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Seeking Innovators, Experts, and Educators in Meeting Planning

MeetingsNet

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. We invite you to submit an idea for an informative session, sharing meeting expertise or research that can help event professionals to succeed.

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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

How does this event align with our overall corporate strategy and goals for the year? What are the 2-3 key messages we want to communicate through this event? Educational? How will we measure the success of this event both quantitatively and qualitatively? Designate team leads for registration, catering, production, etc.,

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more.

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What Did You Do Differently Last Year?

PCMA Convene

Better contract negotiations. For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. •We We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Have had to cut special events (receptions, keynote, concert) budgets.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Here are 3 benefits of working with a professional pharma event management company: Access to resources Pharma event management companies have established relationships with top venues, caterers, A/V companies, and other vendors. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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25 Powerful Event Sales Techniques for Venues and Planners

Planning Pod

When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.) Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.)

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Event Planning Guide 2019

Cvent: Event Marketing

To educate? Your purpose drives how you plan, market, and execute your event. Determine Event Size and Duration. How many attendees will attend your event? What will be the event duration? As you decide, think about cost and the purpose of your event. The venue, food, and entertainment are high-price items.