Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event?

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 3, 2022

Here, two industry consultants dish to city-hotel sales executives on why securing meetings business is so critical, with numbers that could give negotiating insight to planners.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

In the breakout session led by Todd Schwartz, CMP, formerly a senior events marketing manager at McDermott+Consulting, 38 of the 55 attendees said they had more than a decade of planning experience. Schwartz told a story about how he once made the most of just $300 allotted for décor for an evening event. “I

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Smart negotiating can ensure a meeting maintains its quality and that the host is made whole—and then some—if the meeting is relocated by a host venue. Nonetheless, just over one month before the event, “I was told that they had to move my event because there was a citywide that wanted the center’s space over our dates,” Bobrow notes.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

I think it’s safe to assume we all know that the phrase “a la carte” is French for “by the card” or “according to the menu,” but what does a la carte mean in terms of event planning? After a year, she found herself too busy to manage all the events and knew it was time to increase her prices. Create their true dream event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Event professionals know what it is like to take high-stakes risks in public while struggling with our own negative voices. Samantha Jordan, a futurist and consultant with Future Today Institute, led a discussion with industry leaders and explained that companies, including major retailers, are already using the tool to negotiate contracts.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 14, 2022

They also provide spaces for organised, recreation activity, such as events. Finsbury Park has a long history of hosting major international music acts, but we also host many more, smaller events in parks across the borough. You will have experience of organising, managing and delivering large, complex outdoor public events.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Sheaks notes there’s been a lot of negotiation at the federal level about whether the stimulus bill with another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding will include similar liability protections. We’ll have to watch that closely,” he says.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. Grimes, Esq., of Grimes Law Offices in Philadelphia.“Many

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

With so many logistics to handle and compliance regulations to consider when managing pharma events, working with expert pharma event management companies can help reduce stress and ensure you achieve your business goals more easily. You are probably lucky enough to have a great event management team that delivers exceptional events.

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

If you’re thinking of becoming an event planner, or you are a current event planner looking to improve your skills, then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we will break down and discuss the 10 must-have skills every event planner needs in order to succeed in the industry. What Is Event Planning?

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . From Mindy Weiss planning elaborate events for the Kardashian family to Colin Cowie’s celebrity A-listers like Oprah and Jennifer Anniston, we’re lucky to get a glimpse into the world of famous event planners and their events. .

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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ePly

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Even though the pandemic is far from over, the events industry is starting to pivot from virtual events and preparing for the return of in-person trade shows and conferences, albeit safely. Consult and Listen to Feedback. Evaluate the Negotiables vs. the Non-Negotiables.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Has this year strengthened your relationship with the event contract? Sheaks notes there’s been a lot of negotiation at the federal level about whether the stimulus bill with another round of Paycheck Protection Program funding will include similar liability protections.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

PlanetIMEX launches today with an invitation to everyone in the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry to register free of charge for EduMonday Live on 11 May. . Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. EduMonday Live kicks off at 10am UK time. She Means Business panel discussion.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

Are you a brand-new student of QC Event School – or thinking of enrolling? Alternately, perhaps you’re a recent graduate and want to start your own event/wedding planning business… But aren’t sure where to begin or how to be successful? But First… Have You Joined the QC Event School Virtual Classroom Yet?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Usually the brief we’re given is brimming with buzzwords such as ‘Disruption’, ‘Inspiration’, ‘Leadership’, ‘Innovation’, all of which glean little insight into what you (the end client or event planner) are actually looking for. However, any passionate speaker will want to ensure that their speech is bespoke to your event and audience.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Just a few short weeks ago it seemed like “all systems go” again for the meetings and events industry. Along with the mask mandate, California will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours of an indoor event with 1,000 attendees or more. Background Image Source.

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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. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Hosting successful in-person events with thousands of attendees after almost 3 years of virtual-only can feel daunting. A staggering 78% of businesses using an event app attribute their positive event ROI to these digital tools. But how can you make the most of your event app to make a substantial profit?

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Corporate business clients often need some food for thought to gain deeper insight into the event planning industry, the services they often use, and so on. Enjoy our must-read event business books compilation. Enjoy our must-read event business books compilation. The top 20 books for event planners.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Many built their expertise in an industry or function, shifted to consulting and then wrote a book to launch their speaking career. Post-Event Content Marketing – Participate in a scheduled replay. Anything listed in pre-event category above. What kind of value-adds are they providing to you before or after your event?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 2 with an emphasis on fresh Italian cooking and stately historical sights), Florence (No.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

There’s no doubt that a meeting and event planner wants a CVB (Convention and Visitors Bureau) to assist them with their planning needs when bringing a group or convention to a particular city. It’s their job to promote their city in such a way that a meeting and event planner wants to bring their group to the CVB’s city.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Given that 2022 was the first year many in-person events returned after the pandemic, continued uncertainties around COVID, consumer behaviors, and economic constraints made it difficult for CAC planners to predict how many attendees and exhibitors would register to travel to their events. What percent are exhibitors?

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

It’s something event planners have been dealing with in every aspect of their job. Event design has changed, venue operations have changed and how attendees consume content has changed. It is a lot to deal with for event professionals. Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . Even selling in-person events will be different.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It can be tempting to chip away at the event budget with small changes—and you should. For board meetings and other smaller business events, is a virtual meeting an option? Yes, attendees are a bit tired of online events, but they are effective for short meetings to exchange information. Passes for multiple events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

With the shakeups in event housing recently you may be scrambling to figuring out how to keep event housing profitable. Would you like to know how to leverage your locations and negotiate terms? When you negotiate with hotels you have more leverage if your location isn't locked down yet. You are in the right place.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

This International Women’s Day, we would like to raise a toast to the empowerment and diversity in our events industry. They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 28, 2023

Most couples will have elements that are most important to their vision and the budget can be rearranged to give them their non-negotiables, and then costs can be cut elsewhere. Account for the Necessities As a planner, it is imperative to ensure that your couple is not forgetting any of the non-negotiable necessities.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Do you need help finding the best event management software provider for your company? Event management software is designed to facilitate the event experience and to optimize the planning process, making events more enjoyable, interactive and efficient. Look no further.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 21, 2021

The same date will also see outdoor events and festivals being permitted for up to 500 people. The road map will then take its next step in early June, when those numbers are increased to 200 people for indoor venues and 1000 for outdoor events.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do? What Is The Meaning Of a Corporate Event?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. We’ll delve into a condensed review to address what and what not to include in your venue contract, as well as negotiation tactics and what can potentially trigger a force majeure. Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice.

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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. Choices, Choices.

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