Eventinterface

AUGUST 3, 2017

She has hands-on experience juggling the event planning needs of multiple organizations, including budget preparation, contract terms, negotiations and analysis, speaker management, off-site events, exhibits and trade shows, and travel. How do you think our industry will evolve in the next five years?

Trade Shows 100

Trade Shows Hotels Negotiating Travel 100

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. Make valuable connections by joining your local chapter of PCMA, attending the nearest trade shows and taking advantage of hosted buyer events such as Smart Meetings’ own Smart Events.

Meetings 67

Meetings Food and Beverage 2017 Trade Shows 67

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. But the extra time will give you the opportunity to plan trickier items like travel arrangements. Establish anchors. They’re events that can’t be moved.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Best work trick I’ve learned: Knowing the right questions to ask is key to achieving a balanced venue contract. Cheryl Gentry. Heather Reid.

2017 85

2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 85

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Best work trick I’ve learned: Knowing the right questions to ask is key to achieving a balanced venue contract. Cheryl Gentry. Heather Reid.

2017 75

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 75

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. Travel requirements. If a speaker has to travel a long distance, they may charge more to cover their time, travel, and accommodation expenses. Get contracts signed. Creation of new content.

Speakers 195

Speakers Advertising Contracts Negotiating 195

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Check their availability and start working on a contract.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. Her annual Frankfurt hosted buyer and trade-show event was scheduled for May 25-27. No major exhibitors cancelled. Gary Diedrichs.

Contracts 82

Contracts Hotels Trade Shows Education 82

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Travel budget has been significantly cut off. Contracting. (3 Too much travel. 3 mentions).

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. And OpenTable. Integrates with other applications.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Debbie DesRoches, Director of Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America — “Debbie is a true professional, and we have been so lucky to work with her since our event moved to Denver in 2010. Nominated by Debbie DesRoches, Director of Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America — “Working with Annie is a pleasure.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software applications are usually equipped with one or more of the following sets of features: Attendee management – For managing attendee and guest lists , attendee contact information, meal and session choices, travel/room details, name badging and event check-in. And OpenTable. Integrates with other applications.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Even when the current lockdowns start to lift, organizations will be far more gun-shy in committing to venue contracts for future events, out of fear of a second wave of the virus causing another cancellation. Virtual events have the potential of dramatically increased ROI, with significantly less upfront risk.

Financial 116

Financial Trade Shows Food and Beverage 2001 116

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Examples of this type of event or experiential marketing can include anything from handing out samples on the street to a booth at trade show to a built-in display or exhibit at a shopping center to a stand-alone event that immerses customers in a product or service. Event Pre-Marketing Tasks. Contest and Giveaway Marketing.

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Examples of this type of event or experiential marketing can include anything from handing out samples on the street to a booth at trade show to a built-in display or exhibit at a shopping center to a stand-alone event that immerses customers in a product or service. Event Pre-Marketing Tasks. Contest and Giveaway Marketing.

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

There’s continually a lot of give and take and continually a lot of negotiation. Representatives from all eight cities traveled to Washington, D.C., TORRES   Operationally, we’re very fortunate that we have such a professional and organized client and trade show coming in on the heels of DNC. The capacity here is large.

2016 40

2016 Social Media Hotels 2014 40