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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. It is indispensable to work with trusted event production partners and anticipate all possibilities.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Not starting early enough Leah McCrae, Director of Strike Productions, believes one of the most common mistakes event planners make is failing to allot enough time to successfully plan and execute an event. While rehearsals are critical for virtual event success , they are also a vital part of in-person event success.

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Tackling In-person Events as a Team at nSight 2022

Smart Meetings

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Though TSEC quickly opened an in-house production studio to host virtual events, many companies laid off their internal planning teams. The elaborate program was rehearsed many times over, giving everyone confidence that the event would be a success.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

Specifically, your AV and event production are some of the most crucial factors for success at your event. 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. Planning an event?

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Corporate Event Planning: Checklist and Guide

Bizzaboo

Some of the more common types of corporate events include the following: Trade shows are larger events that unite people who want to experience products, exchange ideas, learn new skills, gather leads, and meet other folks in the industry. Start promoting your event early so you can send follow-ups and last-chance communications.

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

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For example a runway show will require more time for planning than a small product launch. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Look into necessary arrangements for seating, product displays, or stage setup if required. Recognize who your event caters to.

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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., ☐ Design virtual production slides. ☐ Design virtual production backgrounds and frames. ☐ Build a show agenda. ☐ Determine all catering and food needs (e.g.,