Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

While there’s a lot that planners now need to focus on, from engagement to networking and more, we want to talk about something else today. Since we’ve been putting so much pressure on remote speakers and audiences, it’s time to wonder: what can we do? Or rather, someone else. How can we make their roles easier?

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

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

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

.” Virtual Production: Event Planner As A TV Producer. “Event planners are so resilient. It was really rough, but so many event planners said they have to pivot. .” Your typical savvy event planner can become a TV producer.” Think through the transitions for the different speakers and Q&A.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Because you’re an event planner, there is paperwork flying towards you from every direction. A lot of times, your producer, your PM, your client, your planner, if you have a meeting planner or a production planner or an event planner, anybody on the large scale thinking side gets a sort of hands put in this production schedule input.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

If you’ve happened to catch our #EventIcons S**t Event Planners Say, then you know you are in for a treat! So, let’s start it right off with planners are asking us all the time, “Hey, is that really … do we need all that gear, that’s more than I asked for?” This Whiteboard Wednesday is all about the *?#!

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Creative Services: Talent management, storyboarding, speaker coaching. Pre-Production: Sourcing gear, rehearsals, pre-records. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

And speaker sessions are the biggest component here. And in the midst of this immense boom, many event planners took a shot at it themselves. Perhaps one of the most blatant pros of live is the fact that the speakers can engage with the audience in real-time. Speakers might prefer it. These are pretty common questions.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you’re an avid reader of Endless, you might recall that one of those mistakes was foregoing rehearsals. Yes, today, we’ll be explaining exactly why virtual event rehearsals should be a non-negotiable. Let us then explore the pros of virtual event rehearsals! But let’s return to the topic at hand.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you hire speakers for corporate events, you know that choosing the right one for your audience is just the first step. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2020

From the choice of platform to the intricacies of re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. The latter is a common concern for planners trying to convert their events into virtual experiences. Keep the hype alive by sending out relevant information about the event – who are the speakers?

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Today, we’ll begin by addressing questions related to hybrid events that most planners considered at least a couple of times. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on. The short answer is yes, you do.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you’re new to the industry, tackling your first nonprofit event planning gig, or a seasoned planner working with a large team, you’ll find tips, tricks, and tools to improve your strategy in the list below. Host a pre-event preparatory meeting As the event date approaches, host a rehearsal session.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

If your room is exceptionally large the back row might need “delayed” speakers to provide additional sound. For example, if you have a surprise musical performance taking place let your AV company know so they can suggest the best speakers possible for the experience. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. ☐ Create a list of potential speakers. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

That is, unless, you’re an event planner…. While event planners may not be putting out literal fires, they are certainly dealing with their fair share of potential “disasters.”. An event planner knows that he or she is responsible for synthesizing everyone’s ideas to achieve the overall vision.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

If you aren’t familiar with common terms or need a refresher go read the blog, Event WiFi Terms Every Planner Needs to Know. . Livestream or have speakers? This tip seems obvious but you would be surprised how often planners find themselves needing better WiFi in the final hours of planning. Think About Event WiFi Needs.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In my case, I kicked off with a game to encourage event planners to be creative with their formats. Bluetooth speaker. You also want to rehearse your game just like you would another session. Below are additional tips I shared about playing trivia or other virtual games for large groups at virtual events or conferences. . #1

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

And they mean that your speakers also have a fantastic time. And I think sometimes that we as planners need to also tell people when it’s appropriate and to help guide the content. And what drives me nuts is that you can tell sometimes that planner spent a lot of time thinking about the theme. “High-contrast.

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Endless Events

JULY 13, 2018

Feedback on specific sessions, speakers, and various event aspects would also lend an insight into the true satisfaction levels of your attendees and how they talk about the event after it’s finished. Let them download event-specific mobile apps in lieu of personal planners. Rope These 5 People into Your Trade Shows.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

Because this is relatively new, planners everywhere are scrambling to make it work. And then the same way I think, have an AV team coming in and mic up your speakers and make sure that they look good on camera, make sure the PowerPoint’s working. Second, do rehearsals. So get that figured out, do a rehearsal.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Send invitations and calendar blocks for event rehearsals. ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. . ☐ Outline a clear agenda with an onsite planner. ☐ Create a backup technology plan for video, streaming, and speakers. ☐ Create a list of potential speakers. ☐ Build a show agenda.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Audiences want speakers to do well, connect with them and deliver strong presentations that are not only rich with information, but full of takeaways that can later be shared with their associates, peers, business leaders or employees. Send in your content for tech review ahead of time, and plan a short rehearsal prior to your presentation.

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Endless Events

APRIL 17, 2019

Sure, you know you’ll need all that equipment, and screens, and speakers, the works! is a rehearsal, then you have a general session all day long and then let’s say we give ’em a lunch break because our general session’s not going to be in action during that time. Well, at least not immediately. but seven a.m.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2020

And even though planners have been avidly consuming educational content on the topic, there are still misconceptions going around. For instance, you probably read every article under the sun teaching you about virtual audience engagement, sponsorships, speakers, and more. facilitate rehearsals, and then run the show.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. Also, you are constrained by geographical limitations both in terms of the potential attendees to target and speakers/talents you can invite.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

Back when the novelty of the pandemic was hitting the industry, it was more than excusable for planners to pivot their events to virtual in a very small amount of time. Pre-recorded content takes place and calls with the speakers are arranged in order to prep them. And now, here we are. The Mourning Period Is Over. So…now what?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. Disregarding Rehearsals. It’s doubtful that any event professional would neglect to rehearse the aspects inherent to the in-person facet. Not Training Your Speakers. Speakers have their work cut out for them.

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

With so many in-house AV companies consolidating recently, it’s easy for event and meeting planners to feel like the AV company at the hotel is the only option they’ve got. They’re your personal AV experts, planner extraordinaires, and all around wizards who plan hundreds of events each year.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Or someone’s late for a rehearsal or something along those lines. Hopefully, and we’ll talk about rehearsals probably at some point, it’s like in order in which they’re going to speak” Presenter Clicks Laser Button Instead of the Slide Advance and Blames the Crew. When People Are Late For Rehearsal.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

Here are the seven biggest challenges planners face when producing a livestreamed event, and creative solutions. With all live content, there is the benefit of immediate audience engagement, but the con of this route is the lack of editing and rehearsals. However, it does limit real-time updates. With so many pros and cons, why choose?

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. Does this labor include rehearsals? Look at the Labor Details.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Join us as we discuss what most party packages include, how they’re priced, why planners love them, and why more restaurants should offer them. Planners can expect party packages to vary in size and pricing based on the number of attendees, courses, and the requested food service style. What are restaurant party packages?

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

With over 10 years in the events industry and producing thousands of events, we wanted to do a live that helps educate and empower planners by breaking down AV bids. If the number is too high planners will begin to take a hard look at the quote. Are rehearsals included? The first panel has 4 speakers, the second panel has 4.

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Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

The average couple spends $1,000 – $2,500 on a wedding planner for their big day. Book your rehearsal and rehearsal-dinner venues. Usually your wedding planner will handle these details but if you’re going solo, consider these wedding reception schedule tips. Invite guests to your rehearsal dinner.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

Most planners are now scrambling to figure out how to replicate the in-person experience in a virtual environment. But first, consider the following: Do you want someone to train your presenters and manage rehearsals? Your speakers and presenters have a tough job. So hiring the best in the field is a big step towards success.

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Stova

MARCH 23, 2023

Continue reading for best practices on how to: Skyrocket engagement with immersive, bespoke virtual experiences Produce successful Super Bowl-inspired hybrid events Simplify planner workflows Stretch your budget What’s the difference between virtual and hybrid events? What speakers and topics will inspire people to register?

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