Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 26, 2018

As an event planner, you need to sign a lot of contracts and let’s face it, some of them can be confusing, particularly the AV contracts. Luckily, Jon Trask breaks it down what you need to know to get through a long and complex AV contract. . Indemnification is another name for insurance requirement. Public Fees.

Contracts 51

Contracts Insurance Government Travel 51

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Once the contract has been signed, the tough talk doesn’t stop. By the Numbers. Jeff Calmus.

Financial 98

Financial Insurance Contracts Medical Meetings 98

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

Financial 88

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 88

Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2020

Performing Artistes is the division of f4 group that supplies speakers, hosts and presenters for a whole range of activities. Performing Artistes act as consultants; we negotiate fees, issue contracts, and provide a full liaison between client and celebrity from initial enquiry to the final execution of the event.

Negotiating 53

Negotiating Advertising Consulting Insurance 53

The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. Another factor is the insurance needs.

Travel 65

Travel Negotiating Sustainability Airlines 65

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

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. Whether you can serve alcohol, accessibility concerns, whether you’ll need to get additional insurance, can you bring your own catering, etc.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Also make sure you budget for event insurance—and check for indemnification clauses in your contract with the venue. Buried in some contracts is responsibility for any damage incurred to the property during the event—even if from a natural disaster or one of their own staff. Presenters and Speakers.

Social Media 56

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 56

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. We may shorten our 2017 meeting, have one less speaker, reduce the meal costs. • We may shorten our 2017 meeting, have one less speaker, reduce the meal costs. •

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Ensure adequate insurance. Negotiate terms. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Adding motivational speakers, cooking classes and experiences will create more excitement and engagement. Wherever you stay, Breust suggests taking a long, hard look at the contract before signing. “We We can expect major revisions to all travel contracts after COVID-19,” he says. How can we overcome fear of social contact?

Travel 119

Travel Contracts Hotels Transportation 119

Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. The workshops are presented virtually and you can watch it live and interact with other attendees and the speakers. PARTICIPATE LIVE OR AT YOUR OWN PACE.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Meetings Sponsorships Insurance 100

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

It takes careful planning to pay deposits on time and keep track of contracts. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. Establish anchors.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mind your money with battles over escrow deposits to suppliers and more room to negotiate venue commissions. They’re getting much better data, reaching a broader audience, getting high-level speakers more easily and cheaply, and are realizing the impact of having so many people out of the office for several days traveling to and from events.

2021 111

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

It could be managing speakers. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. Of the 27 competencies listed in CIC’s handbook, it could be site inspection, contract negotiation, promotions, and publicity. THE ART OF THE DEAL Ogbeide sees negotiation experience as essential.

Negotiating 68

Negotiating Hospitality Contracts Risk Management 68

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. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests? Is it a ticketed event?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

This may involve coordinating speakers, creating schedules, managing logistics, and promoting the event to the target audience. Additionally, these events often feature motivational speakers, industry experts, and internal leaders who share valuable insights and knowledge.

Sports 40

Sports Fashion Entertainment Education 40

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.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. If you need similar setups for different speakers, try to make the most of your set-up by putting those speakers in the same room at different times. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner. Negotiate payment terms.

Negotiating 81

Negotiating Contracts Wireless Events 81

Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

Planners Salary Survey 2019” And then the last one is “Study Finds One in Four Tech-Conference Speakers are Women” Hurricane Dorian Affects the Bahamas Unevenly. Hotel Contract Clauses Planners Should Be Using but Probably Aren’t. “Technically a hurricane is outside the events industry.

2019 91

2019 Contracts Sustainability Technology 91

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Logistics Do you need special contracts, permits, or insurance in hosting your event? Or perhaps it's having an impressive venue or a top industry keynote speaker. She believed that across meetings, the planners were not enabled to negotiate the best rates on meeting room rentals because they lacked benchmarks and comparisons.

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

Contracts 118

Contracts Negotiating Venues Wireless 118

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

In every contract, an Audio Visual (AV) quote is the piece of a vendor agreement that has the dollars attached to it that breaks apart the projected cost of different materials. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Compare Costs.

Contracts 135

Contracts Negotiating Speakers Insurance 135

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Ann Luketic, CMP, Marketing Event Specialist, Progressive Insurance — “Rachel is very professional and detailed. Nominated by Ann Luketic, CMP, Marketing Event Specialist, Progressive Insurance — “Jeff continues to go above and beyond for his clients to find just the right mix of entertainment and equipment. Rachel Van.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76