Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

But in our many years of planning events (and helping thousands of other event managers plan theirs through our event management software ), we have found that those three qualities – focus, preparation, diligence – are necessary traits in event organizers and team members if you are going to come close to planning a killer event.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

With advances in AI technology, AI has become an integral component in business management , with smart machine-learning algorithms to streamline workflows, enhance marketing efforts, and provide personalized experiences to consumers. From sales and marketing to event scheduling, here’s how AI technology can help with event management.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

From managing leads to sending professional invoices, you can manage every interaction with just a few clicks to scale and streamline your business. Ready to make your CRM for event management work for you? Here’s everything you need to know to streamline, manage, and grow your business with modern CRM solutions.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? Exhibitor and sponsor management – For managing sales, payments and deliverables. Oh, and no more lost files or emails.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

If you are in the business of booking, reserving and managing event spaces – and your livelihood depends on properly managing your event bookings – this is for you. The secret to flawless event booking is a seamless process. Controlled access to this event booking software system.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Core Audience.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While planning an event can indeed be exciting and highly rewarding, it’s no secret that it can be very challenging with all the different variables and moving parts: booking the venue, securing sponsorships, coordinating the event team, and so on, and so forth. How Technology Can Help Different Aspects of Event Management.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

It’s fairly common for new wedding venues to use free software like Google Docs, Excel spreadsheets, e-calendars and email plus cost-saving tools like whiteboards, paper printouts and folders while landing their first bookings and gaining a foothold in the event industry.

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Hello Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

They also boast a large event space and a full race track. Each year, the museum hosts up to 400 in-house and private events. Prior to Planning Pod, the special event planning team relied on a complex event management system that required multiple platforms, manual transferring of information and hours of work updating event details.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Planning Pod’s comprehensive event and venue management solution gives you the ability to create seamless touchpoints with clients and centralize communication so nothing slips through the cracks. Make sure it reflects the experience you intend to provide throughout the booking process. Learn more today!

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Here are some SMART goals examples for event planning: Receive 100 purchases for products promoted in the event. Get 1000 more social media mentions during the event. Get 1000 more Instagram followers before, during, and a week after the event. Step 2: Create a Preliminary Plan.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

This year has been extremely difficult for any industry, but the looming pandemic and ongoing social distancing continues to be particularly challenging for the event management industry and the event venues whose business is all about getting people together. Save time, space and trees by going digital. #2

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2024

We’ll show you how to identify recurring slow seasons by harnessing the goldmine of information hidden within your historical booking data. We suggest collecting this detailed information from your customers after they submit a booking inquiry and during the lead qualification process. But only if you track the data.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

A smooth and efficient onboarding process builds trust and reduces stress during planning stages for both you and your clients, and ultimately ensures successful execution of their event. Even better: it increases the likelihood of generating enthusiastic fans for your business, driving repeat bookings and quality testimonials.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 14, 2020

“As a franchise hotel, we were using our own corporate software as well as third-party platforms for things like CRM and billing, but I also needed to use things like Google Docs, email, paper notes, file folders and even a dry-erase board to track things like our booked events and signed contracts,” says Jessica. “It

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Now the global shutdowns triggered by COVID-19 outbreaks have forced many of us to reconsider our understanding and opinion of and need for live online events, mainly because they are the only viable option to reach attendees and continue connecting with our audiences. Best practices for virtual event planning. Sponsorships.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. What is event marketing? potential attendees), distribution channels and pricing for the event. Attendance of sub-events/sessions.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services. source: Spotio ). Get started today >>.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Book vendors and venues for multiple events.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

One of the primary challenges in event planning is managing the numerous details and ensuring you have backup plans for almost every aspect. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable?

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2017

.” A good practice is to have two event facilitators – one for in-person participants and one for virtual attendees – to maintain the event flow and enhance the attendee experience. Roles similar to this “Virtual Liaison” can include Event Tech Expert, Social Media Coordinator and Digital Concierge.

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Eventtia

APRIL 6, 2022

Event Project Management: The Concept. What actually is “event project management” or just “event management?” Albeit expensive, it’s always best to have a second venue as a plan B, ideally one that lets you book last minute and is located fairly close to the original venue.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 28, 2024

Planning Pod’s streamlined event management platform gives you what you need to spend less time working on minute details and more time exploring strategies to grow your business, like paid advertising. Competitor analysis: Observe where your competitors are targeting their audience through social media messaging and ad placements.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

The term “event technology” refers to any software, hardware (machine), or digital tools that assist the planning, management, and execution of an event, and in this case, a hybrid event. Event Technology Enhancing Experience. Why do we need event technology in the first place?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 29, 2023

Why Your CRM is Making or Breaking Client Relationships Slow response times are the silent killer of the events industry. If you’re one of many business owners currently struggling to stay on top of messages, your delayed responses are snuffing out potential bookings. Are you looking for an event management platform?

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Usually, those wedding pros are doing initial research in event management and wedding planning software for their business and want to do their due diligence in evaluating all viable options. Bookings & Appointments Calendar. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management. Aisle Planner.

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Peerspace

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Besides offering you the freedom to rent for as many hours as you like, booking through Peerspace also connects you with your venue’s local host. They will provide you access to their professional, curated spaces and can help you out if you need assistance in planning and executing your event. Book the perfect commercial kitchen.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

Though they do host numerous weddings, Clay Theatre offers venue bookings for many other types of intimate events. Andrea’s team was able to retain and reschedule their 2020 bookings for the following year, a significant win that proved to be a double-edged sword. The unique space gave Andrea a leg up in curating a client base.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you run an event venue, you know that your business can’t afford to waste time and resources with inefficient manual processes and lengthy workarounds. This inevitably led to hiring additional event professionals to manage her disparate systems, costing the venue more money and eating away at profit margins.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

As CEO and co-founder of Planning Pod, I’m glad these venue owners, managers and staff are asking questions like these to make sure they choose the right platform that best fits their needs. Event Booking Management + Calendar. Room / Space Management. Event Planning Toolkit (incl. 99/month. ~$500/month.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Despite the pandemic, Andrea has successfully renovated and scaled her 1930s movie theatre turned boutique wedding venue, continuously booking new events and growing her team. It will save you hours of time each week, increase your bookings, and keep your clients impressed from the showing to the big day.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

While Honeybook, Dubsado and 17hats do promote their products to event professionals, their applications are more general client/CRM and business management platforms designed for solo entrepreneurs and freelancers and do not include many core event management tools. Bookings & Appointments Calendar.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Identifying pain points The first step in improving your event or venue business: identifying your pain points. Attendee engagement is another important metric to track, especially if you manage ticketed events. Package deals: Create package deals and bundles to offer discounts to clients who book multiple services.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Many of the catering solutions below offer these functions as well as other valuable business and event management features for tracking event bookings; generating financial and profitability reports; viewing business data using real-time dashboards; and integrating with point-of-sale (POS) systems and accounting solutions like Quickbooks.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Food festivals, food competitions and free tasting events are all excellent ways to attract catering sales leads and build referrals for your catering business. It’s important to respond rapidly and professionally to all inquiries that come in, whether they arrive by phone call, social media message, email or a lead form on your site.

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