Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

Over the past year, we’ve explored new terrain, sent out surveys, researched, and then researched again — all in the name of bringing you the great blog posts that can help at every stage of your events. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology. And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Today’s post is by our newest contributor, Brittany Ryan who is the founder and editor for Beaux & Belles: An Event Planning Blog that discusses all things pertaining to events, meetings, and home entertaining. Here are the top 30 apps out there that can help make your event a real success!

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

And so, as we find ourselves navigating this new landscape, we are encouraged to reevaluate how we do business and plan events. If planners choose to evolve their event strategies the old way, they often struggle to allocate their budgets to cover all the new ground that’s been established since the virtual revolution.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The pandemic ushered in an era of far more inclusive and accessible virtual events and made us re-evaluate some of the event-planning practices we started to take for granted. We learned a very valuable lesson the hard way: an event on the other side of the world can impact the entire globe. Here’s Why.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? With the majority of B2B marketers in agreement, it’s safe to say that successful events and event planners are able to engage with their audience.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. This blog will provide you with unique and impactful networking event trends that are taking the corporate world by storm. Let’s dive in!

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Fill out the form and we’ll email you a PDF version of this blog post to read anytime you want. In today’s digitally saturated business environment, live conferences, meeting s and events are more important than ever to establish an in-person touch point. No problem. 1) Value Added, Multifunction Versatility. .

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Want to get ahead of the game and modernize your event? Here are challenges and opportunities event planners can expect in the next decade. Event Planner Challenges. Data protection is always on event planners’ minds.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! Many businesses and event planners have already begun brainstorming how to implement ways they can make their events environmentally friendly.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In fact, 90% of event professionals believe that technology can have a significant positive impact on the success of their events. Before advances in event technology, event planning was a very manual process. Event planners used to draft the attendee list contact by contact.

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

O rchestrating a successful event involves a delicate balance between creativity and fiscal responsibility. The ability to create memorable experiences while managing costs efficiently is a hallmark of a skilled planner. Utilize event management software to manage registrations, ticketing, and attendee communication.

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Social Tables

JUNE 8, 2022

In fact, more than 80% of marketing professionals believe that audience engagement is a key indicator of an event’s success. Expert event planners and organizers understand that choosing the right audience engagement strategies can make or break an event. Incorporate the use of a mobile event app. Download rates.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Since she’s got such a wide range of knowledge, Karmen thought it would be a great idea to pick her brain about the best event planning tips for 2022. They go over the recent changes in the events industry, ROI metrics, diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, and her favorite resources for event planners.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

Considering that 80% of event professionals measure event success through attendee engagement and satisfaction, crafting an event that guarantees engagement and an unforgettable experience is paramount. In event planning, attendee journey mapping is more than a tool.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

This consistency and clarity help create a seamless experience for attendees, making it easier for them to understand and engage with the event’s message. Components of Event Branding Event branding is a powerful marketing tool that is used to create a unique and memorable identity for an event.

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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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Tembusu Events and Communications

JULY 5, 2023

As a team of Singapore-based event planners, we have pooled our collective expertise to compile a comprehensive guide on the importance of teamwork in event conceptualization and design. We value the importance of open discussion and collaborative learning in the field of event planning.

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InEvent

JANUARY 28, 2022

Discover how to build a seamless attendee journey for hybrid events, from event registration, to live engagement, to post-event communication. Creating a seamless attendee journey for hybrids events is no easy feat.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2019

You’re watching this recording of our event industry podcast episode here on our blog, but wouldn’t you rather watch live, ask your own questions, and participate in person? As an event planner, it is your job to make sure your attendee’s valuable information is safely secured.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Event professionals have a million things on their plates at any time. They’re determining event goals, mapping out a killer event strategy, building the event website, sending out event marketing emails, deciding on what type of event planning software to use, and making sure to hit event goals — and that’s just the beginning.

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Stova

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This analogy rings especially true in the realm of event management, where the meticulous analysis of event data can make the difference between a lackluster gathering and a resounding success. The Rise of Event Data Analytics Gone are the days when event success was measured solely by attendance numbers and guest satisfaction surveys.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here are some examples of what your event technology stack may include: Event management tools : ticketing and registration, access management, contact management, and event reporting. Event marketing tools : website builder, email marketing tools, personalized registration flows, promo codes, and UTM links.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A keynote speaker is the primary speaker at an event. While many people may be most familiar with keynote speeches or keynote addresses from graduations or other similar ceremonies, event planners commonly employ these speeches to headline conferences, company retreats, wellness retreats, and other large events.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 20, 2020

Meeting and event planners are working quickly to transfer their in-person events online in light of COVID-19. But for many planners, there’s still one missing piece of the virtual events puzzle: Sponsorships. How do you generate event sponsorship revenue when the traditional methods are on-hold?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Planners today have to be on top of every detail to ensure an event is flawless. However, any event planner can tell you, that in reality, that’s no easy task. Here are just a few things that planners commonly forget to consider. The Event Overlaps With a Major Holiday. Better events, less stress.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. Corporate leaders everywhere are looking to events as viable marketing channels, or as engaging platforms for internal initiatives. With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895. The first ten registrants will receive a signed paperback copy of The Power of Participation (€25 value).

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Stova

APRIL 20, 2023

Mobile event apps are software downloaded from an app store and installed on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or smartwatch. Event apps also power registration, communications, lead retrieval, engagement, reporting, and more to enhance the experience for all participants. They provide up-to-the-date information.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

That’s right – by reading insights shared by industry experts on their blogs, of course! After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. Tips & tricks for event planners. Endless Events.

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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. What was your favorite event to plan?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 17, 2021

As incentive planners, it is now up to us to lead events with two lenses: designing memorable – and often extravagant – experiences AND ensuring safety throughout the entire travel and event journey. Interested in understanding all the ways a planning agency can support you and your next event?

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

One of the biggest obstacles in selling an event into the future is the possibility the attendee can’t make it. By offering refund insurance at a nominal rate, you can give each person peace of mind that they’ll receive their registration fee back in the case of an emergency. Provide an all-inclusive online shopping cart experience.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2017

However, anyone who has been through it will admit successful event email marketing is not as easy as creating and disseminating a blast, then come the big day, hooray, everyone shows up! Good old email is still king when it comes to promoting events. The upside is that event email marketing is not like a regular blog email.

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