Planning Pod

MAY 2, 2020

And although this surge in interest will probably wane a bit when in-person events are again safe, virtual events are now a permanent part of the conversation when people consider their event mix, goals and audience needs. Answers to these questions will give you an idea of the length of your event.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. What is event management software? No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Building out your processes and internal operations ahead of time is critical to generating revenue as you prepare to open your new venue. Planning Pod’s all-in-one platform gives new event facilities 20+ easy-to-use tools to set up systems for managing booking calendars, sales, client communications, contracts, billing, payments and more.

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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. The right system can streamline execution and post-event evaluation processes, too.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Brandee Gaar, who runs her own wedding planning firm called Blush by Brandee Gaar as well as her own business consultancy for wedding planners , understands the frustrations of working from multiple business and project management tools and free apps. “We I thought, ‘There is no way it should take us this long to process a contract.’”.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

From missed payments and complex registration systems, most event organizers spend endless hours following outdated processes that can lead to missed details, lost ticket sales, and miscommunication between the vendors, volunteers, attendees, and other event participants. The good news? There is a better way!

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Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

Sure, there’s a vast array of apps and websites for event planners. Therefore, we compiled this helpful list of websites for event planners to get you moving and ensure that your event is a success. Check them out and get your event up and running brilliantly. They have event planners, too.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 20, 2018

How does an event planner survive event season or busy times? They take simple time management steps to make event season a little easier and run a little smoother. Below are 6 effective time management tips to assist the busy event planner. Busy event planners tend to work from sunup to sundown.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Unfortunately, these solutions – though assembled with the best of intentions – can quickly lead to costly process gaps, create unnecessary work redundancies and restrain growth and expansion for new event venues. Challenge: Managing processes and tools that take time and energy away from growing the business.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

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. Does your hotel sales team struggle with imperfect event booking and planning tools and processes?

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

I had a past client say that they had luck finding vendors also on social media group forums so definitely check into that! I made this ebook as an educational tool to assist with the wedding planning process, not to take the place of a wedding planner. There is a huge range between the pricing of wedding planners.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 19, 2019

An important event sales strategy for your catering business is the effective use of social media. Social campaigns can include efforts as simple as one-off Instagram ads (or Instagram stories of your recent events) or as elaborate as managing a dedicated YouTube channel. Give It Away (Free Catering Samples Work!).

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2017

“If your attendees are primarily Millennials, they are going to want technology throughout the event with features like social media walls and charging stations.” “You should source event technology based on need, not availability,” asserts Jody-Ann Rowe, owner of the Event Certificate.

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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. These displays can show real-time event information, interactive maps, and even user-generated content from social media.

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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. In short, an internal event proposal. Who needs to write an event proposal? Event planner agencies to win clients over.

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Planning Pod

JULY 10, 2023

Looking to streamline your event planning process? Event planning can be a daunting task, especially for event organizers and venues managing multiple events at once. Fortunately, event ticketing software can help create an efficient ticketing system for both organizers and ticket buyers.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

However, if that’s the case, why do so many event and hospitality professionals stop trying to improve their sales processes once they get comfortable? The reason is simple … many of us feel like our current sales processes are working fine and that we simply don’t have the time to research and implement new techniques.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Event organizers can also use CRMs for contact management of third-party vendors, service providers, event venues, and more. The best event management solutions make it easy for event planners to track notes, pricing, packages, and files for contracts. Payments are also easier with Planning Pod’s CRM tool.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 12, 2023

What’s more, gathering feedback on a regular basis enables you to make more data-driven decisions for future events. Whether you’re already sending follow-up surveys after events or gathering feedback through social media, post-event surveys are key to maximizing the overall satisfaction of your events.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Technology can facilitate a successful hybrid event in many different aspects: handling event registration, managing social media activities, facilitating a virtual event, live streaming, mobile apps, and so on. Event Technology Enhancing Experience. Why do we need event technology in the first place?

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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.

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Eventtia

APRIL 6, 2022

Those who have been familiar with the process of event project management would understand how challenging planning, managing, and hosting an event will be. There are many moving parts involved in planning an event, and you have to constantly pay attention to the tiniest details to ensure success. Overcapacity.

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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. Booking calendars that make it easy to track bookings … and hard to double book events. Key Features of Planning Pod.

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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

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. What is event management software? No more time-consuming manual processes.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whether setting up a pop-up store or planning a large-scale product launch, the right event platform facilitates all planning operations, enhances attendees’ experience, and provides invaluable data and actionable insights. However, with the great variety of options, choosing the right event management software can feel overwhelming.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 17, 2020

Besides keeping your remote team members talking and connected, many video conferencing apps also have a webcast component that allows you to speak to your audience, attendees or customer base (and even run events virtually). Most events businesses still need basic word processing/document + spreadsheet tools for their everyday needs.

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Eventtia

JUNE 13, 2023

The presence of an engaged and vibrant audience not only enhances an event atmosphere but also helps you achieve your event’s goals, be it building awareness of your product or service, facilitating networking for your audience, educating potential customers, and so on. This is where this article comes in.

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Peerspace

MAY 26, 2024

If you’re planning a convention or corporate event , then the chances are that swag bags are either one of your favorite parts of event planning, or it’s the thing that keeps you up at night. No matter the type of event planner you are, we’ve come up with 21 creative swag bag ideas to get you thinking outside the box.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 2, 2020

A relatively simple sketch of where tables, chairs, stages, furniture and other items should be placed in an event room or space. And a basic planning tool in the toolbox of most any event planner or venue manager. But in reality, practically EVERYTHING depends on your event layout, like: How your event flows.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Others sound like they may be specific to a particular kind of function, event or venue. Or is there an ideal venue marketing plan template or process I should be using? Leverage Social Media to Grow Your Fanbase. Social media platforms are table stakes, as is LinkedIn if your outreach includes local businesses.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 26, 2019

In fact, depending on your role in your organization, event marketing can take quite a few forms. When it comes to events, promotion is key. Marketing has a place in every stage of the event process and events are necessary to an all-inclusive marketing program. Event-based strategy. Event website.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Mention and give positive review your event on social media Recommend your event to their friends and peers Attend your next event. In short, happy and satisfied attendees will, in turn, produce many different benefits for your current and future events. (For Private and public chat activity.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 16, 2018

Biometric Authentication (especially Facial Recognition) for Events. Facial recognition technology at events makes the check-in process faster and assures higher security. This is one event technology trend that is expected to advance rapidly in the upcoming year. Social Media Walls. Extend your reach.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JUNE 23, 2020

During one of our recent mentoring sessions, a planner was explaining that she was getting bogged down by the day-to-day tasks that were taking too much time. While the short answer is to hire someone to handle those tasks for her, the reality is that most event planners are small businesses and it can take some time before this is feasible.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Fortunately, there are now various tools and solutions that you can use to make your event management job easier. However, with all the different options available in the market, choosing the right tools for your event and your event planning business can be a daunting task. Virtual event platform. Event website.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

From missed payments and complex registration systems, most event organizers spend endless hours following outdated processes that can lead to missed details, lost ticket sales, and miscommunication between the vendors, volunteers, attendees, and other event participants. The good news? There is a better way!

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