Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. But what planners neglected to consider in the equation was the vital human connection. My company, Go Leeward Agency, worked with a 10,000-attendee event that utilized dozens of speakers. Bottom Line.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2020

A planner's best tactic to get speaker ideas might just be reaching out to colleagues and contacts. In a survey released this year by Jay Baer, SpeakInc, and Michelle Joyce Speakers, planners were asked how they chose speakers. Planners said word of mouth was key.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

While they are typically more expensive than in-person events, there are also many ways event planners can save money with a hybrid event and see a higher event ROI. Because hybrid events can be broken down into in-person and virtual constituents, many planners worry whether the hybrid event budget is going to double as well.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

As the festival’s planners worked endless hours to put on the major event, news began to circulate that the U.S. Read More: 4 Contingency Planning Scenarios You Need to Prepare For Today Meeting Planners Plan Ahead Lisa Miller, VP of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove Hargrove made up the event production team for this year’s WCF.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

You can download your very own copy of our Excel template, which includes everything you need to outline your requirements and compare potential vendors. So the major differences are related to what you want the vendors to offer. Speaker X, Speaker Y, and Speaker Z will conduct sessions in the Main Room, Room #2, and Room #3.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Additional considerations should be given to the number of attendees, crowd management, alcohol-related incidents, traffic management, emergency evacuation, and vendor management. Clearly identifying risks enables event planners to develop and implement targeted mitigation strategies. What is the potential of each risk?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

In 2020, nearly 2/3 of global speakers were men, and 35-40 percent of panelists were black. Of meeting planners, 68.3 percent are Asian; no reporting or statistics are available on the number of meeting planners with disabilities. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event?

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Meeting planners should seize this opportunity by making check-in meaningful for attendees. Ask vendors and supplier partners about inclusion policies and practices. Looking for a polished meeting planner to set up your offsite, in-person corporate meeting or event?

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As an event planner, you’re juggling a dozen or more balls. You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Permits comments, assignees, attachments, checkboxes, and other useful features for event planners. Pros: Offers everything event planners need on the free plan.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. We also have a duty of care for all vendors and staff working the event,” she said. As a planner in the medical association, Ferguson said, the hybrid component has helped greatly. “It

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2023

Event management software can potentially make an event planner’s job more efficient. But when the right software doesn’t exist, planners are left to fend for themselves, often lacking solutions. Pivoting to what Joi can offer event planners, Will asks where the event management software is today. I want it happening over there.’

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Phoenix is a great destination for corporate events because it has warm weather year-round, giving planners the option to move their events outdoors should there be a last-minute COVID-19 outbreak. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. On Jackson. In 2015, it has been completely renovated.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! The Event Planner Expo 2020.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

There are lived experiences that probably need to be addressed and catered towards, but I don’t anticipate the planners’ perspective changing too much with this in mind because we try to curate things towards as wide but as focused of a population as possible within our attendee basis.” As a speaker, I would get more value from it.” “I

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination. Oftentimes, it’s easier to deal with one person vs. twelve.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Meeting planners will be able to track which PDFs were downloaded and how many times.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 23, 2023

Event planners are always living in the moment. Although these short-term goals are undoubtedly important, event planners often overlook the importance of setting long-term goals because they’re incredibly busy and always looking at what’s right in front of them. Today, when an event wraps up, an event marketer’s job is just beginning.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 15, 2018

As you know, conferences are the bread and butter of event planners. Use it to connect with your attendees, but of course, make sure it isn’t too overwhelming – you don’t want to distract them from the fantastic content and the speakers delivering it! You’ll probably include some combination of brand colors, logo and messaging.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. With features such as event agendas, venue maps, speaker bios, and attendee networking, mobile apps enhance the overall event experience.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

JANUARY 30, 2022

Luckily for you, hiring a Singapore event planners company to plan your important event can save you from potential headaches and hours of sleep lost over stressing about the event. So, what are the secret formulas these professional event planners use to have smooth and efficient planning of events? Event Concept 2. Event Control.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Being prepared can save the day, whether that means having backup vendors, indoor options for outdoor events, or extra technical equipment.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2018

A live stream can also be enticing for speakers because it allows them to reach a larger group of people. Plus, event planners don’t have to pay for wasted meals and rooms. It’s up to event planners to find that purpose and make it beneficial to the event. Find a Vendor. Everyone wins. Decide on Your Purpose.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. The other consideration is whether the event will be best served using a hotel’s in-house AV services or an outsourced vendor.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The event included a variety of speakers, including Gregg Caren, president and CEO for Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau and Lee-Jung Kim, service design experience lead for Pfizer Biopharma Group, and two panels that discussed the current trends in the meeting industry and why meetings matter and solutions for current challenges.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

They started having frank conversations with partners working on the next three years of events and vendors who had submitted RFPs, but had not been selected. “An Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I love working with our members and designing great event experiences with fantastic speakers and content.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. We have had incredible speakers from U.S. Horan says, “I love what I do. She attended several events, webinars and conferences.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Whether you’re a planner, a student, or a CEO, this all-in-one collaboration hub is here to make your life easier. Even your event partners and vendors can have access to the most important aspects of the strategy and work alongside planners in order to execute an event to perfection. Talk about an interactive experience!

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Issues such as commission payments, vendor relationships, meeting points/rewards, and other types of non-monetary gifts or items of value, continue to raise concerns. Attend this webinar to learn: how to approach questions about "gray" areas that planners frequently encounter.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. He’s able to save me thousands off my bill,” said one planner in response to a recent MeetingsNet survey on cost-saving ideas. Talk it out with your AV vendor.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

If you want to truly discover ways to improve your event, you need to collect new data straight from your team, attendees, and vendors while it’s fresh in their minds. You can get the host or speaker to do a show of hands, or ask people to use your hashtag to send questions. The experience of an event is often a fleeting one.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 13, 2023

“We are focused on being a resource for meeting planners.” You’ll also find just the right speakers, with the CVB’s Certified Meeting Professionals tapping into the resources of nearby Michigan State University and its roster of experts. Need help finding the perfect hotel for your group in Michigan’s capital city?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

” It all started when he noticed all the big speakers and projectors his neighbor had. As all event planners know, the event timeline doesn’t end when the event wraps up. And one of the things that came out of these debriefs is the realization of the reach vendors could possibly have. That piqued my curiosity.

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

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Or are you a planner who’s trying to make moves? Either way, many hotels offer positions for event planners that utilize the many skills you probably already have. Read on to get a sense of what a hotel event planner does in their day-to-day and whether the position is the right fit for you. Better events, no stress.

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