Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Today, poaching is increasingly extending beyond room blocks into exhibitor services, audiovisual, sponsorships and more. With decades of experience as a provider of entertainment and event management services, Michael shares a wealth of knowledge gained through his career in the business events industry. Speaker Bio: .

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Negotiating Sponsorships Contracts 2019 57

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

” Because event sponsorships play such a significant role in event revenues – one recent study shows that 63% of event managers rely on sponsorships as a significant source of income – it’s vital that you give yourself and your events the best chance to attract the right sponsors. Complimentary or VIP passes.

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Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management. Before signing the venue contract, go and see the venue in person and meet the venue manager.

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Make sure it's all legal Drafting a contract for a short, temporary event is important to cover your bases should anything go wrong and you're not held liable for a third part (speaker's) actions or comments at the event. ? Follow up with your sponsors, make sure they are aware of the event updates or else they could drop this sponsorship. ?

Event Planning 74

Event Planning 2019 Negotiating Social Media 74

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

After you choose a promising venue, meticulously detail every one of your expectations in a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA) that will take the guesswork out of the contract negotiation process. You may need to secure certain accommodations from providers that the venue doesn’t provide.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Negotiating Events Event Planning Tools 62

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Marketing, PR and sponsorship. Entertainment.

Negotiating 62

Negotiating Social Media Consulting Food and Beverage 62

Showclix

JUNE 9, 2020

Virtual experiences represent a rapidly developing new frontier in entertainment, and getting your messaging in front of the right eyes in a timely fashion is crucial in driving awareness, building excitement, and generating streaming access sales. But where to begin? Fortunately, our event marketing experts have you covered! Testimonials.

Social Media 72

Social Media Sponsorships Entertainment Negotiating 72

Nuila Events LLC

MARCH 30, 2016

Do you really want to get stuck negotiating contracts with hotels for sleeping rooms? What about booking all the entertainment- and that includes lighting and any audio/visual equipment that you’ll need? Negotiating with caterers and making sure that the menu is a great choice for your guests?

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Negotiating Social Media 2016 Sponsorships 40

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. MCI Group helps deliver a variety of events including: Company Anniversaries Galas & Awards Grand Openings Product Launches Entertainment and Sports Events Just to name a few.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

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. Work with Partners—and Haggle. We don’t go in slashing and burning. ” Think Local.

Financial 92

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 92

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Sometimes it is because they sincerely have little knowledge of what it actually costs to book an event space, order catering or contract out for event planning services. Online business tools with electronic signatures can make quick work of signing proposals , online contracts and banquet event orders (BEOs).

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

Event planners may incorporate engaging presentations, photo displays, and guest performers that entertain and inspire attendees. Beyond the entertainment and program aspects, event planners are also responsible for managing the logistics and details of the company anniversary celebration.

Sports 40

Sports Fashion Entertainment Education 40

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Distribute roles among the team members: Event/project manager Scheduling Venue/show floor manager Creative design Marketing and communications Sponsorship manager Registration and check-ins Develop event branding. Securing event sponsorships.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Entertainment. Grants and contracts. Sponsorship fees. Recommended Read: How to Create a Sponsorship Strategy that Will Maximize Your Event Revenue.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Check their availability and start working on a contract. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Event Income.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Gather has a full suite of calendaring features as well as lead collection and pipeline tools plus sales tools for managing proposals and contracts. Contract Management. And OpenTable. Calendaring.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Gather has a full suite of calendaring features as well as lead collection and pipeline tools plus sales tools for managing proposals and contracts. Contract Management. And OpenTable. Calendaring.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

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.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Sponsorship and exhibitor options.

Event Marketing 131

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.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Speaker and entertainment selections.

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60