Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

So whether you’re planning corporate events, conferences, fundraisers, or beyond, you’ll find practical takeaways to level up your program. These tried-and-true strategies will help you maximize time, energy, and resources so you can scale without creating more work for yourself. you’ll need at each stage of growth.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

ESSA) has announced details of its much-anticipated annual conference. The day promises a stellar line-up of speakers including the chief economist of Lloyds Bank, a UK hostage negotiator and Virgin Atlantic’s head of customer service who will offer valuable insight about mindset change, culture change and leadership change.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

The Ultimate QC Event School Master List of Blog Resources Okay, let’s get to the reason you’re really here – all those invaluable blog resources at your disposal! Join QC Event School’s Virtual Classroom on Facebook today! Then you’ve guessed it – the articles listed below were hand-picked just for you!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? When it comes to utilizing the resources at a venue, it helps to know who is using the space before and after you. Remember, everything is open for negotiation so make sure you are getting what you’re paying for.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

Here's how the program works: Before a Canadian city bids on hosting a large conference, convention, or exhibition, it can apply to the federal government for financial support that can be included in the bid. If an organizer accepts the bid, the host city and Destination Canada will negotiate a partnership agreement.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Obviously, you want the most impressive facility for your conference. Here are a few questions or issues to be aware of as you search for your next conference venue. It is key that your venue offers the spaces and resources to host your type of event flawlessly. Anything is negotiable. Venues vary significantly.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

So drum roll please, conference planners are some of the hardest working multi-taskers I know. And there’s a whole heck of a lot (and I do mean a lot) that goes into planning conferences. In general, the success of every meeting and conference starts with the experience, skills and organization of the conference planner.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

Reading Time: 7 minutes For one reason or another event arrangement is an activity that involves a lot of resources. An app which serves as a conference guide makes event planning more pleasant and effective. Why you should bother with a conference map and other facilities for attendees. Now go back to the lecture.’.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

From tech to finance to media—here's a look at 30 of the best conferences for women in 2020. Many conferences have appeared in the last few years to help provide women with opportunities to build networks, share experiences, and learn in ways that traditional conferences can't quite match. Watermark Conference for Women.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Some examples of the more popular types of non dues revenue streams include: Events Conferences Fundraising campaigns Sponsorships Partnerships Merchandise Online fundraising Grants Whether your association is large or small, you can start with this list if you’re looking for non dues revenue ideas to diversify your revenue streams.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Conference Planning Seattle – So Much to See and Do…. When planning a conference in Seattle there really is so much to choose from. A conference planners dream. The best bet when conference planning in Seattle is to work with an event and convention planning company that will work with you and get you on the right path.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Colleges and Universities host many events from conferences to banquets to expos and even sports and other youth camps. Improved Productivity: User Training: Fewer software applications mean less time and resources spent on training users, leading to quicker adoption and improved productivity.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This includes considering your internal resources (budget, stakeholders, event management software) and external resources (sponsors, vendors, partners). Whether you’re running a large-scale conference, an intimate retreat, or a virtual town hall, implement creative, engaging, and interactive elements to enhance the experience.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

Essential coursework should cover Human Resource Management, Event Sales and Sponsorships, Financial Accounting, Negotiating, and Relationship Management, equipping future planners with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. This was a vital lesson for his association — understanding the fixed costs to deliver an outstanding experience and where there is room for negotiation.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 22, 2022

Want to find the perfect hotel for your next event or conference? By doing this, organizations save time researching, compiling data, and making decisions, while also gaining the resources and expertise needed to knock their attendees’ socks (and name tags) off. The best part: there is no extra cost for this service.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

This could be the theme of a corporate gala, the color palette of a wedding, or the innovative layout of a conference. An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Creativity: At the heart of every event is a creative vision.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . 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. Data-driven trends to prioritise event resources.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. Affordable Resources. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Internal Expectations The changing negotiating landscape makes it important for meeting planners is to communicate with leadership so everyone has realistic expectations of what to expect while building a budget. A few points to consider: Goals and KPIs “You need to know the goals of your conference. Also, negotiate gracefully.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). Those include tradeshows, conferences, expos, workshops, webinars, and corporate and networking events. Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s easier to buy in volume with everything under one roof because then you can negotiate. The platform you choose will depend largely on the type of event you manage and its specific requirements, be it a large trade show, an incentive trip, a traditional annual conference or user conference, etc. Procurement.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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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. By the Numbers.

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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. There’s also an option to search by proximity to a particular location, making it an almost-globally useful resource. 1) Women Talk Design. 2) WeSpeak Worldwide.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

On the contrary, this event software sprawl is actually causing major problems for event planners in terms of how they’re spending time and resources—whether they know it or not. Less negotiating power. When buying separate tools, you can’t negotiate on price or feature bundling to save more. Nothing is free without a reason!

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Attending industry events, conferences, and seminars allows you to meet a diverse group of individuals, each with unique experiences and perspectives. These connections can become valuable resources, mentors, or even friends, contributing to your personal and professional development.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2020

Have a conference or big event coming up? See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating. Research done in 2017 by American Political Science Association (APSA), in which members were surveyed on negative experiences at conferences, showed that inappropriate behaviors are far more common than we think. How to Hire an Ombuds.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. Recommended Resource: Will you be recording your next event speaker to share their session after the event? Event speakers for conferences Keynote speakers. Conferences shouldn’t be all work and no play!

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Managing one corporate event can be demanding enough, so when it comes to managing multiple events, the time, resources, and details involved can make it a challenging endeavour. Errors can lead to wasted money, time, and resources. Poor budget accountability. There can be a temptation to go over budget without accountability.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

It’s about setting boundaries based on what your balance is, what you’re trying to get to and then creating habits and non-negotiables. “At that time, our biggest conference client, the night before that conference, I ended up in the hospital. ” Setting Non-Negotiables.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 30, 2018

This month we spoke with Stephanie Hannah, the Director of Strategic Marketing at Trace3, about growing an event, running an awards show, and delivering a blockbuster conference experience. Trace3 , a leading provider of IT solutions, developed their Evolve conference in response to this trend. Producing a star-studded awards show.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The same goes for the professional services field, where partner/customer conferences, sales kickoffs, academies, and onboarding are popular types of in-person events. Experiential learning Attending an in-person conference or congress gives you a chance to immerse yourself in the content.

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EventMB

MAY 18, 2022

Colleagues are quitting; our inputs come from at least seven different channels — SMS, email, WhatsApp, video conferences, phone calls, LinkedIn messages, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram DMs. We’ve become copywriters, digital marketing experts, and contract negotiation gurus. The suppliers need relationships and new business.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

So, now that you know the costs you need to be aware of, let’s chat in depth about negotiating prices for your AV. Watch our webinar that shares tips on How to Negotiate Prices for Event AV. ?? Related articles and resources. Related articles and resources. Back from the 3-day weekend! Sorry I am a day late!

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Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It’s easier to buy in volume with everything under one roof because then you can negotiate. The platform you choose will depend largely on the type of event you manage and its specific requirements, be it a large trade show, an incentive trip, a traditional annual conference or user conference, etc. Procurement. Are they good?

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Conference. Negotiation Skills. There are many great resources out there that can help you hone your communication! 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. Organizational Skills.

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