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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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Consumers are savvier than ever, and they want to get to know the people and brands they’re working with, which means seriously elevating your social media presence. Shaun Gray, owner of Shaun Gray Events , is a perfect example of what to do when it comes to social. Shaun with his “garden disco” grooms!

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with essential event planning skills, are key to managing these complex tasks effectively. In this guide, well explain event planning, provide steps to get started, outline the essential skills, and offer practical tips to keep everything running smoothly.

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Attendease

MAY 16, 2024

Immersive technologies like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are also shifting how participants experience events, taking them to whole new virtual realms beyond the event venue. But can this new tool benefit the meticulous world of event planning? billion in 2024. What Are Smart Glasses?

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

You’re a few months away from what you hope to be a show-stopping event for your association’s members. While you can hardly wait for the day to come, you know there’s still a lot to get done in the meantime—from locking down the perfect venue to developing attention-grabbing marketing materials that drive registrations.

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Event Certificate

JULY 20, 2023

In this post I’ll be reviewing the following social media tips for event planners: Social media is one of the best free tools for marketing your event planning business. It provides you with access to a pool of potential customers and you don’t have to spend a dime.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Corporate events are powerful channels for fostering connections, inspiring creativity, and educating your employees and managers. Yet, standing out requires more than just a good venue and agenda, it demands innovation and thoughtfulness. Virtual Event powered by Eventtia. Enterprise Events powered by Eventtia.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Step-By-Step Guide to Planning Corporate Events 1. Define the Event’s Goals and Objectives Every successful corporate event begins with clear goals. Identifying the purpose helps inform every decision, from venue selection to content. Event Agenda example powered by Eventtia.

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Attendease

MAY 25, 2022

In the meantime, consider including photos from elsewhere that capture the spirit of your event. Venues are always invested in having terrific photos of their space, so be sure to ask your venue contact for some of their favourites. The more reasons you can give to attend your event, the greater your potential turnout will be.

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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. Download the Event Planning Checklist as an Excel file to customize and share with your team.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Destination Emirates Old Trafford has launched a guide for event planners, both new and experienced, on how to get the most out of their Christmas events this year. The guide, which comes in blog, video, and social media form consists of top tips for organisers when planning these important business events.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Luckily, having a great event management tool on hand along with understanding the potential pitfalls can help you avoid these 13 costly mistakes. Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. No defined event goal. Underwhelming event agenda.

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Attendease

AUGUST 20, 2024

The executive may prioritize networking opportunities and educational sessions, while the concertgoer cares most about the lineup, venue experience, and merch. In-person events need to account for logistical details like venues, travel, accommodations, and the on-site experience.

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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. You can also make sure your events look good. ” -Amenah R.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants. Harness the power of social media at every stage.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Event management software: registration tools, conference badge design , event apps, hybrid platforms, etc. Social media management tool: content calendars, scheduled posts, analytics, etc. Over the past 12 years, we’ve served over 30,000 global events with virtual, hybrid, and in person event solutions.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. These findings underscore the growing emphasis on environmental considerations in venue selection and event planning within the industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

How likely would you attend another event by the same event agency? Social Media Metrics. When it comes to measuring the success of virtual events, social media metrics can be particularly helpful. The post 8 Ways to Measure Virtual Event Performance and ROI appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SevenEvents

JANUARY 29, 2025

At SEVEN, we understand that a well-executed event can amplify your brands presence, foster meaningful connections, and leave a lasting impression. Whether its a product launch, corporate celebration, or networking event, innovative event planning can elevate your brand to new heights.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

Consensus shared some interesting use cases for augmented reality during a presentation in the Innovation Village, including how: Displays that offer extra information or special content can be placed strategically around your venue to to drive foot traffic to specific areas. Event planning trend: better use of design thinking and feedback.

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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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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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IMG

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the last decade, marketing has become increasingly dominated by impersonal channels like email and social media in favor of automation and frequency. In event planning, this level of detail orientation can transform a simple gathering into a truly unforgettable experience.

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Attendease

AUGUST 22, 2024

Phase 1: Planning Planning your event is the most important part of the process. As Funds2Orgs’ guide to fundraising event planning highlights, this step will make or break your event’s ability to “drive revenue, expand your reach, and strengthen existing supporters’ connections to your organization.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

To learn what meeting professionals value most as the industry emerges in the post-Covid world of gathering, Caesars Entertainment launched its Caesars Entertainment Remastered Tour— showcasing the company’s largest reinvestment year having spent hundreds of millions in 2022 on upgrading their venues across the U.S. Extending Digital Reach.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

While our focus on this guide is how to use social media to promote our events, we’ll also need to consider the other available channels and best practices. Here are some of the most important event marketing best practices to follow: Get your event planning template and checklist.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

Evaluating Events: Square Footage – Number of guests on the dance floor, number of guests at each table, matching up new events: guest count with venue square footage What we need from our vendors – what precautions are they taking? What we need from our venues – what precautions are they taking?

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Attendease

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Personal App Experience: Allow attendees to favourite and plan their agenda on their fingertips through the use of mobile apps with custom capabilities. Personalized Content: Send personalized email messages , including their name, company, or information about previous events they attended. Unique Venues. Face-to-face time.

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Caterease

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If you’re a catering business, event planner, or restaurant owner looking to capitalize on the holiday season, this guide is for you. If you’re using tools like event planning software, include them as an “add-on service” that clients can select during the booking process.

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Expo Pass

MAY 4, 2023

However, it can be hard to practice mindfulness while being distracted by social media and the internet overall. Events are no exception! So get ready to elevate your event game and incorporate elements of mindfulness and wellness into your event planning. So how can we stop scrolling? Give guests space.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Once you know your purpose and who you want to reach you can plan the details. Want ideas?

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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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QC Event School

OCTOBER 3, 2022

When you’re starting your own event planning business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to brand it. But what if you don’t actually know how to brand your event planning business? But what if you don’t actually know how to brand your event planning business?

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GEVME

APRIL 5, 2018

If you want to ensure a large turnout at your opening event, you should switch on the creativity. From pre-event planning to marketing, we’ve created a comprehensive guide to grand opening organization which covers every process you’ll have to take charge of. How to plan an opening ceremony. Choosing a venue.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Virtual event planning is taking the stage as the next big thing in the industry. Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. So to help you, we put together the ultimate virtual event planning checklist!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Silent auctions involve placing items around a venue and guests placing bids by writing them down on a piece of paper next to the item. Silent auctions are the most popular and versatile types of these events. Check out this OneCause guide to charity auction planning for a deeper dive into this complete process.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

If this is your first time planning an event, chances are, knowing where to get started can be daunting, but fear not as you’ve come to the right place. In this ultimate event planning guide, we will discuss all you need to know about planning, organizing, and executing an event in this step-by-step guide.

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