Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) What’s the number one reason that event planners don’t get the resources they need? Pro tip: Don’t try to gauge the outcome before trying to negotiate a bigger events budget because it might weaken your case. They don’t ask in the first place.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Hire Space and Event Tech Live (ETL) have partnered to showcase London’s leading High-Tech venues at ETL London on November 16 th & 17 th at the show’s new home of ExCeL London. Hire Space is an event technology and services company which operates hirespace.com , a marketplace of over 100,000 venues globally.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Meeting planners had their hands full in 2018, with data breaches, commission cuts, new event technology and other drastic changes affecting the meetings industry. As the industry changes, meeting planners need to learn how to change with it to ensure that they can provide attendees with what they want.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

Over the past few years, Wi-Fi has become as critical to the event experience as coffee breaks and breakout sessions. While most planners are becoming savvy in terms of what and how much to order, Wi-Fi is still largely uncomfortable to negotiate for and manage onsite. Start to think critically about how to order Wi-Fi.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. But according to a new survey from Social Tables, 24 percent of respondents predict that a reduced event budget will be the biggest challenge they face in 2017. Is demand for meetings expected to grow?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

From managing event timelines to event budgeting, event profs have a lot on their plates. And even though innovative event technology solutions help automate many of the event planning processes, certain tasks remain unchanged. Otherwise, you might not be able to access your meeting space early enough.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There’s a lot of information out there about how to better your career as a meeting professional. Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology.

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Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

Whether delays in planning, frustrations due to lack of proper organization, arguments amongst team members, and the need for extra meetings to address any issues that may arise, these problems can eventually lead to someone else taking over the project. Why create a comparison grid to evaluate event platforms?

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Planner WIre

APRIL 12, 2023

Hotel Wifi cost is something that can be difficult for meeting planners to understand and for good reason. Meeting planners are smart people; We “get it” when we are being taken for a ride. The honesty was refreshing and we were able to negotiate most of the charge out of the contract… but I should not have to.

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Eventscase Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Offering alcoholic beverage options also increases the budget and how much it costs to organise an event. Technology and equipment costs In the digital age, many events require advanced technology, such as sound systems, projection, lighting and internet connectivity.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Learn about the top event management platform that event planners are using to save time and effort when managing their meetings and events. I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Less negotiating power. It’s a must-have.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Define clear goals and objectives To successfully execute an event, you first need to know what you’re aiming at. That’s why the first step to running a winning event is clearly defining its purpose and objectives. This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. Read More : Always Innovating: Mature Masters Meet Modern Challenges 3. Think about this. It’s about the journey.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. Standard Event Questions. What are you struggling with most planning a virtual event?

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Facilitate Event Registration If you market your conference effectively, people will want to register to attend. The way you handle this process will set the stage for the entire event. Fortunately, the right event technology will help you streamline registration and ticketing. No pressure! Might we suggest EventMobi?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Conferences UK do all the searching for you and negotiate with each venue to ensure you get the best price. Our team propose up to 20 venues that meet your exact requirements, all with full details and […] Our team of experts find venues that will match your exact needs and it’s a 100% free service.

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

Planning conferences and meetings is becoming more complicated. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Anyone planning conferences, tradeshows, symposia, meetings or events can benefit from this series. WORKSHOP 3.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com, the global leader in simple meetings management is delighted to announce its new Preferred Meetings Program at Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) in Berlin 2018. The new ground breaking tool allows companies to develop a preferred program for meetings, via a fully automated system.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . Create an attendee journey site map so you can visualize the event layout. Event technology is your friend here. Notify attendees via text message when to arrive for check-in or other events. Sharing an event safety code of conduct.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

We’ll help you answer key questions about event sourcing, including what to consider and how to book so you can get the right venue with the most impact and achieve your event goals. Before creating a list of possible venues it’s important to understand the purpose and business goals of the event. How Do You Source a Venue?

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. Download the Case Study In event management, achieving operational excellence and delivering remarkable experiences are paramount.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 25, 2019

With more than a decade of experience in the meetings and events sector, working on both the professional planning side and as an association collaborator, Dahlia is known as the coffee-fuelled ‘go-to’ source for trend-setting solutions, eventtech news, and social media expertise. Brand Events. Event Tech. Conferences.

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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. Political, economical, and technological turmoil are profoundly affecting the way we choose where to host our events and creating unprecedented opportunities.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Event apps were the new technology on the block for event planners. How many attendees would actually use an event app? Less negotiating power. There were lots of concerns. It’s a must-have.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

I remember the state of the meeting and events industry when we first started EventMobi about 10 years ago. Event apps were the new technology on the block for event planners. How many attendees would actually use an event app? Less negotiating power. There were lots of concerns. It’s a must-have.

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Fork in the Road

AUGUST 7, 2017

Event technology companies often tell me that there is no distinct event technology buyer role within event organizations. While many event planners love and respect new technology, most can’t do anything more than listen to a good pitch. Yes, there are tech-savvy planners in the business.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

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. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning? Event planning is an umbrella term.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2021

So begins the overview of R3: The Rocky Mountain Reskill Roadtrip , setting the tone for a hybrid/hackathon event organized by the PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter and held on April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day. One was the Global Meetings Industry Day that Meetings Mean Business was putting on. Daniel Stones.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Read More : Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. In some cases, event planners are fixing the plane in mid-air, but three key themes have emerged to define how events will continue building upon their own success: management, engagement and growth. The Changing Event Technology Landscape.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Infusing events with hands-on experiences. Therefore, encourage those guests who want to participate in every panel of the event, but don’t expect or demand interest in the full package from everyone.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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Attendease

JUNE 5, 2023

When they do, it’s important to know both your internal key point of contact and the one on your event technology partner’s team. A best-in-practice SaaS event management tool has in-app support where users can log tickets for assistance or to report issues. What types of events will you host? How big will they be?

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Get the right tools in place Use proven event technology , email marketing platforms, job boards, analytics tools, and accounting software to streamline operations, enhance attendee experiences, and track revenue generation effectively. Donations If you are able to accept donations, make it a priority at your events!

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Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Set your event objectives.

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