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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. Complete a run through of the event, start-to-finish, multiple times prior to the event date.

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Tackling In-person Events as a Team at nSight 2022

Smart Meetings

In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. A Mountain of Challenges. Takeaways for Planners.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

The need to mitigate risk and safeguard against social, political, economic, environmental and technological disruptions is to be expected.” A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 “It is important that planners and producers work together with vendors, venues and clients to understand all rules and constraints,” she says.

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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. Forgetting To Communicate Event Changes. If you fail to communicate changes in your event whether it’s the schedule, event location or something else this can lead to surprise costs for event labor, equipment and more. Always communicate with every person involved.

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*?#! AV People Say – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be walking us through commonly heard s**t AV people say, as well as why they say it. 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.

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Corporate Event Planning: Checklist and Guide

Bizzaboo

☐ 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. Be sure to include assets and promotional materials for your partners, vendors, speakers, and others to share on their social channels to boost attendance.

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27 Event Planner Interview Questions

Bizzaboo

In a world where technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) , is reshaping the event industry, the role of an event planner has taken on new dimensions. How do you manage and coordinate with vendors, such as caterers, decorators, and entertainment? Creating smashing events isn’t a one-man show.

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