Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Want to host a super special event but don’t have the budget for fancy décor? Or better yet, negotiate in the hotel contract that you can utilize all on-site decorations at no cost. Planning firms know exactly how much each component and the labor should cost. That’s where planning firms come in to negotiate.

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Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Want to host a super special event but don’t have the budget for fancy décor? Or better yet, negotiate in the hotel contract that you can utilize all on-site decorations at no cost. Planning firms know exactly how much each component and the labor should cost. That’s where planning firms come in to negotiate.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. Contracts are self-inflicted wounds,” he says.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you! Learn more: ILEA 3.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Whether you’re on the brink of planning a first event or are a seasoned professional revising your event planning checklist, this guide aims to be your trusted roadmap. This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Congratulations, you’re planning an event for your company. But, you’re probably realizing there’s a lot more to event planning than just drinks, food, music, and RSVPs. You’re here because you’ve realized you need event insurance and have questions. . Will you be serving alcohol at your event?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Bad event WiFi can ruin your event. If you have bad WiFi your attendees might forget about all the great parts of your event and only remember the WiFi sucked. Attendees expect great (and free!) WiFi when they come to your event. We know event WiFi is important. How will attendees use the internet?

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

First of all, think about the purpose of an exhibit hall for your attendees. Because far too many people think it’s just about putting up a bunch of pages and make the attendees click around it. Well, that’s like saying, let’s just put a bunch of booths up and hope our attendees walk through it.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. The event budget isn’t a checklist line item that can simply be marked off.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. From setting realistic goals to creating an effective budget, many things need to be taken into consideration when it comes to planning a corporate event.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 3, 2023

Here are some telling statistics about event tech: 68.9% of organizers say event software has a major impact on the success of their events ( Bizzabo , 2023) 67.4% of organizers say they have changed or plan to change their event management software vendor within the next year ( Bizzabo , 2023) 72.5%

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Live streaming events is a great way to improve visibility. It helps you gain a new audience who might not have heard of your event before or who couldn’t make it. Live streaming allows attendees to share the event with friends and co-workers who might enjoy it, which expands your reach. Find a Vendor.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This proactive oversight prevents overspending and helps maintain financial health throughout the event planning and execution phases. Prioritization Not all aspects of an event hold equal importance. Some elements are critical to the event’s success, while others, though desirable, may not be necessary.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 30, 2023

Setting the stage for an extraordinary and successful event hinges on one critical factor: choosing an enchanting and unforgettable event venue. of attendees say the venue can either make or break their overall event experience. Of course, venue sourcing isn’t without its challenges for event organizers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

On the other hand, event AV mistakes can leave your guests wishing they never came and can make your event the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons. A bad AV mistake like projectors that stop working during your keynote bringing the presentation to a halt, will make attendees immediately regret coming. Planning an event?

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event. Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. Sign contract with venue and vendors.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Luckily, as important as events are, they don’t have to break the bank. Here are some tried-and-true event ideas to help you wow attendees and bosses on a tight budget. Event Ideas for Themes. You may intuitively think that a customized event theme is costly. Negotiate with vendors.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Planners can estimate that approximately 40% of their graduating class will attend the reunion, and about half of the attendees will bring a guest. If 50% of attendees invite a guest, planners should anticipate that 120 total guests will attend. Who will pay venue and vendor deposits? Book vendor services for the reunion.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. From setting realistic goals to creating an effective budget, many things need to be taken into consideration when it comes to planning an event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. In-kind sponsorships are relationships where a business sponsors an event by providing free goods or services rather than a financial contribution.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

While some offer birthday-specific packages, others offer private event room rentals with additional event service options available for purchase, such as catered meal service, personal on-course attendee service, entertainment, and more. Who plans a golf course birthday party? Who is paying for the event?

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Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Planning an event is difficult. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event. What kind of events have you hosted in the past? Is there a minimum attendee count or rental fee? Identify how the restaurant will profit from hosting public and private events.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

As we ride an optimistic and calmer wave in the events industry — in-person and hybrid events increased 2X over the last three months, compared to the 3 months prior, according to Bizzabo data — event organizers are embracing the power of risk management. What is risk management in event planning?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Get your event planning template and checklist. Select an open floor plan space that allows attendees to freely roam throughout the space without feeling claustrophobic. Now that you’ve decided to exhibit at a trade show or conference, it’s time to sign contracts and select the location of your booth.

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Eventtia

JULY 24, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, event tech has become indispensable for big retail companies looking to drive growth, engage customers, and strengthen brand presence. Gone are the days when event planning was limited to Excel and Google Forms. Scalability extends beyond just the number of events and attendees.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 15, 2023

You could also incentivize public transportation or partner with a rideshare company like Lyft to offer event-specific discounts. Think About Sustainability These days, event attendees prioritize sustainability and expect event organizers to do the same. Not at your event!

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Eventtia

MAY 16, 2022

The most basic type of event insurance is general liability , which is designed to protect the event organizer and all other insured parties for any accidents within the realm of the venue and any vendors involved in the event that is outside the control of the event organizer. Why Do You Need Event Insurance?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals.

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Alcor Mice

MAY 5, 2021

No matter how big these events are, some of the services offered by these production companies are still the same: event planning, management, venue selection, as well as other logistic needs. Their services come with a strong network of high quality and trusted vendors as well, ensuring that your event receives only the best.

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Achieve Incentives

AUGUST 21, 2023

To make it truly epic, it’s important to add a few memorable extras that will keep your attendees hyped about the event for years to come. For those who preferred to wear their art more long-term, local artists were onsite to paint names and designs on sun hats that attendees could take home as gifts. The biggest draw?

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Logistics Incentives Entertainment Location 90

Bizzaboo

AUGUST 30, 2023

Event planning is both an art and a science. In this article, we’ve rounded up some of the most powerful event planning tips to help you save time, reduce stress, and deliver an exceptional experience to your attendees. Curious about how to set objectives and long-term event goals?

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. As an event planner, you should include a reference to billing for all reasonable business expenses that may be incurred.” This means that your contract should say what clients will and will not be billed for.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 29, 2017

Room blocks are an often-overlooked yet essential piece to the event-planning puzzle. Reserving a room block, or a set amount of rooms for guests is not only a convenient solution for accommodations but is also a courtesy for busy guests who are planning to travel for an event. The Property Selection Process.

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Planner Contracts Contracts Logistics 68

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Online registration software is a cloud-based solution that allows organizers to manage the entire event registration process from start to finish. It offers a user-friendly interface for attendees to easily register for events, providing organizers tools to track registrations, collect payments, manage attendee data, and generate reports.

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