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5 Pitfalls of Event Planning and How to Avoid Them

Ngage Management

According to Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), the world’s largest community for business events strategists, event planning is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. Here are her five pitfalls of event planning and how to avoid them. Managing Multiple Moving Pieces.

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Going Hybrid: Tips for Event Planning in 2021 and Beyond

Protech

Events & Communication Specialist. If your association events team is still a little breathless from all the juggling you did in 2020, you’re not alone. Last year, event teams turned on a dime to pivot their in-person gatherings to virtual formats. How Will Events Evolve? By Heather Hughes – Sr.

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Creating an Event Communication Plan

MemberClicks

…but, that said, do you have a plan for communicating with your attendees? Whether you’ll be face-to-face, all online, or some combination of the two, keeping attendees informed and engaged is imperative to event success. What is an Event Communication Plan? You ABSOLUTELY should. More on this later.

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4 Tips for Handling Unexpected Challenges During Events

NXUnite

When you’re hosting an event, many of the potential issues you’re anticipating likely have to do with the event technology you’re using. To get all team members on board with your event technology, follow these steps: Assess your training needs. These may include user manuals, online tutorials, help guides, and training videos.

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Association Brain Food: 12.8.23

Reid All About it

Results Direct and.orgCommunity released the first and most comprehensive report on mobile apps in the association community , which includes data on how associations and their members are using mobile apps. But all video is not created equal. AI for Event Planners: Leverage the Power or Proceed with Caution? Member app.

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10 Best Event Engagement Ideas to Impress Your Attendees

MemberClicks

This can be done through your website, text messages, social media, on-site video screens, and message boards, and announcements. Ensure events are well promoted, and any changes are quickly communicated. Make sure you budget enough for unique decorations, lighting and lighting effects, video screens, and sound.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 2.26.21

Reid All About it

Fri 2/26 at 10 a.m.* – The Nonprofit Communications Engine (NYSAE Engagement Lounge). The Nonprofit Communications Engine is a framework designed to help nonprofit leaders and associations build, refine, and optimize their organization’s ability to communicate effectively. 1 CAE credit. 1 CAE credit. More info/register.