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Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22

Smart Meetings

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. Choices, Choices.

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Event professionals embrace new community to uplift the industry

Event Industry News

The global event industry, not including weddings, has a market size of over $1.5 In comparison to other markets, the event industry has some of the lowest barriers to entry which attracts many hobbyists and beginners. Topics have ranged from “Contracts and Negotiations” to “Making Sense of Marketing Data.”

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Perfect Venue vs Planning Pod Comparison – Venue and Event Management Platform Software Alternatives & Pricing

Planning Pod

Planning Pod & Perfect Venue are both cloud-based platforms that offer free trials and annual/monthly options but serve very different needs. We have done our best to provide an objective summary comparison of their software and ours. Are you an event planner looking for a platform?

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Four Strategies for Minimizing F&B Expenses at Events 

ePly

Getting quotes from multiple vendors allows for price comparison and enables you to evaluate quality differences, ask about potential risks or issues, and – most importantly – negotiate better rates. Negotiating is recommended and should be seen as a crucial aspect of your event planning strategy.

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Gather Makes BEO Binders Obsolete — Here’s How

GatherHere

Ah, the Banquet Event Order binder—used by event professionals and venue managers for years to keep track of all event-related documents, contracts, menus and more. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to event planning and execution — so keeping everyone informed is crucial to success.

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How to book celebrity for your event?

Meeting Application

Event planning can be a tricky thing. There’s a lot to manage: securing a venue, organizing all the food and drinks, and making sure you promote the event well enough that people show up – all while remaining on or under budget.

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5 Traits to Look for When Hiring a Corporate Event Coordinator

Capterra Event Management

There is no “I” in team, but there is an “I” in organization, which is something every good event coordinator should know. How would you organize your event schedule and timeline? Give an example of a past event timeline you created. Event coordinators do more than manage a team and put together events.