SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

Financial 74

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 74

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget. Event Income.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Performing Artistes is the division of f4 group that supplies speakers, hosts and presenters for a whole range of activities. Performing Artistes act as consultants; we negotiate fees, issue contracts, and provide a full liaison between client and celebrity from initial enquiry to the final execution of the event. How do we work?

Negotiating 53

Negotiating Advertising Consulting Insurance 53

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. Ensure adequate insurance. Negotiate terms.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

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.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Have you got the perfect venue? When booking a venue for a charity event, logistics need to be considered, such as: ‘Is there enough room for parking? How many guests does the venue hold? Another addition to consider would be staging; your key speakers will need to be seen to deliver with full effect.

Insurance 52

Insurance Entertainment Negotiating Social Media 52

The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. Another factor is the insurance needs.

Travel 65

Travel Negotiating Sustainability Airlines 65

SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

You’re supposed to be negotiating one complete document rather than a contract and an addendum. Everything that wouldn’t change, such as indemnification or insurance, you don’t mention them in your amendment, and they stay in place as is. More : Lisa Sommer Devlin on Advanced Hotel Contract Negotiations.

Contracts 90

Contracts Hotels Negotiating Airlines 90

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner. Negotiate payment terms.

Negotiating 81

Negotiating Contracts Wireless Events 81

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. You will want to make sure the materials included will provide sufficient volume for the size of the venue. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts.

Contracts 118

Contracts Negotiating Venues Wireless 118

Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2019

The city, the venue, the rooms, everything should be clear as water. Basically, loss damage waiver is kind of an insurance policy they’re giving you. Especially if you’re the end client, you’re bound to have insurance that should cover this. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges? Loss Damage Waiver.

Wireless 101

Wireless Insurance Speakers Negotiating 101

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Do you know the venue inside and out? Specifically, ask your venue which of its costs are taxable. Also make sure you budget for event insurance—and check for indemnification clauses in your contract with the venue. Presenters and Speakers. How do you find a great speaker? Don’t be so sure.

Social Media 52

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. We are moving to a larger venue for 2017. We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. We may shorten our 2017 meeting, have one less speaker, reduce the meal costs. • Cut back on meeting frequency. •

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. What other events are happening at the venue before or after your event, and how they might affect your schedule.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

Insurance 122

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 122

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. Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Meetings Sponsorships Insurance 100

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. You will want to ensure the materials included will provide sufficient volume for the size of the venue. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5

Contracts 135

Contracts Speakers Negotiating Insurance 135

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. Most planners answering them have no idea, while most of the venues and other sell-side suppliers are way too optimistic, with little to base it on. All of this will make managing venue guarantees more challenging.

2021 111

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

A live event, as we know, is an event hosted in a physical venue with in-person attendance. A hybrid event has both virtual and live attendees participate in the same event at the same time: live attendees at the venue, and virtual attendees attending online. Venue: create a shortlist of potential venues. Music festival?

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Regional travel that supports local venues could be more popular than ever. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. How can we turn worries about the venue into a positive message? The concept of incentive as CSR is hugely motivating, he says.

Travel 116

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 116

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

If you want, you can also invite speakers and talents to perform at the event virtually. Venue selection. Another key challenge in hosting a hybrid event is limitations in the physical venue. In turn, this will translate into a narrower pool of venue options you can choose from. Demographics data, etc.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance. Try it FREE today >> 4. ” 6.

Insurance 60

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 60

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Facility Expenses Facility expenses include money spent on acquiring the venue. Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Your ability to estimate how much this will cost will depend mainly on the venue of your corporate event. How Can I Prepare for Unexpected Costs?

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

You may be required by your venue to obtain special permits for the AV equipment you are using. Indemnification is another name for insurance requirement. Some companies will require you to maintain an insurance policy equivalent to the cost of the equipment rental. Public Fees. Presentation Materials. Artist Illness.

Contracts 51

Contracts Insurance Government Travel 51

Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

You will have an opportunity to gather valuable information from the speakers and other attendees who will share their experience. The Creative Careers in Medicine Symposium is a one day event which will be organized in Auckland featuring a multitude of speakers who will discuss career opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Healthcare 112

Healthcare 2019 Conference Hospitality 112

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

While the idea is to spotlight individuals, more than one participant chose to submit multiple nominations for the same destination or venue — meaning they wanted to recognize everyone who worked on their program. Nominated by Ann Luketic, CMP, Marketing Event Specialist, Progressive Insurance — “Rachel is very professional and detailed.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

These services typically include event concept development, budgeting, logistic management, venue selection, vendor coordination, onsite event management, and post-event evaluations. This may involve coordinating speakers, creating schedules, managing logistics, and promoting the event to the target audience.

Sports 40

Sports Fashion Entertainment Education 40

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

July IAVM VenueConnect July 31 - August 3, 2023 – Philadelphia, PA The International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) VenueConnect Conference and Trade Show provides targeted education and networking opportunities for venue management professionals, including arenas, convention centers, amphitheaters, stadiums, universities, and more.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52