Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Being able to work with your own preferred AV supplier begins with negotiating solid and comprehensive language into the venue contract. Speaker Bio: Heather Reid is founder and president of Planner Protect Inc., a consulting agency dedicated to reviewing and negotiating balanced event contracts.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

More than just a cruise, Imagine Cruising create holidays for every type of traveller and events play a crucial part in these extraordinary, money-can’t-buy cruise packages. As well as event running schedule, and all manifests and performer movements as you would for a conference, exhibition or awards evenings.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals.

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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?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

After all, it takes a lot less effort to listen to a podcast than it does to scroll through a newsfeed or event watch a video. Small wonder that we are seeing so many amazing event marketing and corporate event management podcasts pop up. This podcast is the perfect go-to for general event planning podcast.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Survey them at the beginning stages of the event. Use your pre-event survey to get prospective attendees to vote on topics, speakers, workshops and more. Suss out their willingness to travel for the event. The takeaway event planning tip? They’re more likely to understand the event’s culture and tone.”.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Bleisure Travel Becomes The New Norm. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Do our topics reflect our event’s purpose and does it resonate with our audience? Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

How do you find the right speakers? This audience would expect innovative speakers and focused information on the latest technology. When will your speakers come on? If your guests have traveled far and wide for your event, it’s likely they will want to explore the new city in the evening before returning to the hotel.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Step 6 – Conduct a thorough event planning process.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

What is an Event Budget An event budget is an estimation of the costs an event will incur based on plans made as well as research. Whether you are planning a small event or a large sophisticated one, your corporate event cannot exceed your budget. What Cost-Saving Tactics are Being Implemented?

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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. Finding diversity in speakers. Finding quality speakers.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

These essential elements can change from event to event, so having that understanding of what each event specifically needs to meet its goal is key. Some approaches event organisers use when faced with budgets constraints is to negotiate with vendors, explore cost-effective alternatives and also consider sponsorships.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Calendaring.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. An event crew’s responsibilities include moving around tables, chairs, and props. Examples of additional expenses could include travel, rooms, per diem, and shipping.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Event management software is a broad category of applications devoted to applying project management principles and processes to planning, promoting and running events of all kinds, including meetings, conferences, corporate events, galas, fundraisers, parties and weddings. Calendaring.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The unprecedented rise in demand for meetings and events will continue this year, with CWT Meetings & Travel predicting a robust 5-10% growth in demand. Bleisure” travel isn’t going anywhere. In other words, planners are not just meeting coordinators, they are now ad-hoc travel agents. Industry Performance Trends.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Building the Perfect Event. Your event has a purpose from the beginning, which will drive content, speakers, and the venue. It’s part of the event management planning process and a key first step. Event Management Planning Process. What Type of Event Are You Planning? Track Return On Events (ROE).

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