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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

By being prepared for any last-minute disruptions, you can go into your event confident that you and your team will know how to handle anything thrown at you. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response. But what do you do when something unexpected threatens the flawless experience you’ve worked so hard to create?

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Neglecting to test your technology Any event that includes digital presentations, sound, or lighting cues should be rehearsed prior to the big day. Whether hosting a live, virtual, or hybrid event, rehearsing is an important part of the planning process, especially when digital technology or media are involved.

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Hybrid Event Management in 2022

Eventtia

A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. Hybrid Event Management Best Practices. Rehearse and test the content over and over again. Prepare for redundancies.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

Destination Management Companies ( DMCs ) are at the core of the MICE industry. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. They develop the bid, hire and manage subcontractors, relate to all outside agencies for permits, insurance, etc., DMC Value.

Proposal 138
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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. Be prepared for missed deadlines, late fees, and a lot more handholding. Overloaded Account and Project Managers. Short-staffed.

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The 10-Step Guide to Nonprofit Event Planning

Social Tables

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Assemble a dream event planning team Planning a nonprofit event can be a monumental undertaking, requiring detailed organization and task management to run smoothly.

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Evolution of the DMC: Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

ADMEI

Destination Management Companies (DMCs) are at the core of the MICE industry. Calvert and Harris represent a cadre of high-level industry executives who have articulated the importance of Destination Management Companies to the hospitality industry. 1] They are also versed in their local health and safety laws and requirements.

Proposal 182