Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. It’s about ensuring quality.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks. Why Negotiate a Hotel Block? The easier it is for guests, the more likely they will attend your conference or event. Start Early. Transportation.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. In my experience, the cost to rent audiovisual equipment from a hotel or conference center is one of the more frustrating aspects of planning an event. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Register for “How to Negotiate Wi-Fi Prices” webinar. Wi-Fi fees are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps to negotiation tips, he lays it all out there. Learn how to negotiate Wi-Fi costs within conference centers and hotels. Learn tips to make your Wi-Fi safe and secure.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

ESSA) has announced details of its much-anticipated annual conference. The day promises a stellar line-up of speakers including the chief economist of Lloyds Bank, a UK hostage negotiator and Virgin Atlantic’s head of customer service who will offer valuable insight about mindset change, culture change and leadership change.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. You need to hit it out of the park, but it’s a first time event at your company, and planning is not your primary role or in your wheelhouse.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 30, 2019

They provide a great occasion to show what your company is and what it has to offer. . This goes for any occasion – from meetups and business parties to conferences and award shows. . This means a lower level of promotion for your company, business or product(s). . Innovative Ideas for an Event Management Company.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 17, 2022

RenewableUK is the UK’s leading renewable energy trade association, representing the interests of over 400 companies. Its annual Global Offshore Wind event combines a multi-streamed conference and exhibition format and generates 80% of the association’s event income.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Have you ever gone to a conference meeting where the room set up didn’t really match the format of the meeting? How to plan a conference meeting room set up basically depends on what’s going to happen during the conference meeting itself. This set up is perfectly fine for a keynote or presentation style of conference meeting.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. Think about them and write them down so you can present them when meeting with a virtual event production company.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. This is why “Reimagining the Conference” was the perfect topic for Part 4 of our virtual workshop series on Crafting the Event Experience. Missed Part 4 of our Crafting the Event Experience Workshop series?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Obviously, you want the most impressive facility for your conference. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. You can market the conference as an opportunity for checking out the town and its attractions, restaurants, museums and entertainment and shopping district.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

From tech to finance to media—here's a look at 30 of the best conferences for women in 2020. Today, women run companies, lead countries, and make significant contributions to our world. These conferences span a diverse array of industries—from finance to media to tech. Watermark Conference for Women. Altitude Summit.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. We are speaking with Jasmine Eldeen, Director of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe, we chat about best practices for meeting planners in working with a hotel sourcing company.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

An app which serves as a conference guide makes event planning more pleasant and effective. Why you should bother with a conference map and other facilities for attendees. As a conference organizer, for once in a while you should put yourself in attendees’ shoes. Why a conference guide is a noteworthy solution for planning.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Choosing the right AV company is crucial to the success of your event. Pick the wrong AV company and you could be left unexpected bills, glitches in your show, and a bad taste in your mouth. By following the simple steps below you will be well on your way to choosing the best AV company for your event. See What’s Out There.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

But I felt surprised, dismayed, and angry to discover that this $10 billion company, OpenAI, has misappropriated my copyright, by digesting my copyrighted book Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love without any notification, discussion, or thought of compensation. ChatGPT can be a useful tool.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company? Remember, everything is open for negotiation so make sure you are getting what you’re paying for.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. When planning a conference in Seattle there really is so much to choose from. A conference planners dream. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

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Event Industry News

JULY 12, 2019

Does the thought of organising a conference or corporate meeting for your company leave you in a cold sweat? Jigsaw Conferences, an event planning and organising company with years of experience, offers free venue finder service and helps in booking venues for events in the UK and other countries. Conferences.

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Event Geek

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. There’s no silver bullet for determining ahead of time if a conference sponsorship or trade show exhibit will be "the one" for your company, but there are some very tried-and-true questions to ask before you commit the budget.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A high-quality software system can elevate how companies plan and execute events, enhancing team productivity, boosting attendee satisfaction, and providing strategic insights into event performance and return on investment (ROI). Competitive Disadvantage Choosing inadequate software can put your company at a competitive disadvantage.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Your attendee travelers are eager to hit the road, but thanks in part to economic challenges like inflation, companies are cutting back on T&E. AI could help companies analyze T&E on a ‘much more granular level.’ Idea: Brands like Zeiss are building more leisure time into their annual conferences.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This leads to a number of problems, which I described in my first meeting design book: Conferences That Work. I remember the physics conferences I attended as a lowly graduate student, where the prize-winning physicist lectured for fifty minutes, and only his (yes, they were all guys) colleagues and rivals spoke at the end.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

Essential coursework should cover Human Resource Management, Event Sales and Sponsorships, Financial Accounting, Negotiating, and Relationship Management, equipping future planners with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Gaining Practical Experience Real-world experience is invaluable in the event planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Scarcity in the Gig Economy The pandemic forced many individuals to change careers, and this impacted staffing availability as companies downsized to adjust. A few points to consider: Goals and KPIs “You need to know the goals of your conference. Building off existing relationships can be helpful in negotiating costs.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Make sure to balance the overarching goals of the event with the company’s overall corporate strategy while also considering attendee preferences and perspectives (more on that shortly). Entertaining?

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

For example, when a company says they want to host a retreat, they’re often looking for ways to boost morale and foster team spirit. The Event Planner’s Toolkit: Skills and Attributes Communication and Negotiation Clear communication is the cornerstone of event planning. Negotiation skills are equally important.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. These initial planning stages will help create a picture of what your conference venue will look like.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s hard to think of a conference with higher stakes than COP26, which took place Oct. COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. (Dean Calma/IAEA).

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 21, 2018

A 30-percent cut in one’s business model is a tough pill to swallow for any company. It’s even tougher for those independent meeting companies that survive on commissions. rebates negotiated by a CVB/DMO to win business. Marriott’s has already begun for most intermediaries. housing-reservation fees.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

When you think of a meeting or a conference in winter, often it’s the southern destinations that come to mind. This provides the meeting planner an opportunity to negotiate with a four or five star hotel where otherwise, say July or August, he or she may have had to negotiate with a three-star property. And for good reason.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

So it’s not surprising that companies have developed facial technologies to provide new forms of data to event owners. As I write this, the European Parliament is close to outlawing facial recognition in public spaces, though negotiations on the final wording are still underway. Over a dozen U.S. ” on Medium.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

While these numbers look dismal for hotels, similar forecasts would apply to AV companies, exhibit service contractors, DMOs, exhibitor and attendee participation, conference-organizer revenue, and nearly any other product or service you can link to the live events industry. Conference Go/No-Go Decisions in a Pandemic.

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