Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. In an ADMEI focus group discussion, some participants estimated 75 percent or more of their proposals were never contracted.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants lend a certain degree of flexibility to event planning; they can accommodate various event styles, sizes, and guest food preferences, making them popular venue options amongst professional and private planners alike. Action stations: An exciting part of any buffet line, chefs prepare food and serve guests at action stations (e.g.,

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. In an ADMEI focus group discussion, some participants estimated that 75% or more of their proposals were never contracted.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

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. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company.

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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. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year. Hotels are busy places.

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