Posts by Maria Waida
Wednesday Wisdom: 11 Legal Issues & Requirements Event Planners Should Know
Event planners and small business owners need to know how to protect the investment they make into every project. Here’s how to do exactly that. Legal Requirements for Event Planning BusinessesTop Legal Issues in Event ManagementLegal Requirements for Venues Here are the must-know legal requirements for your event planning business If you own your own…
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Monday Motivation: Awesome B2B Event Marketing Ideas
Want to create marketing for your B2B event that people will actually love? Here’s how to make higher quality content, implement better marketing strategy, and achieve your event registration goals. Why Many B2B Event Marketing Ideas Fail Despite best intentions and research, not every marketing idea (B2B, event, or otherwise) is going to hit it…
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Monday Motivation: Event Planning Portfolio Basics
Experts agree that building an event planning portfolio is probably the most important thing you’ll do as an events professional in terms of marketing yourself to your target audience. A digital event portfolio basically shows the world who you are, what you do, and how talented you really are. Creating one – especially if it’s…
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Friday Finds: 15 Must-Watch Event Planning Videos
Looking for event inspiration and education fast? We’ve pulled together some top videos for event planners, so you don’t have to spend hours searching. Each video on this list was selected because of its high-quality content, subject relevance, cool design or format, and unique perspective on the topic. Discover 15 top event planning videos to…
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Tech Thursday: Everything You Need to Know About Augmented Reality Event Planning
Did you know that 88% of event planners were making arrangements to host virtual reality (VR) events last year? And 87% of them planned some sort of augmented reality (AR) event too. Clearly virtual event planning is in high demand right now. Whether you’re new to event tech or you’re looking for inspiration for that…
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Wednesday Wisdom: Ethical Issues in Event Planning
If you’ve ever scoped out a Code of Ethics for professional event planners, you already know that there are a lot of issues worth keeping in mind no matter how much experience you have. But what you might not know is exactly what kind of gray area scenarios you can find yourself or your staff…
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Tips Tuesday: The Winning Golf Event Planning Guide
Over 33.1 million American viewers tuned in to watch professional golf last year, proving that this is still one of the most sought after event types in the country. Whether you’re planning a tournament or a charity drive, all golfing events require a timeline and checklist to make sure they run smoothly. How Do You…
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Friday Finds: 25 Inspiring Fall Themes for Events We’re Obsessing Over
Fall is the second largest consumer spending season of the year (only after Winter and the holidays). That means it’s the perfect time to jumpstart charity fundraising, host ticketed or private events, and take advantage of the many fall event themes on this list while the weather is still decent for outdoor activities. What do…
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Tips Tuesday: 45 Event Planning Questions for Clients
Ready for your next event planning consultation? We have you covered with helpful event planning questionnaire examples that will ensure you and your client are a great fit. Here are all the event planning questions you’ll want to have handy at your next corporate event or wedding planning kickoff meeting. How to create an event…
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Motivation Monday: 20 Event Planning Interview Questions & Winning Answers
You’re guaranteed to run into at least some of the event coordinator interview questions on this list. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that preparation is absolutely required for anyone who wants to truly ace the job interview – and these event planning interview questions will be a key part of your process. Here’s the…
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Wednesday Wisdom: 15 of the Best Event Planning Niches
The industry outlook for event planning is extremely positive. It’s growing faster on average than any other occupation and is expected to maintain this upward trend well through 2026, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But in order to add event planning to your resume, you’ll need to get specific in terms of what…
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15 Ways to Disaster-Proof Weddings at Outdoor Venues
Ever wondered what to do if it rains on your outdoor party? Outdoor venues for weddings and events can be absolutely gorgeous. But after you book it, you might be thinking, What do I do if it rains on this wedding day? Whether you’re planning ahead or you’re just now seeing the forecast, these tips…
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