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Getting More Value from Conference Keynote Speakers

Velvet Chainsaw

Many built their expertise in an industry or function, shifted to consulting and then wrote a book to launch their speaking career. More quality options result in a buyer’s market…now and in the years ahead. Post-Event Content Marketing – Participate in a scheduled replay. This is good news for planners.

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How a Meeting and Event Planner Uses a CVB

Master the Event

A CVB is basically a marketing division for the city that they are in. A CVB will spend mind boggling marketing dollars to brand their city. Depending on your food and beverage and meeting requirements you may have some wiggle room as far as room rate negotiations. What exactly does branding a city mean?

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Help Wanted: Can Supplier-Staff Shortages Derail Events?

MeetingsNet

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. Creating Win-Win Situations.

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The Event Planner’s Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process 2023

Stova

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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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

If you are considering changing the pharmaceutical meeting planning company you work with, it is vital to consult your organization’s internal policies, recommendations, and lists of approved partners before consulting this list. Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key.

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10 Famous Event Planners You Should Follow

Event Planning BluePrint

Competitive research is a crucial part of any good marketing plan because it helps you: Understand your target market. Improve your marketing strategies. Identify market gaps, and allow you to fill them. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Catering consultation.

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The Ultimate Event Strategy Guide 2023

Stova

This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Planners are working with marketing, sales, finance, and IT to ensure that event management solutions are aligned with each department.

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