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Stay organized with an event planning checklist. From setting goals, ordering custom event badges and lanyards to post-event tasks, manage every detail.
EVENT PLANNING IDEAS, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Your Comprehensive Event Planning Checklist

Planning an event can feel like juggling a million moving parts. Whether you’re organizing a corporate conference, a promotional event, or a trade show, there’s no denying that it’s a...

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Let’s dive into how your custom event badge printing and conference lanyard journey from a pixel-perfect design to high-quality proof to eco-friendly print.
DESIGN INSPIRATION, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Custom Event Badges: From Pixel to Proof to Print

As an event planner, you know the devil is in the details. Crafting unforgettable experiences starts with the small touches, like custom event badges and conference lanyards, that turn your...

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Discover actionable tips to gather, analyze, and use event feedback to improve future events, build stronger connections, and enhance personalized event badges.
EVENT PLANNING IDEAS

The Power of Event Feedback

Alright, event pros, the lights are dimmed, the last attendee has headed out, and the energy’s finally settling—but your job isn’t over yet! Feedback isn’t just another to-do item; it’s...

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Reflect on your event's impact with post-event questionnaires. Showcase how custom event badges and conference lanyards boosted networking and attendee experience!
EVENT PLANNING IDEAS

Post-Event Activities: Beyond the Applause

Event planning is a whirlwind of creativity, logistics, and teamwork, but the final moments aren’t the end of the story! What comes next—the post-event phase—is where you lock in the...

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How you thank your event team strengthens connections and fosters loyalty among all participants—attendees, custom event badge vendors, partners, staff, and volunteers.
EVENT PLANNING IDEAS

Creative Ways to Thank Your Event Team

In the world of event planning, everyone—attendees, vendors, partners, staff, and volunteers—plays a crucial role in transforming an event from ordinary to extraordinary. Beyond just hosting a successful event, it’s...

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Let's take a whimsical journey through the benefits and challenges of an event planning career, ending on a note of why we simply thankful for it.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

From Stress to Success: The Realities of Event Planning

Event planning is a bit like riding a roller coaster - it's thrilling, occasionally stomach-churning, but oh so rewarding. From managing intricate details to orchestrating grand spectacles, the life of...

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2025 Event Planning Conferences: Winter/Spring
EVENT PLANNING IDEAS, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

2025 Event Planning Conferences: Winter/Spring

As the event planning industry continues to evolve, 2025 promises a lineup of exciting conferences that will inspire and educate professionals across the country. From the prestigious PCMA Convening Leaders...

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Master the 5 Ps of event planning—Product, Price, Place, Promotion, and People—with practical event planning tips and event planning ideas.
EVENT PLANNING IDEAS

Craft Epic Events: Master the 5 Ps of Event Planning

Hey there, event planners! We're excited to talk to you about one of our favorite topics—event planning! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a newcomer, mastering the "5 Ps" of event...

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Discover top-quality custom event badge and conference lanyard printing at Billy's Badges. From design to delivery, we offer personalized badges, eco-friendly lanyards, & recyclable badge holders.
DESIGN INSPIRATION, INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How to Design an Effective Custom Event Badge

Event badges are more than just pieces of plastic or cardstock worn at conferences and gatherings; they are powerful tools in the event management toolkit. A well-designed custom event badge...

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