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6 Strategies for Large Event Contract Negotiations

SmartMeetings

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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Career Resource Guide

SmartMeetings

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. Reinventing Joy: The Optimism Strategy.

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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

Endless Events

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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5 Steps to Get Sponsorship for Your Events

Eventinterface

Sponsors leverage their sponsorship as a marketing strategy. What can you offer to the sponsor that is tied directly to their campaign strategy? At the same time, however, don’t be afraid to negotiate so that what you get out of it is fair for you. Event Sponsorship Guide (2018 Edition): Quick Tips To Get More Sponsors.

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The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story

SmartMeetings

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. And, wow, did you ever respond.

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Event Trends for 2019–2020

GEVME

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. Sustainability strategies replace one-off programmes. This can give event planners a lot of trouble as they spend a lot of important time adapting to the new marketing strategy.

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[Webinar] Successfully Navigating International Meetings

MeetingsNet

Webinar live date: June 21, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Webinar live date: June 21, 2018, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Review key questions to include on your RFP process and specific negotiations and contract tips. Learn strategies for shipping, custom brokers, technology, and attendee pre-planning information.