IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Imagine throwing a surprise party for a friend without considering their preferences – it’s like serving sushi to someone who’s a die-hard pizza lover! Bringing the Future to Your Events (Technology): More Than Just Virtual Meetings Now, let’s talk tech. We’ve all become Zoom experts, haven’t we?

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. Here are a handful of ideas to help you find a venue that will fit your budget. Creative Venue Cost Cuts. • Tried-and-True Venue Cost Cuts. •

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies. Hello everyone Will Curran from Endless Events here ready to talk some tech. You can negotiate these contracts.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? Look for Synergies When Booking Venues For corporate planners aiming to efficiently source for their next event, Shaffer offered up some initial tips. What should you include in the RFP?

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Dozens of factors go into the venue selection process. Meeting Planners need to make an informed decision based on what each venue has to offer in terms of accommodations, location, pricing and availability. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. Venues vary significantly.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2019

Jigsaw Conferences, an event planning and organising company with years of experience, offers free venue finder service and helps in booking venues for events in the UK and other countries. We will find a suitable venue; see that it is equipped with whatever you need for the event, and even book accommodations for the participants.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

These aim to educate attendees on tech ideas and products while also encouraging networking. Make sure it’s enough to cover conference management software, a venue (for in-person events), speaker fees, marketing campaigns, event workers, AV equipment, and whatever else you need. How much money can you spend on your conference?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Convene makes all your tech needs simple. Load In / Load Out.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Other ways to boost event engagement include adding some game elements aligned to your event goals, using new tech like VR and live streaming, and having a “why” for your event. Top New Tech To Use For Your Events. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

These 10 tips will help you find the perfect conference venue. 36% of event planners spending most of their budget on the venue , choosing a event space becomes o. 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. Source: American Express.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. Planning your return to in-person?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

3, however, many canceled their plans and venues were moved after a July 19 letter from Unite Here Local 11 to APSA Executive Director Steven Rathgeb Smith called for the group to cancel or relocate their event. These negotiations are a fluid situation that changes daily. ” Costs were estimated at $2.8

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

The Event Planner’s Toolkit: Skills and Attributes Communication and Negotiation Clear communication is the cornerstone of event planning. You’ll be the liaison between vendors, venues, clients, and sometimes, even the guests. Negotiation skills are equally important.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

. • Rather than group shuttles, ask attendees to use ride-share services like Uber to get themselves from the airport to the hotel or from the hotel to off-site venues. Reduce the need for shuttles by using off-site venues within walking distance , as long as you provide alternatives for attendees with mobility issues. Event-Tech.

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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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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. Perfect pricing is usually the first thing people think of when making the list of venue “must-have’s.” ” Unfortunately, there’s a lot that goes into setting the price for a venue. Accessibility.

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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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Event Industry News

JULY 17, 2019

We understand how stressful, time-consuming and expensive sourcing that perfect venue can be for event organisers. So many event planners have got enough on their plate, without dealing with the frustrations associated with securing a great venue. We aim to keep the venue finding process easy for our clients.

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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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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Negotiate You may think ‘negotiate’ and expect this to be right at the beginning of the event planning process, and you’d be entirely right. Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

You really need to use tech to extract unique insights from the information you collect, plus add some of your vast event experience to really breakthrough with new event ideas. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Click To Tweet.

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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.

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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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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

After providing the tech and expertise to help leading life science and pharma and Fortune 500 companies run 10,000+ successful in-person events for the past 20+ years, we’ve consolidated what we know into the best planning and technology guide. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. A conference event for the tech industry is a much more adventurous affair.

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Planning Pod

JULY 10, 2023

Event planning can be a daunting task, especially for event organizers and venues managing multiple events at once. And with so many options to choose from (Eventbrite, TicketSpice, PurplePass, ThunderTix, and Planning Pod), how can you choose the best event ticketing software for your venue or event planning business?

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are WAY too many variables to cover and every venue is going to be different. Did attendees find dead zones in the venue? There are three categories of questions to ask; essential, quality of life, and tech questions. . For essential you want to cover the basics about your connection, speeds, venue details, and WiFi needs.

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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. Venues are booking up quickly and the preferred options are likely not going to be available—or what’s left will cost a premium. Plan (Much Farther!) Realism Releases Creativity.

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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. Last episode, Event Tech touched a little bit upon the how’s of negotiation. Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat! How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events .

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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. Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat! How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events . Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges? Education Is Key.

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