Unique Venues

JUNE 29, 2023

Try listening to some incredibly informative marketing, business, and growth-oriented podcasts instead! Podcasts are a great way to gain insight into various topics, and we’ve rounded up seven of our current favorite marketing, business, and life strategy podcasts that may just be what you have been looking for!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What is new is the ability for non-programmers to use the cognitive tool for everything from writing marketing copy and agendas to answering attendee questions and managing registration. She reported that attorneys who work with these companies say they like the experience better than negotiating with a human.

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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. We consulted legal counsel but were told that there was pretty much nothing we could do,” she says. I insisted on several ‘must haves’ in order to finalize a new agreement.”.

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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. 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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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. The best negotiator on your team should handle the largest budget elements that will not be simple to secure at an acceptable cost.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 27, 2023

Inside the year’s best experiential marketing campaigns Event marketers landed on the other side of the pandemic poised for a renaissance when economic hurdles began threatening to rain on the industry’s parade. Congratulations to all of the 2023 Ex Awards honorees.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 3, 2020

Here are 4 key things to remember when working with your Speaker Consultant, so to ensure you get the most value from your speaker, and crucially, for your audience to experience the most engaging content possible. Who is your audience? Seems like a very obviously question but frequently, the answer given is something like. ’65:35,

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Event Industry News

MARCH 14, 2022

You will be responsible for the marketing and promotion of Haringey’s parks as primary destinations for event organisers and develop a dynamic, council wide programme of events in parks in partnership with other council services and partner agencies which utilise park facilities and deliver community benefits.

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ePly

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rich Vallaster, Director of Marketing and Tradeshow Wonk at Personify, recently sat down with Susan Newman , Senior Vice President of Conferences at the National Retail Federation (NRF), to discuss the decision points for moving forward with their largest annual event in January of 2022. Consult and Listen to Feedback.

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QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Your job will regularly involve: Conducting initial client consultations. Negotiation Skills. Marketing Skills. 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. Negotiate with vendors.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The leisure and MICE market time windows have started overlapping more intensively in the past 12 months so the earlier the better. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3. Call the Local DMC The second tip is related to the first.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies. And just so folks know for me I don’t have a dog in this hunt and I’m an independent contractor, an independent consultant.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

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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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. Creating Win-Win Situations.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

If a young professional would like to consult with a woman who has organised large-scale events in more than 30 countries around the world, this book covers everything you need to know about effective event marketing and expanding your customer base. The Event Marketing Handbook: Beyond Logistics and Planning by Allison Saget.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Helen’s marketing and events career span of over 20 years. Liz Caruso : Liz King Caruso is an Event Specialist, Consultant & Speaker who is passionate about impactful, successful & fun events. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy.

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Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

This month we spoke with Vasil Azarov, Co-founder of Growth Marketing Conference, about starting a career in events, building an event brand from scratch, and how to be smart with event partnerships. At the core of Growth Marketing Conference’s success is its event community. The growth of event marketing.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

The 10 Most Profitable Careers in Event Planning Choosing a Name for Your Business Conducting the Client Consultation Top Questions to Ask at EVERY Client Consultation (Free Download!) Luxury Weddings – What’s the Difference?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Clients are drawn from a variety of different fields including: Accountancy Advertising Charities Financial Services FTSE 100 companies Insurance The Legal Profession IT Trade Associations Local & National Government Management Consultancy PR and Marketing TV & Radio Production. How do we work?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Meetings consultant Jeff Calmus, a former vice president of global event management for MetLife, agreed about the importance of managing up. That way executives can share their priorities and you can negotiate with the conference services team to have the vital areas staffed, whether that is bell desks or poolside service.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

By Kristin Lamb, head of sales and marketing, ExecSpace. Joining the business in 2014 as a Venue Consultant, she has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top, rapidly progressing to Head of Public Sector in 2015 and to her current role as Head of Sales and Service in 2018. Kristin Lamb is Head of Sales and Service at ExecSpace.

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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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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

In this guide we'll look at tips, best practices and examples for creating a reliable event marketing budget in 2019 and beyond. In fact data from the 2019 Event Marketing: Benchmarks and Trends report shows that most businesses are spending nearly a quarter of their marketing budgets on live events. Use Historical Data.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

On the market today, the leading event management software providers such as Eventtia and Cvent offer both models. Reliability, Security and Compliances Reliability and compliance are non-negotiable aspects when choosing an event management software provider.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

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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Management Events

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz is an international energy consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the natural gas and power markets. I believe the EU is in negotiations to buy gas in bulk. I think we are in a seller’s market right now and the EU needs to work together to make better deals as a buyer.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

All education sessions fall under five themes: Engagement, Innovation & Technology; Leadership, Professional Development & Culture; Partnerships, Sponsorships & Sales; Current Affairs, Regulations & Compliance; and “Marketing, Social Media & Branding.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Are we tailoring or segmenting our marketing messages to these various groups? Knowing your group’s economic impact and rebuilding your event’s history can be beneficial in sourcing — and negotiating in — your next host destination. What are the key motivators for each group?

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QC Event School

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Do some market research and figure out what services your target market is looking for. Furthermore, Indeed offers some awesome tips for conducting the right kind of target market research. Reason #3: You’re Not Marketing Yourself Properly. What To Do and How To Make a Profit. Then, start offering those services!

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Duncan Wardle, Founder of creative consultancy id8 & innov8, says his company “places the end-user at the core of the creative process.” She attributes her success to her ability to “genuinely connect” businesses with people and she encourages all marketers to focus on fulfilling basic human needs while offering a clear purpose.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

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. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). How do you incentivize attendees to stay in your hotel block? You are in the right place.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this new era of beauty, the community makes the rules, creators reign supreme, a robust DEI&B strategy is non-negotiable and transparency is paramount. Our clients want to connect on a personal level,” says Kate Biancamano-Brown, senior director-event and experiential marketing at Sephora.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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QC Event School

APRIL 6, 2023

The 10 Most Profitable Careers in Event Planning Choosing a Name for Your Business Conducting the Client Consultation Top Questions to Ask at EVERY Client Consultation (Free Download!) Luxury Weddings – What’s the Difference?

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