The Planner's Lounge

JANUARY 31, 2024

In addition to having a broad knowledge of the industry, you will want to understand the local market you will be serving and what potential clients are looking for in a wedding planner. The best way to learn about your local market is to chat with other wedding professionals. Market Research Understanding your local market is crucial.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

By delineating expenses across various categories such as venue, marketing, and entertainment, budgets help prioritize spending for maximum impact. Break down, prioritize, and allocate expenses into categories such as venue, catering, marketing, staffing, technology, permits, etc. Understand expenses. Set up a contingency fund.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

A great resource to refer to is the Meeting and Event Design Accepted Practices Guide created by the APEX COVID-19 Business Recovery Task Force. Finances and Contracting. How flexible are the terms of your venue and supplier partners’ contracts if you need to cancel the event?

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Planning Pod

JULY 7, 2020

Some typical paper trail items you should make digital include: Client or vendor contracts. Contracts and other agreements can be sent and signed digitally. Having a standard style for proposals, contracts, invoices, etc. 4 – Upgrade your marketing efforts to reach your target audience .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In this webinar, hosted by Cvent’s Alyssa Peltier and Julie Haddox, share content’s relation to the event marketer and what creating compelling content really means. Summary: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know ). From there it doesn’t exactly become a breeze, but it does make it much easier.

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Event Guru

APRIL 3, 2023

Scheduling site visits and good old-fashioned research like checking references is the go-to strategy when trying to match groups with the right meeting location. At the same time, event venue managers are constantly working to attract groups that fit their customer profile.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2022

Dripping with Texas flair, the installation featured corrugated metal, wood, steel, neon signs and other industrial-inspired décor elements that created an authentic Texas ice house vibe (“ice house” is an old concept that now generally refers to any rustic, open-air bar). million people. “As RODEOHOUSTON ?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Event tech native Nick Borelli: AI will remove the drag stuff so you can produce A+ events Nick Borelli, director of marketing for the ethical facial analytics company Zenus Inc., They can source a venue, create a workable agenda, create marketing materials, all the things required. has good news for meeting professionals.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Then, as soon as a drug is licensed pharmaceutical advisory boards help to devise post-marketing clinical trials, review medical education programs, and provide expert suggestions for life-cycle management. Refer to your field medical teams & engagement reps to confirm if they are “Thought Leaders.”

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The following insights were derived from the Event Marketer x Mosaic EventTrack 2021 industry forecast, AnyRoad’s Experiential Trends 2021 report, Northstar Meetings Group’s May 2021 Pulse Survey and Bizzabo’s Q2 2021 Virtual Events Benchmark Report. So what can event marketers expect as the second half of 2021 unfolds?

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Mistake #6: Not having a contract. It’s always essential to have a well-written, legally binding contract when you’re working with vendors and clients. A comprehensive contract should contain: Information about the services being provided Compensation Payment schedules Cancellation policies, etc.

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EventPlanning

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Do you wish there were ways you can get great marketing for your business for free? When most event planners think of marketing their event business , they think of expensive advertising they can’t afford. Many readers have asked, “ How do I market my business without money? This article is for you. A – Approach and Ask.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 27, 2023

Scheduling site visits and good old-fashioned research like checking references is the go-to strategy when trying to match groups with the right meeting location. Done correctly, a useful profile will act as a guide for your marketing and advertising to reach the right customers.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In this article, we will provide a guide on how to start an event decorating business from scratch – from setting things up to marketing your services and more! Step #3: Research the Market. Research your target market to better understand the needs and wants of potential clients. Marketing plan.

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Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

As an event planner, you should include a reference to billing for all reasonable business expenses that may be incurred.” This means that your contract should say what clients will and will not be billed for. After, carefully document your time and receipts so your records are easy to reference if needed. But not always.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Some states such as Florida and Texas, though, have banned vaccination mandates, meaning event pros working in those markets need to decide whether they want to “follow the letter of the law.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

“Force majeure is a legal term that’s been around for a long time and it’s in your contracts, but it’s separate from your contracts”, Josh explains. But they let planners and groups get out of meeting contracts or frankly, any kind of supplier contracts too if they meet certain criteria.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2020

During 2019, AIM Group was reconfirmed as a key partner for many clients from different scientific specialities and across diverse corporate sectors and could count 30 Core-Professional Conference Organisation (PCO) contracts with major international associations, some dating back years. “We are really satisfied with this year’s achievements.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Wedding venue marketing for your new business. Every good wedding venue business plan needs an equally good marketing strategy. Here are some tips from Monique and Andrea on what marketing tactics to use to book more wedding receptions for your venue. Set clear limitations, requirements, and expectations in your contract.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 29, 2017

In smaller markets, it is often well-known who does not get along in the area. Ensure that your contract lists all of the client expectations, as well as boundaries that you have set for your personal and professional security. Of course, there is no need to break a contract over one or two slip-ups. That’s life.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You are also aware that events, when executed successfully, are an essential part of your marketing mix. Credibility/reputation – As part of the decision-making process, it’s wise to check references, seek testimonials from past or current clients, and ask to see examples (photos, videos, case studies, etc.) of past events.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

A webinar by Skyline Exhibits aimed to answer that, hosted by Sofia Troutman, senior digital marketing and product innovation manager, and Jon Althoff, senior director of global marketing. Their first recommendation was to ask yourself these three questions before you start to plan—and refer to them when you’re making decisions.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Create clear guidelines for staff serving alcoholic drinks, and detail the restaurant’s cut-off policy in event contracts. Outline any attendee cleanup responsibilities in the contract, such as requiring them to place all trash in cans or place any moved furniture back in its original position. Make the most out of the booking process.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2020

From liaising with vendors to monitoring deadlines and ensuring contracts are signed — there’s a lot to keep track of! Save all transcriptions until the event has been completed and refer back to it as many times as required, without worrying about a full voicemail box.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Mistake #6: Not having a contract. It’s always essential to have a well-written, legally binding contract when you’re working with vendors and clients. A comprehensive contract should contain: Information about the services being provided Compensation Payment schedules Cancellation policies, etc.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

On the other hand, non-fungibility refers to a unique unit that can’t be replaced with something else. Programmable: When it comes to NFT tickets, you can program them to act as smart contracts for future transactions. In other words, the goals you might be pursuing revolve around marketing, sales, and community.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

In the beginning, we looked at what was on the market and saw that many online event platforms attempt to mimic real life. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all. The contestant or team with the highest stock index valuation and most points wins the trade-unfair contract.

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TicketBud

APRIL 19, 2018

When marketing on Facebook, getting targeting down is key. There is no one size fits all for social media marketing. Facebook will then take the information and cross-reference it with current users. Include something in your contract that requires them to talk about your event. -Be Listen to your attendees’ feedback.

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Eventsforce

JULY 9, 2019

If the question relates to marketing data information (i.e. If you reference the capture of images in your event terms and conditions for specified purposes, make sure that you cover off everything you might want to use the images/videos for. Firstly, the GDPR has been adopted into UK law, the DPA 2018 references it throughout.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Collect References Overseas. When it comes to industry terms the Convention Industry Council’s APEX Industry glossary is worth referring to. APEX may also be a good reference point when it comes to contracts, however, the quality and availability of equivalent resources for other regions is inconsistent.

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Showclix

JUNE 9, 2020

You’ve got the lineup, scheduling, branding, and marketing language ready for your first virtual event, and now it’s time to actively begin promoting it. Fortunately, our event marketing experts have you covered! Brand Ambassador Marketing. But where to begin? Existing Customers. Email Remarketing. Testimonials.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Marketing plans, etc. Include testimonials or references from previous clients, if possible. Provide detailed information about your target audience, marketing plans, etc. In our third example, let’s imagine that you’re a wedding planner looking to secure a contract for an upcoming wedding. Venue selection.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. How willing were they to make changes or deal with unexpected issues?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Strategize the marketing and execution. Depending on the scale of your event, having sub-teams or committees for areas like logistics, marketing, customer service, etc., This aids in visual recall and marketing efforts. An organized marketing strategy guarantees you reach your target audience and create a buzz around your event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

She added that reference and resource materials will be updated to meet demand. Jamaica Tourist Board Director of Tourism Donovan White shared his optimism about the outlook for the meetings industry in the country at a press conference and announced, new airline service from key markets.

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Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

This was certainly the case with Steve Jobs at Apple, and is the case for chief evangelists within developer communities, and with the likes of Dr. Kathy Fields and Dr. Katie Rodan the brand “faces” of multi-level marketing company, Rodan+Fields. Again, setting expectations up front and in the contract can help mitigate this behavior.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Allegedly covering WiFi and access to health clubs they can often be negotiated out of the contract, particularly if they are being picked up elsewhere by the event budget. Be aware, however, from the get-go, that contracts are not written in stone and form an integral part of the entire negotiation game.

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