Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning. One that will motivate, inspire and empower the crowd.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tunnicliffe commented: “With increases in commodity costs and event budgets tighter than ever, winning a contract or appointing a supplier can often be only the start of a tense process of negotiation which can risk making or breaking the event supply chain. Protect Duty will be the focus of EBL’s only workshop.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The sudden shift to virtual events has created many challenges for planners – especially when it comes to managing remote speakers. In fact, the virtual event environment has made the whole process of speaker presentation and management more difficult, both in terms of providing value to attendees and meeting speaker expectations.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2020

Her students are then required to analyze what an event’s virtual expo hall looks like, for example, how demonstrations at virtual booths are performed, how breakout sessions are handled, how speakers adapt content for a digital platform, and more. Digital staging for speakers and emcees: Was there a theme? Are they live vs. recorded?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

So, how are speakers preparing for the future of meetings and events ? Then, I wondered, what my speaker friends were doing in quarantine. Business-wise, I’m finishing up my third book, creating a video series, and finalizing an online course. Deborah Gardner, CMP, is a speaker, hospitality and people expert.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Sourcing conference guest speakers can be quite the challenge, especially if you’re trying to reach out to as diverse a pool of potential presenters as possible. The site provides a directory of women and gender non-binary speakers who, as the name would suggest, focus primarily on design in their talks. 3) Great Black Speakers.

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GEVME

JUNE 2, 2020

In the second episode, ‘ The Rise of the Digital Event Manager ‘ of our ‘ Digital Event Series ’, our guest speaker Katya E, Director of Events at Product School shared her experience on digital events and provided us with actionable insights she learnt from being a digital event manager. Speaker upsell.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2017

Convene podcast host Ashley Milne-Tyte talks to Katie Orenstein, the founder and CEO of The Op-Ed Project, about why it can be a struggle to get diverse speakers and why it’s worth the effort. . She understands everyone wants brilliant speakers at their events. .” — Katie Orenstein, founder and CEO of The Op-Ed Project. .

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Michelle Poler, author of “Hello Fears” and keynote speaker, suggested moving toward the things that scare us because in that direction lies growth. She reported that attorneys who work with these companies say they like the experience better than negotiating with a human. The enemy of success is not failure, but comfort,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

To make the journey a little smoother, we asked some of the top-rated speakers from our Smart Meetings Experiences over the last year to share the one thing you should do right now to position yourself to thrive next year. Speaker, Drummer for P!NK, Keynote Speaker/Bestselling Author, “The Fine Art of Small Talk” (Hachette).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. The following could make it easier to stay the course and incorporate new ideas into your life. New ideas can be terrifying.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Of course my suggestions were just that, suggestions. This is an ideal set up for a keynote speaker or for conference meeting were the format is more presentation style. Of course as you deviate from the theater style set up you do start to lose room space as you are adding additional equipment.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Of course, it can be tricky to get the right sponsors. Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process. Communicate, communicate, communicate!

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Understand your speaker budget. Take them out to a speaker dinner?

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Of course, having the freedom to ask a question, even if you’re worried it might make you look stupid, often has an unexpected outcome. And it’s often the case that the reason many people have the question is that the speaker has been unclear about what they were saying, or perhaps even said something incorrect.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

In addition to our training courses and really trying to serve the needs of a lot of our niche audiences that we really can’t serve all of them at our live events” The Planning Process For A Virtual Event. I would say it takes about two hours per speaker that you have. Having to set up AV, having to find a location.

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. Understand the Reason for the Event An event planner has to know exactly why they’re throwing the event before they can start picking decor, inviting speakers, or choosing caterers.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Planning a conference involves curating content, managing speakers, organizing sessions, and ensuring that the flow of the event supports learning and interaction.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content. It’s a fast-paced work environment and it requires undivided attention.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Of course, experience and number of years in the game matter. Negotiation. Negotiation is a valuable life skill. Whether it’s a discussion on budgets or timelines, with your clients or vendors, negotiation skills help you better at your job. Four things that can make you a better negotiator: . Assertiveness.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

Two theaters will feature strategies for career development, a next generation stage will focus on skills with industry speakers sharing their stories and leadership while campfire areas will cover technology. Keys to Building a Better AI Future When the meetings industry comes together, of course the topic of AI will be addressed. “AI

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Know how to negotiate. Of course, there are also a few drawbacks to charging by the hour, such as: You might feel like you’re working for free if an event runs over schedule. Of course, there are also a few drawbacks to charging by the event, such as: If an event is cancelled, you still need to be paid. Be creative.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

So, of course, your goal is to provide your attendees with an impactful, memorable event. Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc. 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).

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Participants can also interact with speakers. Live hybrid events.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 21, 2020

In the Event Leadership Institute’s Technical Meeting & Event Production Certificate course, AV veteran Brandt Krueger reviews the four types of AV companies you can choose from. AV rental companies carry extensive inventories of hardware–displays, LED tiles, lighting, soundboards, speakers, projectors, cameras, and more.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. Negotiation Goes A Long Way. The right services every time.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

Of course, you need a venue that you can afford and that will accommodate your intended audience. After you choose a promising venue, meticulously detail every one of your expectations in a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA) that will take the guesswork out of the contract negotiation process.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Arrange for transportation and housing Arrange these for your speakers, these are guests bringing value to your event, so always make sure they are taken care of. ?

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You’ll thank your past self when you see all your attendees having a great time and the music is ringing from the speakers. Start with the non-negotiables of your budget Every aspect of a festival is essential. So, when you’re putting together your budget, start with the non-negotiables.

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Endless Events

APRIL 15, 2019

Last episode, Event Tech touched a little bit upon the how’s of negotiation. Are the speakers perhaps a little too powerful for the size of the room? Resources: Event Leadership Institute Courses. How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events . Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges? Welcome to the AV Audit.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. That is, of course, up until the moment the industry saw itself facing an unprecedented challenge. Banners and logos throughout the course of the event: $200.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

Shame is, of course, a very strong word. Both speakers were on stage at an event designed to bring together companies with Government Ministers, local government officials and other NGOs, to discuss the challenges and opportunities of tackling climate change. degree Celsius increase,” he said. It was easy to be frustrated.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. Creative Services: Talent management, storyboarding, speaker coaching. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging. These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Livestream or have speakers? When you prioritize traffic you allowing WiFi to allow more important traffic such as a keynote speaker or Livestream to use more bandwidth over an attendee watching in the audience. This could reduce your engagement and you might be able to negotiate to have it removed from your screen. .

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