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Frequently asked questions
What do event planners do?
Event planners are professionals tasked with organizing and promoting meetings and special events, such as:
- Corporate events
- Product launches
- Virtual events
- Trade shows
- Social events and parties
- Nonprofit and fundraising galas
- High-profile award ceremonies
Full-service event planners are involved at every step of the pre-event process. Responsibilities include meeting with stakeholders to shape the event design to crafting a digital marketing and social media strategy to promote the event.
What is the difference between event management and event planning?
Event planners and event managers may work closely together and are jointly responsible for ensuring a memorable experience. However, their roles are distinct.
- Event planning happens before the event and includes event marketing, equipment rentals, brand strategy, and sourcing and staffing any services required to run the event. An event planner may be part of a creative team at a marketing agency specializing in experiential marketing.
- Event managers come in at a later stage of the event production process and are responsible for the logistics and smooth running of the event. Responsibilities may range from supervising valet parking to ensuring any event technology is correctly installed on the day.
How many events does an event planner typically plan?
Event planners may organize anything between five and 10 events per year, depending on how large-scale these productions are and the resources available to the event planning company. Obviously, global events take longer to organize than informal launch events.
How much do event planners charge?
Event planners may charge a flat fee, an hourly rate, or a percentage of the total cost of an event. A typical hourly rate falls between $25 and $30, depending on the event planner's project management track record and years of experience.
Where can I find the best event management companies?
There are all kinds of event management companies, from startups to award-winning agencies. You may find that the best companies are concentrated in cities known for high-profile events, such as New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, and Miami. However, you don’t have to move to a big city to find event management near you. With Upwork, it’s easy to find event management agencies to work with or work for, depending on your needs.