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PSAV acquires Encore – Event Tech Podcast Episode 2

Endless Events

They’re just in Arizona. Unrelated to this news I was already starting to see people saying, “Wow, it just feels like hotels and venues and in-house AVs are bending a lot less. You can negotiate these contracts. Brandt Krueger: All of that was negotiable. Planners that know how to negotiate.

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How AV Unions Work – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

Unions have contracts with the venue. Number one is that unions, if you didn’t know, always have their contracts with the venue. Usually, the unions will approach the venues and say, “Hey. That’s always just something to keep in mind when you are looking at your venues, is that venue specifically a union?

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Forever Remote: Event Central

SmartMeetings

He looks for destinations that are within an hour of a major airport, warm weather and rich in unique venues. Hotel budget is a deciding factor as is the ability to negotiate down F&B minimums so the team can go off-site for a change of scenery. Expectations have evolved for team building as well.

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2019 Event Trends That Will Change the Path of Events

Endless Events

If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Phoenix, Arizona. Fortunately, WiFi costs are negotiable. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.

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