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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Certified Wedding Planner Society

MAY 14, 2024

There are many differences when discussing the role of a planner versus a decorator, and it is essential that we are clear what the expectations are come event day for both roles. The major difference between a planner and a decorator really falls in the names – A planner plans and a decorator decorates – simple as that!

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Eventtia

APRIL 4, 2025

If youve planned and managed events already, youre probably familiar with at least some event planning problems and solutions. Meanwhile, if youre organizing your first event, its even easier to underestimate the workload. Theres not always time to become an expert before your event begins.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 25, 2020

Event planners’ jobs are all about bringing people together and creating a connection. And for event organizers, we can expect to see lots of changes in how we plan, organize and execute events. And for event organizers, we can expect to see lots of changes in how we plan, organize and execute events.

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Peerspace

MARCH 18, 2025

Music sets the tone for your event, whether its a wedding, corporate function, or milestone celebration. The Expert: Chanel Nicole – Peerspace ambassador, and graduate of SAE Institute Chicago in Audio Engineering and Music Business, who brings a wealth of expertise to the art of event sound design.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 5, 2020

While planning killer events is becoming increasingly more difficult and complicated, plenty of new tools are constantly arriving in the event management market that can keep you on track and make your working life less chaotic. 8 Essential Event Management Tools for Every Event Planner. Accounting.

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Joy

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Austin Convention Center can host almost 8,000 people at once, making it the city’s largest corporate event venue. With 54 meeting rooms, this venue stands out as one of Austin’s most versatile spaces for corporate events. The central Texas location will give a smooth travel experience to all your event attendees.

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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. Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

An event proposal can have various different purposes: securing sponsorships, getting a client as an event planner, getting buy-ins from stakeholders and higher-ups, and so on. Obviously, an event proposal is also important in securing sponsorships, which is often a crucial part of funding any event.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you work in the event planning industry and have to configure and collect registrations and ticket sales via online forms, you know how quickly things can get complicated and chaotic. Planning Pod’s forms builder and event registration software make creating smooth and intuitive registration and ticketing workflows easy.

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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? Event project management – For managing budgets, calendars, tasks/to-do’s, schedules/timelines, checklists, files, dashboards and reporting.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

When I set out to write this blog post on event tech, my mind was living in the “during” phase of the event life cycle. Think virtual event spaces, live streaming, virtual reality…all of which are obvious hot topics and play a huge role in the direction of the events industry. Automations.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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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? 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.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many organizations have been embracing events as an effective way to market their business and products/services. However, why let the opportunity of generating revenue from these events go to waste if we can do it while still effectively promoting our brand, product, service, or community? Paid or Free Event?

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Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost $60 — $220 per hour. See unique event venues Event planning can be an overwhelming endeavor. Sure, there’s a vast array of apps and websites for event planners. Check them out and get your event up and running brilliantly. Let’s check them out!

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

“Event security … the service everyone wants and no one wants to pay for.” ” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. Assess your event’s security risk upfront.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

For most event professionals, working remotely and confined to our homes is a foreign concept (and understandably so). Events are changeable, mutable things that require us to be supremely flexible. The fits-and-starts of communicating via email takes way too long to have a true conversation. Online Event Management Software.

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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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Planning Pod

AUGUST 12, 2019

Summary: Learn what goes into a banquet event order and how they are used. Understand why BEOs are vital to the success of most events and download a free BEO template. There are hundreds and hundreds of details involved in proper event management and planning. What Is a Banquet Event Order?

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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. We just got to a point where we needed something more professional.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Planning Pod can help.

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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost $50 — $350 per hour. See unique event venues Need some can’t-miss event planning tips to help you pull off your next big gathering with style and poise? Planning an event can be an incredibly stressful task for anyone — no matter your level of expertise.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 20, 2024

Do you find yourself dreaming up the intricacies of perfectly executed events? If so, starting an event planning business might be the career for you. Let’s be honest…the event industry is a passionate but sometimes anxiety-filled one. Planning Pod is your ultimate event management toolkit. But never fear!

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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. source: Spotio ).

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Being a successful event planner is synonymous with juggling fire in front of a crowd. Whether you’re an event planner by profession or by chance, this blog is for you. These are five things event planners should know. If you maintain organization then you ensure a smooth event. Don’t.

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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!

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2023

No matter what type of event you’re hosting, post-event surveys are your secret weapon for gathering valuable feedback from event attendees. Post-event surveys are questionnaires or feedback forms that event organizers distribute to attendees after an event. Why should you use post-event surveys?

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2017

It seems like every day there is a shiny new piece of event technology touted as “the next best thing” for managing event details, increasing productivity, collecting registrations and RSVPs, connecting attendees, and so on. So how do you decide when is the right time to start looking for an event technology solution?

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Even with the best team, organization and expertise, an event strategy can’t succeed completely without the right event management software. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming. Gathering attendee feedback is essential for improving future events.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With environmental concerns becoming increasingly urgent, the event planning industry has the unique opportunity to shift how we think of events and lead the way toward sustainable practices. Here’s how to plan greener events for a more sustainable future. How do you plan a sustainable event?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

Every successful event professional knows that behind almost every successful event is a well-considered event layout plan that takes into account the purpose of the event itself and the characteristics of your event space while enhancing the overall attendee experience. and scope of the event activities.

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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. Here’s everything you need to know about event technology solutions to leave a lasting impression on your attendees.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

If you work in the event planning industry and have to configure and collect event registrations and ticket sales via online forms, you know how quickly things can get complicated and chaotic. Planning Pod’s forms builder and event registration software make creating smooth and intuitive registration and ticketing workflows easy.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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. Then we will look at the key features and benefits of our venue software peers to which we most frequently get compared: Tripleseat, Event Temple and EventPro.

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Peerspace

MARCH 3, 2024

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost $50 — $250 per hour. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace has quickly become the internet’s number one resource for renting event spaces. So, unless your event is overnight and then some, Airbnb is not your best bet.

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