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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Tarin Horan, CMP

Smart Meetings

Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions. When you entered the room, you were transported to an event in the country.” Horan says, “I love what I do.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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If so, restaurant reservations, transportation, and other local accommodations may become more difficult to book as the event approaches. General Admission or VIP) Early bird registration specials Generating excitement early in the promotional stages but failing to keep the momentum going is a common mistake new event planners make.

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Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs

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The major platforms offer everything from marketing and event apps to registration and attendee metrics. However, if all you need is a registration service, it may make sense to purchase it a la carte or work with a third party to do that for you. Talk it out with your AV vendor. Get quotes from multiple AV vendors.

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How to Deal With 7 Curveballs Thrown at Event Organizers

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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. Prepare your staff. Jacob Slaton Photography). ON THE WEB.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist: 7 Phases to Create a Winning Event

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For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough.

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Tailgate Trade Show Goes Off Without a Hitch

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Planners meet with a vendor across from the Camelback Mountain Resort taco truck. Some of the suppliers brought other modes of transportation. Other vendors decked out trunks and tables. Delco Steaks was one of the vendors who parked its food truck at the event. We thought, ‘Well, no one has money.

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Event Strategy: The Guide for 2023 and Beyond

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To illustrate, here’s a list of some of the most popular event KPIs from a demand generation funnel perspective: Registrations. Here are a few examples: Registrations from target accounts. Food service and other vendors. Transportation and hospitality fees. Onsite event registration software. Gross revenue.