Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

Catering is often the largest part of a master account, but many planners accept inflated prices, unrealistic minimums, setup fees and other charges without negotiation. This session will help planners see where the profit centers are and where there are more leverage and latitude in negotiating group catering.

Negotiating 51

Negotiating Food and Beverage Hotels Meeting Planning 51

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Lindenberg, senior vice president of marketing communications for Crump Life Insurance Services, who is also an FICP influence committee member and special-interest group leader. Keep in mind that negotiation doesn’t have to be about lowering the price if you can get additional services thrown into a deal. Content Matters.

Financial 69

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 69

Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road. Negotiate contracts with ferocity.

Food and Beverage 133

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Hotels 133

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Imagine this scenario: you’ve been tasked to organize a user group conference , sales incentive program , product launch , corporate retreat, annual fundraiser, or fill in the blank here. Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. They can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Based on 10 years of experience, working with thousands of event professionals from iconic brands such as Perrier-Jouet, Pierre Fabre group and Kaspersky, our team has decided to share our ultimate event planning checklist with you today. What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event?

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 14, 2019

No destination or hotel is a perfect fit for your group, but they all meet your must-haves and seem to be 95% there. At each hotel, make certain you do the following: Spend time with the chef and taste multiple food samplings of the type of menu your attendees are most likely to enjoy. Can you hear and see the speaker?

Food and Beverage 66

Food and Beverage Hotels Transportation Negotiating 66

Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. Negotiate details with the venue. Catering (food and beverages). Talent/speaker fees. Identify speakers/talents/presenters.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

Would your group be most comfortable in a first- or fifth-tier city? If this is the case, in addition to the conference registration fee, determine the estimated cost for the attendee or exhibitor in the following areas: Food Expenditure. Food & Beverage. Speaker Fees. Maybe they’d prefer somewhere in between.

Food and Beverage 45

Food and Beverage Transportation Hotels Trade Shows 45

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

When you consider the industry, that should be obvious, but when the topics for a given issue range from technology and security trends to food and beverage and negotiating strategies, it can be difficult to remember that those things are only effective when they put the human element first. And, wow, did you ever respond.

2018 40

2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 40

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

You can ‘rehearse’ the virtual aspect of your event in many different ways, for example, by organizing a focus group and setting up a mock event. Test your content to this group and gather their feedback. Rehearse and test your event’s content thoroughly, both physically and virtually. Prepare for redundancies. And others.

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. Usually WiFi is an additional service offered by your venue, so when in negotiations with them you should make sure of two things.

Insurance 122

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 122

SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

When you consider the industry, that should be obvious, but when the topics for a given issue range from technology and security trends to food and beverage and negotiating strategies, it can be difficult to remember that those things are only effective when they put the human element first. And, wow, did you ever respond.

2018 25

2018 Food and Beverage Trade Shows Hospitality 25

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

We’ve also added new zones, innovations and improvements to enhance the experience for all our attendees ,” says Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group. Led by Glenn Thayer of Emcee Squared, the group met exhibitors such as Quick Mobile who advised on using technology to turn delegates from attendees to participants in order to boost engagement.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.)

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

” This was one of the replies I recently received when I started a group discussion on LinkedIn about the current state of event security. Usually WiFi is an additional service offered by your venue, so when in negotiations with them you should make sure of two things.

Insurance 60

Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 60

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel. Food How much will food cost? Or perhaps it's having an impressive venue or a top industry keynote speaker.

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Venues such as Wyndham Hotels are hearing the call and putting wellness front and center as they promote their groups and meetings product. of event professionals believe the seating process for groups needs to be improved. of event professionals believe the check-in process for groups arriving at venues needs to be improved.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

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. Finding adequate hotel available to accommodate large groups. Finding diversity in speakers. 3 mentions).

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

She researched our group, and asked the right questions to get to know us and understand our challenges. Not only did he go with the ow as speakers changed their minds on equipment, etc., Director of Group Sales, Westin Cleveland Downtown. She takes the time to get to know the group, and understands what’s important to them.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

It’s a breakdown of what you’d like to see go into and come out of your event, and can touch on speakers, revenue, attendees, and media attention. As team leader, it’s important for you to foster these relationships through group activities and exercises. Develop a vision for your event. How can you figure that out?

Social Media 110

Social Media Advertising Food and Beverage Speakers 110

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Calendaring.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 3, 2018

Common strategies to reduce costs are reining in food and beverage costs, negotiating venue rates, and pursuing reduced room prices. Success considerations for this group include gaining greater insights from meetings and events, deeper customer engagement, and improved revenue results from sponsorships and exhibitors.

Food and Beverage 47

Food and Beverage Negotiating Sponsorships Corporate Events 47

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Communications – For event collaboration and communication via email and text messaging among team members, contractors, vendors and speakers as well as with attendees. Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. ClearEvent. Calendaring.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

With over 45 in-depth speakers & sessions and over 1,350 minutes of content, you will leave the two-day event with practical takeaways and ideas to keep you ahead in the digital economy. Be inspired and learn from 85+ disruptive speakers from the world’s leading organizations. Find the complete list of host cities here.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Speaker and entertainment selections.

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

When you get down to it, event marketing educates your potential attendees about the scope and theme of your event; provides the particulars about the event (reasons to attend, location, date/time, speakers/entertainment, etc.); Values, mission, content focus, featured speakers/entertainment, etc. Speaker and entertainment selections.

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

MeetingsNet

MAY 22, 2017

During a recent MeetingsNet webinar, attorney, speaker, and College of Coastal Georgia professor Tyra Hilliard, Esq., Food and Beverage Guarantees: The Other Attrition Yes, You Do Need a Cancellation Clause Is Your Meeting Illegal, Impossible, or Impracticable? . Hilliard : Short answer—probably not.

Contracts 45

Contracts Negotiating Food and Beverage Hotels 45

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