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*?#! AV People Say – Whiteboard Wednesday

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They’re willing to stay up till 3:00 in the morning rehearsing it as many times as the CEO wants to and then turn around and come right back down again at 4:00 in the morning. ” A lot of times the more casual and smooth that something looks, chances are they rehearsed the snot out of it, right? But let us take a look at it.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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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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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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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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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

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Livestream or have speakers? Maybe they are running dress rehearsals and notice that videos are buffering, or the AV company tells them they don’t have adequate speeds to Livestream, they find dead zones and can’t get WiFi in certain rooms and the list goes on. Think about how your exhibitors plan to use the WiFi. Plan Way Ahead .

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

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What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Host a pre-event preparatory meeting As the event date approaches, host a rehearsal session. Practice running through the entire event with speakers, staff, and the nonprofit event planning team. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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Drive Event Growth and Engagement Via Attendee Satisfaction

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Feedback on specific sessions, speakers, and various event aspects would also lend an insight into the true satisfaction levels of your attendees and how they talk about the event after it’s finished. Preferably, there should also be enough time for rehearsals before the big day. Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows.

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