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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Conference Planning Conference Site Selections Negotiating 40

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. Here are some things to consider.

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2022 Meetings Site Selections Hotels 98

ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. Talent: If your event features keynote speakers, entertainment, or conference leaders, you’ll need to negotiate the terms long before the event. Schedule: Events need to be broken down into manageable chunks.

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Social Media Transportation Speakers Negotiating 62

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Flying to present to a client in their office doesn’t mean someone is willing to mingle with hundreds of people at a conference or reception. With demand for in-person event venues and vendors at historically low levels, expect supply to contract. Mask Wearing. Industry Consolidation. Venues will close. Escrow Battles.

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2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

Event Leadership Institute

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

This looming economic threat is the impetus for a webinar I gave recently for FICP (Financial & Insurance Conference Planners) titled Recession-Proofing Your Job: Strategies for Improving Your Value. Are you viewed as a commodity or a business partner?

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Contracts 2009 Site Selections Insurance 80

Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

To do this, you need to make your conference memorable. Not planning conferences? Or by constructing the talk in such a way that it syncs the brains of the audience and the speaker in remarkable ways. Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. Van Halen, M&Ms, and the Wisdom in the Contract Details.

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Conference Contracts B2B Speakers 78

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Alison Milgram, CMP, DES, Senior Events Manager, PCMA, which held PCMA Education Conference 2017 at the New York Marriott Marquis — “It was a little after 10:30 p.m.on Her calm and sweet demeanor makes her a pleasure to be around on those long days on site. Conference Services Manager, Westin Cleveland Downtown.

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