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. and more….

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

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. Content Matters. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 92

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 92

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

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. Prepare for your speakers’ arrival.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

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. You can book entertainers, florists, and photographers a little later than other vendors. Establish anchors.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

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. Speaker Fees. Every destination has a slow period, in which you are most likely to negotiate the best meeting and hotel rates.

Food and Beverage 45

Food and Beverage Transportation Hotels Trade Shows 45

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.). “The best way to start forming relationships with sponsors is through social media,” says Julie Austin, CEO of Speaker Sponsor. Website marketing.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

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?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Entertainment. Variable costs: $10/person.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

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

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

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

It’s a breakdown of what you’d like to see go into and come out of your event, and can touch on speakers, revenue, attendees, and media attention. A/V (projectors, internet/Wi-Fi, speakers, microphones, cameras). Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Projectors. Soundboards.

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. If you want, you can also invite speakers and talents to perform at the event virtually. A/V equipment (speakers, mics, live streaming equipment, etc.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

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. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc.,

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Calendaring. Catering Management.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Calendaring. Catering Management.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

With over 45 in-depth speakers & sessions and over 1,350 minutes of content, you will leave the two-day event with practical takeaways and ideas to keep you ahead in the digital economy. Be inspired and learn from 85+ disruptive speakers from the world’s leading organizations. Find the complete list of host cities here.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Your event has a purpose from the beginning, which will drive content, speakers, and the venue. 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. Building the Perfect Event. It starts simply. Let’s start simple.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Key differentiator.

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Key differentiator.

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. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?”

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56