SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2021

Sponsorship is not a creation of meeting organizers or even the modern capitalist economy. A quick history lesson uncovers this: The first sponsorships date back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. As the American pastime, baseball continued to drive sports sponsorship. As a result, sports sponsorships exploded.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

This ULTIMATE GUIDE will reveal how you can get trained, certified, and ready to book your first client in as little as 3 short months! How to Write an Event Proposal for a Sponsorship. Now, writing an event proposal for a sponsorship can be a bit more challenging. Tips for Writing an Effective Sponsorship Proposal.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

To keep these flagship events at the forefront, plan ahead to book venues and secure highly sought out entertainers, speakers or vendors. The earlier you can sign a contract, the better chance you have of nailing down special rates. Remember, logistics take time. Refer to your past year’s event analysis.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities).

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GEVME

JUNE 11, 2019

In this way, you can confirm the date up to 6 months in advance (large annual events, dinners, various training sessions), confirm the date and venue–meeting space/accommodation (sign contract and provide deposit), confirm keynote speakers (confirm bio/photo for publicity), and engage secure sponsorship. 3-4 months before the event.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 10, 2024

Look for features like attendee, speaker, and sponsor profiles, public and private messaging, appointment booking , and more. Book demos. Once you’ve narrowed down your options, don’t hesitate to book demos with the app providers! Networking Networking is another activity your conference app can support! Make a decision.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 17, 2020

I have also been helping local nonprofits get sponsorship. The light at the end of the tunnel will reveal a meetings industry that looks much different than before, with an emphasis on safety , food servicing and contract clauses. A3 I went with my gardening skills and I am growing 1000 tomato plants to be given to those in need.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2022

With a hybrid meeting, you can limit in-person attendees to a certain number, and the event organizers can book a smaller venue and host virtual attendees, too. Traveling is stressful for many, especially now when some people are still at high risk of contracting COVID-19.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2020

In 2019 AIM Group managed 400,000+ participants and booked 410,000+ room nights in 90+ destinations worldwide. The 350+ multicultural talented event experts, based in 11 different countries, designed 3,000+ event experiences for 400 corporate and association clients, over 6,600+ event days.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Moreover, forecasting potential revenue sources, such as ticket sales or sponsorships, requires careful analysis. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included. Your event might have revenue streams—like ticket sales, sponsorships, or merchandise. Step 10.

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Like an architect develops sketches and blueprints before contracting out the construction of their creation, an event planner needs to have the outline ready to go—and well ahead of time. Book guests, speakers, and entertainers Even in a virtual environment, keynote speakers and entertainers are a must-have. Download the guide 11.

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conference Planning Task #6) Book speakers and vendors. Now it's time to book all those people and organizations that will make your conference a memorable experience. Booking Your Speakers. Booking Your Vendors. Vendor and sponsorship information. Now it's time to secure those people for your event.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2020

Moving the event online required intense teamwork and support across the board, Hirsch said, with everyone figuring out the various logistics involved, including contract legalities, policies, technology, marketing, training, all while maintaining good relationships. Renegotiating Contracts, Keeping Relationships Intact.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts. Book a venue for the press conference and serve refreshments.

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InitLive

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Conference Planning Task #6) Book speakers and vendors. Now it's time to book all those people and organizations that will make your conference a memorable experience. Booking Your Speakers. Booking Your Vendors. Vendor and sponsorship information. Now it's time to secure those people for your event.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

See why more than 20,000 event and hospitality professionals rely on Planning Pod’s tools every day to manage their event bookings, sales pipeline, clients and billings. Sometimes it is because they sincerely have little knowledge of what it actually costs to book an event space, order catering or contract out for event planning services.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Sponsorship: A Way to Support Lower Ticket Costs. Sponsorship money can be another way to finance hybrid events, and once again, the virtual audience can be crucial to your value proposition. What is the most unique sponsorship activation you’ve seen at a virtual event?

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Do Good Events

JULY 19, 2023

Auction Identify popular items for promotions Social media and emails to guests ahead of time are a great way to get excitement going for your auction Logistics Design printed program Confirm sponsorship incentives have been fulfilled Be sure to cross check all logos and other incentives are fulfilled for all sponsors at each level offered.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

The good news is that hotels are anxious to welcome back in-person events and are offering deals, discounts and incentives to encourage bookings. Rethink your sponsorships. A hybrid event can also increase your sponsor dollars. Hybrid events offer even more ways to showcase your sponsors.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. Use of more airport hotels with complimentary shuttle vs. booking private car service. • We have also increased the cost of our sponsorships and added new a la carte options. • What changes — positive or negative — have you made to your meeting over the last year because of the economy?

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Should you be contracting specialists? 6) Sponsorship & Exhibitors . It is best to have one team assigned for your sponsorship and exhibitors’ work. There is always demand for streaming engineers so don’t leave it too late to book them in. Are there opportunities for shared roles to cut costs?

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Before signing the venue contract, go and see the venue in person and meet the venue manager. Create a publicity plan and a partnership/sponsorship plan (optional). 5 critical tricks to consider before you book a venue. It’s a good idea to have a few date options in case your first choice isn’t available. Click to Tweet!

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The backdrop is much brighter, the lighting is different, there’s nowhere to put your sponsorship signage, and it looks nothing like your first event. Remember that book, “ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? If you book your events with an outside AV provider , you’ll never be surprised by extra costs after the event.

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InitLive

JANUARY 25, 2021

Step 4) Book your festival’s lineup and vendors. Here is a list of example goals to help guide you in your goal development process: Book 5 headliners that are in the top 20 charts. Once you have found that perfect venue, you need to set a date, sign a contract, stay within budget, and make payments.

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TicketBud

JUNE 7, 2019

Gerry’s relatable stories and tell it like it is style, combined with his passion for education, has proven to be a winning formula, which now sees him booking speaking engagements across the country, and hosting a sell out event series called Celebrate Educators. Gerry’s advice is to be authentic and find your niche.

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Nuila Events LLC

MARCH 30, 2016

Do you really want to get stuck negotiating contracts with hotels for sleeping rooms? What about booking all the entertainment- and that includes lighting and any audio/visual equipment that you’ll need? It’s the exact same with planning an event with your business, whether you have a small business or large corporation!

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

So far, we’ve given you some great tips on everything from sponsorships to virtual happy hours. Are they there to sign contracts and close deals? But instead, part of that is you include a little button with a meeting link that allows attendees to book a meeting with those vendors. Is it possible to replicate them?

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Meeting Tomorrow

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The backdrop is much brighter, the lighting is different, there’s nowhere to put your sponsorship signage, and it looks nothing like your first event. Remember that book, “ If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? If you book your events with an outside AV provider , you’ll never be surprised by extra costs after the event.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. Especially for global life science and pharma organizations that run hundreds or thousands of events every year.

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Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Kapow: very interesting new "meeting experience" booking engine. CORBIN'S CONSULTING AND WRITING SERVICES S SPONSORSHIP: Want to help sponsor Corbin's Tech Talk Newsletter sent to nearly 11,000 subscribers in more than 70 countries interested in meetings, events, trade show and hotel technology? TESTIMONIALS.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2018

What do you do when you’ve booked your ambitious biennial conference just as your country’s economy slips into a serious recession? Their solution was to harness a revenue resource that cost very little for its ROI: digital outreach.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2019

When he first came on board, the city booked approximately 500,000 room nights each year. We have hired a contract administrator to continuously monitor our contract with the city,” he said, “and to ensure that our travel policy is updated each year. “We In 2018, Jones said that the figure had grown to 2.5 million room nights.

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Capterra Event Management

JUNE 4, 2018

According to ASAE, there are a couple of ways you can help mitigate these costs: Sell sponsorship of WiFi to an advertiser. Catering : If you plan on providing food to your guests, you can either contract with an outside catering service or take advantage of your venue’s catering, if available. Transportation and parking options.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

They design, plan and manage every project from conception to execution, including: Vendor contract negotiation. Top event planner by Global Black Book. Marketing, PR and sponsorship. Jennifer Basset, CEO, philanthropist, and celebrated event planner has been leading her small team for over 20 years now. Event staffing.

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Attendease

MARCH 19, 2024

Add key milestones like vendor booking deadlines and payment deadlines. Look for opportunities to save on bulk orders or multi-event vendor contracts. Create a master event calendar When running multiple events, a centralized calendar listing all dates and deadlines will be your new best friend. Identify conflicts or scheduling issues.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

AUGUST 15, 2021

But in an online world that favours advertising and sponsorship, it’s often deep pockets that win out over product performance. And if you haven’t used all of your allocated training hours we’ll keep reminding you to book in a time. Our comprehensive implementation packages ensure you and your team are set-up for success with Arlo.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 2, 2018

Last year, we launched a new ambassador program, too, that wound up turning into a win-win: a sponsorship opportunity and a security enhancement. We sit down with all our team members sometime in the first quarter to contract for the following year. There are simple adjustments we make, too.

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