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Event Management Versus Event Production: What’s the Difference?

Endless Events

Some call themselves an event production agency, while others are “event management firms.” Let’s dive into the most significant differences between event production versus event management. Event Production Versus Event Management. Whichever option you choose, both vendors will make your event look effortless and high-quality.

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Contingency Plans Save the Day for Events, Again and Again

Smart Meetings

Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. Smart Meetings spoke with Vice President of Event and Trade Show Production at Hargrove, Lisa Miller. It is indispensable to work with trusted event production partners and anticipate all possibilities.

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Tackling In-person Events as a Team at nSight 2022

Smart Meetings

Their staff and vendors were stretched thin by companies eager to return to events. Though TSEC quickly opened an in-house production studio to host virtual events, many companies laid off their internal planning teams. The elaborate program was rehearsed many times over, giving everyone confidence that the event would be a success.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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Not starting early enough Leah McCrae, Director of Strike Productions, believes one of the most common mistakes event planners make is failing to allot enough time to successfully plan and execute an event. While rehearsals are critical for virtual event success , they are also a vital part of in-person event success.

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Your 2021 Virtual Event Budget Checklist!

Endless Events

Not to mention that if you start planning early, the production and partners team you choose have more time and energy available to help you cut costs where you can without sacrificing the success of the event. The latter in particular can be either a big cost-saver or spender when you factor in studio time and pre/post-production needs.

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Evolution of DMCs: Deeper Trust, Transparency and Understanding

Smart Meetings

And, like a general contractor, DMCs possess the skills, resources and vendor relationships to “build” the event. It provides an opportunity for the DMC to share how it vets and chooses local vendors, products, agencies and talent. The planner can evaluate the capabilities, experience, professionalism and reputation of the DMC.

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The 15 Biggest Event AV Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Endless Events

Specifically, your AV and event production are some of the most crucial factors for success at your event. 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.

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