Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

The first-ever Together Women Achieve meeting started with a hug. This is not about xylophone-shaming people into sitting in an audience when they are in the middle of making a connection with someone—after all, that is the reason we meet.”. Wisdom of Crowds.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Of course, it can be tricky to get the right sponsors. You want to look at: Your organization’s needs What your sponsors can afford to pay What competitors are offering What the overall cost of your event is Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! Communicate, communicate, communicate!

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Certified Meetings Experts.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Smart Meetings asked experts about their tricks for creating a phenomenal experience while spending a minimal amount of money. Related : 4 Easy Tips for Reducing Meeting Waste. 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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. These went from all things attendee engagement to more specific tech-related issues. Project Management & Strategy: Includes trainings, meetings, reviewing content, post-event debrief, and more.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In fact, the virtual event environment has made the whole process of speaker presentation and management more difficult, both in terms of providing value to attendees and meeting speaker expectations. 2) Explain the Tech . Speakers should be asking you about the tech you will use. All event tech platforms are different.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Also, following the show in your post-event meeting document everything you can about what went well and what went wrong. 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. .

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2021

Our existing tech customers love our platform and our challenge became how to take the brand across the world. We are still happy to do that, of course, but it can be difficult to match diaries, and time can be wasted. Of course, we are ready when you want to go large. Free basic service for up to 75 attendees, starting today.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Of course, live events will not immediately bounce back to pre-Covid conditions but will begin more slowly and will start as hybrid events. Invite key groups that make sense to meet physically, such as local/regional participants or teams where in-person collaboration and team building is critical to business success. Think tech.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2020

Editor’s Note : Welcome to the new Hybrid Meeting Genius, a regular feature that will help you navigate event tech like a pro. Send them to us editor@smartmeetings.com and look for more hybrid meeting resources at SmartMeetings.com. See also : 6 Great Virtual Meeting Icebreakers. Fairmont Austin’s hybrid staff meeting.

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Eventsforce

JANUARY 14, 2021

Sales, Persuasion and Negotiation . We are all persuading and negotiating with each other throughout our day to day activities. Selling, negotiating and persuading skills are crucial in a world where the events landscape has changed beyond recognition. On-Demand Webinar: How to become a tech-savvy event planner.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

However, the particulars of each event plan are (or, at least, should be) quite varied, extremely intricate, and specifically tailored to meet the unique, individual needs of the client and the event that they want to bring to life. Of course, you need a venue that you can afford and that will accommodate your intended audience.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Enables sales leaders to localize smaller quarterly kick-off meetings. You can organize regional sales kick-off meetings at the beginning of every quarter. This training is non-negotiable. Supercharge your sales kick-off meeting. Online Sales Certifications & Courses. Allows SKOs with an iterative approach.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Of course, hybrid event planning comes with its difficulties. A solid starting point will guide you as you work to meet your goals and objectives. And meet your audience’s needs. That way you’ll have more options, more time to negotiate, and a clear guideline to make sure your event is cost-efficient. Event tech.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 12, 2020

WSJ Tech Live. WSJ Tech Live brings the greatest, most ambitious minds in tech together for three days of "candid interviews, lively off-stage discussions, and premiere networking opportunities." Key Takeaway: WSJ Tech Live does a lot of things right. CEO Council Annual Meeting. Source: The Wall Street Journal.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here’s the basic job description: A professional event planner is someone who organizes all aspects of meetings, conventions, and other types of special events. Generally, event planners are broken up into three categories: Corporate event planners: Corporate event planning involves organizing internal events and meetings between businesses.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

That was the category under which Bill Reed, FASAE, CMP, senior director of meetings and community engagement for the American Society of Hematology (ASH), organized ASH’s Executive Committee Spring Retreat in Havana this past May. based organization to plan a meeting somewhere that had been off-limits to Americans for more than 50 years?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

Working with personalities and meeting the need of their technical riders can also be challenging, but the entire team collaboratively worked excellently. Universal Live and The Event House managed to negotiate this and built better relationships with the venue to allow it to alter slightly.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Using Wearable Tech Wisely. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Aside from the traditional conference format and the more immersive workshops, another event format is taking center stage: “brain dates”, one-on-one meetings that foster a new level of knowledge exchange.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. What is one trend that meeting planners should be keeping an eye on in 2017 and beyond? The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. Airfares will be up 2.5 percent worldwide. EXHIBITIONS.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

That was the category under which Bill Reed, FASAE, CMP, senior director of meetings and community engagement for the American Society of Hematology (ASH), organized ASH’s Executive Committee Spring Retreat in Havana this past May. based organization to plan a meeting somewhere that had been off-limits to Americans for more than 50 years?

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 14, 2023

Appetizers As part of a multi-course meal, appetizers are one of the most important components of your catering menu. Not only do they set expectations for the rest of the catering menu, but they also help keep guests satisfied until the main course is ready.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Here are a few hybrid tech components that you’ll need to consider when budgeting: AV Equipment: Screens, cameras, microphones, and a sound system are all must-haves for a hybrid event. Your hybrid event technology, health and safety measures, and on-site event design are non-negotiables, but there are a few more elements to consider.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Negotiation capabilities. · As great as they are for engagement starter, the selection of the appetizers and the main course must be done very efficiently. Refreshments like tea/coffee breaks are also a great time for event networking and loosen yourself up with an occupied day of meetings and seminars. Payment requirements. ·

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All Seated

JANUARY 2, 2019

The World Wide Web and other technologies have fundamentally redefined how decisions are researched, negotiated and purchased – especially for millennial and Generation Z buyers who combined represent approximately 158 million people (42 percent) of the total US population. Venue Website Must-Haves. Always-On Responsiveness.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2018

There’s more to planning meetings than ordering food or putting up signage— we all know that. And one of the easiest ways to stay on track is to use event tech. Tech such as social media analysis, event apps for attendee management, and beacon tracking have made analytics more accessible, but that’s not where the task begins—or ends.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

“On top of that, 63 percent of exhibitors said virtual events do not meet their goals,” she said. “We 4,400 exhibitors showcased tech innovations to 170,000 attendees in nearly 3 million net square feet of exhibit space in Las Vegas in 2020 — moved the event to a virtual platform in January. Overcoming Tech Issues.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

For a successful hybrid event, you’ll need to pay attention to at least these tech aspects: lighting, A/V equipment (speakers, video cameras, microphones, mixer, etc.), Remember that your tech equipment should cover both your virtual and live attendees’ needs. and internet connectivity. And others. Step 5: Securing Venue and Date.

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

Not only does that come as good news for concert and theater goers, but it’s also an exciting development for planners that rely on these types of non-traditional venues for galas, corporate meetings, training and development seminars and product launches. ” Image: Georgia Theatre | Athens, GA. Live Event Venues Have Extra Perks.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 27, 2015

Brandt Krueger , meeting & event technology consultant, and ELI instructor, shares strategic insight from the field on how to negotiate your next AV contract. The program was mainly an incentive trip, so the meeting room wasn’t the primary focus of the event. Want to learn more about event tech and AV? It was simple.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Planning an event effectively helps you stay away from the risks of chaos, disorganization, and failure to meet the event’s goals. Corporate Event Planning Course. Event Management Course. Event Planning Courses. Decide the theme.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

So your client (or company) is in the middle of planning their signature event or company meeting, and they’re turning to you to come up with ideas on who the speaker should be that will inspire the crowd, while also not costing a fortune. Get updates about upcoming courses, new blog posts, promotions, webinars, and more. First Name*.

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Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Before investing your retirement and family time into starting an event planning business, consider the many certification courses out there to prepare you for all of the ins-and-outs of event management. Event Tech. These courses will help you know what to do when things go right and when things go wrong. Topics: Budgeting.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies. Hello everyone Will Curran from Endless Events here ready to talk some tech. You can negotiate these contracts.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world.

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