Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

Stephanie Harris, president of The Incentive Research Foundation , adds that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever, providing critical local insight for planners. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. Proposal Process.

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Proposal Contracts Contracts Logistics 162

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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Rehearsal Contracts Contracts Planner 263

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. Includes everything from Google ads to vendor and sponsor associated costs. Pre-Production: Sourcing gear, rehearsals, pre-records. Post-Production: Editing, transcriptions, add captions.

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Virtual Events Sponsors Rehearsal Events 334

ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources, and vendor relationships to “build” the event. PROPOSAL PROCESS.

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Proposal Contracts Contracts Destination Management 184

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. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication.

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Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

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. . 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. Think About Event WiFi Needs. Plan Way Ahead . Don’t wait!

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Vendor Venue Events Contracts 282

Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event. As an extra precaution, schedule a rehearsal with your AV company. Make sure they know you want a rehearsal ahead of time so they can accurately quote labor for your event.

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Rehearsal Events Vendor Venue 297

Cort

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The First Big Decision: Should You Hire a Wedding Planner? A wedding planner can help you save money and time and make your wedding planning timeline much smoother because they know what goes into wedding planning. Hire your wedding planner and choose some close friends as a sounding board for your ideas.

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Rehearsal Booking Planner Vendor 52

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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Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Communications 108

Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants lend a certain degree of flexibility to event planning; they can accommodate various event styles, sizes, and guest food preferences, making them popular venue options amongst professional and private planners alike. Invite local planners, community organizers, and residents to stop by and check out your space.

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Events Venue Rehearsal Booking 88

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. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Build a show agenda.

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Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

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.

Rehearsal 77

Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 77

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. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Build a show agenda.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

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.

Rehearsal 40

Rehearsal Venue Contracts Contracts 40

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. A very common mistake made by event planners when planning a hybrid event is not understanding which aspects of the event to focus on.

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Benefits Virtual Events Sponsors Events 62

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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Venue Rehearsal Social Media Booking 78

Social Tables

MAY 16, 2019

The average couple spends $1,000 – $2,500 on a wedding planner for their big day. There are more than 300,000 wedding vendors operating in the United States which means you have plenty of options to choose from! The latest wedding industry reports say that vendors are now forming strategic partnerships to boost their businesses.

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Rehearsal Insurance Vendor Venue 83

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? Beware of Free Internet Services .

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Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 257

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? Beware of Free Internet Services .

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Rehearsal Panel Contracts Contracts 120

Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

Additionally, it can be much harder for the couple to manage vendors and suppliers who may not be familiar with their desired vision or available resources, making it more time-consuming and even expensive to make sure their wedding looks exactly how they want it. Find a wedding planner.

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Rehearsal Booking Transportation Vendor 26

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Event and meeting planners do notice those venue partners that have a reason to pick up the phone and call for something other than a sales call. Spend some time rehearsing your venue tour and important little details that will make the tour stand out in people’s minds, and leave a little space tucked in their memory for some time to come.

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Venue Marketing Marketing Social Media 112