Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

This comprehensive guide on how to start an event planning business is built to help you think ahead and stay prepared so you can become profitable without panic. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. Join the countless professionals who trust Planning Pod to make their events unforgettable.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 3, 2019

It’s almost expected these days that there will be times when meeting and event planners are remote. A LOT of them, and chances are you need to keep lines of communication open to succeed at your job. Luckily, remote planners can get more done than ever with the help of technology and clear processes.

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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. CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Anyway, after that brief interlude, let’s get to our event planning tips. Tip #1: Do maintain communication between all involved parties Source: Peerspace This means knowing exactly what the venue , vendors, and decision-makers are responsible for and making sure everyone else is also on the same page.

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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.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Some key features of modern CRM tools that would best serve event professionals include: Intuitive attendee management. 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.

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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.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Staying on top of communicating with clients and prospects without letting anything slip through the cracks. Client portals where your clients can log in to view and sign proposals and contracts; view and pay invoices; track tasks assigned to them; and fill out forms to provide you with additional information regarding their event.

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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. The dynamic nature of digital signage can add an element of excitement to the user experience and boost audience engagement at your next event.

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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.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 9, 2020

Here at Planning Pod , we know firsthand how hard COVID-19 has hit the events industry, including millions of event professionals, event planners and event venues. Once you establish your space, make sure to communicate to your family what that space means – especially kiddos!

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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?

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Techystalk

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In this chat, we discuss some of the best tips for event planners, and some of the biggest mistakes they make! 10 Questions to Ask Before Leading a Virtual Event Hidden Gems on Zoom Sheila Fox is a clear communicator you can count on, she’s deeply connected across the Ohio political realm, events, and hospitality industries.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Another question that’s handy for corporate or networking events, this type of question can assess the effectiveness of the event’s speakers, helping event planners invite engaging presenters for future events to ensure high-quality content. (if Did you find the speakers/presenters engaging and knowledgeable?

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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.

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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.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From there, explain how you plan to build relationships with event planners, event venues, and potential clients (i.e., Fortunately, event planning tools offer a centralized platform where you can manage all aspects of your catering business. word-of-mouth marketing, referrals, digital marketing). Here’s how.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

By starting with some of the most common frustrations of the event planning profession that we have heard from planners, we’ve paired real-life problems with real event management solutions. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. And for the stuff it doesn’t have?

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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.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

To that end, we have assembled a list of 25 (+2) proven event sales techniques and strategies from seasoned pros that you can implement quickly to boost your lead generation, qualifying and close rates. And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications.

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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. The host was amazing, she communicated with me with eased and such lovely lady for helping us set up the tables and chairs. Our event turned out perfectly.

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Planning Pod

JULY 29, 2020

Garnering and maintaining an audience’s attention, especially during long meetings or intense conferences, is one of the major challenges event planners and meeting coordinators face. Even galas and charitable events can quickly turn into a drag if the speeches run long or the video presentation has poor production value.

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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.

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Rock Paper Coin

APRIL 17, 2024

In an industry obsessed with flawless visuals, prioritize genuine connections and open communication with clients. Success in the event industry requires the right tools by your side. This will help you attract your ideal clients. Perhaps the most valuable lesson Josh offers is the power of authenticity.

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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.

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Peerspace

MARCH 3, 2024

Peerspace makes it easy to book an event space Source: Peerspace Peerspace offers a simple booking procedure using either the app or the website. In doing so, you book your event directly with the owner or ambassador of the space. Peerspace hosts can be as hands-on as you need.

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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.

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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.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

A corporate event planner looking to provide meals for an onsite training event will have one set of needs; a couple looking to feed their wedding guests (or looking for the right wedding venue or the right place to hold the reception) will have very different needs. Nurture Your Leads with Frequent, Timely Communications.

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Brilliant Event Planning

AUGUST 18, 2020

If you’re an event planner, you know that there is a whole list of items you might need on an event day. As a good planner, you try to be prepared for as many scenarios as possible, without showing up at your client’s event with a moving truck. This means each planner on our team receives a tablet day-of.

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Hello Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

That stuff should be core competency for an event planner because our job is to show our worth and value. Events make a huge impact in communities, but we don’t do a great job of communicating all the differences they make within organizations.

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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.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2018

A recent survey of event planners revealed that the greatest event planning challenges often revolve around two factors: time and money. These challenges can vary, depending on the stage in the event lifecycle, as well as the key stakeholder managing that stage. Event Planning Challenges.

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LLG Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I lost many clients by simply not knowing how to communicate to them I can provide the services they were looking for. I made countless mistakes when I was first starting out because I did not have any real guidance. I didn't know how to price myself, or how to present the services I was offering.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Share everything from the catering menu to banquet event order to special requests in a quick email. Digital files also make it easy to send the same document to multiple people like hosts, their event planners and your venue staff. Guests not only want to be wowed when they attend an event, they expect it.

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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.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 14, 2020

This same tactic works well with event, hospitality and catering industry referral sources like event planners and meeting planners. Or for off-site caterers, deliver it to them and have a nice lunch meeting while they experience your featured food offerings. In conclusion….

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