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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Neglecting to test your technology Any event that includes digital presentations, sound, or lighting cues should be rehearsed prior to the big day. Whether hosting a live, virtual, or hybrid event, rehearsing is an important part of the planning process, especially when digital technology or media are involved.

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Planning a Hybrid Event: Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices

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Soon enough, both event planners and attendees understood the unique benefits of virtual events over their in-person counterparts: it’s cheaper to host (and typically the registration fees are also cheaper for participants), faster to organize, and you don’t have to worry about travel arrangements and accommodations.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Many in-house providers are convenient but can be more costly and often times the benefits of using in-house AV do not outweigh the negatives. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event. Planning an event?

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

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However, every restaurant has the potential to benefit from events, whether large or small, fine dining or casual service. Be prepared to answer any questions a potential client may ask, such as: Do you have private, semi-private, or public restaurant event spaces? What kind of events have you hosted in the past?

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Corporate Event Planning: Checklist and Guide

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This impressive growth can be attributed to the fact that corporate events deliver several benefits to organizations, like the following opportunities: Celebrate your wins. Be sure to include assets and promotional materials for your partners, vendors, speakers, and others to share on their social channels to boost attendance.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Initiate conversations.