Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Because event planning is a lot like project managing, it makes sense that planners use event timelines all the time. Most event planners find that a long-term event planning timeline helps make sure each and every task is accounted for and completed well in advance of the actual event. Add vendor timelines.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2019

As professional event planners, we understand the value of time; but what happens when your work requires you to collaborate with someone on the other side of the country, or even the globe? A few simple best practices can help make this an easy transition for many event professionals. Make A Note, Then Note It Again. Remember Your Manners.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether they’re exhibitors, sponsors, vendors, the B2B partners that are interested in these live events, how to better match them with the live event organizers and with the event properties” “The other piece of what we do is, we have a marketplace”, he continues. Best Project Management Tools for Event Planners.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

The state of Washington boasts several exciting options for planners, including one-of-a-kind attractions. The market covers 9 acres and has more than 200 vendors. Here are a few of the best, offered in the state’s leading cities. It’s also one of the most colorful and interesting…and perhaps the most aromatic.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Today’s cybercriminal only needs one piece of information to wreak havoc with meeting planners - an email password. But our clients often ask questions regarding charges and fees to use outside vendors, or have supervising staff in place to oversee any outside production, load-in, etc. Not sure how to contract for WiFi service?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2019

Marin Bright carefully selects vendors offering tips at these events and knows that our thousands of followers will want the updates and deals being presented on-site. She suggests that instead of purging closets Kondo-style, planners should rid their lives of toxic people. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) January 23, 2019.

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Social Tables

MAY 17, 2019

According to a recent newlywed report , of all the couples getting married in 2019, 27% of them will hire a wedding planner. Which explains why love birds are paying an average of only $1,850 on a wedding planner for their big day. How much does a wedding planner cost on average? Wedding planner service options 1.

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Social Tables

MAY 7, 2019

If you searched for the top wedding planners in your city, you’ve come to the right place. Featuring dozens of excellent wedding planners across the United States, you’re sure to find the people you need to pull off this extra special event. Best wedding planners in the northeast New York City Wedding Planners 1.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2019

Did you know that venues can receive kickbacks for referring their in-house vendor? Similar to the way that you look for vendors, they will actually look and say hey, we want an in-house AV company. While there could be many reasons behind that today we are going to talk about one of the most likely causes, in-house AV commissions.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. Just as with corporate planners, the first step is to look at the attendee list and try to predict expectations. Is there anything sweeter than summer? is an art in itself.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! So, let’s start it right off with planners are asking us all the time, “Hey, is that really … do we need all that gear, that’s more than I asked for?” This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#!

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Maritz Global Events

JULY 3, 2019

As with all of our planners, once we’re onsite, the buck stops here!”. The days are long (going well into the night) as he “makes the magic happen” managing his onsite team and working with vendors and facilities teams to ensure each event is flawless. “It Our challenges are no worse nor better than any other planner,” he said.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Every year IMEX America takes over Las Vegas bringing in thousands of event planners and professionals from throughout the world. This is the time to meet vendors and partners you could potentially work with for years to come, so be your authentic self and put your best foot forward. This is your time to connect! But do so genuinely!

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Attend this webinar to learn: how to approach questions about "gray" areas that planners frequently encounter.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

Brought to you by: Carly Roncaglio-Marotta manages a team of planners for IQVIA, a global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services to the life sciences industry. She has also served as president of her local meeting planners organization. Event planners can do everything; they're magicians.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

Today’s cybercriminal only needs one piece of information to wreak havoc with meeting planners - an email password. Meeting planners connect keynote speakers with clients and negotiate the deals and contracts, relieving a ton of administrative burdens off both parties, but as a result, oftentimes have access to sensitive information.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2019

There are unfamiliar challenges when negotiating and contracting with foreign hotels, convention centers, and other vendors; different cultures to understand; and potential risks to be explored. When it comes to planning successful meetings and events abroad, preparation is critical, requiring research, patience, and practice.

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Social Tables

MAY 22, 2019

But food from local farmers also gives your client’s food a brighter and fresher look–and, in many cases, you can work with local vendors to save on the food costs using in-season produce they’re looking to sell before it goes to waste. Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 21, 2019

Every event has it’s pros and cons and as a meeting planner, event manager or marketer that runs events you know that the days can be long and challenging. To make sure you’re considering your options when creating your own event survival kit, I asked a few of our meeting planners what was in their survival kits today. Breath mints.

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Planner Meeting Preparation Logistics 61

Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Today’s event planners rely on technology to get the job done. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners. Event planners can use the app to register guests, follow trends and attendance, and track and scale event progress. The program can help event planners find the perfect vendors in their area.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year.

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Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! You want to make sure you are still happy with the vendor’s services and getting what you deserve.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

Thanks to these and other wedding statistics, we know that being a wedding planner can be both financially and emotionally rewarding. It takes some time but this is one wedding planning tip that event planners can use at every single wedding they do. Form relationships with your favorite wedding vendors.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

” And so yeah there was a lot discussion going on and we’ve seen a lot of discussion going on in the planner community about how this is going to affect. And not necessarily little properties but properties all over the place that have one vendor doing it. Oh my, God, did you see? Oh my, God, did you see?”

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

Overall, how can the process be as smooth as possible for the client and vendor alike? “There’s definitely a gap between the vendor knowledge and the client knowledge”, says Will. “There are an awful lot of planners out there that still just get the quote from the in-house and go with it”, says Brandt.

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Social Tables

MAY 6, 2019

You might have even stumbled across this article when you searched for “how to start planning a wedding”, which only helps prove that wedding planning software is really important to the modern planner and DIY bride. 10 helpful wedding planner tools 1. You can even hire entire teams of planners who have worked together before.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

69% of event planners select venues based on word of mouth recommendations. Guest list etiquette states that party planners should give hosts or key stakeholders a strict number of people they can invite. Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Book an event venue. Make a guest list.

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Endless Events

MAY 24, 2019

Today we are covering the most common event Wi-Fi terms you should know as an event planner. As an event planner the platforms and websites you use for your events host goldmines of data for hackers. Event planners work with a lot of private data from attendees and vendors. We are putting to an end to now.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Saves Planners Time. In fact, event technology can not only reduce stress but increase planners’ productivity by 27%. It also gives planners the ability to create personalized experiences for attendees sending attendees information tailored to what they are interested in. Event Automation. That is huge! Census Bureau.

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

The average couple spends $1,000 – $2,500 on a wedding planner for their big day. There are more than 300,000 wedding vendors operating in the United States which means you have plenty of options to choose from! The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Editor’s Note: Smart Meetings invited a group that come together at MPI’s Thought Leadership Summit on Diversity to tackle the issue of how planners could be part of the solution for creating a more inclusive world. How are you making strides toward a diverse world that makes everyone feel welcome?

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. We will break them down live on air showing you the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

“It’s blown my mind how every year there are more and more and more vendors when it comes to the technology side for events. And really talking about we’ve tried to make our site easier to navigate, tried to make it easier for planners to just get rolling with an event. Planners are busy”, explains Brandt.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2019

What planner doesn’t want a perfect event? What’s going on in the events industry and how do we prevent commoditization happening with our roles as event producers, as event planners, as AV companies, caterers, florists, anyone in the industry? Probably very few, since it seems nearly impossible to accomplish.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. In this survey, planners told us that many details change up until the last minute, communication is not shared across the entire team, there’s not enough consistency in documented event details, and communication isn’t concise enough.

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