2023 Food and Beverage Marketing Negotiating 
Velvet Chainsaw
MARCH 15, 2023
According to a study by the World Scholarship Vault , event planner stress levels are hitting a new high — the third-most stressful job in the world for 2023. Shifting marketing budgets. Exhibit service contractors are now directly competing with the association for their share of exhibitors’ marketing budget. Price increases.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
A war in Ukraine , an inflation surge, and supply chain issues will impact event budgets in 2023. . Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. This blog post explores why your event budgets will need to increase in 2023 and where to allocate that extra money. .
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MeetingsNet
JANUARY 5, 2024
The result: Less negotiability for meetings. percent) in 2024, compared to a strong 2023 that saw pent-up demand unleashed after the Covid pandemic. In fact, group business ( see chart ) has recovered to the point that more group rooms were sold in October 2023 than in October 2019. percent) and guest-room rate (3.0
SpotMe Blog
MAY 31, 2023
You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.
SpotMe Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.
SmartMeetings
JULY 28, 2023
As soon as you know meeting registration is not meeting original forecasts: Negotiate with the hotel to release back some meeting space (if possible). Ask if food and beverage spend above the contracted minimum could count toward the room block minimum. This article appears in the May/June 2023 issue.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? Add-On Travel: Negotiate pre- and post-rates in the contracting stage.
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