Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Moreover, having crystal clear goals and objectives means you have a definitive blueprint to revisit if disagreements or hurdles pop up during planning. KPIs provide concrete proof of what’s working and can be used to measure success event-over-event and year-over-year.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The pair started with 25 brands and negotiated offerings to build a marketplace of “collections” at levels ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 for two guests, including taxes, fees and gratuities. Cassidy stressed that the programs they offer are not meant to take the place of organized incentive travel.

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Eventinterface

JULY 11, 2017

So, this book has definitely helped me in this area,” states Owens. “I have never read a book about event planning specifically, but I found Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Fisher, Roger, Ury, William L.,

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

At its heart, the definition of an event plan couldn’t be simpler. The relative complexity of these plans is reflected in the many different definitions of event planning as a practice. Other particulars to negotiate range from travel and accommodation concerns to presentation materials and technological requirements.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. Although some event planners see a big risk in using volunteers as event staff, this strategy will definitely help you save a lot of money. Always identify possible savings.

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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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Venues Negotiating Contracts Travel 52

MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

Between the postponed meetings of the past year and new business competing for space, “we are definitely playing a real-life game of Tetris, and fitting everyone in is going to be tough,” said Hamilton. To make it work, “the concept of shared responsibility is very important.

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

That’s a very narrow definition,” she said. Sommer Devlin suggests that planners talk to hoteliers about the issues they are worried about and negotiate a contingency plan for those situations. A true force majeure means you cannot perform the contract due to circumstances beyond your control.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Your value was never in the beauty of your exhibit hall layout or your ability to negotiate a good hotel rate. Who they are and what they can do is way more important than what I thought was true, or what was definitely easier, a year ago. Lead with your value. Get a little excited about what you can do right now.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2023

However, hotel employees are only sometimes trained in AV or sound design and quotes can get muddled when negotiating what is needed and expected from the event space team. It was invigorating, timeless and set a specific definitive tone. Meeting professionals may run the risk of dealing with hidden fees.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

When used properly, event planning service companies can actually negotiate with suppliers on your behalf to help bring your costs down. It was as if they didn’t want me to know for fear that I wouldn’t go out and negotiate in good faith on their behalf. Obviously it’s important to establish trust. Hotel rooms is one of those areas.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Coinciding with our anniversary, negotiations began to achieve this latest round of investment that we have made public this week. Carlos Lorenzo, president of AEVEA, will also be with us on this trip which will hopefully open negotiations for the acquisition of tech solutions, including Eventscase, within the Spanish events industry.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 30, 2019

Venue costs can leave a large dent in your budget, so it’s definitely worth shopping around to make sure that you are getting the best deal. If you are able to be flexible on dates, then it’s going to be easier for you to negotiate with venues and take advantage of lower hire rates. FLEXIBILITY ON DATES.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 30, 2019

Venue costs can leave a large dent in your budget, so it’s definitely worth shopping around to make sure that you are getting the best deal. If you are able to be flexible on dates, then it’s going to be easier for you to negotiate with venues and take advantage of lower hire rates. FLEXIBILITY ON DATES.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

MIXED REALITY For Gen-A respondents, immersive learning and gammication are at the fore as non-negotiables followed by learning by app. And as attention spans decrease, quick content consumption and micro-learning will reinform the conference and event agenda.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2023

Don’t think there’s this definition of what ‘professional’ is,” he says. She says to her younger self, “You need to negotiate. Your value on the market is higher than what you’re being paid, and you need to negotiate when you accept jobs. Push the Envelope (Be Edgy) Will’s next piece of advice is to “be edgy.”

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

It’s wonderful I think, and I definitely think it is here to say, for all of us and it’s an exciting journey, as I told you it is a stressful time for all of us. Safety considerations are the new baseline and it is non negotiable. But the future, then, is hybrid.”. Veemal Gungadin, CEO, GEVME.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 25, 2022

The customizable registration and customer support that eventcore provides is non-negotiable in large events. In terms of inorganic growth, Lochner predicts there will definitely be more mergers and acquisitions in MPAV’s future. When it comes to eventcore’s technology, Lochner said, “We knew we had to build it, or we had to buy it.”.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

If you have ever tried to google WiFi Terms you will find most WiFi terminology blogs are written by engineers and the definitions can be just as confusing as the term themselves. This could reduce your engagement and you might be able to negotiate to have it removed from your screen. . Venue Negotiations . Don’t wait!

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

For those sourcing events in the short-term, distancing and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines are being built into the RFP, and it is believed there is more room for negotiation now than in future years. These situations are being handled more on a case-by-case basis.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Four of the Top Areas That Corporate Meeting Planners Review Are: The Times That Your Meeting Will Occur – a lot of corporate meeting planners have been able to save money on the hotel portion of their meeting by negotiating room rates and whether or not they can be lowered by moving their meeting two different days of the week.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. This will be 30% less for sure.

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Event Marketer

JULY 17, 2023

The latter is the definition Purina likes to use when we refer to spaces as ‘pet-friendly.’” Incorporate Strategic Relief Areas Providing a place for dogs to relieve themselves on-site is non-negotiable, and dog-friendly experiences should include the strategic construction and location of waste stations, Valuska says.

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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. In 2021 more risk taking will definitely be required. Risk Taking.

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EventUp

AUGUST 4, 2020

There is definitely an art to scheduling and seeing multiple places within a day - and staying on time for all your appointments is usually half of the battle! You’ll be saving money, time, and getting a jump on your next event!) Your Vendors.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

If anyone comes up to you and asks if you been to the “Big Apple” you most definitely will know that they’re talking about New York City. Depending on your food and beverage and meeting requirements you may have some wiggle room as far as room rate negotiations. That’s branding.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

And as part of the job, they handle the groundwork, negotiation, administration and management while providing support to both sides. They definitely make it easy. They are the go between for the client as well as the speaker. Over the years I have used many a reliable speakers bureaus including the National Speakers Association (NSA).

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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. Most definitely. The price may go up.”.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As you are seeing the fee’s mounting on you may have even wondered, “Can I negotiate AV charges?” But in order to negotiate venue AV charges, you must arm yourself with knowledge, strong negotiating skills, and the will to walk away if you need to. Video Transcription: Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In this new era of beauty, the community makes the rules, creators reign supreme, a robust DEI&B strategy is non-negotiable and transparency is paramount. They’re definitely looking for a community, a place in which their hobbies, their passions, their interests are taken seriously,” Dennis says.

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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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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If this is the case, you will definitely save time and money by not serving at each table. Food is something that you definitely need to take care of in advance. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue.

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The Planner's Lounge

MAY 25, 2021

When I think about the responsibility of my own business, profit definitely matters, but it’s not all that matters. This is non-negotiable if you are feeling overwhelmed or starting to feel burned out. There is no reason I need to follow the lead of what I see on the news and in media that constantly increasing profit is the main goal.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

When not on site a planner spends an incredible amount of time at their desk, in the office, negotiating, formulating and planning and yes the hours can be crazy. Any type of undesirable or damaging review and or blog can definitely hurt and impact a business for a many years. If not you can forget about that head start.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

Since event planners are always tasked with managing a million moving parts, their brains are definitely getting a workout. New meeting professionals learn quickly when they are forced to deal with angry attendees, act sociable even when exhausted, network at every turn, deftly negotiate contracts and more. Maintaining a sharp mind.

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GEVME

JANUARY 15, 2019

Negotiate with vendors. These simple tips for improving your event management skills via the GEVME platform will definitely come in handy and make an ultimate event planning advantage. Start planning right away. Mobilize your networks. Create the attendee list. Send invitations. Create online registration. Process entries.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Knowing your group’s economic impact and rebuilding your event’s history can be beneficial in sourcing — and negotiating in — your next host destination. Without timely communication of the right information, one side prevents the other side from seeing a piece of this large event puzzle.

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