PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

So, during their time together last year, Louisville Tourism and its CAC — 24 association, corporate, trade-show, and special event meeting professionals who serve a two-year term — focused on registration data analysis and best communication and collaboration practices around these numbers to aid in industry recovery.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

From establishing clear and achievable event goals to coordinating final details and post-event analysis, this resource provides a wealth of practical insights for crafting successful events. Anticipate Your Post-Event Analysis As the date and time of your event looms closer and closer, you are bound to envision that day over and over.

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 19, 2022

Go over contract terms in-depth with your vendors, whether it’s off-site venues, your A/V team, or even videographers. If you MUST sign early to lock in their best rates, clarify if there are any penalties for amending the contract — you might sell more or fewer tickets than expected. Read the Fine Print. Engage the Experts.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

Tech companies tested virtual meetings before they were cool. Smart Meetings talked to the planners behind the alt-launch and a bevy of other experts in streaming meetings and found out the answer is: “A lot.”. Most face-to-face meetings embody three major components: education, networking and commerce. The solution?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

has good news for meeting professionals. It is actually a tool that will get some of that ‘drag stuff’ out of the way to focus on the things that you really want to do, the reason you got into the events industry in the first place,” he explained at Smart Meetings Innovation Experience in Irving, Texas, last week.

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Eventsforce

APRIL 22, 2020

The research study, titled ‘The Impact of Coronavirus on Meetings & Events’ was conducted by Eventsforce in April 2020 and is based on the views of 550+ event professionals based in the U.S. The post Infographic: The Impact of Coronavirus on Meetings and Events appeared first on Eventsforce.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Paje are specialists in the meetings, events, and conference market, who offer bespoke training for venues, hotels, and agencies. Paje Consultancy are delighted to announce their partnership to provide a learning and development programme and course options for beam agency and venue members.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2017

Strategic meetings management (SMM) means controlling costs of an event from end-to-end. You can listen to the complete strategic meeting management webinar here , but following are some of the questions she was asked that just might be keeping you up at night. That requires managing a lot of moving pieces.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Contracting. Consider multi-year contracts: Finding new venues every year can be time consuming for all parties involved.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The earlier you can sign a contract, the better chance you have of nailing down special rates. Consider a tiered system that offers diverse event types and formats – webinars, workshops, meet-ups. Refer to your past year’s event analysis. Remember, logistics take time.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) by EIC (Events Industry Council) – 250 + 475 (exam fee). EDA (Event Data Analysis) by MPI (Meeting Professionals International). Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Market research: After you’ve finished up the basics, you’ll need to perform a market analysis to understand your competition, catering industry trends, and the demand for catering services in your area. Plus, you can create contract templates to streamline new client onboarding. Here’s how.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 18, 2018

When you’re running hundreds of events each year, you need a way to manage and organize your events to optimize the outcomes of these meetings. Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) programs help companies manage their meetings and events through streamlined planning processes, preferred vendors and meetings data.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

A conference app is a mobile application used to simplify event, conference, or meeting management. Enhanced post-event analysis. Then, they can click on each others’ profiles to send a message or request a meeting. What Is a Conference App? Before we dive into providers, you need to know what a conference app is.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Streamlining Guest Management Venue Selection And Management Budget Management Marketing And Promotion Event Day Coordination Post-Event Analysis Personalization And Customization 3. Post-Event Analysis The value of automation doesn’t end when the event concludes. WHAT CAN YOU AUTOMATE IN EVENT PLANNING?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. Accommodations.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Competitor analysis. ” Competitor Analysis. “Based on our market research and financial analysis, we estimate that Luxury Events & Decor will need an initial investment of $25,000 in order to launch. Q: Does your event decorating business need a contract? Company mission and goals. Marketing plan.

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Management Events

MAY 16, 2023

Take time to meet with representatives from different solution providers and engage in open communication. DO: Run an analysis of your current process to identify gaps and fill them. Strategically Negotiate Contract Terms During this critical part of the vendor selection process, be strategic.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

More : Make Your Event a Grand Success with SWOT Analysis. You’ll want to be sure meeting your goal is best served by a live event before you decide to put one on. Also make sure you budget for event insurance—and check for indemnification clauses in your contract with the venue. Is an event the most efficient approach?

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. Accommodations.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

An efficient system that doesn’t break the bank yet meets all your needs is the ideal. By diligently setting your budget and understanding the pricing structures of available platforms, you can make an informed decision, ensuring the software meets your event’s demands and aligns with your financial framework.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

A freelance event professional might be your best option when you are looking to fill a staffing gap, manage a small-scale meeting, or have a small budget. Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. J: Marketing.

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Eventory

APRIL 14, 2021

Eventory’s integration with Salesforce and Livespace gives the organizers insight into data and processes required to increase the number of new contracts. – comments Monika Nowacka-Sahin, CEO meet&grow, who is currently implementing this integration in her organization. Arrange a 1:1 meeting with a customer at the event.

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Should you be contracting specialists? Social media campaigns should cover the whole event and not just focus on meeting in-person. 8) Data Analysis & Insights . The data that comes from a hybrid event needs analysis. Are there opportunities for shared roles to cut costs? Let’s take a look.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Click through the list right here: CMP: Certified Meetings Professional. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. CMM: Certification in Meeting Management. CMP: Certified Meetings Professional. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional. CSEP: Certified Special Events Professional.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

Maureen Sojka, CMA Association Management’s Event Manager, is an experienced conference and event planner who has organized a multitude of meetings, from large-scale multinational events to local association conferences. She currently plans meetings and events from site inspections; planning and onsite management through post reporting.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

If you don’t meet their needs, then the desired guest action is less likely to happen. There are contracts and labor unions, honorariums and hotel blocks, and green rooms with VIP requests to track. Take time to debrief and write a post-event analysis. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2023

Planning Pod offers everything you need in one platform to plan, manage, and grow your event business, from client management and event planning to invoicing and signing contracts. Key insights and data analysis. In other words, you’ll be able to view a history of every email, phone call, and meeting you’ve had with each client.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 13, 2020

“Until we meet again.”. But event and meetings pros have been saying this since the pandemic began – longing for the days to be back together, doing what they love. And it isn’t just event and meeting pros who feel this way – eight in ten who are working from home miss in-person events.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Includes conferences, meetings, graduations. Industry analysis. Customer analysis. Competitive analysis. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. Price: $345 – $875. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy. Venue Selection. Aesthetics.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Key concepts include the protection of the natural environment, choice of non-toxic materials, reduction and reuse of resources, waste minimisation, and the use of life-cycle cost analysis. In the UK, contracts include London Olympic Stadium and the Commonwealth Games. EventDecision offers brand new solutions for event planners.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As Predictive analysis will play a key role for experiential programs targeting specific markets or locations.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The niche between the proverbial rock and a hard place that event professionals often inhabit could be even cozier in the coming year, according to the results of a new American Express Meetings & Events study. A majority (65 percent) of respondents in North America said that contract negotiations are more challenging now.

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