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Topic: Independent Event Planners A Planner's Life: Prepare for the UnusualWhat's the most unusual event that you've ever had from an event attendee? Meeting planners answer this and other questions. Event Planners Salary & Attitudes SurveyA recent online survey of professional event planners offers a close look at compensation and attitudes. Event Production - Who Does WhatIt takes the efforts of a lot of different people to put on a successful event. Here's some advice on how to work with entertainers, designers, and other specialists. Event Production Trends - March 2008The world of special events is constantly changing. Technological enhancements have helped turn “simple” meetings and events into full-scale productions, boosting both clients’ and guests’ expectations. What worked last year won’t necessarily fill the bill this year as planners are constantly called upon to create something new and different—an event that tops the previous year’s performance. What event formats, design, production and décor treatments work well now? Following are a few strategies for taking your event to the next level. First Steps in Planning an EventHere's a checklist to help you budget and plan your next event. Practical Protocol: Hospitality Industry Hot ButtonsReceiving lines, seating arrangements, and gift-giving are all details that can give a meeting planner trouble, unless they are familiar with the protocol and etiquette. Team Building and Group Activities - October 2008For many planners finding new ways to create exciting, enjoyable events for employees, including organizing group activities and team-building exercises can be a complicated challenge. Let’s face it—all good intentions aside, some overused ploys to build team spirit and help colleagues bond with each other are wearing pretty thin. The prospect of having to face yet another ropes course probably isn’t going to elicit an enthusiastic response in many circles. Some industry pros, however, are striking out in different directions to engage their clients and co-workers in group activities they will enjoy and look back on with a smile. Read on for tried-and-true strategies that planners have found really work. Ten Questions, Ten Minutes, One Event PlannerEvent planner Andrea Strauss answers questions about her event planning background and experiences. Tips for Music/Entertainment ContractsIf you're including music or entertainment in your event, you'll want to look over these tips on contracts, fees, and other issues. When Only Perfect Will DoEvent planners offer their advice on what to do when an event has to be "perfect." Click Here to subscribe to our Topic One newsletterA national e-newsletter that each month delves into one topic of interest for event professionals, providing helpful hints and "how-to" information that planners can use as an on-the-job primer. Topics include: setting a budget, negotiating with hotels, working with restaurants, unique venues, AV/lighting/staging trends, catering ideas and more. Topic One articles have been archived by subject category within AgendaOnline.com's Articles/Resources section. Click Here to subscribe to our Current E-Vents newsletterAn e-newsletter that is produced and emailed regionally each month (New York, Boston, Washington, Chicago, Northern California and Southern California) with a variety of promotions and special deals offered by event industry suppliers in that region -- new features and upgrades, special short-term rates, value-added opportunities and more. 
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