ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Event sponsorship is the way to go , but navigating how to secure funding for any type of event isn’t always simplistic. Not only do you need sponsors who offer enough funding, but you need to enter into contracts that protect your event and create an appealing opportunity for all parties.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 19, 2022

Here are some ways that we help clients set big goals and drive sponsorships and ticket sales, so they can stay on track with the big promises they’ve made to attendees. . Incentivize Early Registrations & Sponsorships. In this day and age, it’s hard to commit to something months in advance. Read the Fine Print.

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Conference Sponsorships Contracts Meeting Planning 98

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Venues of Excellence (VoE) consortium members share the love of great coffee and like everything they stand for want to ensure their coffee offers the best quality and choice, so to welcome Paddy & Scott’s into the Preferred Partner Programme was a natural partnering choice.

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Venues Negotiating Sponsorships Contracts 83

Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Selecting an event venue. This section suggests questions to ask venues about compliance and safety, recommends venues with GBAC STAR accreditation, and advises following CDC guidelines on ventilation and sanitization. . Event risk assessment planning tool.

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2021 Event Planning Insurance Transportation 306

Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

Learn about sponsorship levels, why they work, and how to create them for your event. Detailed sponsorship level examples included! Securing the right sponsors can make or break your event—and the right sponsorship levels can exponentially raise your chances of success! What Are Sponsorship Levels? Let’s dive in.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

You will coordinate every element of the event from vendors to venues and sponsorships to guests. Sponsorship . Contracts & templates. You will still do things like making custom recommendations of vendors, venues, sponsors, etc.; Contact list of venues and vendors. Budgeting Management and Tracking.

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Consulting Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships 112

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. Forecast potential funds coming in from ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, or donations to establish a baseline for your budget. Identify sources of revenue. Understand expenses.

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Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Talk with your venue and supplier partners to ensure they are aligned with your position on event guidelines and that they, too, are prepared to mitigate risks. Have you confirmed that your venue has their GBAC STAR Accreditation and that they are prepared to execute cleanliness and safety measures? Finances and Contracting.

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Contracts Travel Trade Shows Sponsorships 130

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Even for smaller events, aim for at least one month in advance to plan the event.

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Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91

Do Good Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Let’s take a look at some of those categories: Expenses Venue Your venue can be a large expense and determine many of your other budget items. Some venues do offer significant discounts or fully waived room rental rates for a high enough food and beverage minimum. Your venue may have some in-house AV equipment.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This involves a thorough assessment of every aspect of your event, from venue selection to vendor agreements. Venue and Location Risks Evaluate the venue for accessibility, security, and compliance with local regulations. Work closely with your venue and local authorities to ensure your plans are viable and comprehensive.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 12, 2017

A few years ago, I was contracted to manage a conference. One of my first tasks was to review what was already in place, committed to and contracts signed. One of my first tasks was to review what was already in place, committed to and contracts signed. I came on board only a few months before the event.

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Sponsorships Contracts Meeting Planning Education 100

SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2021

Sponsorship is not a creation of meeting organizers or even the modern capitalist economy. A quick history lesson uncovers this: The first sponsorships date back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. As the American pastime, baseball continued to drive sports sponsorship. As a result, sports sponsorships exploded.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

To keep these flagship events at the forefront, plan ahead to book venues and secure highly sought out entertainers, speakers or vendors. The earlier you can sign a contract, the better chance you have of nailing down special rates. Remember, logistics take time. Refer to your past year’s event analysis.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Venue selection. How to Write an Event Proposal for a Sponsorship. Now, writing an event proposal for a sponsorship can be a bit more challenging. Tips for Writing an Effective Sponsorship Proposal. When writing a sponsorship proposal, it’s important to keep in mind the following tips: Be clear and concise.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 102

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

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Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Here are some key questions to ask as you build the health and safety aspect of your hybrid event budget: If your venue requires masks inside, who will be responsible for ensuring that everyone is wearing one where appropriate? Does your contract with the venue include a health concierge, or will you need to hire a third party?

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Sponsorships Negotiating Contracts Venues 83

Brown Paper Tickets

JULY 5, 2018

Every day that passes, you could miss out on the talent or venue you want because someone else got there first. No Sponsorship/Funding. You have to seek sponsorship—look for brands and people who believe in your idea and are definitely interested in your event. I’m getting such a deal on the venue.”.

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Sponsorships Contracts Venues Entertainment 63

Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

Many things can go wrong leading up to the event — an entertainer could be ill and unable to perform, your caterer could have labor issues, or a natural disaster could affect your chosen venue. That’s where you’ll have digital images of documents like contracts with the catering company and the venue owner.

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Event Planning Social Media Airlines Contracts 78

GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. Identify the venue.

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Event Planning Speakers Entertainment Contracts 136

SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2020

I have also been helping local nonprofits get sponsorship. The light at the end of the tunnel will reveal a meetings industry that looks much different than before, with an emphasis on safety , food servicing and contract clauses. A3 I went with my gardening skills and I am growing 1000 tomato plants to be given to those in need.

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Contracts 2020 Healthcare Hospitality 91

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. Extra expenses include: Venue rental, stage setup, lighting, and AV recording equipment Onsite staffing and supply costs (catering, cleaning, security, PPE) Travel and transportation.

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Speakers 2021 Sponsorships Events 248

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

Providing extra virtual event space if your physical venue is at capacity. One of the biggest expenses associated with in-person events is the venue. With a hybrid meeting, you can limit in-person attendees to a certain number, and the event organizers can book a smaller venue and host virtual attendees, too.

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Event Marketing Marketing Travel Events 130

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2018

From helping clients rethink their approaches to sponsorship at Talley Management Group (TMG) to serving on the Board of the Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society, Heather Seasholtz, CMP, director of meetings and events at TMG, is a true difference-maker for the meetings industry. Sponsorship is also fun to watch.

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Sponsorships Contracts 2015 Negotiating 81

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Event Revenue and Sponsorship ROI. If you want to attend in-person classes and earn your diploma in Event and Venue Management, Trebas is for you. contract negotiations, and. advertising and venue operations management. Event Planning Contracts. When Virtual meets In-Person: How to run a successful Hybrid Event.

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Event Planning Negotiating Advertising Contracts 62

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Do you know the venue inside and out? Additionally, check the venue’s emergency procedures in case of a natural disaster or another catastrophe—and make sure your team is aware of them. Sponsorship. More : 8 Essentials for a Killer Sponsorship Strategy. Specifically, ask your venue which of its costs are taxable.

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Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 68

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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Event Planning Negotiating Events Event Planning Tools 62

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Here are some soft skills for event planners to consider: Interpersonal skills and communication, Time management and effective problem-solving, Creativity and ability to think outside the box, Multitasking, Attention to detail (especially important for budgeting and signing contracts).

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 4, 2018

But these amazing venues are nothing without the foundational aspects that make the venue right for the event. There’s more to choosing an event venue than finding one of the right size (although that is part of the process). Venue capacity and additional rooms. Distance from airports.

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Venues Transportation Hotels Event Planning 64

Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

In the past, our responsibilities mainly entailed logistics, and attendee, venue, and vendor management. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Sponsorship and increasing event revenue in the age of technology. WORKSHOP 1.

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Event Planning Meetings Sponsorships Insurance 100

Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

So we obviously look to see what does the venue look like? If the venue that you’re utilizing has poor cell poor cell reception, you’re gonna find more attendees are gonna need to get on the WIFI so they can just do simple things like checking their email, calling grandma, all that sort of stuff. Sponsorship Opportunities.

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Hotels Negotiating Sponsorships Wireless 89

Event Guru

JANUARY 26, 2023

Among these things are marketing, setting up speakers/sponsorships, finding a space that can accommodate the event, catering, and much more. Event venue management software can be useful for storing and organizing this kind of information for the future. Event Planning, Timing, Budget Consideration Remember – the earlier the better!

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Sponsorships Contracts Event Planning Venues 40

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Does your company have money allocated for the event or are you solely relying on the income brought in by registration fees and sponsorship dollars? Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. Credit Card Fees. Power/Rigging/Internet. Signage and Event Branding.

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Entertainment Travel Advertising Sponsorships 107

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

From venue maps to speaker session schedules, your attendees can access everything they need instantaneously, without the clutter of physical event materials. Event maps If held in person, your conference app should offer interactive event maps or an event map app to help attendees navigate the venue. Smoother communication.

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