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Featured Guides

1. The Complete Event Planning Guide (2025 Edition)

72-page comprehensive guide | PDF download

What's Inside:

  • 12-month event planning timeline
  • Budget templates (small, medium, large events)
  • Vendor selection checklist (50+ criteria)
  • Marketing plan template
  • Day-of logistics runbook
  • Post-event analysis framework

Who It's For: First-time event planners, small business owners

Download: Free - [Get PDF β†’]


2. AI Event Creation Playbook

45-page guide + video tutorials | PDF + MP4

What's Inside:

  • How to create events in 5 minutes with AI
  • 50 example prompts for different event types
  • Credit system explained (with calculator)
  • BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) setup guide
  • AI networking and matchmaking strategies
  • ROI calculation worksheet

Who It's For: Event organizers creating 3+ events per year

Download: Free - [Get PDF + Videos β†’]


3. Mobile Event App Buyer's Guide

38-page comparison guide | PDF

What's Inside:

  • Native vs web-based apps (pros/cons)
  • Offline-first architecture explained
  • 15-point evaluation checklist
  • Pricing comparison (7 vendors)
  • White-label vs generic branding
  • ROI calculator for mobile apps

Who It's For: Events with 200+ attendees considering mobile apps

Download: Free - [Get PDF β†’]


4. Event Sponsorship Package Template

12-page customizable template | PowerPoint + PDF

What's Inside:

  • 4 sponsor tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze)
  • Benefits matrix (booth, branding, leads, speaking)
  • Pricing calculator
  • ROI projections for sponsors
  • Lead capture process
  • Post-event report template

Who It's For: Events seeking sponsors to offset costs

Download: Free - [Get Template β†’]


Guides by Category

Event Planning Fundamentals

5. Event Planning 101: First Event Checklist

  • 30-page guide | PDF
  • 6-month planning timeline
  • Budget template (Excel)
  • Vendor contact sheet
  • [Download β†’]

6. Event Budgeting Masterclass

  • 25-page guide | PDF
  • Budget templates (3 sizes)
  • Cost negotiation tactics
  • Hidden cost checklist
  • [Download β†’]

7. Venue Selection Guide

  • 28-page guide | PDF
  • 50-point venue checklist
  • Negotiation scripts
  • Contract red flags
  • [Download β†’]

Marketing & Registration

8. Event Marketing Playbook

  • 55-page guide | PDF
  • 90-day marketing timeline
  • Email templates (10 templates)
  • Social media calendar
  • Paid ads guide (Facebook, Google)
  • [Download β†’]

9. Registration Page Optimization Guide

  • 32-page guide | PDF
  • Conversion rate optimization tips
  • A/B testing framework
  • Ticket pricing psychology
  • Early bird strategies
  • [Download β†’]

10. Email Marketing for Events

  • 40-page guide | PDF
  • 12 email templates
  • Subject line formulas
  • Segmentation strategies
  • Open rate optimization
  • [Download β†’]

Technology & Automation

11. Event Technology Stack Guide

  • 48-page guide | PDF
  • Tool categories (12 types)
  • Feature comparison matrix
  • Integration guide
  • Pricing comparison
  • [Download β†’]

12. QR Code Check-In Best Practices

  • 18-page guide | PDF
  • Hardware recommendations
  • Offline check-in setup
  • Troubleshooting guide
  • Speed optimization tips
  • [Download β†’]

13. Zero Transaction Fees: Payment Guide

  • 22-page guide | PDF
  • Stripe vs PayPal comparison
  • Fee calculator
  • Setup walkthroughs
  • International payments
  • [Download β†’]

Analytics & ROI

14. Event Analytics Playbook

  • 42-page guide | PDF
  • 25 key metrics to track
  • Dashboard templates (Google Sheets)
  • ROI calculation formulas
  • Stakeholder reporting templates
  • [Download β†’]

15. Post-Event Analysis Template

  • 16-page template | Google Sheets
  • Attendance analysis
  • Revenue breakdown
  • Sponsor ROI report
  • Survey analysis
  • [Download β†’]

16. Event ROI Calculator

  • Interactive spreadsheet | Google Sheets
  • Revenue tracking
  • Cost analysis
  • Attendee value calculation
  • Break-even analysis
  • [Download β†’]

Advanced Topics

17. Enterprise Event Management Guide

  • 60-page guide | PDF
  • SSO/SAML setup
  • Salesforce integration
  • Multi-user account management
  • Security & compliance
  • [Download β†’]

18. Multi-Track Conference Playbook

  • 50-page guide | PDF
  • Schedule optimization
  • Speaker management
  • Session recommendation strategies
  • Load balancing
  • [Download β†’]

19. Hybrid Event Best Practices

  • 38-page guide | PDF
  • In-person + virtual strategies
  • Technology stack
  • Engagement tactics
  • Pricing models
  • [Download β†’]

Templates & Checklists

Ready-to-Use Templates

Event Planning Timeline - Google Sheets - [Download β†’]

  • 12-month planning checklist
  • Task assignments
  • Deadline tracking

Event Budget Template - Excel - [Download β†’]

  • Revenue projections
  • Expense categories
  • Profit/loss analysis

Vendor Management Tracker - Google Sheets - [Download β†’]

  • Contact database
  • Contract tracking
  • Payment schedules

Attendee Survey Template - Google Forms - [Download β†’]

  • Pre-event survey
  • Post-event feedback
  • NPS scoring

Sponsor Prospectus - PowerPoint - [Download β†’]

  • 4 sponsorship tiers
  • Benefits breakdown
  • Customizable design

Speaker Agreement - PDF - [Download β†’]

  • Legal template
  • AV requirements
  • Travel/accommodation terms

Event Rundown - Google Sheets - [Download β†’]

  • Minute-by-minute schedule
  • Responsible parties
  • Backup plans

Video Tutorials

Watch & Learn Series

1. Platform Walkthrough (15 min)

  • Create your first event
  • Set up registration
  • Accept payments
  • [Watch β†’]

2. AI Event Creation Demo (8 min)

  • Natural language prompts
  • Event generation
  • Customization
  • [Watch β†’]

3. Mobile App Setup (12 min)

  • iOS/Android configuration
  • Branding customization
  • Offline mode
  • [Watch β†’]

4. QR Code Check-In (6 min)

  • Tablet setup
  • Attendee check-in
  • Troubleshooting
  • [Watch β†’]

5. Analytics Dashboard Tour (10 min)

  • Key metrics
  • Report generation
  • Export data
  • [Watch β†’]

Case Studies

Real Events, Real Results

Case Study: Tribeca Film Festival

  • 2,000 attendees, mobile app for movie buffs
  • 80% app adoption rate
  • [Read Case Study β†’]

Case Study: Connect ERA

  • Real estate network event transformation
  • 500% increase in networking connections
  • [Read Case Study β†’]

Case Study: NSW Department of Education

  • Multi-event educational platform
  • $50,000 saved vs previous solution
  • [Read Case Study β†’]

eBooks

Long-Form Content

The Future of Event Technology (2025)

  • 85-page eBook | PDF
  • AI trends, mobile-first design, offline capabilities
  • Industry predictions
  • [Download β†’]

Event Pricing Strategies That Work

  • 60-page eBook | PDF
  • Pricing psychology, early bird tactics, group discounts
  • 15 real pricing examples
  • [Download β†’]

Building Community Through Events

  • 52-page eBook | PDF
  • Networking strategies, attendee engagement, long-term community building
  • [Download β†’]

Webinar Recordings

On-Demand Learning

All webinars available on-demand - [View Library β†’]

  • AI Event Creation (60 min)
  • Mobile Apps Best Practices (60 min)
  • Event ROI & Analytics (60 min)
  • Sponsorship 101 (60 min)
  • Registration Optimization (55 min)

Blog

Latest Articles

  • "How to Create an Event in 5 Minutes with AI"
  • "Zero Transaction Fees: Keep 100% of Your Revenue"
  • "Offline Event Apps: Why They Matter"
  • "Pricing Strategies for Sold-Out Events"
  • "QR Code Check-In: Best Practices"

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