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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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue. Venue Budgeting.

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All Seated

JUNE 11, 2023

Today, virtual tours offer a commercial opportunity for venues to sell their space in a more efficient and speedy manner. And as the technology behind virtual tours continues to evolve, demand for virtual tours continues to grow as an essential tool for venues looking to expand their reach and increase their sales.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Organize your efforts.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

The world of event planning experiences success not just through having a great venue or a top-notch speaker line-up – it’s about getting the word out and drawing a crowd. Social media, blogging, DMing industry influencers, and even a daring display in the center of your city.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. and transportation options. However, does the event management company have the ability to see the big picture, understand your event goals, and plan everything toward this end?

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Choosing a suitable venue. Negotiation Skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. Thus, here are some helpful tips for improving your negotiation skills: Do your research.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Corporate events are often organised in foreign cities and countries, which requires you to be super flexible in terms of accommodations and venue booking, finding vendors , exploring the most convenient means of transportation, etc. At the event.

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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 Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

In our tech-savvy, social media crazed world, it is imperative that we enable ourselves to find new and exciting ways to keep delegates minds actively engaged throughout the event to spark interest and intrigue. Take as many site visits as you feel is necessary and of course, within your budget. Working with international teams.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Eva the robot can move around a venue and locate guests using an advanced facial recognition system.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

You also need the crowd that goes with it, aka social media, and the online influencers who lead them. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101. An event’s success is often tied to its venue. However, technology alone won’t cut it. Click To Tweet.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They work with clients to determine their budgets, choose a venue, and select vendors. Event planners also handle logistics like transportation and accommodations. You’ll learn about budgeting, venue selection, and logistics management. Event planners ensure that all the details of a particular event are taken care of.

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Brown Paper Tickets

MARCH 30, 2018

Decide how much you can spend on performers, vendors and venues before going into negotiations so you don’t sink into debt. Check out the parking and/or public transportation situation. Budgeting isn’t the fun, creative part of festival event planning, but it is imperative, especially for larger events. Be realistic.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Coordinate transportation. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. In today’s world, many event venues have shifted online.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. San Diego, California.

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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 selecting suitable venues, coordinating catering, managing budgets, and ensuring that all necessary resources are available.

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Nuila Events LLC

JULY 25, 2016

A venue may not be perfect, the caterer may not be able to deliver certain items (perhaps out of season?) If you are right at the capacity of the room or venue, then hoping that some guests don’t show is truly poor planning. (As Choosing the Wrong Venue Savvy event planners can source a large selection of venues for any occasion.

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EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Here is the best part, you can work out a deal with the venue so that you can host your event without spending any money upfront. Most venues make their money on alcohol and food sales. If you promise to bring a crowd to their establishment, venues will usually waive any fees. It’s a win-win situation.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.) Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget.

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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.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Choose your venue and date. Here’s a list of key expenses to include in your budget: Venue (room rental(s), security deposit, parking). Marketing ( social media marketing software , print materials and design work, registration management software ). Choose your venue and date. Let’s dive in!

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

Be clear about your goals to determine what destinations or venues will be the perfect fit and the right time of year—summer in the U.S. Negotiate Carefully. International contracts for vendors and venues could require different negotiation tactics than in the U.S. And social media sharing hasn’t helped either.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Venue selection. Another key challenge in hosting a hybrid event is limitations in the physical venue. Not all venues may offer enough space to set up additional pieces of A/V equipment needed to broadcast the event, and some venues may also don’t have the technological means to do so. Make sure to use the S.M.A.R.T

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves. So many questions, so few answers.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 9, 2019

Quick Reads Event Topic and Goals Creating Attendee Personas Budgeting Choosing a Venue Marketing Your Event Know Your Equipment Gather Vendors Registration and Ticketing Post-Event Marketing Set Your Event Topic and Goals Choose an appropriate topic for your event. Give your Venue and Vendors a larger chunk of the pie.

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Nuila Events LLC

JUNE 25, 2017

From the budget to the registration, from the venue booking to the catering, from the transportation to the conference material, and even up to the sponsors, there’s so much to get ready! Can you give them a dedicated eBlast or Social Media post to your followers? Hand out marketing materials? But it’s true!)

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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.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Hotels were a recurring topic, as planners noted a decrease in the ability to negotiate contracts, along with pressures associated with lowered commissions and increased competition for space. When Marriott-owned organizations are the only game in town, your choices and the ability to negotiate goes down to zero. Hotel negotiations.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

There’s continually a lot of give and take and continually a lot of negotiation. Destination Cleveland coordinated with airport staff and transportation providers across the city to make sure the airport-to-hotel experience was as seamless as possible. “We Gilbert sang the praises of his team’s social-media command center. “It

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