Social Tables

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

That’s because: Each element—from promotion and decoration to food and entertainment—becomes décor. Food and drink lie at the core of a positive guest experience. Then you can really stretch your catering funds by: Making food experiential. Negotiate with vendors. Entertaining Your Guests.

Event Ideas 156

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment 156

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

Develop a list of prioritized concessions (value adds), just like you would for hotel negotiations. According to PCMA Convene’s 25 th annual Meeting Market Survey, organizers invest 7 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses into speakers and entertainment. Invest in Professional Speakers.

Speakers 278

Speakers Conference Food and Beverage Negotiating 278

SevenEvents

OCTOBER 17, 2023

fixed costs include venue hire, insurance, and entertainment, while variable costs cover items like food and beverage as this will can change depending on the amount of guests that attend. some costs, such as the venue and essential equipment, should take priority, while others may be negotiable.

Negotiating 52

Negotiating Food and Beverage Insurance Contracts 52

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.

Corporate Meetings 40

Corporate Meetings Meetings Transportation Food and Beverage 40

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

The energy consumed for event logistics, such as heating, cooling, and lighting the venue, as well as the waste generated from food and beverage services, disposable materials, and promotional items, also contributes to the environmental footprint. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

2023 130

2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Room setups are still requested to be socially distanced and we are offering food and beverage in a separate space with more room to spread out. Larger meetings of more than 100 are conventional meetings in execution, but with Covid safety protocols being followed (spacing, sanitation, food presentations). of meeting space.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Venues Hotels Telecommunications 111

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management. Determine your event entertainment and/or speakers. Establish your event budget.

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

The cost is normally cheaper for the company and as guests don’t have to buy their own food and drinks, there are fewer out-of-pocket costs for them. During your two- or three-night site inspection and prior to signing a contract, Wendell’s smart tip is “ negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. The pros center around cost.

Negotiating 65

Negotiating Transportation Contracts Insurance 65

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. An events agency can help provide strategic insight, manage the project timeline, source and coordinate vendors, drive deliverables, execute the program onsite, and help you sleep at night!

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 80

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 80

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Know their style and how they like to be entertained. Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road.

Food and Beverage 133

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

” Everyone gets the same plate of food, whether they like the sides or not. You can still negotiate the contract but the client should be responsible for all payments. . Food & beverage catering. Sourcing and hiring entertainment. Researching, hiring, and managing vendors. Day-of-event execution.

Consulting 112

Consulting Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships 112

Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

They are in charge and accountable for all the meeting specifics including site selection, meeting particulars, food & beverage, transportation, entertainment and really so much more. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Site Selections Negotiating 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Are alcoholic beverages included? What will the annual percentage increase on food and beverage be for a cruise that’s being contracted several years in advance? The cruise line generally hires contractors for services ranging from entertainment to photography to medical practice—the latter of which is what most concerns Grimes.

Contracts 63

Contracts Food and Beverage Negotiating Insurance 63

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Vendor Recommendation, Negotiation, and Coordination.

Negotiating 62

Negotiating Social Media Consulting Food and Beverage 62

Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

This will require you to have some serious negotiation skills or a huge budget. In this case you can provide a heavy reception, carving stations, and butler service and could even have some form of live entertainment to really blow your guests away. It will help with your food and beverage selection, arrangements and décor and AV.

Venues 94

Venues Sponsorships Food and Beverage Hotels 94

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

If this is the case, in addition to the conference registration fee, determine the estimated cost for the attendee or exhibitor in the following areas: Food Expenditure. Food & Beverage. Every destination has a slow period, in which you are most likely to negotiate the best meeting and hotel rates. Hotel Room.

Food and Beverage 45

Food and Beverage Transportation Hotels Trade Shows 45

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. The catering company you hired double booked themselves and can only supply a portion of your food and beverage orders. You can book entertainers, florists, and photographers a little later than other vendors.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. Speaker and entertainment logistics (travel, accommodation, etc.) Food and beverage arrangements Marketing and promotion materials Event setup and breakdown schedule Make any necessary adjustments to the event master plan based on feedback from your team members.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Clearwater Events

DECEMBER 2, 2016

Building a valued relationship can almost guarantee a better deal is often negotiated. Per person, the price includes your cabin, all-inclusive food and non-alcoholic beverages. Entertainment wise you’re spoilt for choice, with private group activities easily being arranged, often at no additional cost.

Venues 40

Venues Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels 40

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

Insurance 122

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 122

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). “Understanding your participants’ purchasing power is one of the keys to negotiating with and securing event sponsors,” says Evan Harris.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Most venues make their money on alcohol and food sales. You keep the ticket sales and the event venue makes money off of food and drinks sales. Use some negotiation skills to get the group discount at an even lower price! You’ll need quotes on caterers, venue space, entertainment, party favors, lighting, and more.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Events 40

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. PCMA suggests spending 55% of your budget on F&B, AV and speaker/entertainment as these items have a direct impact on the overall attendee experience. Food & Beverage @ $35/person.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

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.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Venues 145

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Check venue availability and pricing.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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.) 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.)

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

Insurance 60

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 60

Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2024

Fun fact: Resy negotiated with its restaurant partners to hold the reservations for dates two weeks out—something that could help out last-minute planners or forgetful partners ahead of Valentine’s Day. Treat consumers to sweet samples. Crash a wedding, but make it a branding moment.

Food and Beverage 82

Food and Beverage Social Media 2022 Negotiating 82

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Securing talents (keynote speakers, presenters, entertainers, etc.) Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Event Industry News

JANUARY 22, 2020

The Aventri/VenueBook partnership aims to create the first, all-in-one sourcing, negotiating and booking platform for group space. The comprehensive solution will enable planners to manage the entire procurement process – from sourcing and negotiating to contracting, paying and reporting – through a single, secure platform.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Negotiating Meetings Contracts 59

Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

Food-and-Beverage Management. You can quickly and easily add estimated, negotiated and actual costs, track payments and payment due dates for each line item, and view remaining amounts due. food-and-beverage packages and variable pricing options. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Venues Management 78

Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The typical cocktail reception, followed by a sit-down dinner with entertainment is not as popular or typical as it once was. Whether it is a live performance, art installation, sponsor activation, or a variety of food and beverage samplings, guests are excited about what they will discover. Event Formats. Use of Technology.

Food and Beverage 64

Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment Hospitality 64

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Meanwhile attendees are putting more emphasis on food and beverage, forcing planners to get creative and make F&B a prime focus. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved. However, the strongest tactic is making F&B an experience in itself.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

President, Zone Entertainment, Bedford, Ohio. Nominated by Ann Luketic, CMP, Marketing Event Specialist, Progressive Insurance — “Jeff continues to go above and beyond for his clients to find just the right mix of entertainment and equipment. But I would like to nominate Ricky for what he does for us outside of contract negotiation.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76