Aaron Wolowiec

JULY 29, 2022

As we prepare to kick off the busy fall conference season, we are continuously reminded that despite the resurgence of in-person events, the way we plan and execute events continues to require more flexibility…with a side of creativity.

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Aaron Wolowiec

OCTOBER 1, 2022

This is true of events too! In basketball, you win as a team, and you lose as a team. It doesn’t matter if you personally play your best game, if you aren’t supporting each other and working together as a team, you won’t be successful.

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Virtual

MARCH 26, 2019

In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations. He also explains why getting out from behind your desk and attending an event can help build meaningful relationships. “In In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations.

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Virtual

MARCH 26, 2019

In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations. He also explains why getting out from behind your desk and attending an event can help build meaningful relationships. “In In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

The post Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs appeared first on Velvet Chainsaw. Adapted from Dave’s Forward Thinking column in PCMA’s Convene. Reprinted with permission of Convene , the magazine of the Professional Convention Management Association.

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Eplys

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Many people and organizations have heard of a virtual event, but have no idea how to pull one off. If you count yourself among them, then these 6 Steps to Successful Virtual Event Planning are sure to set you on the right course to planning and maximizing the success of your event!

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MemberClicks

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Or, maybe you’re still planning on hosting an in-person event, but you’re considering adding in a virtual component (what many are now referring to as a ‘ hybrid event ’). Whatever the case, chances are, a few extra event-related resources wouldn’t hurt.

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Smooth The Path

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The post Surf Lessons Applied to Event Planning appeared first on Smooth The Path. Related: Evolving associations, evolving skills. Teach your members to be indispensable. Improve association value with soft skill training.

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Aaron Wolowiec

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

When we talk about successful event planning, the emphasis is quite often on the word “planning” and all the tools and techniques we employ to ensure a successful event. But what about after the event?

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Or do attendees prefer an all-online conference or a hybrid event?

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Associations Now

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The post World Health Organization Publishes Coronavirus Event-Planning Guide appeared first on Associations Now. What additional precautions has your association taken related to participant health and safety due to coronavirus? Please share in the comments.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events. Or do attendees prefer an all-online conference or a hybrid event?

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Protech

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

How Will Events Evolve? We’ve heard from a number of associations that are already well into their event planning for this year. When events planned networking sessions as those “breaks,” they quickly discovered that they were competing with Zoom fatigue and the natural overlap of online work demands.

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Eplys

AUGUST 26, 2020

When it comes down to it, event planning is a game of details. Between your multiple audiences (attendees, vendors, volunteers, sponsors, staff) and their various needs, plus all of the typical logistics.it’s enough to make any event planner’s head spin! That’s because there are SO many to keep track of.

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MemberClicks

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As you begin putting together your events, you’ll want to create a robust plan so your future conferences and events are efficient and engaging for attendees, no matter what is thrown your way. That’s why we’ve pulled together 17 event planning tips to help you get started: 9 Event Planning Tips for Improved Events.

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Eplys

AUGUST 12, 2020

There’s a lot to juggle with event planning and sometimes, you just need a refresher. So we have asked a few fellow event planners — what are some of your MUST-KNOW tips and hacks for planning events? Check them out:

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Eplys

MARCH 25, 2020

Many people and organizations have heard of a virtual event, but have no idea how to pull one off. If you count yourself among them, then these 6 Steps to Successful Virtual Event Planning are sure to set you on the right course to maximizing the success of your event!

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AssociationChat

OCTOBER 26, 2020

There’s a lot to consider to make sure people stay apart, but it can be built into your event planning. One of the big considerations for any event is what food and drink will be available. Can you stagger entry or exit times to avoid a rush of people trying to get to the same place at the same time? Would a one-way system work?

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Aaron Wolowiec

MARCH 17, 2023

Get ready to experience the future of event planning! As we enter 2023, the AV and event planning industries are embracing new trends and technologies to cater to the ever-changing needs and preferences of attendees and planners alike.

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Membersuite

JULY 2, 2018

What can the American Revolution teach us about event planning? Let's discuss how to take control over your events and ensure their success.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 13, 2022

Getting event sponsorship can be a huge win for your next event. But the road to securing one can be a point of stress in your event planning. A recent survey stated that 90% of event planners put finding an event sponsor as one of their top two concerns.

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Membersuite

MARCH 23, 2017

Ask any event planner and they’ll tell you that planning any event, big or small, can be a stressful ordeal. While the majority of the responsibility falls on the event planner, make no mistake, event planning is a team sport. It requires creativity and a knack for multitasking all of the moving parts.

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Eplys

MARCH 20, 2019

However, one of the most important elements you should include in your event planning process is something that might be easy to take for granted at times: Event planning software. Event planning software can help your team streamline all sorts of event planning tasks, from registration to event engagement.

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Membersuite

MARCH 22, 2017

Read about these few tips from MemberSuite customers to make event planning less stressful for your entire team.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 16, 2020

The post Event Planning Lessons From the Jeopardy! Some money to get started on their winning idea is good, but even better could be putting them in a room with industry leaders who can offer feedback and then serve as champions for the program, product, or service. Let us know in the comments.

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Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Technology and social media are changing events and creating a "new normal" in terms of how we "market, consume and measure events." Here are some thoughts and tips to help small organizations update their events.

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Wild Apricot

JANUARY 25, 2022

There are many moving parts: reporting, outreach, marketing, database management, event planning, and payment processing, just to name a few! Managing a membership organization takes a lot of work. If you’ve found this article, you probably have.

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Aaron Wolowiec

MAY 12, 2015

The experience itself is now what drives the event, but it’s only by combining pioneering ideas with concrete solutions that we can truly surprise and delight.”. So what does the right brain vs. left brain debate mean for event planning? So event ROI is important.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 19, 2011

If you are new to events and need some help with next year's planning, here are some resources to help you get started.

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YourMembership Blog

MARCH 2, 2020

There’s no need to struggle through event planning because you have a small staff. An AMS system with modern event technology built in can make your association’s event planning easier.

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Eplys

APRIL 7, 2021

For a few short weeks in 2020, the world seemed to slow. As we’ve progressed to nearly the end of the pandemic, it looks like it has begun to speed up even faster than our pre-COVID lives once again. We have all adjusted, from the way we shop to the way we work, much of it “just in time” or with greater flexibility.

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Association TRENDS

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

However, conferences are notoriously tough to plan. Associations often host conferences to engage their members and provide unique, enriching experiences. For example, a business conference might consist of employees from various related companies discussing industry innovations and advancement opportunities in the field.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 12, 2017

Take a look at the tremendous effort it takes to produce a world-famous event. How do you begin to plan an event that 1 million people will attend? The post Thursday Buzz: Event Planning for a Million People appeared first on Associations Now. Also: A state chamber goes from money troubles to tripling its revenue.

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Associations Now

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The post Event-Planning Reminders From “Christmas Vacation” appeared first on Associations Now. As meeting planners, your ultimate job is to create experiences for attendees that they won’t want to leave. Now it’s your turn. What lessons have you taken away from holiday movies—work-related or otherwise?

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Associations Now

JULY 17, 2015

Clearly, she put some thought into her arrival and the audience she would be addressing—something that every speaker needs to do no matter the event. I actually gleaned four event-planning lessons from a children’s movie. Event-Planning Takeaways from “Minions” appeared first on Associations Now. Well, I did it.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 10, 2012

If you're planning events for the new year, here are 4 ideas and a round-up of resources that might help.

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Associations Now

JANUARY 17, 2014

Here are five things I saw at the Golden Globes—which just so happen to be presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association —that I think associations can apply to event planning. What other takeaways or ideas do you get from big, star-studded occasions like the Golden Globes when it comes to event planning?

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