Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

. · 88 per cent of corporate travel managers surveyed are responsible for sourcing hotels for meetings and events in addition to sourcing for employee travel, with 64% citing event types include large external conferences and trade shows. About the Study.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2017

Katie Orenstein at a conference. AM-T: Coming up, why having more female and minority conference speakers matters. We need that…we need the best person for our content regardless of who they are, and of course very often it seems at conferences that person seems to be a man. You can find Convene online at pcmaconvene.org.

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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

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The Power of Participation: Creating Conferences That Deliver Learning, Connection, Engagement, and Action by Adrian Segar. This is a good book on how to design and execute remarkable conferences. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In , by Roger Fisher, William L. Ury, Bruce Patton.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Explore your audience demographic data (age, gender, occupation, income level, education), study competitor events, and identify gaps and opportunities not covered. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Those include tradeshows, conferences, expos, workshops, webinars, and corporate and networking events.

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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. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020.

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Management Events

APRIL 3, 2024

By participating in industry conferences, seminars, and networking events, you can meet potential clients face-to-face, establishing trust and credibility. Maximizing Digital Marketing Efforts In today’s digital age, having a strong online presence is non-negotiable.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Reading Time: 20 minutes The benefits of attending top medical conferences are numerous, from educational values to employer branding. Medical Conferences in 2019. Next year will bring an abundance of medical events, summits and conferences. Read, enjoy and choose a conference you will not regret attending.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to an SAP Concur study , Millennials are the most common bleisure travelers taking 38 percent of trips but Baby Boomers and Gen Xers aren't far behind making up 31 percent of the bleisure market each. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2019

According to the latest report, which studies the enquiry levels, number of meetings, average daily and 24-hour residential rates of mia members, the average number of meetings held in the first six months of 2019 fell by 15% compared to the same period in 2018. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A Splash study shows that it might be the most powerful tool in the marketer’s arsenal! It has become one of the world’s largest marketing conferences. Many organizations plan one big in-person event or conference yearly and put all their efforts and budget into it. Negotiate higher budgets for upcoming events.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Join us for the launch of new study findings from the EIC, in collaboration with IAEE and SISO, on the extent of deceptive practices, consumer fraud and scams affecting the events industry, with an emphasis on attendance list scams and room block poaching and piracy. Register for Room Block Poaching, Deceptive Practices and Consumer Fraud.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

If a group is looking to book in 2024, Omni may negotiate contracted rates and concessions if they will book more of their meetings with a sister Omni hotel in future years. Read More : CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly “Group rates must come back down to Earth,” says Lynn Edwards, founder of Proper Planning.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 26, 2022

Click here to download the case study]. Moreover, 10% of meetings lead to a ‘deal negotiation’ status. They used Grip’s AI matchmaking technology to ensure the right meetings happened at the right time, leading to positive business outcomes for all attendees.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Event organisers work across all industries to plan and carry out a range of events, from small-scale launches to large conferences. Some approaches event organisers use when faced with budgets constraints is to negotiate with vendors, explore cost-effective alternatives and also consider sponsorships.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

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! During venue negotiations ask for non-exclusivity clause and nonbundled quotes. . Don’t wait!

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2020

“There are so many events” to use as case studies these days, she said. We evaluate the event planner — did the organization work with speakers to adjust,” Delpy Neirotti said, “or did they really try to just translate what a normal conference would look like and put it online?”. A Virtual Conference Evaluation Checklist.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows. Aside from the risk factors, the study also shows how GDPR is bringing about a number of positive changes to our industry, especially around event marketing, data management and data security.

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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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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Sponsorships pay for nice things at conferences, but what do the big spenders get out of it? The same study says 53 percent of planners are struggling to sell sponsorships. Such meetings are responsible for 30 percent of business gatherings in North America, the study finds. A Word from Sponsors. They make up to 14.4

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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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Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

CIC recommends that those interested first consult the CMP International Standards document , and then focus on studying the areas outlined that planners are least familiar with. The GTP program also offers a variety of ways to help applicants succeed through the program, from study guides and resource lists to online prep courses.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2020

Watch our webinar on Negotiating Hotel Wi-Fi. My fabulous intern Grant who is currently studying abroad just informed me that if London goes from its current level two status to a level three, he will have to leave within 72 hours. And the TED conference is even considering a digital event. Upcoming events.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

Keep reading to learn how The Journal produces such highly anticipated conferences and other event types for its audience, as well as how it handles event branding and B2B event marketing. But we're really impressed with the conference's ability to attract top speaking talent. The conference is invite-only. WSJ Tech Live.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

King and Waffles pick the brains of event professionals across the industry, looking for insights and case studies that captivate their audience. Outside of the podcast series, EventLAB hosts a number of in-person events and a flagship two-day conference. You'll be sure to learn as much as you laugh. Event Industry News Podcast.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Make a sustainability pledge : Case studies will share tips for producing inclusive and planet-friendly events. During the show, new tracks including Creativity in communication; Diversity?and

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

I learned that everything is negotiable,” McKeon said. More than two decades later, McKeon has dedicated her professional life to studying that belief in bargaining and helping companies navigate the complexities of doing business in China. And they are very, very confident and good at negotiating. And everywhere else.

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GEVME

OCTOBER 30, 2019

This goes for any occasion – from meetups and business parties to conferences and award shows. . The classic style best fits business negotiations, professional networking, investment attraction, and such – i.e., events where there shouldn’t be many distracting factors. How is The Event Industry Changing? Lighted wallpaper.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2017

The study surveyed travelers about their awareness of the bans and the potential impact on travel intent. The study also, helpfully, identified alternatives to limiting travel to a certain place. Some of these ideas might come in handy when you are trying to negotiate a peaceful meeting. Donate to causes.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

EDUCATION I studied business, leisure, and tourism at the [U.K.’s] As part of my career development, I was asked to organize the logistics for a company conference of over 800 delegates. Phil Cross. Phil Cross , head of sales, Barcelona International Convention Centre. s] GNVQ [General National Vocational Qualification] level.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2018

Pieter Swart, CMP, CMM Founder and Managing Director, Conference Consultancy South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa. Full-time studies were not an option, and neither was any form of qualification in what I’m doing today. EDUCATION Thirty years ago, my priority after leaving school was to earn a living.

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Guidebook

APRIL 10, 2015

You’ll get theory, new topics like greener planning and super-useful case studies. Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide To Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events by Judy Allen. The Event Marketing Handbook : Beyond Logistics and Planning by Allison Saget.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) Event Disruption Study. She plays an integral role for the company through event design and plan formulation, event oversight, vendor and venue contract negotiations and management, and site selection for meetings and event. ITA Group Ensuring Safe & Secure Practices. _.

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Endless Events

MAY 27, 2020

They’re a safe way to ensure money is coming through the door, and planners have dedicated a fair chunk of their time to perfecting the art of negotiating good sponsorship deals. The notion that virtual conferences simply can’t be engaging is wrong. As we all know, sponsorships have been the industry’s holy grail of revenue for years.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

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zkipster

APRIL 19, 2017

I was born in Sweden and lived in Indonesia and Japan for 10 years before moving to England in 2008 to study Event Management at Bournemouth University. This means that I organise a wide range of events from press and influencer events, to franchise partner and store manager conferences, to our staff parties.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Reality Becoming a Wedding Planner: The 3 Most Important Things I Learned from My Online Training 4 Perks You’ll ONLY Get from an Online Wedding Planning Course If You’re a Current Student Student Support Services How to Stay Motivated in an Online Course: 10 Tips for Success How to Succeed in Your Online Event & Wedding Planning Course (..)

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