Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

Being a leader for your clients, your event planning team, and even your event planning community can begin with this deceptively simple exercise. Writing an event planning mission statement won’t just define and communicate “ your purpose, whether that’s in the office or simply in life.”

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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. This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Are you thinking of starting your own event planning business this year? This is a great time to enter the industry, as the demand for event planners continues to grow (especially post-pandemic). How Do I Make My Event Planning Business Stand Out? What is a Niche in Event Planning?

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Unfortunately, with so many moving parts, an unsuccessful event is always a potential outcome. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Events are everywhere; and event planners play an integral role in any and every industry. Every business is affected by events and the management of those gatherings,” she says. After I received the designation, I realized that this event planning situation could turn into a long-term career.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

When looking for new ways to engage employees, corporate event professionals experiment with multiple event formats. From fun incentive trips to spectacular galas, you can align the goals of an organisation with a huge variety of corporate meeting types. How to plan a corporate event. Board meetings.

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Eventinterface

JULY 31, 2017

Take advice from these successful meeting and event planners. Event Director Extraordinaire with C.KAY International. and get a head start on my day when it is quiet, especially when I am onsite, managing an event. I always try to reach out to 1 existing client to see how their event planning is going.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

You have heard of craft beer, craft cocktails and even craft stores, but how about craft events? His goal is that the 2,000 people expected at the conference will feel like they are at a boutique event built just for them. Meet some new people.” For reference, both Lucky Penny and Gertie’s are in the NuLu neighborhood).

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

There is no question that referrals are an essential part of any successful event planning business. There is no question that referrals are an essential part of any event planning business. Networking is the quickest way to meet other event professionals in a position to refer business to your company.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 29, 2019

Unfortunately, with so many moving parts, an unsuccessful event is always a potential outcome. 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.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

It’s estimated that the meetings and events industry generates over $500 billion annually. Wedding planning also falls within that classification. So it would probably come as no surprise that there is no one answer to the question: how to charge for event planning. How to Charge for Event Planning – 3 Scenarios.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Writing a solid event planning contract helps ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities, as well as what they can expect from the event itself. But there are certain mistakes to avoid when writing an event planning contract.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Event planners will refer to event venues not as ‘online’ or ‘in-person’ but as hybrid. Understanding how to deliver an experience to a live audience and some of the basics of event strategy is still a baseline expectation. The Changing Event Technology Landscape. Because these experiences tell better stories.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Since then, the event has steadily built its legacy and sometimes is referred to as “the Super Bowl” of meetings industry events. How does IMEX America differ from other meetings industry events? He singles out a few lessons learned that apply to event planning in general.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

Need staff for events? Need to hire an event planner or meeting planner? If so, you will need to understand the key questions and topics to discuss with the prospect event staff you want to hire. Today we share top tips by professional planners to successfully hire an event planner for your events.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. Engaging technology.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2022

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Event management platforms like Attendease , can support higher ed institutions through the entire event lifecycle, from event/class promotion, to registration, to during and after the event (we’ll refer to classes as “events” for simplicity sake in the rest of this blog).

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Socio Events

MARCH 15, 2023

Corporate event planning is a challenging task that requires a considerable amount of effort. Even the most experienced event organizers need a team of professionals and experts to help them pull it off seamlessly. These events can range in size and include anywhere from 50 attendees to thousands.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Finalize and use event details, such as partnerships or novel experiences, to pique interest and build interest in your event. Tease your audiences with news about what they can expect and encourage those who have already committed to refer others to 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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Eventinterface

APRIL 27, 2017

It is no joke that according to CareerCast , event coordinating remains one of the top five most stressful jobs. To survive the stress, meeting and event planners need to be well organized and keep on top of their workload. To do this, planners need to have a plan and stick to it. So how can you do this? RELATED POSTS.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There’s a lot of information out there about how to better your career as a meeting professional. Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. Summary: Flying Taxis and Self-directed Luggage: Predicting the Future of Events ).

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Event stage designers work with lighting, sound, and stage design to build an immersive space and improve the overall atmosphere of an event. Ticketing vendors, like online ticketing platforms, can streamline pre-event planning, speed up registration, and sell more event tickets through automation.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

International event planning outside your home country is highly likely to take you outside of your comfort zone. Collect References Overseas. While gaining an understanding of a foreign culture can be fascinating and very useful for negotiations, it may not be enough when it comes to more technical aspects of event planning.

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Eventmobi

JULY 9, 2024

Commonly referred to as “Zoomers,” these tech-savvy digital natives grew up with mobile phones and social media apps and, therefore, learn, think, and communicate differently from older generations who did not grow up with mobile technology. It’s something tailored to them.” ” -Amenah R. ” -Amenah R.

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GEVME

JUNE 13, 2018

Explore the client’s interests, discuss the conference vision with the client, and start planning accordingly. Catering to each event stage, we’ve developed a conference event planning checklist template that you can use and can customise based on your requirements: Before a conference. Create a dedicated conference page.

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GEVME

MAY 15, 2020

A large online event is in actuality a large online virtual event where people interact in a virtual environment on the web instead of meeting and interacting in a physical location. Normally, online events feature webinars and webcasts. Create a shared source of reference. Find a proper technical supplier.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 22, 2018

If you're responsible for event organizing or marketing, you are probably over-stressed, constantly busy and lacking the resources you need to learn and grow as a professional. We have a solution for you — this guide to awesome and free event planning resources. For more information, check out our event resources home.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

This blog post will guide you through what questions to ask, the importance of user experience, and the benefits of easy-to-use event management tools. Defining the user experience User experience (UX) refers to the overall experience a user has when interacting with a product or service. Let’s get started!

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Attendease

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Give yourself the gift of peace of mind this holiday season, knowing no balls will get dropped as the event gets closer. Now, let’s go over the ideal timeline for starting—and completing—your holiday party planning. Read reviews, check out portfolios, and don’t hesitate to ask for references from other clients.

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QC Event School

JUNE 30, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Carisa Lockery! When (and why) did you realize you wanted to pursue a career in the events/weddings industry, Carisa? So, I thought, “Hey, I could plan weddings! And thus, Pink Olive Events was born! Actually, at the time, it was CR Socials Event Planning.

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