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Event Speakers

10 common mistakes with managing event speakers

Let’s chat about the wild ride that is event planning. Exhilarating? Yes. But it quickly becomes complicated. Add managing event speakers to the mix and complexity hits the roof.  Are you constantly juggling multiple event schedules, crossed communication, and countless tiny but vital details? We’ve been there. The odd, misplaced piece of critical information here. Repetitive,…

Education Events

A comprehensive guide to organizing education events with ease

Organizing education events – like professional development sessions and conferences – is no walk in the park. It takes some serious planning and a keen eye for details to make everything run smoothly. But don’t worry, we’ve got your back! In this comprehensive guide, we’re going to give primary and secondary schools, along with school…

Event Sponsors

9 Top strategies to maximize ROI for your event sponsors

In today’s highly competitive event landscape, maximizing return on investment (ROI) is crucial for both event organizers and their event sponsors and exhibitors.  Event sponsors and exhibitors invest significant resources in events, and they expect to see tangible results and a positive impact on their business objectives.  As an event organizer, it is your responsibility…

Problems With Event Networking Apps

9 common problems with event networking apps

Whether you’re a seasoned event planner or just dipping your toes into the world of organizing gatherings, event networking apps have game-changing power. They’ve become an indispensable part of in-person events, online conferences, hybrid events, festivals—you name it! These apps have revolutionized how attendees engage, collaborate, and connect at events. They’re like trusty sidekicks that…

Ongoing Events

9+ Unconventional ways to use planning software: Ongoing events & more!

Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, involving tasks such as registration, guest list management, ticketing, promotion, and much more. All these elements can be simplified and streamlined using event planning software. This powerful tool is not just for one-off events but can also be leveraged to manage ongoing events, contributing to the efficiency and success…

Event Privacy Pitfalls

Don’t overlook these 8 common event privacy pitfalls

Let’s face it, organizing an event is no piece of cake. It demands careful planning and strategic thinking.  A crucial element? Event privacy. No planner can neglect data privacy, cybersecurity, and data protection for events. The landscape of data protection laws is changing fast. Take California: the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) puts power back…

Event Checkins Tracking Session Attendance

The 7 most frustrating problems with tracking attendance & event check-ins

Attendance tracking and event check-ins may not be the most exotic part of organizing events. We would all rather be sampling the catering or researching the entertainment. But it is important.  Are you organizing a professional development conference? Tracking attendance is essential for awarding credits to educators.  Event registration is also an attendee’s first point…

Gathering Attendee Feedback

The feedback fiasco: Where event planners go wrong when gathering attendee feedback

Gathering event feedback is a skill that must be mastered. As a planner, it’s essential to understand attendee feedback in order to improve future events and ensure attendee satisfaction. In this article, we will explore common mistakes and provide solutions to help you avoid them. By implementing these strategies, you can gather valuable insights and…