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How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech

Smart Meetings

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. She suggested utilizing free trial periods and asking vendors to build out your event as a sample.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Before we dig deeper into the discussion of individual errors, here are some big-picture strategies to help you avoid common event planning mistakes: Keep up with event planning trends and technological developments to stay ahead of the competition. Using a comprehensive check-in app to track attendees and communicate with event crew.

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This 60-year-old technology simply refuses to die

MeetingPool

Despite being almost 60 years old and seemingly overrun by newer, more potent telecommunications technologies, the fax machine is still very much alive and kicking, new research has found.A Audio player loading…. What’s more, a fifth claimed there were 51 or more fax users within their organizations.To

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Bounce Back Stronger: Analyzing and Learning from Event Failures

Bizzaboo

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

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Top 4 Selection Criteria for Event Technology in 2023

Stova

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? Read on to learn how to leverage technology to bypass the hurdles and thrive in 2023 and beyond. #1.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. 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.

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Budget for an Event

Eventtia

By identifying these potential pitfalls in advance, organizers can take preventive measures by reallocating funds, renegotiating with vendors, or adjusting event components to fit within the budget. Clear Communication Budgets are not just internal tools; they are communication devices.

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