Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Book vendors and venues for multiple events.

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Peerspace

APRIL 21, 2024

Scouting for locations , vetting vendors, deciding on a theme and decor –after all of this, you might forget to send out the invitations! Sure, there’s a vast array of apps and websites for event planners. Check them out and get your event up and running brilliantly. Find event venues 4.

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Busy Bee's Events

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

In this wedding industry, it’s so important to always look through reviews of each and every vendor, especially the wedding planner. Reviews are everything and if the vendor has less than five reviews then definitely do more research. Any vendor can claim anything online, especially on their website.

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Peerspace

JUNE 12, 2024

Answered Event venues on Peerspace typically cost $80 — $220 per hour. See unique event venues Are you wondering how to become an event planner to finally achieve your dream career? As the largest online marketplace for event venue rentals, we know what event planners have to go through to pull off a perfect 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. This is a game changer for event planners. Digital event marketing.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Event businesses often operate on thin margins, making it essential to your success to carefully manage costs. In this article, we’ll delve into various strategies to minimize operational costs and unnecessary expenses for your event business. Another approach is to consolidate your vendor base. Get started today!

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 19, 2019

Also, when contacting venues, find out if they have a “preferred vendor” list and find out how to get on it. An important event sales strategy for your catering business is the effective use of social media. Building a social media community via your Facebook page helps to cement customer loyalty (see below.)

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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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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Includes tools for managing event ticketing/ and registration, talent/speakers and agendas. Perfect for: Event planners just starting out using event apps or with more basic needs. Includes personalized schedules, sponsor/exhibitor features, social media integrations, complex session setup. Quickmobile.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

This means you won’t have to search through multiple spreadsheets to find key details about third-party vendors, catering plans, or contact information. This includes contact information, event details, and any notes or comments you’ve made about the client.

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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. Share everything from the catering menu to banquet event order to special requests in a quick email.

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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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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.” So another thing to consider when considering event technology is how flexible are you prepared to be vs. how flexible does the tech need to be.

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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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Eventtia

JUNE 28, 2022

The average event planner has a lot on their plate. But you can’t afford to take any shortcuts if you expect your event to be successful. Event marketing automation can help you cut back on the amount of repetitive and error-prone work you need to do. Schedule your social media posts.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Planning Pod is an all-in-one software built specifically for venue owners and event planners to help you run a smooth, professional operation while giving you back hours of time each week. Leverage social media. Monique and Andrea both agree that a strong social media presence is a must-have for your wedding venue.

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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

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. How to choose the best event management software?

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Planning Pod is designed to be a one-stop event management software system for wedding venues and event planners, eliminating the need for any additional software, tools, programs and even notebooks. “I’m I’m old school and I usually have a pen and paper planner where I write things down.

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Eventtia

APRIL 6, 2022

There are many moving parts involved in planning an event, and you have to constantly pay attention to the tiniest details to ensure success. Also, you can monitor the buzz around your event on social media. responding to social media comments, running contests on social media, etc.).

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Reduce, reuse, and recycle Prioritize reducing waste at the source by choosing products with minimal packaging and discourage vendors from handing out excessive promotional materials. Reuse whenever possible—decor, signage, and even leftover event items can find new life. Design print materials with a clear focus on the essentials.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Decide on an event theme Develop an event name, logo, tagline, and hashtags Develop an event website (with an online registration function) Create social media profiles Develop a publicity plan. Launch event registration. 2nd Phase: Up to 3-4 months before the event. Securing event sponsorships.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Since a crucial aspect of successful event planning is to maintain a strict timeline, we’ll divide this checklist into several phases so you can easily keep track of your event’s actual timeline based on these phases. Identify other vendors that may have dependencies with your venue choices (i.e., Social media.

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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). Meetings with clients, staff, contractors, suppliers and vendors are often in person. Most of us are hard-wired to be interacting with people constantly and, preferably, face-to-face.

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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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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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Peerspace

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Hired help Professional services like caterers, bartenders, or event planners reduce stress and ensure polish. Minimum planning timelines Large party (100+ guests): Start 3+ months ahead Book venue and vendors early, especially in peak seasons. Confirm all bookings : Double-check venue, vendors, entertainment, and rentals.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 29, 2023

We’ve updated our Communications tool to make managing your staff, vendor, and client communications easier and faster than ever before. Are you looking for an event management platform? Click here to learn more about the best event management CRM according to event planners.

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Event Planning

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

These are methods that are not discussed on any other event planning sites so get out your notebooks and write down your favorite methods! Once you reach out to your inner circle, you can launch a social media outreach campaign. Social media works but it takes a little time. People will jump at the opportunity.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

” Hells yeah … a cross-social-media scavenger hunt. “Couples envision a wedding or event with weed and consult with vendors and the venue about how to achieve their goals within the law. Or better yet, go old school and use handbills and flyers. Add fire … and snow. The solution?

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Meaning, planning and hosting an event today is naturally more challenging, and in order to deliver a satisfying and unique experience for every attendee, you need a robust event management plan and strategy. This is so you can get a better picture of how much they might be comfortable spending for the next event.

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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. Each event was a learning opportunity and a step towards honing my craft.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 1, 2023

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. 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.

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Hello Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

After a hopeful summer, filled with festivals, industry events , and a whole lot of catching up, event planners and professionals find themselves in a pickle yet again. When it comes to social events, it’s just a bunch of individuals. ” What is an event planner to do these days?

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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 27, 2022

Note that we will mainly discuss event sales tips here and leave topics like event marketing strategies, social media tactics and target audience outreach for other articles. Service and staffing requirements (including outside vendors) AV and equipment requirements. Sales Tools and Materials Tips.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 24, 2021

Event Budget Management. Event Registration & RSVPs. Event Vendor Management. Since we launched in 2013, our tools have helped 10,000+ event pros run their businesses and manage 200,000+ events. Venue + Room & Space Management. Guest List w/ Seating Arrangements. Food-and-Beverage Management.

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