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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. This chart shows an overview of the most common expenses for meetings and events. Expenses for Hybrid Events.

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14 New Trends in the Event Planning Industry for 2024

Attendease

Let’s take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2024. Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural. Today’s event menus include more diversity instead of sticking to one culinary genre. It’s all about curating their eating experience.

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What We Learned About Hybrid Events From Two Weekends of Essence Fest

Event Marketer

Tickets were free, but attendees had to volunteer with one of 18 partner charitable organizations on activities that helped the local community such as working in a garden, delivering food or helping the elderly. Prep you speakers. The format allowed the event to stay socially distanced and wowed guests.

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Live From Las Vegas: Inside the 20th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit

Event Marketer

Yep, the energy was as high as the Las Vegas temps at the milestone event, April 27-29 at the MGM Grand, where the industry gathered with an extra spring in its step as it cautiously eyed the light at the end of this two-year tunnel.

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State of Virtual Meeting Tools

Smart Meetings

When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. In fact, he predicted that when the dust settles and more virtual platform companies have acquired or been acquired, virtual events will be more frequent and engaging than they were in 2019. Plus, you can measure it.”.

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Case Study: How Hanapin Marketing Used Attendee Feedback to Increase Engagement & Retention

Eventmobi

To offer the best programming, Audrey needed to understand which topics and speakers were of interest to attendees. Given that the event caters to a digital-first audience of marketers and advertisers, Audrey knew they were expecting event technology solutions that would keep attendees informed and up-to-date throughout the event.

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Event Venue Checklist: 12 Essentials for a Perfect Event Space

Guidebook

What type of event are you hosting (conference, seminar, gala, expo, student event, etc.) Will your speakers need a stage, podium, or other presentation areas? Additionally, most venues will also have food & beverage (F&B) minimums and these can significantly impact your budget.

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