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.
SoftwareCvent alternatives: who to switch to and when
Cvent alternatives compared honestly: when enterprise Cvent is still the right tool, when a lighter platform fits, and how to choose between them.
The Event70 Team · · 8 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
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
SoftwareThe Best Event Management Software in 2026
We lined up the best event management software of 2026 by real job, not feature count, and named who each one actually fits. See the shortlist.
The Event70 Team · · 9 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
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Choosing 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
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
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, teardown and debrief.
The Event70 Team · · 12 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
GuestsHow to manage event RSVPs: a system that works
Manage event RSVPs with clear guest statuses, a reminder sequence, headcount deadlines, waitlists, and data that stays in step with catering and seating.
The Event70 Team · · 8 min read
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
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
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
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
SoftwareDo you need venue management software?
Venue operator or planner? Here's how to tell whether you need venue management software or a simpler tool 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
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 and a sensible day-of plan.
The Event70 Team · · 8 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