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Event Operations: A Complex Process Demanding Resources Across Every Stage
Event operations demand work across a wide range of areas — from planning through on-day delivery to post-event follow-up — and it is a complex process. Delivering an effective event with limited resources requires making use of outsourcing and services. That is why we have released TIMEWELL Base: an all-in-one platform built specifically for event operations. This article explains the benefits of using services for event management, and how TIMEWELL Base surpasses existing alternatives.
The Importance of Outsourcing and Service Use in Event Operations Three Outsourced Services That Make Event Operations Easier TIMEWELL Base — Solving Every Event Operations Challenge in One Place Summary: Toward More Efficient Event Operations A Complete Comparison: 52 Event Operations Support Services
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The Importance of Outsourcing and Service Use in Event Operations
Using outsourcing and apps is now essentially required for running events successfully. This is because event operations demand work across many areas: planning, audience acquisition, venue setup, on-day management, and post-event follow-up. Handling all of this with internal resources alone is inefficient, and outsourcing specialist areas to experts enables higher-quality events. Service use also automates and streamlines tasks such as ticket sales, attendee management, and communications.
In recent years, advances in event management services mean that tasks that previously required multiple staff members can now be managed efficiently by a single person. Attendee list management, email distribution, day-of timeline management — all of these can be handled entirely through outsourced services.
As a result, not only can the personnel cost of event operations be dramatically reduced, but the quality of operations can be improved at the same time.
Three Outsourced Services That Make Event Operations Easier
Outsourcing specialist areas is the most effective way to streamline event operations. Here are three excellent outsourced services with functions specifically designed for event management. Leveraging these services should allow you to move smoothly from event planning through on-day management.
- Doorkeeper: A platform specializing in ticket sales and attendee management. Known for simple operability and rich features.
2. Peatix: A Service Supporting Events From Creation Through Operations
Peatix: A service supporting events from creation through operations. Social media integration enables effective audience acquisition.
Eventory: An event-specific service that enables real-time communication. Promotes interaction among attendees.
As this illustrates, a large number of services have emerged in recent years to support event operations. However, each service provides limited functionality, and few can provide total support from event planning through operations to post-event follow-up. In particular, existing services are insufficient in features for promoting attendee matching and networking — leaving attendee interaction as a persistent challenge. Features for making events easy to find and reducing the preparation workload on the organizer side are also lacking, leaving a heavy burden on organizers.
Truly streamlining event operations requires a comprehensive solution that simultaneously improves attendee satisfaction and reduces the burden on the organizer side.
TIMEWELL Base — Solving Every Event Operations Challenge in One Place
TIMEWELL Base — which we have released — is an all-in-one platform built specifically for event operations. In addition to the features of existing event management services, it solves the problems of current services: "interaction among attendees" and "reducing preparation workload." Here are the key features.
Interest-based matching activates interaction on event day, creates connections between attendees, and improves satisfaction.
Interest Tag Function — Instantly See What Attendees Have in Common
The interest tag function, which can be set in attendee profiles, makes shared interests between attendees visible at a glance, smoothing networking. Interest tags can also be set for events, making it easy for attendees to find events matching their interests.
- Dramatic Workload Reduction Through Generative AI:
By leveraging generative AI, a wide range of tasks related to event planning and operations can be automated. Personnel workload is dramatically reduced, enabling efficient event operations.
- Improving Attendee Satisfaction While Reducing the Organizer's Burden:
TIMEWELL Base makes it possible to improve attendee satisfaction while reducing the burden on the organizer side. It is a powerful event operations solution that delivers on the promise of "higher participant satisfaction, lower preparation workload."
In this way, TIMEWELL Base is a groundbreaking platform that covers the full range of functions needed for event operations while simultaneously promoting attendee interaction and improving operational efficiency. With TIMEWELL Base, everything from event planning through on-day management to post-event follow-up can be handled — every event operations challenge solved in one place.
The use of outsourced services in event operations is now effectively essential. And the importance of leveraging technology will continue to grow. In particular, by introducing a comprehensive platform offering broad functionality, you can streamline everything from event planning through operations to post-event follow-up, achieving both attendee satisfaction and operational efficiency.
TIMEWELL Base is leading the charge as a solution that sets a new standard for event operations — the pioneer in more efficient and sophisticated event management.
TIMEWELL Base — Solving Event Operations Challenges With Interest Tag Matching and Generative AI
TIMEWELL Base solves the challenges of event operations through innovative features including interest tag matching and built-in generative AI. It is expected to play a major role in future event operations. For organizers aiming to balance efficient operations with high-quality attendee experiences, it will become an indispensable tool.
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A Complete Comparison: 52 Event Operations Support Services
Ibe!: An event management system for enterprises and local governments, offering QR code check-in and reminder email features. Monthly fees from ¥16,500; initial fee ¥55,000.
SHANON MARKETING PLATFORM: A marketing system for mid-to-large-scale events, supporting both online and offline. Monthly fees from ¥100,000; initial fee on inquiry.
Nekupro: A platform specializing in webinars and online streaming, with customer behavior analysis features. Pricing on inquiry.
EventCreate: A cloud system with e-ticket issuance and built-in CRM; single-use plans available at no initial cost.
EventRegist: Provides enterprise event and exhibition management features at low cost, with high-level information security. Basic plan is free; 8% ticket sales commission applies.
EventHub: Japan's No. 1 Event Management Tool
EventHub: Japan's No. 1 event management tool, ideal for large conferences and exhibitions. Rich features for real-time analysis of customer actions and boosting engagement.
EXPOLINE: Highly customizable, providing end-to-end support from online event pre-preparation through on-day management. Industry know-how-based support is a key strength.
everevo: A portal service enabling rapid event creation and check-in. Strong SNS integration for effective audience acquisition.
Cvent: A globally proven platform enabling marketing activities using attendee data. Supports all event formats.
Event Cloud Mix: An event management system with 100+ features, capable of managing acquisition status and setting up pre-event surveys. Automatically aggregates attendee data to support efficient operations.
ferret: A site specializing in marketing and IT, with 3.5 million+ monthly unique users. Ideal for event announcements targeting marketers. Robust support including announcement banners and newsletter distribution.
bizocean: Japan's largest business template site, with 3 million+ members and a performance-based fee model. Listings possible within as few as 3 business days.
Seminar BiZ: A site carrying information on business seminars across a wide range of genres. Seminars with participation fees under ¥3,000 can be listed free of charge.
Business Seminar Guide: Specialized in Business Seminars
Business Seminar Guide: An information site specializing in business seminars, featuring many seminars by major corporations and prominent figures.
Kokuchize Pro: Rich payment features, attendee list downloads, survey aggregation, and other organizer-focused features.
Seminar-Z: Features many high-quality seminars for executives and business professionals. Free events can be listed at no charge.
EventBank: A site where event announcements are free, and registered events are distributed to multiple media outlets. Particularly suitable for local events and seminars.
Kotosaga: A service for finding events across Japan by map or date; free announcements possible. Enables region-specific audience acquisition.
ATND: A service that lets you create announcement pages easily using SNS accounts, particularly suited to IT-sector events.
ON24: A platform for webinars and online events.
Zoom Events: An event management platform leveraging Zoom functionality.
Webex Events: A Highly Scalable Platform for Online Events
Webex Events: A highly scalable platform for online events.
EventIn: A multi-function booth-type platform capable of real-time attendee behavior tracking.
EventRegist: Provides total support for corporate events and exhibitions, offering a QR code check-in system.
Brains Network: Specializes in seminar and exhibition operations, providing end-to-end support from theme-setting and targeting through strategy development.
TKP Event Net: Strong in internal corporate events and private shows, providing comprehensive support.
EXPOLINE: Provides everything from registration systems to seminar filming and streaming in one stop, with GPS and web behavior-based targeted delivery.
Systena: Offers online event support services with extensive know-how in online seminars and webinars.
Distaff Events: Headquartered in Nagoya and Tokyo, covering a wide range from event planning through staff dispatch and secretariat operations.
JTB Communication Design: A Group Company of Major Travel Firm JTB
JTB Communication Design: A group company of major travel firm JTB, with strengths in inbound planning and large-scale event operations.
Ogjust: Specializes in internal events that strengthen organizational capabilities, with an emphasis on deepening connections among employees.
NEO FLAG.: Leverages bridal event know-how to plan and manage high-quality corporate events and parties.
Link Event Produce: Skilled in planning from a management perspective, providing events that serve as catalysts for changing both organizations and individuals.
MAX PRODUCE: Broad track record across internal events, field days, and other diverse genres; comprehensive support available.
Straights: Staffed by experienced planners; plans and produces high-quality online and offline events.
T.O.D.: Strong in large-scale promotions and experiential events for major corporations; digital services also well-developed.
IKUSA: Specializes in internal field days and team-building events; offers diverse programs including active events and puzzle games.
Event 21: Full-Service Support from Event Planning Through Operations
Event 21: A company providing total support from event planning through operations.
EventProduce.com: Professional services supporting event planning and management.
KUSA: Based in Tokyo and Osaka, planning 1,000+ events annually. Particularly skilled in escape-room-style internal events.
Max Produce: Specializes in internal events such as general meetings and shareholder meetings; strong in video production.
Evemon: 45,000+ event track record; supports both online and offline.
News Base: Provides total support for diverse events including seminars and exhibitions.
Mash: Capable of running events across a wide range from entertainment to company information sessions.
Tanseisha: A long-established company specializing in creating large-scale sales promotion and PR event spaces.
NEO FLAG.: Also handles internal events and wedding production.
Global Produce: Custom-built for everything from large venues to international events on an order-by-order basis.
Dentsu Live: High-quality event planning leveraging major corporate know-how.
Hakuten: Designs human experiences in both real and digital domains.
Azumu Creation: An event planning company with strengths in video content production.
Tokyo Banquet Produce: Provides comprehensive support including transportation and accommodation arrangements.
T.O.D.: A company with strengths in eSports and digital production.
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