Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. The Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program returned to holding its Silent & Live Auctions, generating an all-time record of more than $1.74

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Afterwards, she began working in sports, as a customer service and community relations manager with DC United. Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Do you need help finding the best event management software provider for your company? Event management software is designed to facilitate the event experience and to optimize the planning process, making events more enjoyable, interactive and efficient. Look no further. This guide will take you through every step of the process.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. As long as you’re planning for it and making your partners aware, it is manageable,” he said.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Budget mismanagement Events can quickly become financial burdens when budgets are not properly managed. Failure to plan for these possibilities can result in chaos.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Take advantage of free event planning software that makes it easy to communicate event updates. Other free event management software systems include: Wild Apricot Planning Pod Slack Slido Ticket Tailor InEvent 7. If it rains at an outdoor event, will you panic or will you have a tent prepared to shelter guests from the elements?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. The Great Reprioritization.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

However, the odds are there will be a few bumps along the way, no matter how prepared you are. This is a must for all event vendors. If you have an effective crisis communication plan and a COVID-compliance strategy , attendees will be much more forgiving. To sum up, the underlying message is to always be prepared.

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Gavel International

APRIL 12, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Excellent verbal communication is a key characteristic of a good leader and a core leadership function. Effective leadership and communication are like a glove in a hand. Effective communication is an essential skill for achieving success in all areas of life, whether personal or professional.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Does your Meeting have a Risk Management Plan? Therefore, until that dream of perfection is met, planning for the unexpected – otherwise known as Risk Management – must remain one of the most fundamental areas of focus throughout the planning process. Risk Management Plans for Meetings. Risk Assessment for Corporate Meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Knowing what is a priority will help you manage your time better and keep you from feeling overwhelmed. Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Finalize your vendors at least 3 months out.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Have a risk management plan in place for each event. Excellent communication comes into play here too.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. Transitioning the Mission.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Start planning.

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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. Assemble a dream event planning team Planning a nonprofit event can be a monumental undertaking, requiring detailed organization and task management to run smoothly.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Meet with the stakeholders and higher management to find out what they’re trying to accomplish and how they view success.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 25, 2017

Despite the fear of something going wrong, the best way to address a crisis is to prepare for it in advance. Was there a slip up in vendor communication? The post Event Crisis Management: 5 Tips to Help Event Planners Bounce Back appeared first on The Social Tables Blog. Was it an issue in the timeline creation?

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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. Be prepared for missed deadlines, late fees, and a lot more handholding. Overloaded Account and Project Managers. Short-staffed.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 16, 2023

12 on the campus of Michigan State University resulted in the deaths of three students, LaBranche — CEO of RIMS, the risk management society® — along with other RIMS staff were in Atlanta on a site visit preparing for their annual meeting, RISKWORLD 2023. “It This year, when a mass shooting on Feb.12

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Social Tables

JANUARY 30, 2017

Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. Like with most things, your success boils down to how well you prepared. From the beginning, be sure you are setting expectations for all vendors that will be working the event. Enjoy the process and remember to always be prepared for every situation.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Managing the many moving parts in an event can often be stressful and certain components can be neglected or forgotten. Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event.

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 22, 2022

Once you have your overall theme in place and your event flow is well designed, reach out to your trusted partners and vendors to complete your vision. Finding quality, trusted vendors who love what they do and who can complete your vision can be difficult. Prepare renderings and revise design as needed. Prepare floor plans.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The first thing you should consider doing in terms of an internal team is project management. And I say project management because a technical project manager knows enough technology to be able to work with your vendors in a smart way. Well, they were well prepared.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2021

” Here’s How The Brew Crew Manages In Hectic Times. As long as they’re communicating, of course” Will agrees and offers the perspective of vendors, too. “Be prepared for people to come in. ” Vendors Vs. Partners. ” What’s the difference between a partner and a vendor?

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

It also enables better time management and coordination among team members while enabling progress tracking. ☐ Budget: Assess Costs and Source Vendors Figure out how big your event budget should be and identify vendors that can provide the services you need at price points you can afford. Not sure where to start?

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Blue Spark Event Design

MAY 3, 2022

Communication with the venue, hotel or event space is critical for any successful event, especially when installing custom décor. we can more effectively communicate how we’ll bring in each element and where it will be placed. we can more effectively communicate how we’ll bring in each element and where it will be placed.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

From choosing the perfect venues to coordinating with vendors and stakeholders, event planners are problem-solvers, multitaskers, and behind-the-scenes heroes who ensure everything goes smoothly. Can you describe your experience in event planning and the types of events you’ve managed?

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Planning and hosting fun events is a wonderful way for property managers to connect with residents. In addition to brightening the atmosphere of resident life, events can show the property’s appreciation and improve communication between residents and building owners. Resident event ideas for large properties. Food truck rodeo.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 24, 2023

That’s why most hotel management systems today are open to partnerships with independent software vendors to easily expand their capabilities and satisfy clients. Here we will break down how and why these integrations work and how to partner with leading property management systems. Preparing an API. Typically, via APIs.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’s Smart Chat Live!, This especially applies to contracts with food and beverage vendors, security and third-party testing companies. Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Planning and executing events can be a daunting task, and having the right event management platform can make all the difference. However, what happens when you realize your current event management software vendor is no longer meeting your needs? Bizzabo’s 2023 State of in-person B2B conferences report revealed that 67.4%

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Over-the-top venues can often be counterproductive when catering to corporate events as they require more resources and management to make sure everything runs smoothly. These could include notes on relationship management as well as reminders about what needs to be remembered from previous contacts.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This article provides a comprehensive event planning checklist to help you manage every detail for a successful event, from start to finish. One of the primary challenges in event planning is managing the numerous details and ensuring you have backup plans for almost every aspect. Evaluate multiple store locations if available.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. So, it makes sense that you should prepare a mobile office of sorts for offsite meetings – for your own use and the use of attendees.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Spring unveils distinctive challenges and opportunities for vacation rental property managers and investors, whether you’re situated in the sunny landscape of Miami, Florida , a region with milder temperatures like Portland, Oregon , or dethawing from all the snow in Chicago , Illinois. Courtesy of Earnest Homes 3.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Event timelines — a sequence of events at defined dates — are often used for project management. Because event planning is a lot like project managing, it makes sense that planners use event timelines all the time. Add vendor timelines. All in all, vendors can only work with the information you give them.

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