GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. If this is the case, you will definitely save time and money by not serving at each table.

Food and Beverage 166

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. You always need a backup.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. If this is the case, you will definitely save time and money by not serving at each table.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

According to veteran incentive planners, the answers are: “yes, with some modifications,” “most definitely” and “absolutely.”. Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We

Travel 119

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 119

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

But first, a quick definition. It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Even if you haven’t decided if you’re gonna use us, as a company, if you haven’t decided that you wanna do that, bring us in earlier because almost every AV person that I know will be happy to look over a bid for you, would be happy to look over a venue contract for you. But let us take a look at it.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

So, just in case our episode about controversial speakers wasn’t enough, we’re going after the money. But it definitely isn’t the highest paying gig that you could take on” “I had the same mindset in my like 20’s that I would always follow my passion and the money will come”, says Thuy.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. They’re getting much better data, reaching a broader audience, getting high-level speakers more easily and cheaply, and are realizing the impact of having so many people out of the office for several days traveling to and from events.

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All Seated

JUNE 5, 2018

I thought I was prepared, but as I look at how I prepare now, I definitely wasn’t.” . There are certain times during almost every contract negotiation and creation where I remember this incredibly tense and frustrating situation.”. Documentation should come as an automatic reflex/response,” said Waters. “My

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. Be ready to work with speakers and entertainers. You will definitely need some space on your checklist for booking speakers and entertainers.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. There are definitely times—in the year, or in a week—that are less expensive.”.

Financial 92

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 92

Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

Top Tips for How to Select a keynote Speaker. The centerpiece of any conference, company meeting, or special event is the keynote speaker. Selecting the right speaker can make the difference between a memorably successful event and one that is an embarrassment to the hosts. Audition Your Speaker. And know thyself.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So It could be managing speakers. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. THE ART OF THE DEAL Ogbeide sees negotiation experience as essential.

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Negotiating Hospitality Contracts Risk Management 68

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner. Negotiate payment terms.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

And it’s no secret that when event profs go to sleep, their dreams consist of a series of jumping quotes, venue possibilities, key-note speakers to snatch … So when you have to add event AV costs to the equation, some smoke might start coming out of your head. Negotiation Goes A Long Way. The right services every time.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Planners Salary Survey 2019” And then the last one is “Study Finds One in Four Tech-Conference Speakers are Women” Hurricane Dorian Affects the Bahamas Unevenly. But huge, definitely huge news” “This one was a two-part where the event production giant grows even bigger”, adds Thuy.

2019 91

2019 Contracts Sustainability Technology 91

Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

“There’s definitely a gap between the vendor knowledge and the client knowledge”, says Will. We had to do it as far as we had to start putting it in our contract because even though this stuff is pretty common across AV companies, people would always be shocked”, says Will. Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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Negotiating Education Event Tech Tech 119

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

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Contracts Speakers Negotiating Insurance 135

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

Contracts 118

Contracts Negotiating Venues Wireless 118

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. With that need for differentiation comes a need for definition. ” 17.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. If you’re putting on a fundraising event, you’re definitely going to need one!)

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Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Venues 141

Bizzabo

JULY 30, 2018

Their 2018 conference has drawn speakers like the Growth VP of Spotify, the Head of Enterprise Marketing at Lyft, the Chief Digital Marketing Officer at SAP and many other experts from leading brands. So it's all about planning out budget very carefully and negotiating on everything with your vendors first. I was just thrown into it.

Social Media 74

Social Media Negotiating Consulting Marketing 74

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. It allows you back out of a contract without liability or damage costs if that state begins enacting any anti-LGBT legislation between the time of signing the contact and the time of program execution. Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

Meetings 90

Meetings Site Selections Negotiating Speakers 90

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Scot is the definition of a true event partner. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc., Carla is definitely one of a kind.”. But I would like to nominate Ricky for what he does for us outside of contract negotiation. Event Architect, AV Technical Support, Austin, Texas.

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2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); A great question, but one that does not have a definitive answer. Speaker and entertainment selections.

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); A great question, but one that does not have a definitive answer. Speaker and entertainment selections.

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

From stories about fax machines to photos of 3D projection mapping, from advice about negotiating piles of paperwork to a roundtable discussion among female CEOs, we’ve gone from serving an industry in its infancy to one that has come of age. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” March 1992.

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