SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. 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.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Event Social Profiles: Set up or adapt social media profiles for your event.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

Social media marketing/mentions. In-kind sponsorship opportunities (this could be a long list but can include food, beverage, printing, a/v, entertainment, transportation, decor/floral, PR, etc.). Make first contact via email and social media (not phone calls). On-stage announcements. Email marketing.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Note that we will mainly discuss event sales tips here and leave topics like event marketing strategies, social media tactics and target audience outreach for other articles. Pre-qualify and collect leads with custom webforms on your website and social media profiles. Sales Tools and Materials Tips.

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

These goals could include things like: Expected sales or donations New clients or prospects Ticket sales or registrations Total attendee turnout Number of attendees trained or educated Increased mission / brand awareness Marketing objectives (list building, social media mentions, etc.)

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Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

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! If you promise to bring a crowd to their establishment, venues will usually waive any fees.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Events 40

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

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

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.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

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. Agency: 160over90. Crash a wedding, but make it a branding moment.

Food and Beverage 92

Food and Beverage Social Media 2022 Negotiating 92

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Decide on an event theme Develop an event name, logo, tagline, and hashtags Develop an event website (with an online registration function) Create social media profiles Develop a publicity plan. Shortlist potential venue selections.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

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

88% of event profs believe social media has raised the expectations for F&B at events. Meanwhile attendees are putting more emphasis on food and beverage, forcing planners to get creative and make F&B a prime focus. Both planners and venues agree, the hotel contract negotiation process could be a lot better.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Marketing ( social media marketing software , print materials and design work, registration management software ). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs). Digital marketing avenue: Social media.

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In a live, in-person event, for example, attendees can enjoy the amenities served throughout the event, as well as on-site decorations and various entertainments. Social media moderator: moderating real-time social media (including chat) interactions before, during, and after the event. hybrid event objectives.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Marketing and promotion – For creating and deploying event websites, email marketing, event mobile apps, surveys/forms, video marketing and social media promotions. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Eventbrite. Calendaring.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Marketing and promotion – For creating and deploying event websites, email marketing, event mobile apps, surveys/forms, video marketing and social media promotions. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Eventbrite. Calendaring.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

February Pubcon Local Professional Services Conference February 27 - 28, 2023 – Austin, TX Pubcon Local Professional Services Conference is the premier search and social media conference and expo. Social Media Week May 16 - 18, 2023 – New York, NY Social Media Week (SMW) is the leading event for leaders in digital marketing.

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2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

More people mean a larger venue and more food, but it could also mean a greater return on investment. The venue, food, and entertainment are high-price items. Want to break down costs into categories such as venue, food, promotion, and more? Negotiate better deals with vendors and suppliers based on transaction history.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.) Social media mentions/shares/engagement. What is event marketing?

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.) What is event marketing? Identifying the proper target market (i.e.,

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. As every laboratory rat knows, food can create and reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate.

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2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56