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PSAV acquires Encore – Event Tech Podcast Episode 2

Endless Events

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. 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.

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Avoid the Venue Budget-Busters

MeetingsNet

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. However, flexibility and asking the right questions will help you book the right property for your event. In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. Creative Venue Cost Cuts. •

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Unlocking The Secret Weapon of a Corporate Planner

Smart Meetings

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event?

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Cvent Will Go Private Again After $4.6B Sale to Blackstone

Smart Meetings

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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Guest blog: Are you getting the best value from your venue?

Event Industry News

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

You need an event planning checklist to support you from beginning to end. 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. Set your event objectives. What is the purpose of the event? When will the event take place?

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Don’t Blow Up the Budget: How to Spend Less for More

SmartMeetings

When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. Effective Use of Event Tech.