Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. We skipped to the good part—Negotiating Rooms: Cancellation, Attrition, Rebooking and Reselling — where the big idea is planning for contingencies. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Convene makes all your tech needs simple. Load In / Load Out.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

For example, Stova’s event technology simplifies event sourcing and gives you the power to better negotiate with venues. Much like popular real estate search sites, mark your favorite venues to easily compare, share experiences, and see venues booked company-wide to leverage negotiations. Improve Request for Proposal (RFP) efficiency.

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Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

In this month’s round up of top event tech stories, we look at what impact the EU GDPR has had on the events industry – one year after coming into effect. Have a look at the top event tech stories you don’t want to miss: Special Events: Most Event Planners Still Struggling with GDPR, Study Shows.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. We skipped to the good part—Negotiating Rooms: Cancellation, Attrition, Rebooking and Reselling — where the big idea is planning for contingencies. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

Come up with negotiating strategies for each vendor based on the strength of their business at the moment, and assign staffers certain roles in the negotiation process based on their individual strengths. The best negotiator on your team should handle the largest budget elements that will not be simple to secure at an acceptable cost.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. Unite Here Local 1 , the union for housekeepers, servers, cooks and doormen, had warned of a possible walkout when the previous contracts expired on August 31.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. Know your must-have and nice-to-have amenities before you negotiate. Negotiate multi-year contracts with the same venue or hotel chain. If you can’t use the venue’s preferred concessions, negotiate. Event-Tech.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2018

The union’s members voted August 15 to walk off the job at month’s end if a new contract deal isn’t reached. Negotiating points include pay, pension reform, year-round health insurance, staffing levels and job security. The most recent threat, by Unite Here Local 1 in Chicago, could impact 30 hotels. Security Issues.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

The truth about hybrid in the near future is that it's likely your costs will go up—or even double, in the case of tech—and your revenue will shrink. As we mentioned earlier, true hybrid events require professional streaming quality and interaction between a live and virtual audience, which means that tech costs are going to increase. “AV

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

As we continue to transition out of the pandemic and into 2023, the effects of economic downturn, layoffs, and budget cuts are felt across the tech industry. In this episode of the Event Tech Podcast , Will and Brandt consolidate years of advice into eight tips event professionals can take into 2023. They’ll note those hidden items.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career. Negotiation is an essential skill in business, meetings and life. Summary: Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success ). Summary: Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know ).

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

For example, with event tech, a low price could mean that the data protection is not as robust as it should be. All buyers want to feel that they have negotiated a good deal. This will be additional crew to the production team that are contracted for the room, sound and vision. You contract a speaker for an agreed fee.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

It’s more difficult to negotiate prices with a venue that outsources its food and beverage service, as it doesn’t have much control over food options. There’s flexibility in negotiating with a venue that provides in-house food and beverage, however, as it has more control over adjusting menus to cater to the planner’s budget.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Navigating these differing views requires diplomacy and negotiation skills, as disagreements can potentially lead to conflicts or jeopardize the event’s success if not adequately addressed. Audio-visual (AV) Equipment Latest Tech vs. Basic: Cutting-edge sound and display equipment can elevate the event experience but comes at a premium.

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Event Farm

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Negotiate You may think ‘negotiate’ and expect this to be right at the beginning of the event planning process, and you’d be entirely right. Just remember that when working on budgets, a bit of extra negotiation at contract stage could be the saviour in your event management skills later down the line.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Until it’s acceptable to show up to a site visit or contract negotiation with bed head, greasy locks or unshaven legs, score these four tech-driven hair products for hard-traveling tresses. The post 4 Tech-Driven Hair Products for Planners appeared first on Connect Association. As a bonus, it smells really good too. $7.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

After weeks spent on Zoom calls and virtual happy hours , attendees will expect more tech-driven options and companies will look for risk management that takes into account serious disruptions. Experts warn that agendas will not just pick back up where they left off. They allow planners to access tips that work in the real world.

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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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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

There are three categories of questions to ask; essential, quality of life, and tech questions. . This could reduce your engagement and you might be able to negotiate to have it removed from your screen. . Also, be sure to ask if there is the tech support on-site? Venue Negotiations . Don’t wait!

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

As an event organizer managing multiple events at the same time, and having top-notch organizational skills is non-negotiable. Tech-savvy: 2020 totally changed the event industry. Strong negotiation skills: Negotiating contracts is one of the prime roles of an event planner.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

6, 7,500 employees at 24 hotels across several hotel companies in Los Angeles and Orange counties voted to strike if a new contract was not ratified by yesterday. Although a strike has not officially begun, and contract negotiations are continuing, news reports indicate picketing is already underway at four hotels.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Sign #3: You’re sharing licenses/contracts for your event technologies with 1-2 teams (other than your own). Sign #4: You’re not able to negotiate costs for event technology. When using separate point solutions, it can be difficult to negotiate price breaks or bonus features since your individual spend may be too low to qualify.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag. Event Tech. It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue.

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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. Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management. A company should be upfront about the services they can perform and their pricing.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2019

On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger walk you through all you need to know to save money on AV. Subscribe to the Event Tech Podcast here and never miss a beat! How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events . Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges? Join them for the hottest tips on AV Pricing!

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Dominguez, who plans large tech-heavy events for Intel (and often hires a third-party technology provider for those events), has a few golden rules when it comes to negotiating network costs and providing ample bandwidth at events: Put network requirements in your standard contracts. If this is an option, retain them early.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

Cultural stereotypes and habits influence international business negotiations. Business Negotiations. Everyone must be present when negotiating, as individual decisions are frowned upon. In other countries (such as Germany), an autocrat who might not even be present at the negotiations could be responsible for decision-making.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Here are some tips I have learned along the way that can help you get what you need without sacrificing your relationship with the party you are negotiating with. To help you with your own process, I have formatted my tips in a form of the questions that you should ask yourself before negotiating your next rental contract.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2016

Your venue contract should outline such charges. Try to see if you can negotiate to get a few additional permits for your guests, especially your VIP attendees. Anything is negotiable. Wi-Fi and Tech Accessibility. A corking fee may be assessed as well for the serving of outside alcoholic beverages.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The tech area has significantly increased with companies we hadn’t even heard of two years ago,” said Bauer. and accessibility; Innovation and tech; Business recovery, Contract negotiations, Personal branding and Sustainability.?. Expect to see Cvent, EventsAIR, Hopin, Swapcard, RainFocus and MeetingPlay among others.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

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. This might include arranging catering services, admitting retail vendors, and/or bringing in tech specialists.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills. Meeting tech expert Corbin Ball provides a detailed overview and comparative analysis.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. Take care of any legal issues and contracts. Information on the drafting of contracts is usually available in the General Terms & Conditions section. Wi-fi, tech, outlets, etc. These include: Budget.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 7, 2020

What are hidden costs planners should be aware of when negotiating audiovisual contracts? Should you ask how new the equipment is and negotiate on that? I don’t feel that this should be a form of leverage in negotiation, but it’s a point for you to note when selecting suppliers. It’s time to cue the Q&A.

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