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What Really Happens to Your RFP?

SmartMeetings

She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. When we gather with our peers, we don’t brag about ADR or how we “won” a contract negotiation. It’s been said that “in a good negotiation, both sides feel like they lost.”

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

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Convene Celebrates Our 30th Anniversary

PCMA Convene

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?”

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