Posts by Social Tables
4 Event Management Courses for Planners to Stay Sharp
The event industry changes every day. And with today’s event clients wanting their events to reflect on the latest event trends and styles, you don’t want to lose potential clients because of your outdated skill set. What can event strategists do to keep their skills relevant and up-to-date? The answer lies in continuing education through…
Read More5 Best Practices to Launch Your Event Planning Internships Program
Wouldn’t it be great to have a little extra help, especially with busy season looming in the background? Event planning internships are a proven way to not only teach a newcomer a new event planning skill, but will free up your time to focus on tasks that require more of your time. Before you post…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Audio Visual Checklist for Planners that Are Afraid of Technology
What’s on your event planning checklist for A/V at events? A/V is an essential at an event and, when done well, should appear seamless. Here is an event planning checklist for A/V that will ensure you deliver on your client’s event needs before the event even starts. Use this simple audio visual checklist, to ensure…
Read More5 Experiential Marketing Companies That Work Event Magic
Truth: we’re being bombarded by hundreds of marketing messages each day. These days, brands need to get creative in order to cut through the marketing noise and make an impact. Here’s where experiential marketing companies come in. Meet the experiential marketing companies who have cracked the code of creating experiences that are making lasting impressions.…
Read MoreThe 6 Event Management Blogs All Planners Should Read
There are countless event management blogs out there, but nobody has time to read them all. So which ones have the best information to get you ahead in the events industry. Here’s our list of six event planning blogs that always teach us something new. To avoid bias, we’re leaving the Social Tables blog off…
Read MoreThe Top 15 Unique Orlando Event Venues for Fantastic Group Experiences
When you think of unique Orlando event venues, it’s easy to just default to mouse ears, right? But you’re more than just ordinary. When you’re planning an event, your clients know to always expect the unexpected with you, especially when it comes to venues. So, if you’re looking for unique Orlando event venues to wow…
Read More14 Things Every Event Planner Job Description Needs
Your team is growing and it’s finally time to bring on a new team member. But what should you include in your event planner job description? To help you find the perfect person to join your team, here are 14 things every event planner job description should include. Discover the Elements the Best Event Planner…
Read MoreThe Essential Event Planning Guide: What to Do Before, During & After an Event
When you’re in the midst of planning an event, all the to-dos can get overwhelming. Sure, you have a goal and vision for the event, and maybe even a venue and date. But after that, you’re not sure where to start. This is where an event planning guide comes in handy! Our guide shows you…
Read MoreThe Event Planning Checklist for a One-of-a-Kind Attendee Experience
Sometimes we need an event planning checklist to ensure our attendees have a solid experience. And the secret to delivering outstanding experiences during your event has nothing to do with celebrities, flashy swag, or gimmicks. Instead, it has to do with designing a one-of-a-kind attendee experience by considering all the small details of the event. [Tweet “When…
Read More5 Things to Consider Before Choosing An Outdoor Venue
There are elements of outdoor venues that indoor venues just can’t compete with. If you’re weighing options between an indoor and outdoor venue, there’s more than just the location to factor in that can add a layer of complexity when planning your event. While there are many benefits of hosting an event al fresco, there…
Read More20 Event Planning Apps That Will Actually Save You Time
To be efficient in today’s hospitality industry, it’s crucial to be up-to-date on the technology that can shave valuable minutes or hours off of your to-do list. Luckily, there are so many event planning apps out there that can save you time, and we’ve rounded them all up here today–divided into use cases. The best…
Read MoreHow to Define Event Goals and Objectives That Make an Impact
Before you start planning any kind of event, the first thing to do is define your event goals and objectives. Many planners dive right into planning without even considering this crucial bit of information. Don’t make this mistake! Setting event goals and objectives will actually make planning your event much easier. We’ll start with the…
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