Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Ever wonder how CMP, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP prepare you for event planning? Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Event planning is a risky business. Recent natural disasters, labor strikes, even a massive data breach that may have compromised the identities of 500 million Starwood guests, have illustrated the number of things that can go wrong in the event professional world. How liable are planners when disaster strikes?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 20, 2023

Today's event planners face shorter project timelines, shrinking budgets, and rising customer expectations. In the events industry , it’s all about doing more with less and creating jaw-dropping experiences regardless of the resources you’re working with.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From event planners, marketers, and venue coordinators to production specialists, this course enhances your AI skills within the context of event execution. By demystifying these technologies, we empower event organizers to seamlessly incorporate AI into every facet of event planning, marketing, and execution.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. It’s a key part of ensuring your event is a success. But it shouldn’t. That’s saying a lot.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology. And as event planners were somewhat forced into a technological era of event planning, many of them started seeing the benefits of event technology.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Annual ICE Report estimates that event-related costs will increase by 83%. It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As an amalgamation of in-person and virtual events, hybrid events are complex, versatile, and hard to budget for. While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. Event Marketing.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. By weaving in relevant, current trends, you’ll be able to gain an edge in the market over competitors. Want event planning magazine content digitally?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 7, 2017

But if you think you have what it takes to be an event professional, check out the following choices for event planning careers — there might just be something for you. 8 Event Planning Careers That Are in Demand. Event Planner. From conferences to high-end galas, event planners do it all.

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InEvent

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Navigating the complexities of event planning, you understand the importance of a strong online presence. Your event’s website is more than just a digital brochure; it’s the cornerstone of your marketing strategy, the first point of contact with your audience, and a critical tool for driving registrations and engagement.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. What Is Event Planning Certification and Why Do You Need It.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry. From virtual events to sustainable practices and personalized experiences, corporate event planners must be aware of these trends and incorporate them into their strategies.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

the biggest lessons over the last 15 years in the events industry, predictions about the future of Endless Events and the events industry in general, the difference between event marketers and event planners, and many more miscellaneous fun facts about the Endless team.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. What would the Brew Crew have event planners do to plan better events? This is a well-rounded and pragmatic episode that touches upon the reality of event planning, budgeting, event marketing, event strategy, proving event ROI, and more.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

This is great news for event marketers and planners who can plan experiential events – events that aim to evoke positive emotions in attendees and resonate with their values. That’s why it’s also known as engagement marketing. In a sense, all events are experiential. What makes them tick?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 21, 2017

Let’s dive into ten of the most famous event planning companies, from around the world. Bassett Events – Toronto. Led by Jennifer Bassett, Bassett Events has more than 15 years in the industry. Private parties, charitable events, and weddings; Bassett will always bring an “element of surprise”.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. How can you market to Gen Z? What events do they enjoy?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Keeping all of those details in your head will result in constant mental chaos and present unnerving stress on event day. Map out your marketing plan. Event marketing creates buzz, builds anticipation and guarantees a good turnout. Plan for little details and the unexpected. It isn’t just a to-do list.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Event Planner Challenges.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Event planning jobs can be tough to find. 10 Resources to Find Event Planning Jobs. 10 Resources to Find Event Planning Jobs. Perhaps the most high-profile site that lists jobs related to event planning is MPI (Meeting Professionals International). MPIWeb.org. ILEAhub.com.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. Event KPIs (key performance indicators) therefore directly drive event ROI and inform how successful was the event.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 1, 2017

The saying from Benjamin Franklin goes, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. For planners, we know that every event, large or small, should have a careful assessment and event planning strategy before executing. What’s the Event Vision? What’s the Planning Timeline?

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Eventtia

APRIL 1, 2022

This is the main challenge of marketing and promoting a hybrid event, but there are also some other key challenges you’d need to consider. Key Challenges to Planning and Marketing a Hybrid Event. Planning Two Different Event Experiences. Have a Well-Designed and Functional Event Page.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Event planner is an entire industry on its own that’s filled with firms that offer different event planning services at different price points, but even within the space itself it is common to find a lot of heterogeneity to fit ever changing consumer needs.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Even the most talented and seasoned professionals should prioritize sharpening their event planning skills. . Savvy event organizers are committed to professional development — even with their impossibly packed schedules. If you want to improve your event planning skills, you’ve come to the right place. The Vendry.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

With many parts of the world experiencing the worst inflation we’ve seen in decades, events are getting more expensive to host. This makes it all that much more crucial to get the most ROI possible out of each event, and there is one key factor that can help planners hit the mark: data. Tailor Your Tactics to Your Event Goals.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! How To Gamify Events?

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Eventtia

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you’re planning an in-person or virtual program, gaining sponsors is crucial to any successful event. And for virtual event-planning in particular, you need additional tools to connect online attendees from your business to those sponsors.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 17, 2017

As planners, we live and die by our email inboxes. The irony is, even with so many productivity tools for every task out there, collaboration in event planning still involves email communication. But, as planners, we’re not always at our desk. Keep it clear and concise. If you can answer an email quickly, do it.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This week’s iconic guest is the knowledgeable Gianna Gaudini , an event marketing strategist who understands events inside and out. She worked as Marketing Events Lead at Google for nine years and Head of Events at AWS for nearly two years. Event Planning: An Exciting & Challenging Career.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Partners Christine Altieri and Jana Gimenez have decades of experience producing special occasion events, covering all aspects from communications, branding, and marketing to technical direction, video production, and scriptwriting. Corinthian Events . AJ Williams Events . Rafanelli Events .

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. Get Started Today.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 17, 2024

This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Matthew Johnson, CMP, Manager of Event Planning at Medscape, reflects on why he chose the events industry as his career and shares the advice he uses every day.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I believe marketing and hospitality go hand in hand.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

Up-And-Coming Rules for Event Marketing. With the rapid evolution of the events industry, are you aware of the new rules when it comes to event marketing? For example, events are no longer one-off affairs and a constant connection with your community is a must. Have you ever used VR for event planning?

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