SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2020

Have a conference or big event coming up? Ombuds—previously referred to as ombudsmen—have been around for decades, serving as third-party mitigators and mediators in a wide variety of settings. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating. As a planner, you know the importance of making your attendees feel welcome and safe.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

Here is a comprehensive corporate planning checklist that you can refer to when building events of any size and format: Pick a strategic location. Conferences. The world’s largest FinTech conference hosts 25,000 industry experts annually. The world’s largest FinTech conference hosts 25,000 industry experts annually.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Sourcing conference guest speakers can be quite the challenge, especially if you’re trying to reach out to as diverse a pool of potential presenters as possible. Boasting clients like Merill Lynch and Deloitte, WeSpeak Worldwide is another conference guest speaker website with a bit of a wider range of specialist topics.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

AV suppliers work with an array of event technology, including conference calling equipment, high-def video screens, speaker setups, lighting design, and more. Request a list of references to be included. AV companies provide several forms of audio and visual equipment for private parties, corporate meetings, and other events.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

And we can’t do that if we keep starting every conversation with some reference to “normal” and how much we miss it. Your value was never in the beauty of your exhibit hall layout or your ability to negotiate a good hotel rate. Seen any weather reports from the Gulf lately? Lead with your value.

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StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

An association coordinator’s responsibilities might include: Event Management: Association coordinators are often responsible for planning and executing events such as conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings.

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Eventscase Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Event legacy refers to the long-term positive impacts an event can have on the host city, local community, attendees, and other stakeholders. Impact refers to the immediate outcomes and effects of an event, while legacy focuses on the long-term consequences and benefits that stem from an event. What is event legacy?

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Corporate event planning encompasses traditional user conferences and customer summits to team-building events and charity fundraising days. As the name implies, corporate event planning refers to the strategic development and tactical plans involved in creating events to meet strategic corporate goals.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

While the word “sales” may not be used, the duties are often the same—recruiting attendees and sponsors, negotiating with venues and representing the company. Refer a Friend. Lastly, look at similar conferences that have the same number of attendees, industry segments and attendee titles, and do a cost analysis around those factors.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Make notes as detailed as possible so when you refer back there isn’t much guessing. . This could reduce your engagement and you might be able to negotiate to have it removed from your screen. . Venue Negotiations . Just like removing AV restrictions to get the best WiFi possible negotiate! Was it fast enough?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, corporate conference or a private gathering, making your event a success requires meticulous planning. Tease your audiences with news about what they can expect and encourage those who have already committed to refer others to your event. Planning an event can be an exciting but daunting task.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

The event is often referred to the golden nugget of the holiday where some guests purchase the cruise purely to experience the events and the John Farnham and Singapore GP events held at the iconic Gardens by The Bay, was no exception.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

So, let’s say you are tasked with planning a small conference in a foreign country perhaps on another continent. Lewis, my favorite are his national communication pattern diagrams which can be found on 23 fascinating diagrams reveal how to negotiate with people around the world. Collect References Overseas. Where do you start?

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

I learned that everything is negotiable,” McKeon said. A frequent traveler to the giant East Asian country, McKeon has presented negotiating- strategy workshops for organizations such as the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Metcalf Group (SA), and Kmart to introduce them to one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

If for example you are planning a conference that requires the attendance of the public to make it a success, you may want to hire an event planning professional who is an expert in event marketing as well. Always check references before hiring the planner. Prior to posing this question, know the details of your event’s Scope of Work.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 17, 2023

But I felt surprised, dismayed, and angry to discover that this $10 billion company, OpenAI, has misappropriated my copyright, by digesting my copyrighted book Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love without any notification, discussion, or thought of compensation. ChatGPT can be a useful tool.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These events may include workshops, seminars, local conferences, or regional product launches. Large Conferences or Multi-Day Events In contrast, if you frequently host large conferences or multi-day product events, the software must be equipped to handle the complexity and volume associated with these types of gatherings.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions to consider when evaluating pharma event management companies: Experience and Expertise Look for a company with proven experience organizing pharma events, meetings, and conferences.

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Ins'Tent

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Drayage, sometimes referred to as material handling, refers to the movement of your trade show booth and related shipments from the shipping carrier’s delivery truck to your booth space in the convention center. Drayage and material handling. Looking to cut your drayage costs? Branded promotional items and booth giveaways.

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Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

The centerpiece of any conference, company meeting, or special event is the keynote speaker. If this is a high-profile politician, it is not uncommon to have a specific number of “with the celebrity” pictures negotiated into the contract. Check references. Just like a regular hire, you will check references.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These events may include workshops, seminars, local conferences, or regional product launches. Large Conferences or Multi-Day Events In contrast, if you frequently host large conferences or multi-day product events, the software must be equipped to handle the complexity and volume associated with these types of gatherings.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

A long-term event planning timeline refers to a chronological series of events and actions that take place over a period of time. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Event timelines — a sequence of events at defined dates — are often used for project management.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

If you are working with multiple stakeholders across various departments, they may not agree with conveniences versus luxury, but it is essential to your success (and sanity) that you obtain directly from the decision maker as to the non-negotiables. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Why have a keynote speaker at your event?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

That decrease in daily face-to-face interactions could result in increased demand for team and company gatherings that previously happened informally or in the conference room. 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. Slower Meeting.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It was built in collaboration with large global organizations that run hundreds or even thousands of events yearly, including consumer events and experiences, conferences, congresses, and more. Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Initiate conversations. Strike a fair deal. Document everything.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By becoming a better listener, one can improve productivity and ability to influence, persuade, and negotiate. Having all your past meeting notes easily accessible for future reference is crucial for successful debriefs. Fellow keeps all meeting notes in one place and chronologically for organised order.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers. Make the effort to identify areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality, such as negotiating better deals with suppliers, streamlining operations, or reducing waste.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. 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. Mask Wearing.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 28, 2017

If for example you are planning a conference that requires the attendance of the public to make it a success, you may want to hire an event planning professional who is an expert in event marketing as well. Always check references before hiring the planner. Events are always high-pressure environments.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Because the Growth Acceleration Summit is a conference focusing on the impact of aligning marketing and sales, we wanted to make sure to secure a venue that would facilitate communication and collaboration. Once the negotiations are underway, this is when you will want to gather as many details as much as possible.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

The accessibility section refers to adhering to the schedule of the event. If your event takes place in a large auditorium or conference hall, make sure to lock all doors before and after the event. If you host an event outside your local province/country, you might be required to be governed by the laws within the province/country.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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