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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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*?#! AV People Say – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

So, the more educated you can be and the more clearly and concisely you can communicate that to your AV company, the more likely you are to get exactly what you asked for and exactly what you need. ” A lot of times the more casual and smooth that something looks, chances are they rehearsed the snot out of it, right?

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

In fact, you should ideally hire your AV company before you even sign your venue contract. Pre-plan where each item will be hung to avoid additional costs and check with your venue before you sign the contract whether or not rigging points and included in the cost. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. Skimping on Audio.

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

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The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. In addition to communicating health and safety protocols, you’ll need to provide them with details about what they can expect when they arrive at the hotel. Space Conflicts. First-time Exhibitors.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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How To Be in 10 Places at Once and Manage My Conference Effectively

Blue Spark Event Design

Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc. When it comes to producing meetings or conferences, we find this to be extremely applicable.

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Drive Event Growth and Engagement Via Attendee Satisfaction

Endless Events

This would extend into all sorts of emergency protocols that will be implemented by a highly-trained staff, who will, in turn, maintain constant communication with first responders. Preferably, there should also be enough time for rehearsals before the big day. In the end, you need to make sure the contract is properly accomplished.

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