change, do you feel that you must wade through wave after wave of information to seek answers and solutions to plan safe live events? The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Event risk assessment planning tool. 90-day global event tracker.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Event management has gotten a lot more complicated in the past few years. There’s a constant need to reinvent events, all while trying to increase productivity and work more efficiently. Needless to say, this complicated discipline of event marketing is powered by productivity. Creative Planning.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

BMA House has announced two management changes – Hannah Robinson is their new Venue Manager and Sasha Dearden has been promoted to Venue Sales Manager. Hannah Robinson, who has been with BMA House for over five years, has been appointed to lead the venue’s sales and operations teams as Venue Manager.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MARCH 6, 2019

Networking is one of the keys to success — and getting good deals with vendors, venues, and other events managers. Whether you’re working your first event job or have afew years (or a lifetime) under your belt, you always need to build new relationships and keep existing ones warm. […].

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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.

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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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The Castle Group

AUGUST 16, 2023

You look at the components to strategically determine the program goals, select a date and venue, and finalize a budget. Having the right tools and techniques is essential to consider and create contingency plans for unexpected disruptions. Then organize the pieces by color or pattern and continue to fill in the middle as you go.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Disappointment thus makes way for the grim realities of what happens when an event doesn’t meet targets: the company loses revenue, and relationships with key suppliers might be at stake. These legal considerations tend to fall by the wayside, especially if no one in the planning team has legal training.

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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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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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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. Whatever else is collecting dust. 2 – Do you reuse it?

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Expo Pass

APRIL 5, 2023

Sightseeing opportunities, cultural exploration, checking a destination off a bucket list, and creating a lasting impression are all benefits of a destination event. Read on to discover how this one decision can take your event planning from basic to unbelievable! Break beyond the event venue. Added bonus?

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Disappointment thus makes way for the grim realities of what happens when an event doesn’t meet targets: the company loses revenue, and relationships with key suppliers might be at stake. These legal considerations tend to fall by the wayside, especially if no one in the planning team has legal training.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. Pulling off your biggest event of the year takes a lot of work, so there’s no shame in asking for some help. . A Google search opens up countless event companies.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? A corporate event planner is responsible for every aspect of a business event.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. We regularly update our list of the top pharma event management companies.

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Expo Pass

JULY 30, 2024

The first step to preparing for another potential outage is understanding how it could impact your event experience. The damages and required contingency plans will change depending on when an outage occurs in the event planning process. Essentially, any aspect of event planning that relies on a computer.

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QC Event School

APRIL 21, 2021

Want to be able to organize multiple events at the same time throughout your event planning career? QC Event School’s Student Ambassador, Jenny Alperin, is here to tell you how to do this! Her company, RosePOP Parties , specializes in weddings, holiday parties, corporate team-building events, and more.

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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 Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mastering the art of Risk Management and Contingency Planning. This blog post shows you the essential strategies to identify potential risks at events and develop contingency plans, ensuring your events run smoothly, no matter what surprises may come your way.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 1, 2024

In the dynamic world of event planning, where creativity meets execution, there’s a growing trend that’s reshaping the industry: sustainability. As event planners, we hold the power to make substantial positive impacts on the environment through our choices and initiatives.

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Planning Pod

MAY 28, 2024

Event insurance is necessary to shield hosts, planners, and venues from the financial losses resulting from these unforeseen circumstances. In this post, we’ll take a deeper look into the intricacies of event insurance, the key benefits, and recent advancements.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 20, 2024

The world of event planning is in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technological innovations continually reshaping how we design, organize, and experience events. The advent of hybrid events marks a significant evolution in event planning.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

DMCs are an untapped resource for meeting profs A Destination Management Company (DMC) could be the secret ingredient for meeting professionals cooking up their next event. Their close partnerships with local vendors and venues will bring a client’s vision to fruition by outsourcing logistics and creative research to local experts.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

Embarking on a journey in event planning can be incredibly rewarding, offering a dynamic and creative career path. Whether you’re a novice eager to break into the industry or an experienced planner seeking to enhance your skills , understanding the fundamentals of event planning is crucial.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

The event planning profession stands as a dynamic and integral component of today’s fast-paced world, where memorable and efficient gatherings are pivotal for personal, social, and corporate success. Gaining Practical Experience Real-world experience is invaluable in the event planning industry.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2023

Mark brings years of experience working with universities and college campuses to streamline their venue management strategy. This is another great opportunity to meet others in the industry, learn the secrets of the trade, and leave with more knowledge on event planning than you came with!

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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

JANUARY 22, 2024

Formerly known as Allseated , the company started in 2014 as a tool for wedding planners to model seating charts and, after being used for some 500,000 events and significantly adding to the cataloged inventory in the U.S. and Europe, evolved into an efficient 3D spatial design and management resource for business event professionals.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Welcome event planners! This is your guide to mastering budget management for events. Drawing from a passion for bringing people together and great organizational skills, I’ve carved a niche in the event planning industry. Think of it as the framework within which your event takes shape.

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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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SevenEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

corporate events are often complex and require meticulous planning to execute an excellent event. once pitching is complete, the planning timeline consists of several crucial stages from contracting to post-event wrap-up. the account director will also liaise with venues and suppliers on the client’s behalf.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Having the right people in place and clearly defining your objectives sets the tone for the rest of the planning and process. And because of your careful planning, you’re ready for it. On the day of the event, coordinate with your team and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly.

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