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. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 26, 2023

Every event professional has the same goal for corporate event planning: to orchestrate an engaging experience that delivers favorable business outcomes. Corporate event planning checklists can significantly increase your chances of achieving your event goals.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. 2: Always Have a Backup Plan (or Several) As a meeting planner, you know that not having a Plan B, C or Z, means you are doomed.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

As she prepared to graduate, she took on a role as a marketing coordinator at a major healthcare company. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As In the app, participants build their schedules, check in to sessions, complete surveys and connect with speakers, sponsors and one another.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you struggling to find an outstanding speaker for your event? After all, the right conference speaker has the power to captivate, inspire, and educate your audience, making your event a memorable experience. Understand Your Audience Different events cater to different audiences. It’s a tall order.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

When you start planning an event, one of the first things you should do is figure out your event planning timeline. The next time you start to plan an event, consider using this helpful guide to create an event planning schedule that works for you. What is a long-term event planning timeline?

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Techsytalk

MARCH 21, 2019

Of course, tech events are where you get to meet your colleagues and get an insight into what they are currently working on. So, you have to know how to prepare yourself well and take the best out of these events. Download available software for the event. Are you ready for the event now? Why do you want to go?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Ultimately, Gaudini believes what most people want is to be heard, and that’s something a speaker, talking for X minutes or hours, can’t fulfill.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! Contingency plans are the answer to your prayers.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

What is corporate event planning? A corporate event is more than merely a meeting. Planning a company’s event is not easy, often requiring a multitude of factors from marketing to safety. Establish a schedule for planning meetings. Decide on the date(s) when the event will take place. No, they don’t.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Romie Dr. Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts. Before joining Play Social Inc.,

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Each of these circumstances, along with countless other unforeseen wrinkles, can lead to a lot of stress if you don’t have a backup plan in place. What is Risk Management?

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2023

It’s clear that the key to harnessing the full potential of conferences lies in having a solid in-house event team, and this article delves into why an in-house team is indispensable for B2B conference success. Let’s explore the event team’s role as a unifying force. Content Creation and Messaging Consistency in messaging is vital.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

In-person, virtual, or hybrid corporate event. Best practices in planning a corporate event. Creating and sticking to an event budget. Choosing the perfect venue for your corporate event. Planning the logistics of the event. What is a Corporate Event? Speakers and Talents.

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Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2020

The extraordinary Lee Papa is an internationally recognized Mindfulness and Meditation speaker and trainer, specializing in the Meetings, Events, Hospitality, and Travel industries. For years, Lee has been teaching professionals in the industry about the importance of mindfulness in events. Do you feel how that's different?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Events are never a one-person job.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

Debrief meetings are also a great opportunity to celebrate the event’s success, boosting the morale of your team. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Survey Your Audience To Get Post-Event Feedback. free ticket to your next in-person event). Onsite polls.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. Try these six audience engagement techniques at your next event. Have you ever been to one of those events that bore you out of your mind? The speaker drones on, reading from their notecards or plain white powerpoint slides. Prepare ahead of time.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Many event planners are yet to catch up with the opportunities that adoption of such technology solutions offers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

When a speaker can hear the basic human gesture of clapping at the push of a button, it is beautiful to see,” he said. Pineda is working on true hybrid events with every session streamed live to thousands across the world. Others are recording speakers and offering virtual programming weeks later with experts available for questions.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 21, 2019

And yet, in the midst of planning the thousands of details that make up an event, many corporate event companies forget to mitigate the most pressing risks and end up putting their event success, or even their guests, in jeopardy. But how can you protect your event from risks? Natural Disasters and Severe Weather.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

These questions will guide the team in where they should concentrate their efforts, who should be performing what tasks, and what risks exist within an event. Here are some questions that can get an event planning team on the path to developing the best strategy. What are the risks?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

As an adult, she stumbled into non-profit work, which later sparked her passion for event planning. She is now associate director of special events at UPMC Pinnacle Foundation. When it comes to busy event days, she leans on her people. “We Creating a study plan will keep you on track,” she says.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

Instead of scratching your head, follow these tips to create a better experience for Gen Z professionals at your next event. Plan a Digitally-Connected Event Events are already trending towards digital-first spaces, but this is a must-have for Gen Z audiences. Fast wifi: Your venue must have fast, available wifi.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

That increased complexity, along with the possible addition of virtual events that didn’t exist three years ago, means a job that requires planning the same number of meetings could take twice as long and involve a multitude of pointed exchanges. Those conversations don’t have to be adversarial, however. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

But staying completely quiet up until the day of your event won’t do much for virtual audience engagement either. Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers? What cool features will you offer that make your event stand-out? Prepare For Everything.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Launched in the fall of 2021, its Language Access project provides a better solution for supporting language access at, specifically, meetings and events. The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees. Interprefy Expands and Innovates.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era. Here are my top tips for maximizing attendee engagement and delivering an event that offers real value for all participants. Help participants connect with one another.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

The pursuit of speaker bios, in the absence of readily available information, meant repeated requests for details. Enter Spark – a game-changer that has allowed us to effortlessly extract bios by simply inputting the speaker’s LinkedIn profile! The dawn of a new era in event planning has arrived with Spark at the helm!

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The benefits of using checklists for event planning speak for themselves. But how do you make a checklist for an event? Keep reading for our pre-event checklists that will help you optimize conference and event planning. Ensuring an event is successful starts with preparation — and a lot of it.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Since she’s got such a wide range of knowledge, Karmen thought it would be a great idea to pick her brain about the best event planning tips for 2022. They go over the recent changes in the events industry, ROI metrics, diversity and inclusivity, sustainability, and her favorite resources for event planners.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

Armed with this information, you’ll be better prepared to advise planners as you receive detailed information on their ideas and requests for events, games and motivating team-building competitions that can get quite exuberant. Read More : Hotel Trends in Recovery With Connection as Driving Force.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process. Complete Checklist to Hosting an Event. Phase 1: Planning and Preparation. Talent/speaker fees. Technology stack.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Some of these event AV mistakes will cause a minor annoyance, others can completely ruin your event, check out the list below to make sure you avoid these pitfalls at your next event. Planning an event? Watch our free webinar How To Avoid An Event AV Disaster. #15. Hiring Your AV Company Too Late.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

Have you ever planned an event just because it was routinely scheduled, rather than being held for a specific reason? An event’s ‘why’ is often overlooked in event planning, according to a report by American Express Meetings & Events. Planning events with purpose: the real meaning.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

By embracing this trend, businesses can not only improve the quality of their networking events but also create a more engaging and inclusive atmosphere that promotes professional development and employee engagement. In 2024, we can expect to see events that are more engaging, more relevant, and more impactful than ever before.

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