{"id":469,"date":"2024-04-10T07:40:07","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T07:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/?p=469"},"modified":"2024-04-10T07:40:07","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T07:40:07","slug":"corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position\/","title":{"rendered":"CORPORATE EVENT PLANNER \u2013 AN EVER CHANGING POSITION"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c7556d5c7f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c7556d5c7f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position\/#Corporate_Event_Planner_%E2%80%93_A_Rose_by_Any_Other_Name%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Corporate Event Planner \u2013 A Rose by Any Other Name\u2026\">Corporate Event Planner \u2013 A Rose by Any Other Name\u2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position\/#Corporate_Event_Planner_%E2%80%93_Industries_to_Consider\" title=\"Corporate Event Planner \u2013 Industries to Consider\">Corporate Event Planner \u2013 Industries to Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position\/#Corporate_Event_Planner_%E2%80%93_Freelance_vs_Corporate\" title=\"Corporate Event Planner \u2013 Freelance vs Corporate\">Corporate Event Planner \u2013 Freelance vs Corporate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position\/#Although_the_recession_forced_many_companies_to_downsize_and_cut_back_as_the_economy_continues_to_grow_so_will_full_time_corporate_opportunities\" title=\"Although the recession forced many companies to downsize and cut back, as the economy continues to grow, so will full time, corporate opportunities.\">Although the recession forced many companies to downsize and cut back, as the economy continues to grow, so will full time, corporate opportunities.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The 1990\u2019s were a great time in the event planning industry\u2026sort of the champagne years. It was pre-recession, pre-war, pre- 9\/11. Life wasn\u2019t perfect but the financial climate was strong and companies had the money to spend and few concerns about spending it. Incentives, team building, conferences, seminars. The industry was hot and we all rode that wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But times have changed. Companies often don\u2019t have the money to spend. Or are extremely conscious of public perception and don\u2019t want to appear frivolous or wasteful. While conferences and seminars continue, incentive and bonus programs have decreased and will take some time to rebound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Event_Planner_%E2%80%93_A_Rose_by_Any_Other_Name%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Corporate Event Planner \u2013 A Rose by Any Other Name\u2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies still have full time event planners on staff, but planning may not be their only responsibility. The recession has everyone tightening their belts. Often, as companies have been downsized, jobs have been amalgamated and one person will now wear several hats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Administrative positions often have the responsibility of planning meetings and travel. Some portions of the job can also fall under the marketing department\u2019s responsibility with a concentration on conferences, seminars and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Event_Planner_%E2%80%93_Industries_to_Consider\"><\/span>Corporate Event Planner \u2013 Industries to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But take heart! There is still a place for the&nbsp;<strong>corporate event planner<\/strong>. Certain industries are actually increasing in meetings and events. City planning conferences are a growing segment of the industry. And medical research meetings were one of the few constants post 9\/11, when no one else was traveling or spending money. There is obviously a big future in sustainability and pharmaceuticals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Charities are another growing segment of the industry. While smaller organizations are forced to rely solely on volunteer labor, larger national and international charities often have a several planners to assist with the numerous fund raisers required to attract your dollar. And while working for a charity may not be quite as lucrative as the corporate world, it can actually be more satisfying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corporate_Event_Planner_%E2%80%93_Freelance_vs_Corporate\"><\/span>Corporate Event Planner \u2013 Freelance vs Corporate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From a corporation\u2019s point of view there are advantages to both options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using a freelance event planner is generally more cost effective. Some companies prefer a hired gun brought in for a specific contract, working on a piece by piece basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But a full time employee may understand the needs and climate of your company better. They are available to work on your schedule, and are generally just a phone call or email away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Although_the_recession_forced_many_companies_to_downsize_and_cut_back_as_the_economy_continues_to_grow_so_will_full_time_corporate_opportunities\"><\/span>Although the recession forced many companies to downsize and cut back, as the economy continues to grow, so will full time, corporate opportunities.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20201027151818\/https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=http:\/\/mastertheevent.com\/corporate-event-planner-an-ever-changing-position\/\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 1990\u2019s were a great time in the event planning industry\u2026sort of the champagne years. It was pre-recession, pre-war, pre- 9\/11. 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