Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Whether you are new to the industry, looking for career advice to find your niche or planning to shift careers in the industry using the skills you have and exploring new territory, these short videos are filled with tips and entertaining stories.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

In this article, we’ll cover catering tips for large groups, choosing the best catering management platform to streamline your business and everything else you need to know to grow your catering business and organize successful events. Here’s how to take your event to the next level with catering tips for large groups.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. In the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career,” Alison Fragale shares how to be your own cheerleader and the science of prenegotiating. 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Best Salary.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Also, determine if there will be tech support available onsite during your event. Source: EventMB.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

As an event organizer managing multiple events at the same time, and having top-notch organizational skills is non-negotiable. Tech-savvy: 2020 totally changed the event industry. Strong negotiation skills: Negotiating contracts is one of the prime roles of an event planner.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Last month, Mastercard wrote about technology’s impact on travel planning, citing tech platform CWT’s Global Business Travel Forecast for 2024, which shows a 3-percent rise in “average cost per attendee, per day for meetings and events,” and a 3.6 AI could help companies analyze T&E on a ‘much more granular level.’

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. If there’s one event planning tips article you read this year, let it be this one!

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

If you want to grow your career in this field, here’s a list of 15 event planning & management skills you must master as well as tips on how to develop and improve each of these skills. . Negotiation. Negotiation is a valuable life skill. Four things that can make you a better negotiator: . Tech Savviness .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

In this edition, we bring you event tech from IMEX America! One of the best parts of IMEX America 2019 was the introduction of exciting new opportunities in the world of event tech. And where event tech is concerned, you know our extraordinary hosts Will Curran and Brandt Krueger simply must make an appearance. What’s New?

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Whether you are new to the industry, looking for career advice to find your niche or planning to shift careers in the industry using the skills you have and exploring new territory, these short videos are filled with tips and entertaining stories.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Try to see if you can negotiate to get a few additional permits for your guests, especially your VIP attendees. Anything is negotiable. Wi-Fi and Tech Accessibility. You also need to enquire if parking permits or passes are required. Venues usually hand out a limited number of permits or passes for staff members.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger walk you through all you need to know to save money on AV. Join them for the hottest tips on AV Pricing! Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat! What are your personal tips to save money on AV? Education Is Key. Be Creative!

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Here are a few hybrid tech components that you’ll need to consider when budgeting: AV Equipment: Screens, cameras, microphones, and a sound system are all must-haves for a hybrid event. Your hybrid event technology, health and safety measures, and on-site event design are non-negotiables, but there are a few more elements to consider.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. Know your must-have and nice-to-have amenities before you negotiate. Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. Find cost savings tips for AV and production, ground transportation, and F&B, here. • Event-Tech.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. Almost half said they anticipate at least some increase in hotel room rates, while a similar percentage expect costs to rise for audiovisual and event tech services. Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs. Start with the Big Picture.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Groups of employees already working in a public setting were mostly open to the thought of travel, while companies with successful remote setups, such as those in tech and finance, were typically more cautious. See also: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know. The post How to Win a ‘Yes!’

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Insider AV Tips: Power Placement For Events: Why It Matters More Than You Think. ? So, now that you know the costs you need to be aware of, let’s chat in depth about negotiating prices for your AV. Watch our webinar that shares tips on How to Negotiate Prices for Event AV. ?? Back from the 3-day weekend!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Instead of morphing your event goals around the venue’s rules, approach your venue with a list of non-negotiables. You’ll likely need to budge on a few items, so rank your needs from least to most negotiable.

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Glow Global Events

JUNE 27, 2023

Here are some tips for booking entertainment: 1. This includes food and beverages, lodging, transportation, equipment rentals, sound techs and other personnel. It’s also important to be flexible and willing to negotiate. Hopefully these tips help you book the perfect entertainment for your event!

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends. Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. Using wearable tech wisely.

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Endless Events

APRIL 15, 2019

If you tuned in last week, you know Event Tech Podcast dived deep into the waters of how to save money on AV. Will Curran and Brandt Krueger sat down to share their tips on how this matter, so you can learn how to get the best value for your money. Last episode, Event Tech touched a little bit upon the how’s of negotiation.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 4, 2022

With price increases causing event planners to re-strategize and reprioritize their programs, here are eight tips to manage the high cost of planning events in New York and elsewhere. . During these inflationary times, education, negotiation, transparency, and flexibility are vital to managing the high costs of planning events in New York.

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StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

Stay tuned for my next blog: The association coordinator – A Vital Role Part 2 where I share insider tips and specific tools an association coordinator can implement to increase ease and efficiency in their role. Their efforts contribute to the success, growth, and sustainability of the association.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Dominguez, who plans large tech-heavy events for Intel (and often hires a third-party technology provider for those events), has a few golden rules when it comes to negotiating network costs and providing ample bandwidth at events: Put network requirements in your standard contracts.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Read More : Smart Tech: The Great Resignation. Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. With inflation also at play, room rates and F&B pricing are higher. Plan (Much Farther!)

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Tip: Here’s how to start online meetings on time.). I use an on-screen timer program, ManyCam , but low-tech solutions such as a timekeeper displaying their phone’s countdown timer work too. Options include: Continue for an additional agreed-upon time (which you may need to negotiate).

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

After weeks spent on Zoom calls and virtual happy hours , attendees will expect more tech-driven options and companies will look for risk management that takes into account serious disruptions. They allow planners to access tips that work in the real world. Experts warn that agendas will not just pick back up where they left off.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

You’ll find worthwhile tips from field experts in there, as well. Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career. Negotiation is an essential skill in business, meetings and life. Summary: Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success ). Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The tech area has significantly increased with companies we hadn’t even heard of two years ago,” said Bauer. Plus, we add a bonus tip for those not attending this year. and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Come Prepared.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • Event-Tech. “Start planning twice as early,” advised Marvin McTaw, CEO of event-management platform provider Sched. Leverage your vendors.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Let’s look at how event planning works and our ten expert tips to do it right. 10 Must-Follow Event Branding Tips. Follow these ten tips to make the most of yours. Your logo is non-negotiable. These ten tips will take you far, but if you need hands-on help, Endless is here to save the day. Follow a Launch Plan.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And what are some negotiation strategies that can help you get an incredible deal? Here are some signs that you just might be going down this slippery slope – and for the complete list and extra tips, make sure you check out the full article! Negotiation Goes A Long Way. Negotiating Event AV Costs.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Want insider tips for buying the right (and best) event technology? Sharing license and tools may be economical for some organizations, but it may also make it more difficult to switch providers or negotiate prices if you’re dissatisfied since other teams will have to be involved in the decision making. Digital signage.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. Event Tech Podcast. Event Tech Podcast. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. EventIcons.

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