Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. Onto the next question.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

One area where communication can fail, especially for clients, is understanding the difference between event management and event planning. A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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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. How liable are planners when disaster strikes?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Consider the following categories of potential risks in your event planning: Regulations : Are there local or federal regulations that may impact an aspect of your event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! In this scenario, Hargrove did many things right.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 13, 2017

Your budget needs to be catered to from the beginning of an event to the end. Planners need to account for everything possible within the initial budget so that the starting point is representative of how the event is tracking financially. How Hidden Event Planning Fees Occur? Better events, less stress.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why should you hire a professional planner? Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Utilizing these tools to enhance the corporate brand, entice customers, re-energize employees and educate attendees are all great reasons to gather.

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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. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

These questions will guide the team in where they should concentrate their efforts, who should be performing what tasks, and what risks exist within an event. Here are some questions that can get an event planning team on the path to developing the best strategy. What are the risks? What is the potential of each risk?

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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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!

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it. If your corporate event is for customers and partners, you’ll still need to come up with something exciting to grab their attention and make them want to spend non-work hours with you.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. .

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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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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. F&B / Catering.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Top Tips for Large-Scale Event Planning Anyone who has ever planned or led an event knows it can be a substantial undertaking. To help offset some of the planning, it’s important to work closely with event experts and the venue to streamline the experience.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From event planners, marketers, and venue coordinators to production specialists, this course enhances your AI skills within the context of event execution. By demystifying these technologies, we empower event organizers to seamlessly incorporate AI into every facet of event planning, marketing, and execution.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2022

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022! Communities Live On Event Platforms. They can see why they’re a part of your event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. Today, we are acknowledging this event trend by giving you a list of the best event venues in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s clear that the key to harnessing the full potential of conferences lies in having a solid in-house event team, and this article delves into why an in-house team is indispensable for B2B conference success. They can streamline processes, negotiate better with vendors, and leverage existing relationships.

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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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Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Planning firms know exactly how much each component and the labor should cost. Most likely, they’ll get better pricing from the start because vendors know they have repeat customers in the planning firms. While event firms most certainly work to avoid situations like this, when they do occur, we’re here to help.

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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. . General Liability is the most basic type of event insurance.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. That starts with monitoring how and where data is downloaded. “You

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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Achieve Incentives

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Planning firms know exactly how much each component and the labor should cost. Most likely, they’ll get better pricing from the start because vendors know they have repeat customers in the planning firms. While event firms most certainly work to avoid situations like this, when they do occur, we’re here to help.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 29, 2022

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is a top need in the events industry, with organizers and planners increasingly looking for ways to connect with and represent more people from all walks of life. Event diversity is critical to ensure participants feel welcome and have engaging and impactful experiences.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

To pull off the biggest nSight event to date, TSEC worked closely with nCino to turn their vision into a reality. Founded in 1986 in the United Kingdom by CEO Sally Webb, TSEC was a pioneer in the budding event planning industry. The planning experience she gained in PR propelled her to creating a dedicated event business.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

My team shared some interesting articles with me this week about the state of events and what “going back to in-person” means. We had an internal discussion about in-person event safety at Endless last week. He outlines where the events took the right precautions while also shining a light on their missteps.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. But while they tend to be a bit more casual than their indoor counterparts, planning for them is anything but. Want to learn how to plan an outdoor event that attendees will love? Keep reading!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

The Endless team is happy to introduce a comprehensive guide of what you should include in your virtual event RFP. You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. Virtual Event RFP: What To Include? Event Purpose & Goal.

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