Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As the world continues to deal with the ups and downs of the pandemic, it can feel like a rush to get back on track and ensure you have a sustainable wedding planning business for the future. 4 Key Strategies for a Sustainable Wedding Business: 1) Solid Contracts for Long Term Sustainability. 2) Safety Protocols.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 30, 2023

Write better emails, RFPs and contracts. Simply defined, it’s getting back to someone—even if there is no tangible update on the RFP, contract, negotiation, etc.—to Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP It’s the Golden Rule. It’s not rocket science; pick up the phone. It’s not rocket science; pick up the phone.”

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

She started in mobile tours with Chobani more than 12 years ago, driving an F-350 with a 26-foot trailer around the country, and learned from the ground up everything from negotiating contracts to developing event partnerships and executing programs. At Oatly, sustainability is a big part of our mission.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

This was a vital lesson for his association — understanding the fixed costs to deliver an outstanding experience and where there is room for negotiation. The suggestion to co-locate smaller and larger events in the same location and negotiate venue and hotel contracts together came from an audience member.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. Make sure you have signed contracts in place at least three months out. For external stakeholders: Know exactly who your primary point of contact is and how to reach them.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

Vendor Management: Simplified Vendor Relationships: Dealing with fewer software vendors simplifies the management of relationships, contracts, and negotiations. Cost Negotiations: Consolidation may provide the organization with more bargaining power when negotiating with software vendors.

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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. Make sure to require a formal contract and ensure all terms, policies, and pricing are clear and align with your expectations before signing. and transportation options.

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2020

Human psychology, Nature, collaboration, contract negotiations and more. Among the 40 speakers are Glenn Schoen CEO, Boardroom@Crisis BV; Jonny Round, Managing Director, The Sound Agency; Horst Bayer, Sustainable Travel Consultant and freelancer creative consultant, Robert Dunsmore, plus a host of industry experts.

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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. You always need a backup.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns. In San Francisco, there are 60 properties with solid union contracts that are not at risk for striking. Many of Unite Here’s goals concern taking care of their hospitality workers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. EIC People & Planet Village will bring together sustainability, social and diversity efforts in one central place on the show floor. Get reservations if scheduling lunches or dinners.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. We are also very thankful that our internal efforts are paying off year by year. NEW ROUND OF FUNDING.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 13, 2023

I hope you’re all caught up on Succession because it’s time to talk negotiations. It all starts with negotiations. Successful negotiations begin with research. Simplify your negotiations by establishing a single line of contact. You don’t need to be overly aggressive and impersonal in your negotiations.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

After all, it is difficult to sustain enthusiasm for an upcoming event over an extended period of time. After you choose a promising venue, meticulously detail every one of your expectations in a comprehensive service level agreement (SLA) that will take the guesswork out of the contract negotiation process.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. You’d leave voicemails and hope they’d call you back, then end up with 10 phone calls between the RFP and the contract. A SUSTAINABLE MODEL. But Shah found there was a limit to sustaining a business built on one-off meetings for the occasional user.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

By the time they came to me, the contract was signed, and I was just fulfilling it.” I’m sure Patagonia doesn’t do giveaway sponsorships because a shirt that gets thrown away is worse than anything in the world sustainability-wise.” Nick develops this alignment concern even more. It’s all about negotiation. Xander agrees.

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The Castle Group

JULY 18, 2023

If food donation is a factor in selecting cities or event venues for consideration, it should be included in your RFP and later negotiated as a clause in your contract. Discuss donating your leftover event food as part of the pre-planning process.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

collaborate with trusted vendors to negotiate favourable pricing and consider alternative options to maximise your budget. remember to consider the client’s goals when finding a venue, for instance, whether sustainability is a deciding factor or whether they would prefer a modern venue.

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Conference Care

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There was the ability to look for sustainable options although definitions do vary. Overall, room hire rates quoted by RFP were 10% – 40% lower than the rates showing on the live platforms – and that’s before any active negotiation on our part. Some of the venues featured even had reviews which is always nice to see.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

And I remember when I joined the LA office, when we were negotiating salaries the first thing I said is, “I just want to be able to go to Sunday brunch and get avocado toast without having to second-guess it.” “The sustainability of it just wasn’t there, and I was always in a bad place.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Good businesses, the kind that you want to partner with these days, are profitable for certain, but for many people, where culture matters most, they are also likable, creative, innovative, energetic, purpose-driven, responsible, and sustainable. This essentially speeds up the process and facilitates the negotiations.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Bring in sustainable and green elements into the event. Event planning contract template. Event planning contract templates. Event planning contract. Sign long-term contracts with suppliers so that you get a good deal.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

This is a great podcast for those looking for information on the latest happenings in events and meetings including: sustainability initiatives, inclusion and diversity, and innovative technologies that help enable better events. GatherGeeks. GatherGeeks is a podcast published by BizBash, a media company for event and meeting professionals.

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ePly

JANUARY 27, 2024

Remember that negotiating a contract with your sponsors is not always just about money but the support and tools that they can provide in grabbing more interest and attention from attendees or prospects. Optimize your event website and content for search engines to improve visibility and attract organic traffic.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can often negotiate better deals and availability. They design 800 customized events every year for over 100 clients, guided by their philosophy that each project is a unique undertaking with a “before and an after”, and by their commitment to sustainable development. Get our comprehensive list of event production companies.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

If you are working with multiple stakeholders across various departments, they may not agree with conveniences versus luxury, but it is essential to your success (and sanity) that you obtain directly from the decision maker as to the non-negotiables. Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Green Events/Sustainability. 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. Venue Selection. Aesthetics. Conferences. Fundraisers. Trandshows.

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Eventsforce

OCTOBER 14, 2019

When you use the Quaker Meeting House as your venue, you contribute towards Quaker work: building peace, equality and sustainability on a local, national and international stage. You may even be able to negotiate a better overall price. The Large Meeting Room is situated on the first floor and is a bright, flexible space.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Once an agreement is reached, ensure all terms are laid out in a written contract. Early-bird registrations are a great start, but the subsequent steps ensure sustained interest and higher participation: Conclude early-bird offer. Initiate conversations.

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Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

You’re trying to determine whether or not the speaker can sustain the audience’s interest.”. If you want your speaker to remain after the speaking session to interact with the audience, ensure you set that expectation and include this in the contract. A for Effort. Set Expectations Clearly. Is your speaker a social media maven?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

They might help you negotiate with the union because you’re in a union city this year. They might give you a discount to help you get through this year, but they need the commitment that you’ll come back to X budget number next year.” He also suggests taking on multi-year contracts to save money. “If They’ll note those hidden items.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

“And the next one is “From Sandwiches to Centerpieces: Sustainable Meetings Are Catching On” The ninth one is, “What’s in Your Wallet? Hotel Contract Clauses Planners Should Be Using but Probably Aren’t. “Technically a hurricane is outside the events industry.

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

Event planners must work closely with both the non-profit organization and the artists’ management to negotiate contracts and ensure that everyone is aligned on the event’s goals and expectations. A critical aspect of organizing successful non-profit concerts and performances is securing the right talent.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

And while some brands tried to gain market share by actually raising commissions in the wake of the announcement, he doesn’t see that as sustainable. “Marriott was the first, and they got a black eye, but it will be difficult for planners to stop placing business there—because they are everywhere,” he says.

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