Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. There were many re-bookings during the pandemic. The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked.

Organization 105

Organization Rehearsal Preparation Contracts 105

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

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?

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs. Be prepared to answer any questions a potential client may ask, such as: Do you have private, semi-private, or public restaurant event spaces? Do you have booking minimums in place?

Events 88

Events Venue Rehearsal Booking 88

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. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? 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. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival. Gather essential materials.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Registration Events 88

Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

They know which speaker always runs late for rehearsals, which executive likes to make last-minute changes onsite, and what your CEO’s major show-flow pet peeves are. Each venue and crew is different, so it’s tough for our clients to know exactly how to prepare and how involved they need to be. Hotels are busy places.

Rehearsal 77

Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 77

Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

They know which speaker always runs late for rehearsals, which executive likes to make last-minute changes onsite, and what your CEO’s major show-flow pet peeves are. Each venue and crew is different, so it’s tough for our clients to know exactly how to prepare and how involved they need to be. Hotels are busy places.

Rehearsal 40

Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40