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Why do Event Marketers Receive More Credit and Respect Than Event Planners?

Endless Events

She asked, “Why do event marketers receive more credit and respect than event planners?” . Event marketers and event planners do, in fact, often receive credit, financial support, and recognition differently, which makes this an excellent question. Defining the Roles: Event Marketer vs. Event Planner.

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The Tortured Event Planners Department

Convene by PCMA

A planner’s work is so varied, there is no shortage of song titles that strike a chord with their role. Beth Surmont, CMP-Fellow, FASAE, CAE Event planning is like a really good love song. We live in a time of uncertainty and protests, weather events, and communication challenges are prevalent in our day-to-day planning.

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Why All Event Planners Need An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Endless Events

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. Welcome to #EventIcons, Deanna!

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Should Event Planners Boycott Destinations?

Endless Events

In 2019, the events industry had a $1,135.4 Billion valuation, making the events industry well positioned to make an economic impact should planners support social movements like boycotts. But should event planners boycott? . Should planners have a say in event boycotts? Should Planners Boycott? .

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Contract Clauses Planners Need in 2024

Smart Meetings

The sticky details and specific wording make for important safeguards for planners as well as suppliers in ensuring everyone gets what they want out of the partnership. Developing a solid relationship with everyone involved in the contract process means planners will have a wider net of people to contact if an issue were to arise. “If

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Cybersecurity for Event Planners: How to Protect Your Events

Endless Events

Cybersecurity for event planners is a recurring theme on the podcast because cyber threats are never-ending and are only getting more complex. In today’s episode of the Event Tech podcast , Will and Brandt tackle cybersecurity, driven by the recent and controversial data breach at LastPass and a listener question.

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One Industry, Two Planners: The Split Between In-Person & Digital Events

Endless Events

We don’t mean to beat a dead horse, yet we’re saying it again: the pandemic has drastically changed the events industry and sped up the evolution of virtual and hybrid events. Jason Koop is a writer, influencer, and the VP of business development at the Canadian Special Events Magazine. A Fan Of The Events Industry.

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