Event operations, written by producers.
No filler and no fake statistics. Just how to build a run of show, keep a budget honest, manage RSVPs, and run a calm day, from the people who do it.
BudgetAverage cost of an event: a real benchmark
What does an event actually cost? Real per-attendee benchmarks by event type, cited from industry data, plus how to build your own budget baseline.
The Event70 Team · · 6 min read
SoftwareAI event planning: what it can do now
A grounded look at what an ai event planner can and can't do yet: drafting agendas, budget estimates, and matchmaking, versus who still owns the day-of.
The Event70 Team · · 6 min read
SoftwareDo you need venue management software?
Venue operator or event planner? Here's how to tell whether you need venue management software or a simpler tool to run your event once the space is booked.
The Event70 Team · · 6 min read
PlanningFundraising event ideas that raise money
A practical rundown of fundraising event ideas, from galas and auctions to peer-to-peer walks and giving days, with honest notes on cost and effort.
The Event70 Team · · 6 min read
SoftwareConference planning software in 2026
A practical, product-neutral guide to software for multi-track conferences: room scheduling, speaker CFP workflows, sponsor tracking, and day-of check-in.
The Event70 Team · · 7 min read
GuestsEvent check-in software: what to look for
A practical, product-neutral guide to event check-in software: speed, offline mode, badge printing, real-time sync, and staffing the check-in desk.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
GuestsSeating chart makers: how to pick one
A practical, product-neutral guide to choosing a seating chart maker: what to look for, common mistakes, and a workflow from guest list to finished chart.
The Event70 Team · · 7 min read
PlanningHow to plan a corporate retreat that works
A step-by-step guide to planning a corporate retreat: real work balanced with real rest, remote teammates covered, and when to hire retreat planners.
The Event70 Team · · 7 min read
PlanningCommunity event planning: a practical guide
A grassroots guide to planning community events: permits, volunteer crews, in-kind sponsors, weather backups, local promotion, running the day on a budget.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
SoftwareThe best Eventbrite alternatives in 2026
An honest, product-neutral roundup of Eventbrite alternatives, matched to what you need: registration scale, engagement, marketing, or running the event.
The Event70 Team · · 6 min read
SoftwareHybrid vs in-person events: choosing the format
Hybrid vs in-person events compared honestly: when hybrid earns its cost, AV and streaming tradeoffs, moderating a remote crowd, and a decision checklist.
The Event70 Team · · 9 min read
VendorsEvent vendor management: a practical system
A working system for event vendor management: vetting, contracts, deposits, load-in scheduling, and what to do when a vendor cancels close to the date.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
PlanningNonprofit event planning that protects the mission
A practical guide to nonprofit event planning: mission-moment run of show, sponsorship tiers, auction logistics, in-kind donations, and donor thank-yous.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
SoftwareChoosing event management software: a buyer's guide
Most event software is bought on a demo and abandoned within a season. Here is a real scorecard, demo questions, contract red flags, and a trial plan.
The Event70 Team · · 7 min read
Day-ofEvent day-of coordination: the systems that hold
How to run calm event day-of coordination: one show caller, one run of show, staff briefings, comms rules, contingency plans, and a fast teardown and debrief.
The Event70 Team · · 12 min read
GuestsHow to manage event RSVPs: a system that works
Learn how to manage event RSVPs with clear guest statuses, a reminder sequence, headcount deadlines, waitlists, and syncing data with catering and seating.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
BudgetEvent budget breakdown: where the money actually goes
A full event budget breakdown by category, with a worked example, real cost traps first-timers miss, and how to track estimated versus actual spend.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
PlanningCorporate event planning: a practical playbook
A practical guide to corporate event planning covering budget structure, brand and legal review, and protecting the executive's moment on stage.
The Event70 Team · · 7 min read
PlanningEvent planning timeline: a week-by-week guide
A practical event planning timeline from 12 weeks out to day-of, plus a 4-week crunch plan, slip-recovery tactics, and what changes for virtual events.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
Run of showThe run of show template every event needs
A field-tested run of show template: the columns that earn their place, how buffers and live changes work, and formatting mistakes that break on the day.
The Event70 Team · · 7 min read