Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. These collaboration tools are based in the cloud and help you stay organized and in touch even if you’re running around. Airtable is an excellent resource for event managers who need to track attendees, press releases, or marketing materials. Good news: There is.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2023

But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? Why Have Event Planning Certifications? Humble brag, when organizations like mine invest in those programs, it means there are 10 more certified people in the world. He has the CSEP.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

Where event profs hope to give event attendees a vibrant, appealing and informative session, it may come off more as an information dump for some. Smart Meetings spoke with several event experts whose main goal is to craft a personalized, engaging and educational experience. Make Your Attendees Feel Like Co-creators.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Event spaces are also having to assess the imprint they are leaving. Smart Meetings spoke to event spaces within the United States that were ranked by WiseVoter as top recyclers in the country. Inn by the Sea offers event planners 1,300 sq. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It seems that most meeting planners get into the business by accident, rather than spending their grade-school years thinking, “When I grow up, I’d sure like to organize professional-education conferences.”. In September 2021, he moved over to Talley Management Group as a meeting and event coordinator.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. 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.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

Following the events of George Floyd’s tragic death in 2020, meetings industry organizations have been actively seeking to engage in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) discussion. If a client has strong feelings about DEI, meetings planners should too. “If

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Event spaces are also having to assess the imprint they are leaving. Smart Meetings spoke to event spaces within the United States that were ranked by WiseVoter as top recyclers in the country. Inn by the Sea offers event planners 1,300 sq. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Ever wonder how the alphabet soup of CMP, CSEP, CPCE, and CGMP can prepare you for a successful career in event planning? Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Not sure how to become an event planner? This is the article for you!

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI Wizards: The Ultimate #EventProfs Battle for Excellence,” part of the Tech Playground, promised to answer the question: Are meeting professionals — and their events — better off using gen AI? It’s leveraging the strengths of both in a collaborative way.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. There’s no doubt that the global Covid-19 pandemic shook up the industry and left event professionals wondering what the future would hold. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions. Let’s dive in.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Cat-Wells approached the event organizers to try to work through these issues and was met with resistance and excuses. The organizers eventually moved the event to a coffee house across the street. By doing that, organizations will be able to have more fluid conversation about disability and accessibility. “A

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 24, 2024

Organizing a corporate event involves meticulous planning, coordination, and execution to ensure its success. While some may consider handling the event internally, opting for full-service event planning can significantly enhance the outcome and experience for all involved.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Research shows that individual willingness to donate to nonprofit organizations is increasing annually, as are the contribution amounts. From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities.

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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. Everyone wants a meeting right now.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As massive, optimized systems such as Amazon and Netflix play an increasing role in our lives, the basic expectations of everything, including meetings and events, is rising. In a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “ The 4 Stages of Event Program Maturity ,” he had plenty of tips to help planners and organizations get there.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

I knew I wanted a job that allowed me to travel, and I fell into meeting planning completely by accident. She is president and founder of Arts of Meeting LLC. She says, “There were no post-secondary schools with meeting and event planning/management offered; many of us fell into the career without knowing anything about it.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

When it comes to the esteemed industry designation, Connell says, “It’s not just receiving letters behind your name; it relates to understanding how organizations work and the impact that each individual can bring to the overall health of the company.” Events are everywhere; and event planners play an integral role in any and every industry.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The post Marriott International: Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel and Event Planning appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The programme includes a range of initiatives across every event stage, from a sustainable plenary and responsibly sourced meeting break menus to zero-emission transport and carbon offsetting.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They had an outstanding contingency plan in place. The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. As the festival’s planners worked endless hours to put on the major event, news began to circulate that the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. Each state has different laws.

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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

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To her, being an event professional is much in the same vein. You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. Desireé Dolecki, CMP, has always been an artist.

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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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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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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A recent panel session at a meetings-industry conference highlighted the need for planners to have both a mentor and a sponsor, and to account for unconscious bias when seeking a promotion. A statistic that got the crowd’s attention right away: More than 70 percent of planners say they are not being mentored.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

Whether it’s a purely online event like a webinar or a hybrid event where online participants can be part of a real life event, virtual events can be a welcome addition for your audiences. Gain the trust of your audience by learning the ropes and getting an event planning certification. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

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. This is precisely why hiring the right event planner can make the difference between a seamless event and one fraught with chaos.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. .

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