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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design. Neglecting to test your technology Any event that includes digital presentations, sound, or lighting cues should be rehearsed prior to the big day. Complicated vendor setup.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. Second, locate where the rigging points are within the event. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

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Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi

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Often though, we don’t give the same attention to your vendors, exhibitors and event staff, but it’s critical to keep them in mind. Livestream or have speakers? However, with some planning and a great WiFi vendor, this is easily preventable. . Be clear on your needs, all events and event locations.

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Corporate Event Planning: Checklist and Guide

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☐ Logistics: Set a Date, Format, and Location Pick a date and an event type, considering availability, attendee preferences, event objectives, and potential scheduling conflicts (e.g., Consider second-tier cities and outside-the-box locations to save on event costs and make it easier for attendees to justify coming.

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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? Secure your event location Depending on your event’s scale and nature, you might choose your flagship store or an alternative branch. To ensure the right fit: Select the location based on specific criteria. Understand your audience.

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Master Conference Planning With These Pre-event Checklist Templates

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☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. Ensure the venue is clean, appealing, and in a great location. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers.