The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Think tech. Stay aware and updated on local conditions and any changes in travel or hotel policies to keep all stakeholders (attendees, vendors, partners) informed. Publish all policies and procedures on your event website, distribute know-before-you-go communications and provide text updates as necessary during the event.

Food and Beverage 94

Food and Beverage Hotels Negotiating Event Apps 94

Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Our existing tech customers love our platform and our challenge became how to take the brand across the world. To be transparent, we also realized that for smaller events there is frequently no budget allocated, so negotiating contracts was a waste of energy. Free basic service for up to 75 attendees, starting today.

Negotiating 86

Negotiating Advertising Events Contracts 86

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

If you are considering changing the pharmaceutical meeting planning company you work with, it is vital to consult your organization’s internal policies, recommendations, and lists of approved partners before consulting this list. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Event Tech. 5 tips for choosing the best worker’s compensation policy. If you are able to negotiate beneficial contracts with your vendors, you will minimize your need to store resources. International Institute of Event Management (IIEM). Price: $345 – $875. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy. Aesthetics.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Check their availability and start working on a contract. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategically source vendors and negotiate contracts to reduce expenses. This includes policies for meeting approvals, risk management, accessibility, and sustainability. Reduce Event Costs Take a data-driven approach to optimize your event budget. Fourth, focus on data-driven decision-making.

Management 130

Management Meetings Risk Management Technology 130

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. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5 Can you summarize the various areas of your contract?

Contracts 118

Contracts Negotiating Venues Wireless 118

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Gather has a full suite of calendaring features as well as lead collection and pipeline tools plus sales tools for managing proposals and contracts. Contract Management. And OpenTable. Calendaring.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Business and accounting – For tracking contacts/CRM, leads, legal contracts, proposals, invoicing, payments, revenues and ROI. Gather has a full suite of calendaring features as well as lead collection and pipeline tools plus sales tools for managing proposals and contracts. Contract Management. And OpenTable. Calendaring.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

From stories about fax machines to photos of 3D projection mapping, from advice about negotiating piles of paperwork to a roundtable discussion among female CEOs, we’ve gone from serving an industry in its infancy to one that has come of age. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” Where’s the Beef?

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2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56