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

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. Share details of any AV or event tech to be used.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

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! Your panel could focus on something like fashion, fitness, tech, or real estate.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Events 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 60

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 60

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Style – What should the theme or tone of the event be (luxury/high-end, modern, tech oriented, rustic, etc.) Sales (registrations, exhibitors, sponsors, donors) Marketing (web site, social media, email, blogging) Catering / food-and-beverage preparation Talent booking and coordination (keynote speakers, entertainment, etc.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

App/Tech Provider Support. 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. Av/Tech Support. Scot Richardson. Paul Kennealy.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Determine your tech needs. Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs). Determine your tech needs. Build your short list of caterers to contact and negotiate the best price for your event.

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Keeping your events on track fiscally is a huge key to their success, so it’s critical to have an event budget tool that lets you track your estimated, negotiated and actual costs as well as payments and due dates.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Keeping your events on track fiscally is a huge key to their success, so it’s critical to have an event budget tool that lets you track your estimated, negotiated and actual costs as well as payments and due dates.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

Event Tech Live April 26 - 27, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV Event Tech Live (ETL) is one of the only dedicated exhibitions and conferences for event professionals with an interest in technology. With over 250 learning opportunities, endless networking moments, and interactive sessions, NPC promises to be an experience like no other.

2023 52

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

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