Posts by Social Tables
How to Plan an Outdoor Event in 10 Steps
Whether it’s an outdoor wedding, a corporate event, or even a family gathering, outdoor events are a great way to take advantage of nature and do something a little different. But while they tend to be a bit more casual than their indoor counterparts, planning for them is anything but. Want to learn how to…
Read More 15 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2021
2020 was a really hard year for everyone — including those in the hospitality and events industries — and many businesses are just beginning to emerge with thoughts of “normalcy” in 2021. While many of 2020’s conferences and trade shows were canceled or postponed, 2021 is looking like it might be a bit more normal.…
Read More How to Throw a Virtual Birthday Party in 9 Steps
If someone you know has a birthday coming up, you may feel like they’re going to miss out on having a big celebration with friends and family. And if you’re planning on hosting a party for that person, you may be wondering how to do so safely during a global pandemic. Thankfully, with new technology…
Read More 7 Stunning Examples of Event Planner Website Design
It can be tough to stand out from the crowd as an event planner. There are plenty of individuals and companies in your area that know the lay of the land and can plan a great event. So how can you show potential clients that your events are a cut above the rest? One powerful…
Read More 7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021
To put it simply, 2020 was a rough year for just about everyone, including those in the hospitality and events industry. Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and…
Read More Check-In Web Sunset Notice to Clients
As of January 26, 2021, Social Tables will no longer support Check-In Web from our Event Services platform. What will happen after January 26, 2021? Users will no longer have access to Check-In Web. Why are we no longer supporting Check-In Web? Check-In Web has had low usability throughout the years and has been a…
Read More 9 Event Budgeting Tips Planners Need to Know
Event budgeting is often one of the least favorite parts of the planning process for anyone putting on an event. It’s tedious, constantly changing, and has to have every detail correct in order to be useful. But with some strategic planning (and the use of event budget management software), your event budget can also be…
Read More How to Leverage an SMMP to Create Safer In-Person Events
When event programs were turned upside down due to COVID-19, companies with a strategic meetings management program, or an SMMP, were well-equipped. These programs provided companies with immediate visibility into all meetings and events, allowed them to leverage attrition clauses to cancel contracts with lower liability, and saved millions of dollars in potential costs. Now that…
Read More 9 Event Marketing Plan Tips Every Planner Should Know
Even with the best of planning, an amazing event can miss your key objectives if you can’t get your target audience in the door. You’ve done the work to create a great event. You’ve followed your event planning checklist to a tee, ensured everyone will have a safe experience, and came up with some new and creative ways…
Read More How to Plan a Corporate Event: 8 Tips to Know
The time has come: you’ve been given the opportunity to plan a big event for your company that will leave employees feeling inspired and energized. That’s great! But if your normal responsibilities don’t include event planning, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Even after reading a thorough guide to corporate event planning, you may decide that…
Read More Wedding Planner Marketing: 7 Tips to Boost Your Business
Approximately 2 million weddings take place in the U.S. each year and, according to Wedding Wire, nearly one in three couples hire a wedding planner for their big day. In other words, the wedding industry is massive, and wedding planners are faced with tons of competition. Wondering how to stand out and boost your wedding…
Read More 8 of the Most Impressive and Unique Virtual Event Examples
Virtual events are growing in popularity, and it doesn’t appear as if that’s going to change very soon. But as planners, venues, on-site teams, and everyone else involved in an event’s life cycle plan for a future full of virtual and hybrid events, there’s still a lot of unknown. That’s where these virtual event examples…
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