PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. For our largest event in 2016 we had to turn away more than 150 people. •We We have implemented a risk-management manual to our events and we have purchased more event insurance for better protection. Have had to cut special events (receptions, keynote, concert) budgets.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Here are 3 benefits of working with a professional pharma event management company: Access to resources Pharma event management companies have established relationships with top venues, caterers, A/V companies, and other vendors. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

From event conception and stage design to technical programming and day-of event coordination, event planners manage the event planning process from start to finish. Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more.

Negotiating 145

Negotiating Event Planning Education Venues 145

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

Negotiate details with the venue. Include at least a rough draft of your event’s agenda to help you ensure you don’t miss any details in the future. Catering (food and beverages). Fine-tune your cost estimation and create a detailed event budget. Plan a detailed agenda for your event.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

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.) 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.)

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings. Communication. Contracting. (3

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

How many attendees will attend your event? What will be the event duration? As you decide, think about cost and the purpose of your event. More people mean a larger venue and more food, but it could also mean a greater return on investment. Determine or nail down the event budget as soon as possible as you begin planning.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Food and beverage offerings. More and more, food-and-beverage selections and catering have become a big draw for many events (even those that don’t have an obvious foodie angle). Experiential event design. Don’t overlook this as a key ingredient in your marketing mix (pun fully intended).

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Food and beverage offerings. More and more, food-and-beverage selections and catering have become a big draw for many events (even those that don’t have an obvious foodie angle). Experiential event design. Don’t overlook this as a key ingredient in your marketing mix (pun fully intended).

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60