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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

Smart Meetings

That is a lot to consider: create what-if scenarios for and rehearse responses to “just in case.”. That includes hotel front-desk staff, the communications team in your company and any contractors on-site. Rehearse it so it feels real rather than just words on a piece of paper. Call to Action. Technology Risks.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

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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Tackling In-person Events as a Team at nSight 2022

Smart Meetings

Altogether, the teams collaborated to organize the event’s stage production, creative design, registration, staffing, lodging, transportation, entertainment and security. The elaborate program was rehearsed many times over, giving everyone confidence that the event would be a success.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Optimize nonprofit event planning efficiency by organizing all communications in one place.

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

Eventtia

Configure your event page and registration form To set up an effective event page and registration form: Establish your page’s aesthetic: Ensure the design and color schemes match your brand and event theme. Create a seamless registration process: The registration form should be concise, asking only for essential information.

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Lock in your run-of-show and rehearse more than ever before. Be prepared for missed deadlines, late fees, and a lot more handholding. Overloaded Account and Project Managers. Main Room Gaffes.

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Drive Event Growth and Engagement Via Attendee Satisfaction

Endless Events

For example, repeat registrants would mean they are really engaged, and a high level of social media activity means they are spreading the word. 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.

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