Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This is your guide to mastering budget management for events. Understanding the Importance of Budget Management : The Foundation of Successful Events Why is budget management so crucial, you might ask? This due diligence is the bedrock of budget management for events. Welcome event planners!

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

With the vast amount of software available in the market, it can be challenging to find the right event management tool for your business. In a similar vein, look at the “easy to use” label on any event management tool with caution. Choosing the right event management tool for your team and organization isn’t easy.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. At the same time, hotels’ sales staffs are dealing with limited availability as well as the performance requirements of their revenue managers. For planners, most clients haven’t changed their expectations from pre-pandemic days.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

we are looking for a Content Manager to handle the overall management of content for marketing, communication and PR perspectives. The possibility of it being a permanent teleworking position is negotiable. EventsCase ?we Become part of a collaborative team with a good working environment Salary range is £?35,000 35,000 to ?£?45,000

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Milestone Events Group

JULY 29, 2020

Will Wedding Venues Negotiate the Price? . When considering different wedding venues, it is helpful to understand what might be negotiable and what is not. . Venues tend not to be very flexible with their pricing, but a few factors will influence their willingness to negotiate: . . www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com . .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year, we talked tips, tricks and insights with legal professionals on negotiating event contracts and navigating the current legal landscape. Event Contract Consideration for 2021. “… It just has to be done thoughtfully and carefully to ensure you don’t run afoul of applicable laws.” “Meeting professionals today are risk managers.”

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! He worked at 12 Hyatt Hotels for over 20 years, as Sales Manager, Catering Manager and Director of Sales. Check out the epic resources from this episode and get even better at hotel contract negotiations!

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2020

Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. Here are five tips for successfully managing your event. Flexibility is an important part of event management, and when things don’t go to plan, you’ve got to be able to come up with an answer pretty quickly. NEGOTIATION.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2020

Managing a big event is a responsibility and it’s one that’s not without its challenges. Here are five tips for successfully managing your event. Flexibility is an important part of event management, and when things don’t go to plan, you’ve got to be able to come up with an answer pretty quickly. NEGOTIATION.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

We all know catering can be the largest expense on the master account, but we don’t realize the several areas that can be negotiated to stretch your catering budget. This is substantially less than the 75 to 80% profit in the rooms department and is enough leeway to allow you to negotiate catering prices for your group.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

Catering and convention services managers, AV/production project managers/producers, general service contractors, and housing and registration service providers — these are the professionals who keep events humming. Ask to have a project manager assigned to your event who participates in this planning meeting.

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SevenEvents

MARCH 27, 2024

in the dynamic world of event management, staying ahead of the trends is essential. in this blog we explore what are event trends, what are the trends in event management at present, and how technology has changed the event industry. what are the trends in event management? what are event trends? what are event trends?

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

This is a guest post from Sarah Hill, a professional blogger and creative content writer at Group Se7en Events , a leading event management and event planning agency in London. Keep reading for top event management tactics for every event planner out there. In event management we work miracles every day by making the impossible happen.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2021

Starting in 2022, new General Manager Mark Manzari is planning a renovation for the property that has been the site of numerous movies, television shows and sound recordings. Read more negotiating tips from Linda Swindling here. “I The post How to Negotiate a Star-Studded Return to F2F Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

So you’ve graduated from an event management program with a wealth of knowledge….now Expectations of a middle management position with large salary and extensive vacation time? What do I suggest is the solution to ensuring that you graduate with a firm grasp of both theory and practical knowledge of event management?

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

With advances in AI technology, AI has become an integral component in business management , with smart machine-learning algorithms to streamline workflows, enhance marketing efforts, and provide personalized experiences to consumers. From sales and marketing to event scheduling, here’s how AI technology can help with event management.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of, like force majeure clauses and why knowing the difference between an employee and independent contractor is important. In short, think big.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The big challenge that no one is talking about is the experience of planning events and managing the complexity of these ever-growing event management software tools, not to mention the enormous amounts of valuable event data that gets consumed and generated. Less negotiating power. Difficult event management integrations.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

The big challenge that no one is talking about is the experience of planning events and managing the complexity of these ever-growing event management software tools, not to mention the enormous amounts of valuable event data that gets consumed and generated. Less negotiating power. Difficult event management integrations.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2018

A three-year contract can mean a 10 percent savings,” says John Berglund, CEO of Mira Smart Conferencing , a management software firm in Clayton, Missouri. Negotiating: never, ever accept the hotel’s first offer, experts agree. You know from experience that hotels always leave wiggle room to negotiate down.

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Attendease

JULY 20, 2023

The real magic lies in negotiating SaaS contracts. With the right skillset and a clear understanding of your organization’s needs, you can emerge from the negotiation process with a contract that drives significant value and savings. We’re here to guide you through the essential elements of negotiating your next SaaS contract.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Negotiating a good deal is an important skill for every event planner. Event managers are constantly working to get the best deal possible and maximize the profit margin. The post 25 Essential Tips to Become a Negotiation Ninja by Editorial Team appeared first on [link]. Here are some top tips to get more from your next deal.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 28, 2023

Part of our job is to help our clients manage their expectations based on how much they can spend on their wedding day. Today we are going to share how to manage client expectations without crushing all their dreams, and how to ensure they are getting all of the necessities needed for a successful wedding.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2023

Planners are charged with making the problem go away but have little to no negotiating power. For larger conferences, planners can’t wait until the last 30 days for a convention services or catering manager to be deployed against their program. How have you managed expectations of increased costs with your senior leadership?

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GEVME

JANUARY 15, 2019

When attendees from 50+ countries are invited and registered at your event website, and all of them are involved through various channels, a guest attendee list and guest list management help to organize and structure the event workflow. An attendee list is a much needed event document if you want well-structured event management.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. The post You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees appeared first on Smart Meetings. Does this mean meeting planners, or their attendees, are stuck paying them?

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Event budgets also act as a risk management tool. This enables organizers to devise backup plans, forge partnerships, and negotiate favorable deals with vendors to ensure that the event stays on track throughout planning and execution. They can streamline processes, negotiate better with vendors, and leverage existing relationships.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. He won sales manager of the year, sales director of the year and the Donald M.

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

Nowadays, you can find many event management professional certification programs and courses. About event management certification. You may also research and apply for many other event management certification courses in Asia or elsewhere. Reasons for event management certification. CMP: Certified Meetings Professional.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You realize you should seek the expertise of an outside event management agency to help save time and money, and deliver optimal results. What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer? Why hire an event management company?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

In an effort to reduce and manage risks, venues and planners are adopting new contract clauses. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. Challenges abound for event professionals looking to reduce housing block commitments. Member Considerations and Communications.

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SevenEvents

JULY 12, 2023

In this blog, we will discuss ten essential tips for a new event management professional joining an event agency, focusing on ROI-driven event management, leveraging the expertise of other professionals, and personal development. understand how projects are managed, how communication flows within the agency, and how decisions are made.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2024

A veteran production manager gives advice on what to look for and how to make changes in a property’s agreements before you sign. During his main-stage presentation titled “Mastering Site Inspections for Audiovisual and Production,” Frankel noted that “almost everything is negotiable before you sign the contract.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. The report reveals significant levels of optimism amongst corporate travel managers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Underwood shared that, overall, hotel rates are up 38% since before the pandemic and properties are less likely to negotiate day rates or minimums than pre-Covid as they are under pressure from increased labor and operating costs. ” The post How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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