You know the saying about hammers and nails? Well, we don’t think like that. We know the limits of event software. And that’s actually a good thing. Way back in 2011, the famous venture capitalist Marc Andreessen wrote in the Wall Street Journal that software was eating the world. And he wasn’t wrong then. Software was becoming …
There are endless ways to market your event. Some marketing methods are quick, one-off tasks while others demand weeks of frequent attention. However, a strong event marketing strategy has a mix of both. But before we dive into event marketing ideas, there is one thing you need to remember: your marketing should target BOTH existing and potential …
Want to know how to save money when planning a wedding? Well, today, we’re sharing a guest post from Sam, over at Mathews Weddings & Events. Today’s guest post is from Sam, a wedding coordinator turned educator teaching brides how to plan their own wedding without hiring a coordinator. Her and her husband Dan share …
Ever wonder why you should even use event planning software? Isn’t a pen and paper or Excel enough? Well, no. Here’s why. Whether you use event planning software ultimately depends on you and your workflow. But there’s a little more to it than that. See, as an event planner, you need to consider the workflows …
Non-event software for event planners offers a beautiful world of productivity, marketing, and design fun. And while all-in-one software suites have their attraction, sometimes, a small tool with a narrow focus is exactly what you need to get the job done. When it comes to event planning software, event professionals need convenience. But where we …
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Pre-event engagement guarantees a successful event. Just remember, good event marketing begins long before the first guest arrives. Attracting attendees to register for your event is just the beginning. Registrants need to be nurtured. From the day they sign-up to the day of attendance, there is a chasm. And to ensure your event goes well, …
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The right type of software can be life-changing when it solves your event planning problems. And it all begins with discovering the gaps in your workflow. It might sound simple. You have a process, but you heard about some cool event planning software. So you head over to the website, explore the features and maybe sign …
It isn’t easy to define what is event software, precisely. And that’s because the term itself has been applied to a broad, and quite varied number of tools. Over this article, we’ll unpack all the types of software used in the event planning process. And maybe you’ll be able to decide for yourself just what event planning software is …
If you don’t measure event marketing success, did your event even really happen? Well, yes, but you won’t know if it was worth it. And that’s the crux of the whole thing. You can’t afford to blow money or your time, and the bulwark against that wastefulness is setting a measurable goal. Why You Need …
I’ve been fascinated with the creativity behind stationery for weddings and other events. The printing process is so much more than invitations and save-the-dates, so I set out to learn more. I was introduced to Ryan Basile of Double Trip Press in Chicago. We discussed the printing process, working with event planners, and the little things that …
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