SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

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Negotiating Contracts Food and Beverage 2018 48

SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2018

Research shows that women are often very good at negotiating on behalf of others, but are not as successful when negotiating for themselves. You can change that by preparing yourself to negotiate. Here are five simple steps that can empower you as a negotiator and increase your chances of getting what you deserve.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The 2018 Global Meetings and Events Forecast surveyed 600 event professionals and found that at the same time group hotel rates are climbing, overall meeting costs could remain flat, and meeting owners are scrutinizing the details more than ever.

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Management Negotiating Contracts Hotels 54

GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. 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. The power of procurement.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

At the 2018 event, South Park created Cartman’s Escape Room to bring awareness to their season 22 launch. While you might not be running a police training exercise this example points to the potential power of AR and VR at events. The Endless Events team recently saw this recently implemented at Techfair 2018. Can you negotiate?

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Entertainment Corporate Events Events Social Media 85

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2020

At the 2018 conference, Laura Jelinek, CAE, AOA’s associate vice president of meetings and travel, took advantage of the San Diego weather and set up an outdoor meditation area with yoga blankets and pillows, open to attendees all day, every day. Laura Jelinek. Getting People Moving. The AOA tapped into the power of pets, too.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

As team leader, it’s important for you to foster these relationships through group activities and exercises. Based on these figures alone, event planners (new and old) should focus on the digital marketing realm in 2018, and beyond. Build your short list of caterers to contact and negotiate the best price for your event.

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Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110