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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

Now, imagine showing up to the event, hearing that most speakers backed out after not getting paid, and then being asked to help cover the costs of the event’s outstanding hotel bill of $17,000. Event budgets also act as a risk management tool.

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What Makes for Good Internships?

PCMA Convene

“So many people hire interns and then let them stand around at an event. In 2014, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 10-percent increase in the number of meeting-and-event-planning jobs by 2024. They have to be able to manage a contract,” he said, “depending on the kind of meeting they’re having.”.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Where to find him? Seema Acharya Who is she?

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Top 98 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. Where to find him? Seema Acharya Who is she?

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

Keller Williams, the Austin, Texas–based global real-estate franchise, recently overhauled its event-security protocols to focus on creating a custom risk-management plan for each event, including its 17,000-attendee Family Reunion annual convention and its 8,500-attendee midyear convention. Ami Mayfield. Bob Mellinger.

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Unclear and Present Danger

PCMA Convene

Keller Williams, the Austin, Texas–based global real-estate franchise, recently overhauled its event-security protocols to focus on creating a custom risk-management plan for each event, including its 17,000-attendee Family Reunion annual convention and its 8,500-attendee midyear convention. Ami Mayfield. Bob Mellinger.