Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

This is the focal point of any virtual event because it’s the primary portal for marketing your event; creating online content for marketing and SEO; collecting registrations; communicating updates; and having attendees log in on event day to participate. Email Communications. event schedules, videos, registration/RSVP forms and more.

Social Media 180

Social Media Communication Electronics Scheduling 180

Planning Pod

JULY 29, 2020

Some great ways to cue in the audience during a speech is to: Ask audience member questions Conduct electronic surveys Invite audience input or even participation Encourage social shares. Including event technology into your design, programming and communications can help to increase audience engagement.

Engagement 120

Engagement Scheduling Electronics Communication 120

Rock Paper Coin

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Improve Client Communications with AI Chatbots and Automation Managing inquiries and follow-ups can feel overwhelming, especially during peak wedding season. For wedding vendors, this means identifying trends, such as popular wedding themes or high-performing blog content, to attract your ideal clients.

Management 52

Management Scheduling Communication Ceremony 52

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Busy vendors, suppliers and clients no longer have to worry about making an in-person appearance just to pay a bill or produce a signature. Some typical paper trail items you should make digital include: Client or vendor contracts. Don’t battle busy schedules just to grab a signature. 6 – Track inventory more efficiently.

Procession 109

Procession Management Electronics Social Media 109

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

By collecting data on attendees, you can create targeted marketing campaigns and personalized communications. This means you won’t have to search through multiple spreadsheets to find key details about third-party vendors, catering plans, or contact information.

Event Management 78

Event Management Management Social Media Communication 78

Planning Pod

AUGUST 8, 2022

Challenge: Chaotic communication and missing information. When it comes to catering companies, one of the most important ingredients of a well-run kitchen is communication. Solution: Central hub for communications with clients, vendors, and back-of-house staff. Banquet Event Order (BEO).

Catering 78

Catering IT Electronics Management 78

Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Back then, we probably had 8 to 9 systems, and they didn’t communicate with each other, and only certain staff knew how to use certain systems,” said Dianne. “We You can input dates and times, contact assignments, vendor and venue assignments and file attachments for each item. The Event Centre at Camrose Regional Exhibition.

Management 89

Management Electronics Event Management Communication 89

Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

One central source for business communication and contact information goes a long way in organizing conversations with clients, vendors, and staff – a key component both before and after events are complete. Included functionality varies, but some key benefits include: CRM. Automations. Lead management. Client portals.

Social Media 104

Social Media Event Management Engineering Management 104

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Easily track all your events, appointments, due dates and more from a centralized calendar that integrates with other electronic calendars (including Google, Apple and Outlook). With Planning Pod’s CRM functionality, you can store and manage contact information and necessary details for each prospect, client, vendor and contractor.

Procession 78

Procession Wedding Planner Wedding Planning Electronics 78

Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Sharing event details with clients, staff, and vendors using customized Banquet Event Orders (BEOs). One of the most popular items Shannon shares with her vendors is a custom banquet event order (BEO). Planning Pod is a way easier way to communicate.”. There’s a lot of information exchanged in event catering.

Catering 78

Catering Management Electronics Communication 78

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. Service and staffing requirements (including outside vendors) AV and equipment requirements. Should you communicate with leads via email, text or phone? Um, you wouldn’t (right?).

Hospitality 104

Hospitality Management Event Management Social Media 104

Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Vendor Management. Online Electronic Signatures. Client CRM – Easily track all the contact and business information for your leads and clients plus staff, vendors, contractors and any other business contacts in one convenient place. Collect electronic sign offs and create change orders on-the-fly.

Management 78

Management Electronics Scheduling Event Management 78

Planning Pod

JUNE 10, 2022

Streamlines workflows and saves 62+ hours/month of busywork Simplifies serving customers and landing more leads Is easy to use and get up and running fast Simplifies collaboration among team members and vendors. Planning Pod simplifies collaboration among team members and vendors. Let’s unpack those one at a time.

Catering 78

Catering Management Electronics Hospitality 78

Rock Paper Coin

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

However, wedding planners, vendors, and venues face a unique set of challenges that can turn a dream event into a legal nightmare if not properly handled. From navigating vendor contracts to understanding liability, intellectual property rights, and client disputes, the legal landscape in the wedding industry is complex and ever-changing.

Insurance 52

Insurance Communication Electronics Vendor 52

Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

In fact, there are a handful of critical details that every person involved in producing the event must have at their fingertips – from the venue staff and managers, event planners and outside vendors to the clients themselves. Vendor Information. To ensure that the client is aware of key details and has agreed to them.

Electronics 60

Electronics Catering Management Communication 60

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Event Vendor Management. Online Electronic Signatures. Assign items to staff, vendors and clients. You have the ability to attach files to each itinerary item, categorize those items, and assign them to contacts, vendors, and venue rooms/spaces. Email Communications. Timeline & Itinerary w/ Notifications.

Wedding Planning 78

Wedding Planning Management RSVP Floor Plan 78

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Monique loves the platforms because there are no costs to creating an account for Facebook, Instagram, or Tik Tok and it’s a great way to connect with your community. Andrea has helped build her following by connecting with vendors who shared her style. Working with vendors. Curate a list of preferred vendors.

Wedding Venue 78

Wedding Venue Social Media Management Vendor 78

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Improved collaboration with teams and vendors. Improved logistics management. How to choose the best event management software?

Event Management 60

Event Management Management Social Media Communication 60

Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

Translators and closed-caption tools No matter what kind of event you’re planning, AI-powered translators and closed-caption tools help enable communication and accessibility for all attendees regardless of their language or hearing abilities.

Event Management 78

Event Management Management Communication Procession 78

Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Manage event details: Keep track of event dates, deadlines, client preferences, communication, contracts, payments, and more all in one place. Client communication: Maintain clear and organized communication with clients and automatically attach those conversations to their events with an easy-to-use email platform. Here’s how.

Catering 89

Catering Management Scheduling Communication 89

Planning Pod

JULY 13, 2022

“Before we used Planning Pod, my biggest challenge was that I had to open five or more different apps to manage all of the things related to all our events, from dealing with vendors to mapping out the space to invoicing. It took so much time, but now it’s all in one place with Planning Pod,” says Laura.

Event Management 78

Event Management Private Events Management Scheduling 78

Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

Event Management 48

Event Management Social Media Management Vendor Management 48

Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

Event Management 48

Event Management Social Media Management Vendor Management 48

Events by Emma Currie

AUGUST 1, 2021

Keep in mind that some vendors increase their pricing from year to year due to cost increases. Keep this in mind as many wedding vendors have had to move a lot of weddings from 2020 into 2021. Pop these dates in a spreadsheet and then send this to your other key vendors. Do they electronically record guests details?

Electronics 52

Electronics Hospitality Vendor Catering 52

Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

This includes event planners, event team, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and sponsors, among other parties. How well your event is planned and organised would depend on how well your team members can communicate and collaborate with each other throughout the event planning process.

Social Media 62

Social Media Management Event Management Media 62

Eventtia

APRIL 20, 2022

Again, hosting a hybrid event means you’ll need more electronic equipment before and during the event, so it’s crucial to make sure your venue has enough power outlets for all your equipment. Communication and relationship. How easy is it to communicate with the venue manager and suppliers tied to the venue?

Social Media 71

Social Media Installation Engagement Management 71

Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

Professional wedding planners must juggle multiple clients, build and maintain vendor relationships, navigate rentals and decor, and stay on top of their long wedding checklists for each client. Most people have a romanticized idea of what life is like as a wedding planner, but the truth is: running a wedding planning business is hard.

Wedding Planning 78

Wedding Planning Pinterest Management Collaboration 78

Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

Meetings with clients, staff, contractors, suppliers and vendors are often in person. And they are great for a wide variety of event-industry applications and situations – from event planning and running an event space / venue to staff management and vendor/supplier management. Phone calls take a while and interrupt your flow.

Management 146

Management Communication Government Social Media 146

Event Marketer: B to C Events

APRIL 3, 2025

… We’re trying to really nail down more local vendors and suppliers. Electronics are going to go up, the furniture that we get from other countries, the dcor elements, fabrics, anything that we don’t make here in the States, is just going to come up. Can we source stuff that’s being produced in L.A.

Electronics 86

Electronics Communication Installation Vendor 86