Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

Conduct comprehensive research to identify potential venues, suppliers, and vendors that align with your budget. Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event. Create a Detailed Budget Breakdown Creating a detailed budget breakdown is non-negotiable.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tease your audiences with news about what they can expect and encourage those who have already committed to refer others to your event.

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Event Planning Entertainment Sponsorships Social Media 78

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Advertising Banking 78

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? source: Spotio ). What kind of experience do you want for your guests/attendees?

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Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. Perfect pricing is usually the first thing people think of when making the list of venue “must-have’s.” ” Unfortunately, there’s a lot that goes into setting the price for a venue. Accessibility.

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Conference Venues Wireless Hotels 78

GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Improve company culture, help employees bond, and entertain staff members (incentive trips, holiday parties, team-building events). Have you ever successfully negotiated a price with an event vendor before? The program can be built around entertainment activities or combine leisure with corporate trainings. Trade show.

Corporate Events 224

Corporate Events Event Planning Trade Shows Social Media 224

QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This includes coming up with the initial concept and theme to booking the venue, coordinating logistics, and managing the budget. Know how to negotiate. Once you have a clear understanding of the event’s purpose, you can start making decisions about things like the guest list, the venue, and the overall tone of the event.

Corporate Events 94

Corporate Events Event Planning Negotiating Trade Shows 94

EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Gather Your Speaker Bios, Headshots, social media accounts, etc This will be used on marketing materials to help give credibility to the content providers of your event. ? Analyze venue and supplies costs Make sure you know your total cost so you can understand how to price your tickets so that you come out with a profit.

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Event Planning 2019 Negotiating Social Media 74

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. Additionally, successful event planning requires communication with multiple stakeholders, including vendors, speakers, sponsors, suppliers, venue, and event staff.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

From balancing a budget to finding the perfect venue and speakers, you’ve got to juggle a lot to put on an all-star event. Set and Follow a Budget Your budget will affect everything from your venue to your programming and marketing. You can always try to negotiate with suppliers for discounts or freebies.

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Speakers Entertainment Sponsorships Event Management 62

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

In our modern world of technology and social media, it’s easy to follow your favorite, famous event planners. . If you engage in conversations on LinkedIn groups or comment on posts on social media, it can help extend your reach and highlight your talents. Sponsor and media management. Social media management.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

QC Event School

JUNE 13, 2022

Choosing a suitable venue. Negotiation Skills. 4 – Negotiation Skills as an Event Planner. In addition to communication skills, the ability to negotiate is another one of the must-have skills every event planner needs. Thus, here are some helpful tips for improving your negotiation skills: Do your research.

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Negotiating Events Event Planning Management 105

ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Negotiating Events Event Planning Tools 62

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when the venue you’ve booked becomes unavailable? 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. Organize your efforts.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Have you got the perfect venue? When booking a venue for a charity event, logistics need to be considered, such as: ‘Is there enough room for parking? How many guests does the venue hold? What entertainment will you have? Entertainment is crucial when planning a charity event. How much will it cost?’.

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Insurance Entertainment Negotiating Social Media 52

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

. “If you make the headline for your event sound more compelling, you can get more attendance by having the event be shared more and have a higher click-through rate on social media,” says author and event guru Alex Genadinik. Know their style and how they like to be entertained. Focus on quality over quantity.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

Eventsforce

JUNE 12, 2019

We also look at some cool new event marketing tools from social media giants, Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram, and the launch of a new online portal that is a lot like a Craigslist for cancelled meetings and events. Photobooths and magic mirrors have traditionally been popular entertainments at parties and special events.

Tech 82

Tech Contracts Social Media Event Tech 82

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She has been voted one of the top 100 movers and shakers in the UK Event Industry 2016 and a top 10 Event Industry social media influencer. Her blog targets corporate event planners through topics ranging from event coverage, reviews of MICE destinations, venues, interviews with professionals and more. She truly loves her job!

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. EventLab is produced by Hire Space, a UK-based venue booking website. PlannersPod.

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Event Tech Tech Event Technology Technology 103

Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media.

Event Planning 52

Event Planning Corporate Events Contracts Social Media 52

Nuila Events LLC

MARCH 30, 2016

No matter what you and your organization are looking for, Nuila Events has already done it – from equipment and furniture rentals to managing your social media for an event, we are experts in making sure that your event goes off without a hitch. Do you really want to get stuck negotiating contracts with hotels for sleeping rooms?

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Event Guru

MAY 5, 2023

These services typically include event concept development, budgeting, logistic management, venue selection, vendor coordination, onsite event management, and post-event evaluations. This may involve selecting suitable venues, coordinating catering, managing budgets, and ensuring that all necessary resources are available.

Sports 40

Sports Fashion Entertainment Education 40

Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Because the Growth Acceleration Summit is a conference focusing on the impact of aligning marketing and sales, we wanted to make sure to secure a venue that would facilitate communication and collaboration. For that reason, finding the perfect venue was a big part of our budget.”. Morgan Santapaola, Zoominfo , Event Marketing Manager.

2019 61

2019 Event Marketing Marketing Social Media 61

Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a lecturer on event industry topics, and has written numerous articles published in special events, meeting planning, public relation, marketing, consumer and media outlets – from print and broadcast to blogs and social media platforms. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

Entertainment 100

Entertainment Negotiating Retail Social Media 100

Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

Highly organized, with outstanding negotiation skills and a great customer service focus, Romy also trains and guides the Project Coordinators, and oversees all elements of the registration and housing databases. Our video chat about event planning tips was highly entertaining, because Tracy is hilarious and super, super smart!

Event Planning 146

Event Planning Event Apps Speakers 2004 146

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.

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Negotiating Event Planning Education Venues 145

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. Company or organization: Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. I love negotiating great value for my clients and seeing their programs through to successful conclusions.

2017 85

2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 85

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences. Company or organization: Caesars Entertainment in Las Vegas. I love negotiating great value for my clients and seeing their programs through to successful conclusions.

2017 75

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 75

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Venue Selection. Social Event Planning. Event Marketing and Social Media. Entertainment. You will need a network of resources to make your events a reality, such as caterers, entertainers, technical experts, technology suppliers, and marketing experts. Topics: Budgeting. Wedding Planning Strategy.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Here is the best part, you can work out a deal with the venue so that you can host your event without spending any money upfront. Most venues make their money on alcohol and food sales. If you promise to bring a crowd to their establishment, venues will usually waive any fees. It’s a win-win situation.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Events 40

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. Research and Vendor Contracting Research potential venues to come up with a shortlist. Check venue availability and pricing. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

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.) Step 3 – Establish a realistic event budget.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Avoid any national holidays and any big events in the area (especially if you are planning an In-person event.) ( For in-person events) Select your venue. Shortlist potential venue selections. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Develop an event master plan.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

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. Venue Rental. Entertainment. When booking venues, you often have to put down a deposit, an expense that will likely happen before you sell your first ticket.

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. Meanwhile, venue respondents reported that important pieces get lost in endless email chains and cross-functional work can get confusing due to a lack of alignment on priorities across departments.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Choose your venue and date. Here’s a list of key expenses to include in your budget: Venue (room rental(s), security deposit, parking). Marketing ( social media marketing software , print materials and design work, registration management software ). Choose your venue and date. Let’s dive in!

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Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110