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Four Ways That Corporate Meeting Planners Can Trim Budgets

Master the Event

Corporate meeting planners are always looking for creative ways that they can trim their meetings budget without losing too much of the overall program. Today, corporate meeting planners have a tough job. Of course for many corporations and associations meetings are a vital part of their operation.

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A Planner’s Guide to Event Vendors 

Social Tables

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers.

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. of meeting space. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022. He is also not seeing a lot or protracted negotiations.

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AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life

Unique Venues

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. The talent buyers, general managers and sales team all work together to make mutually beneficial decisions for the venues and the clients.

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning

GEVME

Here are the main reasons why corporations put so much effort into planning and executing corporate events, along with the types of events they usually correspond with: Raise brand/product awareness (trade shows, conferences, product launches). Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before?

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How to Create a Long-Term Event Planning Timeline

Social Tables

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Some examples of timeline anchors include: A corporate client’s request to have a formal check-in meeting about the event two weeks before. Choose your venue, caterer, and other main vendors. Establish anchors.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. They know their market inside and out—every special event venue, every caterer, and every entertainer.