SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. In many instances, event professionals can land sweet deals if they consider a multi-year agreement for annual events. Consider multi-year agreements. Take your time.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2017

Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Related posts: Help Wanted—Venues for my participation techniques workshops! Do you own or know of venues that would be suitable for holding my 1½ day participation techniques workshops? Please help me (and hopefully yourself)!

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PCMA Convene

MAY 26, 2020

Rather than relying on the AV crew at a venue, Mathy said that speakers are handling all the technical details on their own, investing in high-quality microphones and installing green screens in their home offices. “A The pressure is on to make it interesting and motivate the audience to focus on the event.”.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Having a conversation with your venue about indoor air quality is a must. A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

Have you clearly outlined in your pre-event communications what your attendees can expect to see once onsite at the event and a Code of Conduct for them to follow? Talk with your venue and supplier partners to ensure they are aligned with your position on event guidelines and that they, too, are prepared to mitigate risks.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

The first six-week Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate course begins on September 1 and is eligible for 20 CMP hours. We understand the urgency planners face to understand areas impacted most by the pandemic, including risk management and reduction, new venue protocols, contracts and safer event design.”.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Mythodology: We can contract a venue for our meeting before we design it. Designing your meeting and then choosing a venue that can showcase your design will improve your meeting experience (and can save you big bucks!) This is the meeting industry’s biggest dirty secret.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2020

As some organizations consider planning and holding in-person events and gatherings, and other communities are in the early stages of moving ahead, there are many new questions to consider. Developed in partnership with MPI, the course provides new ways to prepare event strategy, design, execution, and evaluation.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Then improve your meeting by documenting, promoting, and encouraging people to use your venue’s quiet spaces. To minimize no-shows, put the requirement for a tech check in presenter contracts. Whenever possible, include appropriate furnishings to make these spaces attractive places for people to connect.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Should venues be flexible? Are planners obligated to fulfill their contracts although the event could not take place? With time, practices and rulings have been defined in the business of events. There was much confusion during the onset of COVID and the cancellations that followed.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

When looking at potential venues, ask what their current policies are around COVID-19. For both the venue and vendors, ensure you know what their postponement policies are before booking. For both the venue and vendors, ensure you know what their postponement policies are before booking. Reviews | 26 Blog mentions.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 19, 2022

The team provides a personable and fresh approach to event management, which includes venue finding, on-site support, online registration, event design and production, with assistance from an extensive trusted supplier network.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

This involves understanding the purpose of the event, defining success metrics, and creating a roadmap that aligns every detail with the event’s goals. Strategic planning ensures that every decision, from theme selection to vendor contracts, contributes to the overarching objectives of the event.

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Social Tables

MAY 18, 2023

The modern world of event planning looks much different than it did before the pandemic, and it continues to evolve, ever shifting as the industry changes. To keep up with venue needs and enhance the planner experience, we’ve been working on exciting enhancements to our suite of event diagramming tools. Let’s find out!

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ePly

MARCH 18, 2024

Schedule: Events need to be broken down into manageable chunks. Planners need to map out how much time (before, during, and after) they’ll need to pull off the event. Site selection: The venue and location must fit the budget and the basic requirements for the event. to give people time to get ready for work the next day.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. 17 common event planning mistakes and how to fix them 1. Ignore competing events Clients often approach planners with specifics in mind for an event, such as the date, location, or event design.

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2022

In this article, I’ll give a high-level overview of how different types of event technology trends serve event planners or businesses and apply to the entire life cycle of any event. Event and venue management software. The right system can streamline execution and post-event evaluation processes, too.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? Events Industry Council (EIC)’s Accepted Practices Exchange (APEX) COVID-19 Business Recovery Taskforce has been navigating all the turbulence by collecting best practices. Here are highlights. KH: We want to be fair.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

From firm advice to build flexibility into contracts, particularly when it comes to attrition clauses, to tips for elevating boxed lunches and overcommunicating, these experienced craftspeople were eager to share their instruction manuals. All the hotel blocks were booked, and the event had already moved twice. Engaging Audiences.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 26, 2020

You may have seen the news headlines or social media clips of a ten thousand plus crowd watching Eric Chou, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter, perform in Taiwan – the first event of its kind since the pandemic began. The online certificate course is designed to provide planners with the resources to implement safer event design.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

Whether you’re planning a birthday celebration for a major golf fan or looking for a unique venue for an outdoor celebration , a golf course birthday party may be the right choice for your event. Depending on the size, style, and type of birthday affair you want to host, you can manage the event yourself or enlist assistance.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Here are some key questions to ask as you build the health and safety aspect of your hybrid event budget: If your venue requires masks inside, who will be responsible for ensuring that everyone is wearing one where appropriate? Does your contract with the venue include a health concierge, or will you need to hire a third party?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

IMEX America, which returns to Las Vegas October 10 – 13, is set to address the new needs of the industry head on, bringing together the global business events community in a four-day event designed to deliver a tailored, targeted and enjoyable business experience.?? . 3,000+ global buyers.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

The golden rule of event planning is that the earlier you can start planning and working on your event, the better. You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Venue manager.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

They may help with everything from choosing the venue and selecting vendors to coordinating the ceremony and reception. There are also different types of wedding planners, who may specialize in event design or coordination. Social event planners. Non-profit event planners. Learn how to negotiate contracts.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. For Courtney McGee, president and CEO of Event Logistics, challenges began just before 3,000 attendees were set to arrive in Nashville for a convention. “Not

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 28, 2020

“The survey results show how far-ranging the design considerations are – the pandemic has impacted everything from risk management to venue protocols to contracts, food and beverage, and marketing.”. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate. To download a copy of the report, visit [link]. LEARN MORE.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Meeting professionals, on the other hand, may have groaned about yet another bandwidth-hungry device soon to be in the hands of attendees — making for even trickier wireless service at event venues, especially hotels, where pricing and service speeds can be all over the map.

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QC Event School

JANUARY 26, 2023

A: Event planning typically involves seven elements, which are: Your target audience; Event infrastructure; The venue; The guests/attendees; Your event concept; Organizers; And media. When considering your event decor, it’s important to think about how each of these elements will factor into your design.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Especially for global life science and pharma organizations that run hundreds or thousands of events every year. These companies provide end-to-end event management services. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2018

One of the most exciting venues, we feature one of London’s top largest and most versatile event suite, fitted with state of the art equipment, stunning design and one of the best secret to keep budgets in line. At the time the hotel-venue featured London’s largest pillar-free event space.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The living document will be updated as the situation changes and everyone learns more about how to support a vibrant live-events industry. For highlights, read on. Advocating for the Future. Amy Calvert.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

Quick Tip: Your venue may already have an existing relationship with the local police department and can quickly put you in contact with the right person. Some venues will even add this to your final bill which streamlines the entire process. Partner with your venue.

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QC Event School

MARCH 23, 2022

With this in mind, we can share with you some average incomes for event decorators, based on specific countries around the world. In Canada, the average annual income for event designers ranges from approximately $35,000 CAD to $67,000 CAD. Venue selection. Floral design*. Lighting design and installation.

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EventPlanning

MARCH 15, 2017

You can increase the chance of your clients having their wedding ceremony and reception at their location of their choice, when the venues are booked early, remember venues book fast. Once you’ve found at least three locations, coordinate a time with your couple and the venues to schedule a tour. 6 – 9 Months.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Venue Selection. Certificate in Event Management. Corporate Event Planning. Social Event Planning. Event Logistics. Team Building Events. “I’m From a converted country convent to a glamorous city venue, beach locations, and historic homes and gardens—every day is different.”. Event Life Cycle.

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