SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Find out what’s going on with the budgets in other departments; is the company cutting back on events while spending more on other things? Is demand for meetings expected to grow? Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. Also, get an idea of what’s happening in the rest of the industry.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. ” Engage your DMC early—they might have existing relationships with hotels and venues in your desired destination and can help with negotiations.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

I was also an independent planner with a local company for two years and have moved back to a not-for-profit organization for the past 16 years. This experience has allowed me to be well versed in all areas of planning from both sides. You would never have found a job position for a meeting planner back in the 90s.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

Catering is often the largest part of a master account, but many planners accept inflated prices, unrealistic minimums, setup fees and other charges without negotiation. This session will help planners see where the profit centers are and where there are more leverage and latitude in negotiating group catering.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Guest safety has become a focal aspect of incentive travel planning. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. The majority of companies have formal policies in place regarding Covid testing and vaccination for their incentive programs, and it’s growing the industry back.

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Travel Contracts Negotiating Hotels 98

Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Many times, a convention’s catering expenses can be more than half of the master account, and planners frequently do not attempt to negotiate what can be a huge expense. You’ll learn how to negotiate catering pricing, service charges and fees to deliver immediate savings to your company or organization.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Interpretation during multilingual meetings and events will be smoother and on-point when meeting planners help interpreters prepare. Fully prepared, the interpreters will appear invisible but heard, which contributes greatly to the success of the meeting or event. They are subject matter experts.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. It gets way more into the weeds,” Sheaks said.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. I am one of the lucky ones that have been able to plan events, meetings and conferences for many years and make a living at it too. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The conference and meeting planning world has become one of the more important commerce producing sectors. One of the keys to the success in this industry are the conference and meeting planners that organize, plan and deliver the ultimate in meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and product launches.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. Tell a Story.

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Financial Insurance Contracts Medical Meetings 98

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning? Here's how each element plays a larger role in event automation.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2017

This industry runs on jargon, and since meeting planning requires everyone to work at a rapid click, it’s best to get acquainted with it yourself. Convention and Visitors Bureau , a local organization that can help meeting planners conduct venue and vendor selection at no cost.

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MeetingPool

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

You may need to meet with companies, vendors, or sponsors for quick presentations or to handle negotiations, […]. But, these aren’t the only times when having access to a well-appointed room is crucial for business functions.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. Not only can you step up your education virtually, but you can also familiarize yourself with the hybrid landscape—which is key if you plan on returning to meeting planning when things ramp back up.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. Don’t forget to factor in large company functions that could make attendance for your entire list of invitees difficult.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Company or organization: Dahlia+ in Boston. Company or organization: MeetingSift in San Francisco.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 82

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to recent Smart Meetings webinar hosts Elaine Williams and Sallee Pavlovich, however, the answers are right at planners’ fingertips. Morial Convention Center , while Pavlovich is director of corporate and trade show sales at New Orleans & Company ; together, they have more than 60 years of industry experience.

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Trade Shows Negotiating Hotels Contracts 65

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Company or organization: Dahlia+ in Boston. Company or organization: MeetingSift in San Francisco.

2017 72

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 72

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. Special Events: Best Practices in Modern Event Planning by Joe Goldblatt. In closing.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. The post Smart Meetings Celebrates 4 Folio Eddie/Ozzie Wins appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. Negotiate Terms. Evaluate Access. The true test starts before you arrive at the door of the venue. “A

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2017

Caution: Always have the person who contacts you on behalf of a company check to see if the organization uses a third-party procurement company or agency. A few days later, I received an email from a company executive indicating that she had to run it past their internal event planning group for approval.

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Contracts Hotels Negotiating Event Planning 37

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 10-percent increase in the number of meeting-and-event-planning jobs by 2024. According to the Harvard Business Review , one of the biggest concerns for CEOs of the Fortune 100 companies is talent,” said Cynthia Vannucci, Ph.D., Have a plan. I always learn from them.”.

Negotiating 68

Negotiating Hospitality Contracts Risk Management 68

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Meetings are simply part of the fabric of our company.” ” APCO Insight, an international opinion research firm, conducted the online survey commissioned by the Meetings Mean Business coalition in September and October. ” The post Small Business Owners Value Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Meetings Trade Shows Negotiating 2016 40

Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP): Issued by the Events Industry Council, a CMP certification is awarded to event professionals who specialize in exhibitions, conventions, and meeting planning. If you’re in college, that may mean applying for an internship at an event planning company. Not sure where to start?

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2023 Trade Shows Event Planning B2C 52

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: New Orleans Convention & Visitors Bureau. Company or organization: Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau, Iowa. What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. Cara Banasch. Vicki Comegys.

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2017 Hospitality Hotels Meetings 75

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Seth renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!) Nir is an active angel investor and has a strong portfolio with companies like Eventbrite, Refresh.io, Product Hunt and many more. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he? What is he known for?

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Speakers Consulting Healthcare Financial 101

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

So for instance, if I say, “Well, we have a new CEO in our company and he wants to tighten the belt so we’re canceling,” that’s not a force majeure because that’s within the control of the group that’s canceling”, says Josh. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure?

Contracts 91

Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

For pharmaceutical companies, effective marketing is crucial to educating the market about new treatments, connecting with healthcare providers, and building brand awareness. How much do companies spend on pharma marketing? Pharmaceutical companies invest heavily in marketing to promote their products and connect with HCPs.

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Marketing Social Media Healthcare Advertising 130

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 30, 2023

At an educational session on wage inequality in the meeting-planning industry during the recent IMEX America show in Las Vegas, a standing-room only crowd heard tips and advice from veteran industry players about what planners need to do to receive an appropriate salary for their work.

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Negotiating Corporate Events Education Meeting Planning 111

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Seth renowned for his writing and speaking, Seth also founded two companies, Squidoo and Yoyodyne (acquired by Yahoo!) Nir is an active angel investor and has a strong portfolio with companies like Eventbrite, Refresh.io, Product Hunt and many more. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he? What is he known for?

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Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

Check out this testimonial for Lasso40 Founder and CEO Lucy Giovando Watts: “She has shown first-hand how a woman can go from planning logistics to starting her own event technology company.” Talk about a living role model. How about this encomium about Fort Worth Convention Services Manager Paola Bowman’s nomination?

2018 25

2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 25

Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2019

8 Low-Cost Tips for Making Conferences More Family-Friendly. Attending one, two or three conferences a year can make a huge difference in an academic career. But while away, working professionals are paying a price—and not just with money. 4 Steps to Help Event Professionals Balance Work and Family Life.

Travel 61

Travel Conference Meetings Negotiating 61

Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

The possibility to arrange business meetings in advance with the help of your smartphone has an additional advantage, namely, that it increases the chances to deepen your current business relationships and shape the image of your company. I know, that event meeting planning is a complex issue.

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