PLANNERS vs. DECORATORS
Certified Wedding Planner Society
MAY 14, 2024
In the party/social events world, many companies claim they are event planners when in reality, they are event decorators.
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Certified Wedding Planner Society
MAY 14, 2024
In the party/social events world, many companies claim they are event planners when in reality, they are event decorators.
Planning Pod
JULY 29, 2020
Have you ever been to an event that was a snoozer — complete with people practically racing to the coffee station between sessions? Of course you have, and that’s why audience engagement is so critical. A good public speaker understands their content, presents it well and engages with the audience.
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Carissa Kruse Weddings
OCTOBER 6, 2023
You keep on asking what does it take to become a wedding planner. The short answer is reaching out to experienced event planners. I will try to make it more specific with actual steps and tips that you can follow to become a wedding planner. Haha, that’s very vague, I know. Let’s start!
Planning Pod
OCTOBER 4, 2023
With event attendee expectations shifting, event organizers are on the lookout for fresh ways to create memorable experiences—and that’s where event technology can be a game-changer. Here’s everything you need to know about event technology solutions to leave a lasting impression on your attendees.
Planning Pod
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Identify strengths and weaknesses: Event feedback surveys can help event organizers discover what they’re doing well and where to improve. Hearing your attendees’ thoughts on popular sessions, engaging presenters, logistical issues, or general suggestions is crucial to elevating your attendee experience.
Planning Pod
JULY 7, 2022
In this article, I’ll give a high-level overview of how different types of event technology trends serve event planners or businesses and apply to the entire life cycle of any event. Event and venue management software. Customer relationship management is a must for any event professional. Automations.
Planning Pod
JUNE 23, 2023
Whether you’re an event venue, a professional event organizer, or the de-facto event planner for your organization, creating the best experience for potential attendees can feel overwhelming—especially with event industry statistics suggesting that we’ll see the return of full in-person live events in the upcoming year.
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.
Planning Pod
AUGUST 16, 2023
By collecting data on attendees, you can create targeted marketing campaigns and personalized communications. In turn, you’ll drive higher attendance rates and greater engagement during the event. Simplified event planning. You can even attach invoices and email exchanges to track your communications.
By Chenai
JUNE 12, 2024
Another common misconception is that working with a corporate event planner is a costly expense; however, there are so many benefits of partnering with a professional event planner, regardless of the event size, many of which you probably haven’t considered. In this Post What is Corporate Event Planning?
Eventtia
MAY 24, 2024
By giving marketers and companies more control of their online events, Eventtia helps them to promote their brand, interact with leads, and strengthen their community. Features : Use website builders and email campaigns to communicate with your ideal audience. Yet these are all features that come with Eventtia.
Eventtia
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
While many businesses understand that their events (both live and virtual) could be monetized, in practice, monetizing any event can be quite challenging if you don’t know where to start. If you are an event planner or a business seeking to generate revenue and turn a profit from your events, you’ve come to the right place.
Planning Pod
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Integration is a hot term that won’t be dying down anytime soon in the event industry when it comes to attendee engagement. As more and more attendees rely on their mobile devices at events for information and communications, event organizers have been compelled to integrate the live event experience with the online experience.
Eventtia
JUNE 28, 2023
In recent years, event management software has revolutionized the way event planners and businesses plan, manage, organize, and execute events of different types and of all sizes: from simple virtual meetings to in-person trade shows and conferences to stadium concerts.
Eventtia
MAY 18, 2023
Yet, Swapcard certainly isn’t a perfect and foolproof solution, and users looking for their ideal event management solution may want to consider alternatives. These factors are: ✅ Features: The event management solution should offer the essential features that cater to the needs of event planners and organizers.
Event Planning
AUGUST 20, 2023
By using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence tool, event planners can create a big advantage for themselves. In addition to saving time, creating run of show, personalizing their communication, making event brochures and marketing materials, brainstorming incredible new ideas and much more. ChatGPT can draft it for you.
Planning Pod
AUGUST 14, 2023
Streamline communication with forms and surveys Event management requires clear communication between staff, vendors, catering businesses, and clients—and Planning Pod gives you the tools to manage it all. You can easily track your event and client communications with a centralized inbox.
Planning Pod
JULY 27, 2022
If you are somehow engaged in event sales – whether as a salesperson, business owner or manager in the hospitality and events industry – you already know that establishing successful sales practices and habits is the #1 way to grow revenues for private, group and in-person events.
Peerspace
MARCH 18, 2024
Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals and is the number one choice for event planners in need of stylish, well-equipped event spaces. However, hiring a professional will allow your guests to put their own cameras away and be more engaged in the party. Our event turned out perfectly.
Eventtia
JUNE 15, 2023
Yet, we all know that planning and hosting an event can be easier said than done. Out of all the challenges associated with hosting an event , crafting and sending event invitations is often at the very top of the list of many event planners. This will make your invitation feel more inviting and personal.
Eventtia
DECEMBER 9, 2022
A corporate event is, in a nutshell, any kind of event that is held by a corporate or enterprise for its own benefit. The company (or corporate) may plan the event on its own (i.e., by establishing an internal event team) or hire a professional event planner to do the job. Hybrid Corporate Event.
Cvent: Event Marketing
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
There’s talk around the water cooler about the importance of meaningful engagement for creating an event experience that wows audiences. The goal of every event planner is for attendees to fully participate in the event and come away with a sense that it was a worthy investment of their time, energy, and money.
Eventtia
DECEMBER 11, 2021
Why do we need event technology in the first place? Ultimately, it’s about providing a better experience for everyone involved in planning, managing, and hosting the event. This includes event planners, event team, volunteers, attendees, vendors, and sponsors, among other parties.
Hello Endless Events
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Events are not exclusive to any industry, business, or group of people. Every year, from sports and weddings to big banks and marketing agencies, all kinds of people have events. As event professionals, they employ specific skills to plan and engage that audience. Should HR core competencies be a part of those skills?
Cvent: Event Marketing
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
What Does Event Marketing Mean for You? Event marketing is an evolving role. There is not always clarity around specific responsibilities even though it is the glue between event planners and the rest of the business. It is event marketing’s responsibility to bring the brand to life and measure the live experience with.
Hello Endless Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Today’s event planners rely on technology to get the job done. No matter if you’re managing multiple tasks related to an event, keeping your team in order, or communicating with clients, you’ll likely use a digital project management tool. There’s not one perfect tool for every event. Forget the pen and paper.
Eventtia
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
PR professionals generate favorable publicity by managing brand communications and nurturing media relationships. PR is a vital part of event promotion. A well-executed PR campaign creates awareness, generates sales, and builds relationships with media, customers, event partners, and other stakeholders.
Eventtia
JANUARY 20, 2023
Summary Cvent seamlessly integrates online and in-person event planning with a comprehensive event management platform. It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management. Whova is a great, trustworthy alternative to Cvent software.
Eventtia
JANUARY 20, 2023
Summary Cvent seamlessly integrates online and in-person event planning with a comprehensive event management platform. It offers functionality and scalability to venue sourcing, registration, website building, networking tools, and communication management. Whova is a great, trustworthy alternative to Cvent software.
Eventtia
MARCH 14, 2022
The social distancing and quarantine policies, especially in 2020, have forced many in-person events to be delayed and canceled, and many event planners have then pivoted to virtual events instead. Improved engagement and interactivity. Virtual-only events tend to struggle with engagement.
Carissa Kruse Weddings
JULY 9, 2024
Let’s not divert any further and move to our main topic – how to become a wedding and event planner. I have gathered many burning questions from my students, friends, and family who are interested in the wedding and event planning industry. Engage with your followers by responding to comments and messages promptly.
Peerspace
DECEMBER 31, 2023
This popular photography location can be used for fashion shoots , architectural photography, and even some very dramatic wedding or engagement photos. Paul was an phenomenal host, sent great videos of the space and was very communicative and accommodating. Thanks to Sha and Sean, our engagement party was unforgettable.
Eventtia
APRIL 19, 2023
Call-to-action: the invitation email should include a clear and prominent CTA that prompts the recipient to register for the event, RSVP, or take any other desired action. Contact information: clear contact information for the event planner/organizer or a dedicated personnel.
Cvent: Event Marketing
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
The worst thing you can do is ignore technology because, whether you like it or not, it’s taking over the way we do everything and that includes events. Social media is a miraculous tool that as an event planner you can and should use to your fullest advantage. If you don’t, you’re going to be left in the dust.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MARCH 7, 2019
If you’ve recently attended an event and sensed unique anticipation in the air as the speaker took the stage or experienced a renewed sense of excitement and purpose as the keynote engaged the audience, chances are, that speaker was a woman. They are transforming corporations, changing lives, and building communities.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 22, 2018
In today’s marketing environment, dominated by digital advertising, social media and mobile apps, most CMOs prize events as a critical tool in their arsenal and know that events and face-to-face communications are integral to accelerating sales and driving revenue growth. From Event Planner to Event Marketer.
Cvent: Event Marketing
AUGUST 9, 2019
The best way to get a solid return on your events (ROE) is to capture that data through the entire event lifecycle, with event management technology that helps you make that data actionable and sets you on the path for success. Event Engagement. You’ve decided on the venue, the theme, the name of your event, etc.
Eventtia
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Ask audiences – Communicate with audiences to ask who they want as speakers. Rewarding early birds is a marketing strategy that creates demand throughout the event registration process. Not only does it build buzz for an event, but it also helps event planners organize events into stages.
Peerspace
MARCH 19, 2024
The space itself is beautiful, very clean and laid out perfectly for the event we were hosting. Communication with the host was prompt & effective. They were SO helpful, going above and beyond to make sure we had all the information needed to create a seamless event. Would recommend!
Eventtia
APRIL 1, 2022
A dedicated presenter for your virtual attendee can help a lot in keeping your virtual attendees engaged and connected to the live venue. Keeping Both Attendees Engaged. A very notable challenge in hosting a hybrid event is keeping both attendees engaged throughout the whole event, but this can be extremely challenging in practice.
Ebeling Events
MAY 27, 2020
We have been on calls, webinars, partnering with other vendors including other event planners, reading updates from the city, county, state, CDC and WHO all while homeschooling my kids. We are in communication with all of our preferred vendors to ensure they are operating within the safest guidelines. We have to be honest.
Eventtia
APRIL 18, 2022
Develop clear accessibility policies and communicate them with staff and volunteers. In the next section, we’ll discuss some of the best practices to maintain when planning and hosting an event so you can make the most of this checklist. Event Planning Best Practices To Ensure Success. Define Your Event Objectives.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MARCH 5, 2019
If you’ve recently attended an event and sensed unique anticipation in the air as the speaker took the stage or experienced a renewed sense of excitement and purpose as the keynote engaged the audience, chances are, that speaker was a woman. They are transforming corporations, changing lives, and building communities.
Eventtia
NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Let’s take them one by one: Specialized Tools Specialized event management tools excel in performing specific functions related to event planning. Here’s a list of specialized tools to consider: Online registration and ticketing platforms are invaluable tools for event planners.
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