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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

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! 29 to Oct 1.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Optimize nonprofit event planning efficiency by organizing all communications in one place.

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Ask your vendors what contingency plans they have to ensure full staffing. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. Space Conflicts. Some of these groups have been squeezed in.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., Additionally, you’ll need to segment your pre-event marketing communications to cater to your different audiences. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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

Eventtia

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? They’ll often be the point of contact for vendors, stakeholders, and customers. This can include booking flights, securing hotel rooms, and planning local transportation. As the early-bird deadline approaches, ensure clear communication about its ending.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

Bizzaboo

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., Additionally, you’ll need to segment your pre-event marketing communications to cater to your different audiences. ☐ Build a show agenda.