Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. Discuss company improvements or project outcomes or motivate your team (business dinners or board meetings). Board meeting. How do you manage your event team?

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Meet with representatives from the benefiting nonprofit to get a better understanding of their mission, values, and purpose. Before the meeting, create a list of big-picture topics to discuss and questions to ask, including: How much money are you hoping to raise at this event?

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 30, 2019

Finding a venue that is not only affordable but meets all your requirements can be a struggle. If you are able to be flexible on dates, then it’s going to be easier for you to negotiate with venues and take advantage of lower hire rates. FLEXIBILITY ON DATES. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 30, 2019

Finding a venue that is not only affordable but meets all your requirements can be a struggle. If you are able to be flexible on dates, then it’s going to be easier for you to negotiate with venues and take advantage of lower hire rates. FLEXIBILITY ON DATES. SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 22, 2023

The surprises, the last-minute saves, and all of the people we’ve gotten to meet along the way. Use that to make decisions about advertisement, venue design, speaker selection, and even catering. However, it’s also a good idea to negotiate some flexible terms, in case any unexpected things occur to cancel or postpone your event.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. An introduction to facial analysis and facial recognition You might be wondering what facial analysis is, and how it differs from facial recognition.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

You want to look at: Your organization’s needs What your sponsors can afford to pay What competitors are offering What the overall cost of your event is Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process.

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InGo

JULY 8, 2021

Hosting an industry-leading event is a great way to build your connections with sponsors and exhibitors, meet new people, learn about new trends, and increase your revenue. For hotel events, negotiate a small reception at the front desk for VIPs. You can usually get it for free if you know how to negotiate with the sales manager.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using various methods, businesses seek out attendees and exhibitors to recruit or pull them away from official negotiated hotel blocks. Two common ways they do this is by “bait and switch,” in which they falsely advertise a room that is better than what is being sold, or they say the official hotel block is sold out.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For example, the date, time, location, number of anticipated participants, planned activities, interactive sessions, event theme (including décor and supplies), menu, external advertising, handouts, prizes, and expected costs. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Sponsors see your event as a form of advertising for their own company. At the same time, however, don’t be afraid to negotiate so that what you get out of it is fair for you. Please do us a little favor and share this post with others, for there’s a good chance that it will help them as they go about planning meetings and events.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

By following this comprehensive guide, you can create an event that not only meets its objectives but leaves a lasting impression on your attendees. What you determine in this phase will go towards improving events for years to come. Remember that flexibility and adaptability are key, as unexpected challenges are a part of event planning.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Advertisement. Less negotiating power. When buying separate tools, you can’t negotiate on price or feature bundling to save more. Event apps were the new technology on the block for event planners.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Advertisement. Less negotiating power. When buying separate tools, you can’t negotiate on price or feature bundling to save more. Event apps were the new technology on the block for event planners.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This theme can include decorations such as vintage advertisements, feather boas, and jazz music. You can do this through email, phone, or in-person meetings, depending on the size and nature of the sponsor. Be prepared to answer any questions or concerns they may have and be open to negotiating terms. gold, silver, bronze).

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Every topic in the meetings industry have opinions, one contradicting the viewpoint of the other. Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. Lots of people can’t commit to a full day-long event and we are adapting our meetings to take this into account.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 12, 2021

As we leave 2020 behind and turn our attention to 2021, many college and university conference and event teams remain uncertain as to what their summer meeting and event bookings will look like. With beds available they could consistently sell each summer, they launched a program at first with a homegrown site and local advertising.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 29, 2017

Sponsors see your event as a form of advertising for their own company. At the same time, however, don’t be afraid to negotiate so that what you get out of it is fair for you. Know when the peak sponsoring times are for each company you reach out to. This may mean having to schedule your events around these peak times.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Sponsors see your event as a form of advertising for their own company. At the same time, however, don’t be afraid to negotiate so that what you get out of it is fair for you. Please do us a little favor and share this post with others, for there’s a good chance that it will help them as they go about planning meetings and events.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Meeting planner. Know how to negotiate. Otherwise, you might end up planning an event that’s too expensive or one that doesn’t meet the needs of your guests. Investing in paid advertising. Finally, you’ll need to negotiate with the venue. Finally, you’ll need to negotiate with the vendors.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Because in other industries such as advertising, everyone is talking about it” The article in question compares the UK, compared to the US. Because not saying that certain companies don’t care, but they’re not going to know, you need to lay those boundaries down” Setting The Tone With Negotiations.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

To be transparent, we also realized that for smaller events there is frequently no budget allocated, so negotiating contracts was a waste of energy. We may place small advertisements in the future, but that experiment has not yet launched. Our free version allows you to sign up and start an event right now.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

While attendance is a mark of success no matter the meeting purpose, success usually has multiple layers. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

A solid starting point will guide you as you work to meet your goals and objectives. And meet your audience’s needs. That way you’ll have more options, more time to negotiate, and a clear guideline to make sure your event is cost-efficient. Ensure you research technology that helps you meet your event goals. Gamification.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2017

Bizly: Meetings on Demand. Got a last-minute meeting? Bizly provides instant booking for meetings in major cities. The app offers already-negotiated prices and same-week bookings. The post 7 Trendsetting Travel Apps appeared first on Smart Meetings. With this app, phone and email inquiries are a thing of the past!

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. This isn’t just a Zoom meeting where ten people will be discussing the Geneva Conventions. A La Carte Sponsorship Packages.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Attendees can personalize their agenda, meet in the app with video meetings, and even save the video files for review. GEVME offers 1:1 and group video meetings, an activity feed, sponsored products, and a passwordless login experience utilizing OTP (one-time pin). The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Introduction Every year, executives are tasked with reimagining the machine in a way that meets the aspirations of the CEO, and the constraints of the CFO. Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel.

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QC Event School

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Another example might be that you’re regularly spending money on advertising and marketing materials. Reduce Your Advertising and Marketing Costs : Wedding planners often spend too much money on advertising and marketing, when there are a number of free or low-cost ways to market your business (such as social media and word-of-mouth).

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EventBank Insights

MARCH 11, 2019

Skip to a Do & Don't Prepare Understand your audience Practice makes perfect Make a connection Be Business Savvy The Elevator Pitch Highlight the Value Proposition Use Visuals Be an Expert Negotiator Have Thick Skin Learn to Fail 1. Clicks and impressions are great for advertisers and so on. Did you come up with an answer?That's

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Bear markets and recessions don’t advertise their demise; we emerge from them gradually while no one’s looking. For a huge number of people, experiencing this baptism-by-fire of virtual interaction has shown them that while it may not be a true substitute to meeting in-person, it’s a lot closer than people thought.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party. In closing. Submit them here.

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Showclix

JUNE 9, 2020

With a platform like Audiencetools , you can provide a user-specific referral code and employ gamification tactics like a point system for the number of friends and followers they refer, offering prizes like VIP upgrades, private meet and greet add-ons, event merchandise, and more.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Endless phone calls, meetings and details. In face-to-face negotiations with potential partners, Cuban never says yes to a deal when there isn’t commitment on the other end. Pay for it using social media advertising. What are the benefits of using social media advertising? So what are you missing?

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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