MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2023

discussions to a “Belong-a-palooza” to a filmmaker workshop, fresh topics will complement evergreen sessions such as event contracting and meeting security, for a lively educational agenda. From generative A.I Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event. Her solution? “We

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. 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. Food and Beverage: Parched throats?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I transitioned into the trade show world for technology events,” she says. My dad got me a job washing dishes there, and I eventually started working in food prep. Like her co-hosts Arianna and Nick, Deanna got her start in food and beverage. “My After some time in catering, Arianna moved into event logistics. “I

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A staple of European trade shows, coffee bars have made strong inroads onto U.S. show floors, much to the delight of the attendees needing that afternoon “hit.” Coffee is hot right now,” says Tracy Stuckrath, a food & beverage expert and founder of Thrive Meetings and Events. Keep it simple.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). Food and beverage. Food & Beverage (F&B). Meeting Rooms.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

For example, if you are planning a large-scale trade show with multiple exhibitors and sponsors vs. an exclusive sales incentive program with attendee travel coordination, the services required may be very different. Inquire about the number and type of events produced, the tenure of employees, and project management style.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

Shelley Hodgkinson, senior director-event solutions at Walmart, described the “new budget” her team is preparing to build in EM’s webinar, Mastering Event Contracts in the Post-COVID Era. “As As people start to work through it, they’ll look at things differently, and look at things they’ve never looked at before,” she said.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. These tips will help you keep attendees happy . Provide the Hotel with Details ASAP.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Virtual reality, live video, data-powered event analytics, flexible indoor-outdoor event spaces and experimental food and beverage options are all trends that planners should keep an eye on.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

From the threat of tipsy attendees, to wrappers and discarded plates cluttering booths, serving food and drink samples on the exhibition floor can be tricky business. Since then, Herlitz has encountered directives that differ from venue to venue — but has also laid down his own rules in response to misadventures with food on the show floor.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

They value experiences like food and beverage, speakers/entertainment, and learning environments with good audiovisual. In the long run, you earn their loyalty and preference. ›  List enhancement  List buys or trades are rarely effective. Spend in this category doesn’t contribute to the value proposition for attendees.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. This way, they know what to do when they arrive at the event.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.)

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TicketBud

JUNE 2, 2015

Contracts, invoices, marketing plans, schedules. This handy app from Social Tables lets you calculate food, beverage, staffing and safety needs. Event Wallet gives visitors to trade shows and conferences an easy way to discover content from exhibitors. Productivity Boost. Pocket Planner. What is it? Event Wallet.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

We also provide at-a-glance dashboards and reports so that you can always have a 30,000 foot view of everything going on with your leads and event bookings, from unsigned contracts and overdue tasks to new incoming leads and recent payments. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Check their availability and start working on a contract.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

1 skillset is no longer your food and beverage and your contracting of the venue and so on. We’ve seen a number of major trade shows collapse, COMDEX, and so on. In one case, the trade-show element would be the lead retrieval, the scanning of badges and the data linked to that.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Whether they’re responding to new prospects, following up with them for contract signatures or chasing down clients for payments or vital input for their event, there is rarely any free time in their schedule. Everything is there—invoicing, contracts, floorplans, BEOs, you name it,” Olivia said. “It Sign up for a free trial!

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Bizzabo

JUNE 4, 2021

Can refer to food and beverage, services, or products that are purchased and charged separately rather than as a package. The venue or on-site manager will create this document and the event planner or client will review and sign off generally 72 hours in advance to give the venue time to order and prepare food and equipment.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 28, 2021

Coming from a background doing major event and trade show management, I am accustomed to running three main systems and several other smaller ones — my floorplanning module, my event management module, and my CRM and business system for managing customers,” said Dianne. We had a separate venue CRM system. We had an accounting system.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . Food and beverage. – Food/beverage. Meeting Venue. Using biodegradable tableware. Prepare client proposal.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Meetings, conferences and trade shows. Online event registration for large conferences and trade shows can get tricky. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Meetings, conferences and trade shows. Online event registration for large conferences and trade shows can get tricky. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Michelle said those experiences gave her a “more holistic approach of producing with an emphasis on design, food and beverage, and service.”. It’s important to stay ahead of the curve by learning about upcoming trends early on, and a great way to do that is through events, like trade shows. Helping friends and family.

Trade Shows 62

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Michelle said those experiences gave her a “more holistic approach of producing with an emphasis on design, food and beverage, and service.”. It’s important to stay ahead of the curve by learning about upcoming trends early on, and a great way to do that is through events, like trade shows. Helping friends and family.

Trade Shows 62

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Negotiating Social Media 62

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

You’ll find helpful info on a range of topics from staging inspiration and productivity advice through to real-world assistance in getting the most out of your AV contracts. You can check out their blog, videos, how-to’s, as well as food and beverage highlights. All about event tech. Corbin Ball’s TechTalk. Meetingsnet.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Contracting. (3 Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings.

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. An impressive enterprise-level solution, Cvent is a standby for meeting planners who manage large conventions and trade shows. ClearEvent. And OpenTable. Integrates with other applications.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Debbie DesRoches, Director of Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America — “Debbie is a true professional, and we have been so lucky to work with her since our event moved to Denver in 2010. Nominated by Debbie DesRoches, Director of Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America — “Working with Annie is a pleasure.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. An impressive enterprise-level solution, Cvent is a standby for meeting planners who manage large conventions and trade shows. ClearEvent. And OpenTable. Integrates with other applications.

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Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Tracking Your Spend: Organizers can draw more attention to their event by offering attendees “perks” , such as t-shirts, branded merchandise, or free food & beverages vouchers, redeemable through a mobile app. Session Access Industry sections are an integral part of conferences and trade shows.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Even when the current lockdowns start to lift, organizations will be far more gun-shy in committing to venue contracts for future events, out of fear of a second wave of the virus causing another cancellation. That hunger will be even deeper among event hosts. Until we get a vaccine, this is our best hope.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Examples of this type of event or experiential marketing can include anything from handing out samples on the street to a booth at trade show to a built-in display or exhibit at a shopping center to a stand-alone event that immerses customers in a product or service. Food and beverage offerings.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Examples of this type of event or experiential marketing can include anything from handing out samples on the street to a booth at trade show to a built-in display or exhibit at a shopping center to a stand-alone event that immerses customers in a product or service. Food and beverage offerings.

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