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Five Minutes with Andy: Effective Event Planning Strategies

Virtual

Welcome to the sixth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed , offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations.

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Five Minutes with Andy: Effective Event Planning Strategies

Virtual

Welcome to the sixth episode of Virtual’s podcast, 5 Minutes with Andy, in which our CEO, Andy Freed , offers you tips, tricks, and insights into leadership, management, and business skills. In Episode 6, Andy shares his advice on effective event planning strategies and considerations.

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Event Planning Has Risen in the Ranks of Most Stressful Jobs

Velvet Chainsaw

IStock Photo by cyano66 Before the pandemic, one could argue that jobs with life-and-death consequences were surely more stressful than planning an annual conference. According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023.

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Two Tensions Keeping Senior Event Professionals Up at Night

Velvet Chainsaw

Whether your results are better or worse than the CEIR index, I think it is a helpful top-line metric for benchmarking and sharing with your organization’s leadership. For most business event professionals, rebuilding attendance and overall revenue is priority one. Event innovation often takes a back seat. Swap it out.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Conference Planning: A Comprehensive Checklist

SBI

To assist conference organizers, we’ve compiled a comprehensive DEI checklist covering various stages of event planning, from initial conceptualization to post-event feedback. Conference Ombuds : Consider appointing a Conference Ombuds to provide confidential support and mediation for attendees during the event.

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Boost Your Career by Leveling Up Your Analytics Skills

Association Analytics

With the right tools and analytic insights at your fingertips, you can make data-informed decisions about content creation, marketing strategies, event planning, and more. It can also help you identify which programs are resonating with members and which need improvement. Membership?

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5 Pros and Cons of Virtual Nonprofit Fundraising Events

Achieve

Fundraising events are the perfect way to deepen your nonprofit’s impact. Between exciting auctions and marathon events, there are several opportunities to provide a memorable experience for your supporters, all while driving engagement. Before you jump into your next in-person fundraising event, carefully consider whether a virtual.