The Planner's Lounge

MAY 14, 2024

Practice phrases like, “I’m fully booked for that period, but I can recommend another planner who might be available.” For solo planners, consider outsourcing business functions like accounting or social media management to free up time. Delegate Tasks: If you have a team, delegating tasks is necessary.

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2017

Have you booked much talent for association or non-profit events? Through my company, Alliance Talent , I have been actively involved in non-profit events since we began booking concerts in the early 2000s. Typically, when an event is run by a non-profit they still have budgets available for booking talent.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

Negotiate with vendors. If you have an annual event, try to negotiate a multi-year contract where you get a discount if you commit to exclusively using their business. Booking big-name entertainment can drain an event budget in a flash, but with a little ingenuity, you can delight your guests with something unexpected. .

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments. Popular social media marketing channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.

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Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Expo Pass

APRIL 27, 2023

And here’s a pro tip: audition your potential acts before you book them. While non-negotiable, meeting these requirements will set the stage for a spectacular show! You don’t want to book a massive space only to have a few people in the crowd. Get ready to shine the spotlight on your event! That is not a good look!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. We need to do everything we can to help them boost their number of events, attendees and budgets.”

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). But how do you get started?

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Negotiation Skills. Much like Trello, Asana is another excellent project management tool that can help you stay on top of all of your bookings, appointments, etc.! 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. The fact is, a decent portion of your job will involve negotiating with vendors, suppliers, and venues!

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This includes coming up with the initial concept and theme to booking the venue, coordinating logistics, and managing the budget. Know how to negotiate. You’re able to offer discounts to clients who book multiple events. Step 6: Book speakers, performers, and other entertainment. Have strong organizational skills.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

The key is to ascertain BEFORE you make your decision, and find out from your Speaker Consultant which speakers are willing to promote on their social media channels and whether they’re willing to be mentioned or tagged in your marketing material etc. How else can your speaker add value during the event?

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Corporate events are often organised in foreign cities and countries, which requires you to be super flexible in terms of accommodations and venue booking, finding vendors , exploring the most convenient means of transportation, etc. At the event. Conclusion.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

When a low budget is a big factor, associations can explore cost-effective alternatives, seek partnerships and sponsorships, and invest in low-cost marketing tactics (like organic social media or comarketing) to overcome budget limitations. Book a call with our team! Online fundraising Want the fundraising without the event?

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . If you engage in conversations on LinkedIn groups or comment on posts on social media, it can help extend your reach and highlight your talents. Sponsor and media management. Knowledge is power.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

However, some common tasks that party planners do on a daily basis include: Researching and booking venues. This may involve making a to-do list, scheduling appointments, or working on your website or social media presence. Use social media, your website, and word-of-mouth to get the word out about your business.

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Social Media Contracts Trade Shows Negotiating 103

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2018

One of the oldest tricks in the event professional’s bag is booking a big-name speaker to get people in the seats. Nancy Lauterbach, co-founder of Michigan-based RedPropeller Speakers Bureau, stresses the importance of doing due diligence on everything from accusations of sexual or other misconduct to inappropriate social media activity.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . Social media posts. Your logo is non-negotiable. Everything from your website to your social media should mention the upcoming event. .

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). Reach out today to book a demo. You can do this by determining your budget and assembling your event coordination team.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Then, potential buyers can contact the reseller and negotiate for the contract.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 25, 2021

If you simply booked too many events and feel overwhelmed, look at your cash flow and determine if you can hire a part-time virtual assistant, a bookkeeper to keep your finances updated during wedding season, or an extra person to come to your office a few hours a day during the week of each event.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Negotiate terms.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using various methods, businesses seek out attendees and exhibitors to recruit or pull them away from official negotiated hotel blocks. Misrepresentation : Poachers misrepresent themselves to sell bookings outside of the official hotel block. Related : 6 Steps to Protect Your Social Media Data. Limit Access.

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EventBank Insights

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Book a meeting with us and we'll get you set up and ready to use any one of these great strategies from this blog. Canva is also great at choosing template sizes that make your content prime for social media sharing as well. Post that same count down timer on your website and social media accounts.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

Brown Paper Tickets

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Act extra nice when negotiating costs and dealing with service providers. Book during off-peak, when there aren’t a lot of other events going on. Negotiate everything. Appeal to food bloggers and use social media to promote your events. Avoid peak season when choosing your event date.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Social Media Venues 75

Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Selling, negotiating and persuading skills are crucial in a world where the events landscape has changed beyond recognition. Let’s take a look. The ability to sell is within each one of us. Risk Taking.

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QC Event School

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This way, prospective clients can see the type of work you’ve done in the past – which will better persuade them to book with you over other wedding planners! Use Social Media : Social media is a great way to reach a wider audience and promote your business. Then, start offering it to potential clients!

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

Or maybe new regulations will be triggered, requiring you to rearrange how your event works because a hall that should seat 200 people will only seat 50 with appropriate social distancing. You might have booked a speaker, for instance, only for them to have a family crisis that means they’re unavailable.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

All education sessions fall under five themes: Engagement, Innovation & Technology; Leadership, Professional Development & Culture; Partnerships, Sponsorships & Sales; Current Affairs, Regulations & Compliance; and “Marketing, Social Media & Branding.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Social media apps are one of the easiest ways to connect with your network, find job listings and market yourself—if you do it right. Tracy Timm, founder of The Nth Degree Academy and author of the upcoming book Unstoppable , calls this step “discovery”—digging up everything that makes you tick. You can start again tomorrow.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2021

In addition to the countless awards Mwai has received over the years, she’s also written and published her own book about wedding planning. . Below are 3 foundational things I believe EVERY certified wedding planner should know before starting their business and booking leads! Offer vendor contract negotiation services?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

You can create your own checklist template in Microsoft® Word® or find a template from a book on professional event coordination. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. Start with the right template. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. Her company connects the MICE industry with the right social media influencer, to tell the story of the suppliers in an authentic and fun way within the right target audience.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Look for transparent pricing, and don’t rely on a simplified booking fee as the only expense you’ll have. Standard WiFi is considered the bare minimum you should offer your attendees, especially if it’s work-related or you need them to share their moments live to social media. Will your guests want meals?

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EventBank Insights

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

However, if you can be flexible on the date of the event, don’t be afraid to negotiate. For some events you won’t yet know who your attendees are, but if you have booked similar events before you can check previous attendees’ requirements and perhaps use this to assess what kind of accessibility you may need for your coming event.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Note that we will mainly discuss event sales tips here and leave topics like event marketing strategies, social media tactics and target audience outreach for other articles. A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services. Get started today >>. Alignment of their needs with your offerings.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

One of my favorite resource is Kiss, Bow, and Shake Hands , the book and online resource by Terri Morrison on how to do business around the world. Lewis, my favorite are his national communication pattern diagrams which can be found on 23 fascinating diagrams reveal how to negotiate with people around the world.

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