Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers. Take the contracts home and read them closely before signing.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. Download the Case Study In event management, achieving operational excellence and delivering remarkable experiences are paramount.  Ready to walk through Stova's event technology solutions?

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

For example, Stova’s event technology simplifies event sourcing and gives you the power to better negotiate with venues. Much like popular real estate search sites, mark your favorite venues to easily compare, share experiences, and see venues booked company-wide to leverage negotiations. Manage your budget.

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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. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Festivals & Live Events Workshop. Socio is an event technology company that helps organizations of every size take their events to the next level. It has turned that expertise into courses to enhance event planners’ knowledge base and skill set through the introduction of Socio Academy. Risk Management.

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 30, 2018

Negotiate Better with the Cvent Supplier Network. Account Manager Danielle Galloway loves helping clients leverage the power of the Cvent Supplier Network to find great venues, track spending, and negotiate more effectively. Negotiating rates is easier with the platform since every contract and bid is saved within the system.”

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event planners and professionals are turning to podcasts to keep a pulse on thought leadership, event technology, and best practices. After all, it takes a lot less effort to listen to a podcast than it does to scroll through a newsfeed or event watch a video. Event Tech Podcast. Turn Of Events. EventIcons.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Event planning is a lucrative and evergreen career choice. The global event management market is estimated to be worth $6.36 With the rapid growth in the event industry, now is the time to get certified and propel your career. Also, the CMP designation is the gold standard in the event planning industry. .

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. We are also very thankful that our internal efforts are paying off year by year. NEW ROUND OF FUNDING.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Set-up your event now, for free. Canapii has the best feature set in the event management industry, combined with intuitive usability. We know Canapii is a great event management platform, but without a free version the only way to convince customers was to set up a personal demo. Is our Basic service feature rich?

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

of planners have an event spend less than $100K — budget constraints should be conveyed to the venue from the start. However, if you have found the perfect fit for your event, ask if they would consider lowering the cost in exchange for a multi-year contract. Don’t be afraid to negotiate! Costs: Considering that 32.8%

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 27, 2015

Brandt Krueger , meeting & event technology consultant, and ELI instructor, shares strategic insight from the field on how to negotiate your next AV contract. The next closest bid happened to come from the in-house AV company in the venue, which was eager to set up a multi-year contract.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Not only are planners expected to complete continuing education credits and certifications, but they must also keep up with the industry’s latest trends and newest technologies. Being able to pinpoint what’s popular among attendees or navigate cutting-edge event management software makes meetings easier to plan and more engaging for guests.

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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 So many people hire interns and then let them stand around at an event. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”.

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

This part of the process isn’t always sunshine and rainbows—expect pushback and delays, especially if you’re working with a large team—but it’s always best to address concerns before you negotiate a contract with your new platform provider.

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zkipster

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Simon Grüter, an Event Manager with the Zurich Film Festival, shares some of his stories of stars and what it takes to run a successful film festival. I am an Event Manager for the annual Zurich Film Festival, which runs from the end of September to the beginning of October. Hi Simon, tell us a bit about yourself.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Before you begin to evaluate whether your organization should use event management software, it’s important to know what this technology does. What is Event Management Software? Event management software can/may include some or many of the following types of tools: Planning. Team management.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Here are some of the non-accredited event planning certification classes: . Certificate in Event Management. Event Planning: Where to Start (SkillShare). Meaningful Events: How to Make Corporate, Wedding, or Life Events Memorable (SkillShare). Event Planning Foundations (LinkedIn Learning).

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Broken up into three buckets: Pre-event planning On-site setup and event management Post-event management Use this event planning checklist to kickstart your planning process.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Evaluate features and read reviews of the top event planning apps. What is event management software? Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Get contracts signed. A signed contract helps protect both parties and outlines expectations clearly. Now it’s time to negotiate! This usually involves signing a contract and paying a deposit. They bring the knowledge, the energy, and the spark that make your event memorable. Send an information pack.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

At the end of this guide, you should be able to use these tactics no matter what industry you are in or the type of events that you plan to create a holistic approach to event management. Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Should I Shop Around?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They might help you negotiate with the union because you’re in a union city this year. They might give you a discount to help you get through this year, but they need the commitment that you’ll come back to X budget number next year.” He also suggests taking on multi-year contracts to save money. “If They’ll note those hidden items.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan. Negotiate and lock in vendors.

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Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

You event depends on the purpose from a visionary perspective, but when it comes to execution, the realities of what you can accomplish come down to your event budget. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Submit your RFPs & get ready to negotiate. to get a quote on what your event might cost.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia. Nominated by Alaina Sauser, Program and Event Coordinator, ACCESS Destination Services — “Liz was a great resource for our client and our team in planning a superb welcome reception at the PCC. Event Manager, JW Marriott Austin. Lisa Chang.

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