Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Most properties will negotiate for a lower price if they can lock in the business for two or three years. After coming back from an event, spending two weeks going through 250 documents can waste a lot of time,” says McPhee. Tap your speakers’ bureau. Contracting. Daily analysis will help to spot discrepancies in the moment.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

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GEVME

JUNE 2, 2020

In the second episode, ‘ The Rise of the Digital Event Manager ‘ of our ‘ Digital Event Series ’, our guest speaker Katya E, Director of Events at Product School shared her experience on digital events and provided us with actionable insights she learnt from being a digital event manager. Speaker upsell.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Gathering and confirming your speakers, etc. Negotiating your vendor pricing (get everything in writing). Setting a structured timeline with non-negotiable deadlines (but be sure to include some undisclosed buffer time). You can do this by determining your budget and assembling your event coordination team.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Arrange for transportation and housing Arrange these for your speakers, these are guests bringing value to your event, so always make sure they are taken care of. ?

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

All documents should be ready in all the languages needed for the meeting. Interpreters are important when you have business negotiations with international participants. They observe proper decorum and have the composure to adapt to different pressures, such as tactics, tensions and negotiation breakdown.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Negotiate terms. Identify and secure your event speakers The right speakers or talents can be a game-changer for any event, especially in retail. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Document everything. Strike a fair deal.

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Planning Pod

JUNE 23, 2023

With ChatGPT , planners can quickly generate wide-ranging content, from event agendas and speaker biographies to marketing materials, such as social media posts and emails. Not only can AI speakers help organizers reduce their planning costs, but it’s possible to generate high-quality speeches in seconds for efficient virtual event planning.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Check out the full document to know how much you can expect to spend on each! Creative Services: Talent management, storyboarding, speaker coaching. Equipment: Speakers, cameras, microphones, staging. These basics include: Marketing & PR: Through which avenues are you promoting your event?

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Negotiate details with the venue. Talent/speaker fees. Identify speakers/talents/presenters. Determine your requirements and needs.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2019

Livestream or have speakers? When you prioritize traffic you allowing WiFi to allow more important traffic such as a keynote speaker or Livestream to use more bandwidth over an attendee watching in the audience. Also, following the show in your post-event meeting document everything you can about what went well and what went wrong.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? Would you document an event budget while considering both the expected and actual costs? A robust ticketing system, onsite registration technologies, and a smart presentation of speakers are the aspects organisers should address right from the start.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 12, 2019

Always NEGOTIATE boilerplate. Negotiate the scope, narrow it so it is fair to both sides.” “One should confirm all conversational agreements in a follow up email for clarity and documentation. .” “One should confirm all conversational agreements in a follow up email for clarity and documentation.

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Expo Pass

APRIL 3, 2019

Your production team’s main focus will be speaker line-up, the creation of session material, and overall, making the magic happen. Curious about how to get in touch with a speaker you loved? Meeting specific speakers in the industry? This can be through three things: speakers, sessions, or networking. Networking?

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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. You always need a backup.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Pre-recorded sessions allow for the speaker to join the right-side toolbar to answer questions asked in the Q&A panel with video participation in real-time. Feature : If fully immersive 3D is among your non-negotiables for your event platform, EXVO just might be the right fit for you. Albert’s Aha! Albert’s Aha! Albert’s Aha!

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Presenters and Speakers. How do you find a great speaker? National Speaker’s Association and speakers bureaus are also great resources. When you select a speaker, you’ll probably get a rack rate: Don’t forget that presenters’ rates can depend upon their preferences. Never underestimate the power of social media.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. Practice running through the entire event with speakers, staff, and the nonprofit event planning team. Reiterate the event date, location, and time.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . Your logo is non-negotiable. This document should list your color hex codes, fonts, sizing, logo, and messaging rules at a minimum.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Speakers at the conference included Hilary Duff, Busy Philipps, and Leann Rimes. To do so, the legendary publisher employed 21 female photographers from different countries around the world to document girls in their communities. Hang out and take notes from our incredible speaker line-up who'll be joining us in conversation??

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Short lead times and event planners basically revolve around — compromise, negotiations, and smart decisions. Minimal chance for negotiations/discounts — The most troubling thought lingering in the minds of organisers is how not to increase the spending by a single penny. . Be very specific with your requirements in the proposal.

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SevenEvents

MAY 26, 2023

Set up an initial call with your client to find out what they hope to accomplish and then you will be able to lay out a planning document about how to achieve their aims. collaborate with trusted vendors to negotiate favourable pricing and consider alternative options to maximise your budget.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Also, it will help you identify your event’s requirements and the non-negotiable capabilities for its success. Negotiate Pricing and Review the Legal and Technical Requirements Before finalizing your choice, ensuring that all contractual, financial, and technical aspects are aligned with your organization’s interests is crucial.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

They will also help negotiate out any unnecessary venue fees. If they are not included you can try to negotiate this fee out before signing. #11. If your room is exceptionally large the back row might need “delayed” speakers to provide additional sound. This will save a lot of hassle and help your budget. #14. Skimping on Audio.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. Your checklist is a living, breathing document, and this format encourages you to keep revisiting all aspects of the event until it is as cost-effective as possible. It isn’t just a to-do list.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Don’t forget to document all these details. Document everything. The right speakers can bring life to an event. It could be a motivational speaker or a subject matter expert. Event speaker checklist. Decide the theme.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. Be mindful of gender identity: If you document sex or gender through your registration site, be sure to include “transgender” and “I do not wish to self-identify” as options. Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2020

You’re supposed to be negotiating one complete document rather than a contract and an addendum. More : Lisa Sommer Devlin on Advanced Hotel Contract Negotiations. You’re not changing any real terms of the contract; you’re clarifying something that you left out. More : J.D. Devlin: Contracts Made Easy.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Keep in mind that AV quotes will come in various types of forms, excel documents and software. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. After documenting these anchors, you can add in the common event timeline milestones that we’ve written about below.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 22, 2017

During a recent MeetingsNet webinar, attorney, speaker, and College of Coastal Georgia professor Tyra Hilliard, Esq., Get the contract as a Word document and use the track-changes function. How successful have you been in negotiating your clauses into your contracts? Hilliard : Noooooo.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

Keep in mind that AV quotes will come in various types of forms, excel documents and software. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. If you find out they charge you for 4 days, you may be able to negotiate that down to 2.5

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All Seated

JUNE 5, 2018

Document Everything. Documentation should come as an automatic reflex/response,” said Waters. Ely is a sought-after speaker, adjunct professor in the field of public relations, and a self-professed royal wedding enthusiast. Look forward to yours, and to gaining the kind of experience that helps mold the best in the business.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Some approaches event organisers use when faced with budgets constraints is to negotiate with vendors, explore cost-effective alternatives and also consider sponsorships. Other benefits include; Event technology facilitates real-time communication between organisers, speakers, and attendees.

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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? The traditional spreadsheet are always our go-to, however, tools such as Xero or Quicken are great modern tools to help support your main tracking document.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event mobile apps offer many features, including event schedules, interactive maps, speaker information, and real-time updates. This not only saves time but also reduces the risk of errors in financial documentation. Here are questions to help you determine your non-negotiables: What are your core functional requirements?

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