SevenEvents

JULY 12, 2023

In this blog, we will discuss ten essential tips for a new event management professional joining an event agency, focusing on ROI-driven event management, leveraging the expertise of other professionals, and personal development. seek guidance, ask questions, and observe their approach to event management.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You realize you should seek the expertise of an outside event management agency to help save time and money, and deliver optimal results. What do event management companies do? First, what is an event management company, and what support can they offer? If your event needs are strictly technical (i.e.,

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It sounds like a nightmare, but that was the reality for DashCon 2014, an event where attendees paid witness to one of the most important lessons in event planning – don’t bust the budget. According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2018

Does this mean meeting planners, or their attendees, are stuck paying them? I have heard of planners negotiating out this fee,” says Lauren Wolfe, a lawyer who publishes the website killresortfees.com. The post You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Event planners and event managers have all been through a steep learning curve to master the art of creating successful event experiences. From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. However, that might be a dangerous endeavor. Food & Beverage.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

A hybrid event is designed to give event organizers the best of both worlds, and in this guide, we will help you figure out all you need to know about hosting and managing a hybrid event in 2022. What Is a Hybrid Event? A live event, as we know, is an event hosted in a physical venue with in-person attendance.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. Right now, the meetings industry’s landscape features high demand, rising prices, and hotel reps’ relative inexperience with meetings, all of which make planners’ jobs more difficult than ever.

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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. And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

With Labor Day symbolically closing out the summer season and ushering in fall – a prime meetings and convention time – organizations are trying to decide on the best approach to gathering given the ever-shifting COVID landscape. Just a few short weeks ago it seemed like “all systems go” again for the meetings and events industry.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Location and rental of space The choice of location is crucial and can represent a significant part of the costs of organising events. Venues in premium locations or in major cities tend to cost more. In addition, some venues offer additional services which, although convenient, can increase the final cost.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. In this guide, we’re walking you through everything you should know about event vendors. Event rental companies. Stage designers.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For example, do you really need to hold that meeting off-site and in person? For board meetings and other smaller business events, is a virtual meeting an option? Yes, attendees are a bit tired of online events, but they are effective for short meetings to exchange information. Passes for multiple events.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Knowing how to prepare a venue for an event is one of the key points in event planning. Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. The rest of the preparation process will depend on the decision made about the venue. How to find and choose a venue.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

However, as the event industry is getting more organized and mature, getting a formal education in ‘Event management’ coupled with natural skills can go a long way in building a successful career in this trade. We have put together a list of some of the best courses in “Event Management” that you could consider.

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GEVME

MAY 16, 2018

To be able to carry the weight of a large-scale event, one should start developing a detailed plan of interaction weeks or even months before the start of the event. Ideally, a large-scale meeting with 5,000+ invitees should be allocated no less than 12 months in terms of planning and organisation. Communication timeline.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

This guide aims to provide an in-depth look into the event planning career, outlining the steps to enter the field , essential skills, and the promising prospects it holds. Degrees in Business Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, and Communications offer a broad understanding of the field.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

In-person events are all about human connection. Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. What are the disadvantages of in-person events? Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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Event Industry News

JULY 17, 2019

We understand how stressful, time-consuming and expensive sourcing that perfect venue can be for event organisers. So many event planners have got enough on their plate, without dealing with the frustrations associated with securing a great venue. We aim to keep the venue finding process easy for our clients.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. Compare the final version of your event budget with the actual costs you’ve agreed upon with your client. 6 tips for optimizing a corporate event budget.

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Whether hosting a product launch for 300 people or an employee training for 15, their number one task is to ensure that the events run smoothly and meet the expectations of their clients. Corporate event management is about making the most of every event by bringing people together in memorable ways on behalf of a corporation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Following the pandemic, in 2022 Natalia decided to start her own business as a Freelance Event Manager. Natalia has since created her brand and agency, Natalia Events. Venue sourcing and management: The team secures the perfect location, negotiates contracts, and oversees logistics.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Identify your needs You might start by asking: how do I find sponsors for an event? Instead, try asking yourself: what part of my event requires financial support? Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. Communicate, communicate, communicate!

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

Venues play quite an important role while planning an event. Be it a symbolic or historic, events success can also be measured by the location and the love for the venue that attendees show! Event venue management for events has become a huge deal for the planners. Distance from the Venue.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. his building. The office’s conference space was flooded and unusable.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. During these negotiations, make sure you clearly state your expectations , including an agreed upon response time from your CSM.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

2 – QC Event School. With over 10 event planning courses to choose from, QC Events School can meet your specific needs. . The New Playbook for In-Person Events: Enhancing the Experience While Managing the Risk. The Fun Starts Here: How to amaze, delight, and engage your event attendees!

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

There are different options to consider when understanding how to plan hybrid events. We’ve listed 3 types of hybrid events for you to choose from. Live hybrid events. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. Hybrid events with on-demand engagement. What they are.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What Is an Event Proposal? An event proposal is an extensive plan that outlines every facet of your event in intricate detail. It should include outlining everything from your objectives to your venue to your budget and everything in between. What Is the Purpose of an Event Proposal?

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Whether you’re hosting a training, conference, product launch, board meeting, peer dinner, or investigator meeting, high-quality pharmaceutical events can put your business on the map. Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 25, 2024

People Skills: Events are for people, about people, and made by people. An event planner must be adept at understanding client visions, negotiating with vendors, managing staff, and engaging with guests. Corporate events often have specific objectives, such as networking , team building, or celebrating achievements.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

Based on several hundred planner responses, MPI’s latest industry outlook finds that rising prices have strained meeting budgets, and will likely continue to do so into 2024. Even meeting space—a line item that was ripe for negotiation before the pandemic—is far tougher to get at favorable cost.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 16, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has launched guidance to the sector to assist contract negotiations and to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on trade. Following the debate, the mia promised to create a set of recommendations to help steer considerations and decisions for venues across the UK.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

This article will provide you with seven tips that meeting and event professionals need to create a memorable experience without breaking the bank as they plan upcoming business events. When you contact a venue to begin a discussion about booking, have more than one date in mind. Be Flexible with the Date. Get Sponsors.

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