Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

This makes having an active social media presence a non-negotiable these days. Event Tech Is Going Strong in 2018. Event tech shows no signs of letting up. This special report sums up just how much of a role technology has to play throughout your event’s lifespan. Grab your very own free budget template here! .

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Event Planning Tools Event Planning Social Media Food and Beverage 99

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. Experienced planners/agencies can also provide counsel on how to avoid pitfalls throughout the planning process and how to add value to your overall program. of past events.

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Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Problem Contract Clauses and How to Avoid Them. This session examined clauses involving renovation, competitors, rate parity and more, to show you how to draft more effective clauses.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts 40

Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

How Do You Ask a Company To Sponsor an Event? But first… how do you find your sponsors? If this is your first time, don’t worry—it’s not so hard once you know how to ask for sponsors for an event. So how should you price your package? Bonus points if they provide food and beverage options.

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Sponsorships Social Media Trade Shows Food and Beverage 195

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Developing an Event Strategy Learn how you can create and execute an effective global event strategy. This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team.

2023 40

2023 Negotiating Food and Beverage Financial 40

Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Not only can it help you learn the lingo to help you sell your services, but it can give you insight into how the pros handle things, like negotiations to help save their clients money. You don’t have to think of it as a formal, tough, adversarial negotiation,” she said. Interactive & tech development. Great Advice.

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Negotiating Social Media Consulting Food and Beverage 62

EventPlanning

OCTOBER 29, 2019

How To Start Event Planning With No Money On Your Own. All you have to do is call a bar or restaurant in your area and they will know exactly how to help you host a great event. Most venues make their money on alcohol and food sales. You keep the ticket sales and the event venue makes money off of food and drinks sales.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Events 40

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

By the end of this post, you’d have learned about: The concept of a hybrid event Why do a hybrid event Best practices of hybrid event management Step-by-step guide on how to host a hybrid event How to promote hybrid events and maximize attendance. Without further ado, let us begin from the basics. What Is a Hybrid Event? And others.

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2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

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Event Management Management Food and Beverage Tech 356

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization. Speaking of which.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Here’s how to structure your budget considerations: Allocate funds for venue and infrastructure. Here’s how to form your ideal team: Appoint leadership and assign an event manager. Negotiate terms.

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Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

We recently spoke to Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey, CEO at Nifty Method , about the concept of all-in-one event management software, why this concept is flawed, and what approach can tech providers and event planners take. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation with Lindsay, where she debunks the myth of all-in-one event tech.

Event Management 195

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Tech 195

PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

“When I hear my industry counterparts talking about it, they want to understand how they can better educate their senior management to say, ‘Hey, I can do the same thing that they can do, and I know my industry better,’” said Megan D. Each uses the systems differently in regards to how to get their jobs done.

Negotiating 66

Negotiating Contracts Fashion Food and Beverage 66

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

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Insurance Food and Beverage Venues Events 122

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Innovation on the floor took the form of tours enabling planners to gain the advice of experts on how to use how tech , innovation and trends to create compelling experiences. They demonstrated how tech, innovation and trends can be implemented into general sessions, as well as examining the future of meeting experiences.

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2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

Wondering how to plan an event? And to create an experience, every little piece of the event needs to map back to the purpose, from the venue to the food. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. Wondering how to choose an event venue that’s actually going to work? But there are plenty more where those came from!

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Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Venues 141

Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Often we as event professionals think of the attendee experience first – like food-and-beverage, venue location, speaker and entertainment considerations – and then tack on event security much later. In fact, we often approach it much like we do insurance.

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? Maybe it's hosting quality networking opportunities, or creating a high-tech event experience.

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2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

I’ve created this comprehensive ten-step guide on how to plan an event from start to finish. Determine your tech needs. How to plan an event: A ten-step guide. Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Determine your tech needs. Develop your event branding. You know this.

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Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

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. Figuring out how to reach the individuals in our industry who we aren’t currently reaching. Communication.

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

They know how to organize a perfect client experience, and we have celebrated many successful events. App/Tech Provider Support. Av/Tech Support. Nominated by Maureen Sojka, Events Manager, Creative Marketing Alliance — “Great prompt response for the initial quote; superb on-site tech support. Scot Richardson.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

How to choose the best event management software? Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. And event tech has followed suit by integrating with these platforms and embedding their functionality (where possible) into the event management software app itself.

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Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

How to choose the best event management software? Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. And event tech has followed suit by integrating with these platforms and embedding their functionality (where possible) into the event management software app itself.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

Event Tech Live April 26 - 27, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV Event Tech Live (ETL) is one of the only dedicated exhibitions and conferences for event professionals with an interest in technology. This event is the only place you can learn how to be truly effective at strategic content and provide your customers with better digital experiences.

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2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

How to Plan an Event. Not sure how to plan an event, or even where to start? Maybe you were recently assigned an event to plan by your manager or you’re just starting out in the field, either way, there are a few basics for how to plan an event. How many attendees will attend your event? What will be the event duration?

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Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46

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?”

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2012 Food and Beverage 2013 Hotels 56