Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. This allows sponsors to choose the option that aligns best with their marketing/business objectives and budget. Often, you want to reach out to someone from the marketing department.

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Sponsorships Social Media Trade Shows Food and Beverage 195

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Most properties will negotiate for a lower price if they can lock in the business for two or three years. Food and Beverage. Modify your menus: It’s sad but true that food is often wasted at meetings. Tap your speakers’ bureau. After all, their purpose is to market their respective destination to its visitors.

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Speakers 88

MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

While hardly a surprise to those who have had to plan corporate and association meetings in the booming post-pandemic events market, the rate of price growth for most meeting-related elements is expected to be higher by at least five percent yet again over the next 12 months.

2024 59

2024 Food and Beverage 2023 Negotiating 59

Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. Look for ways to keep attendees engaged and interested with fresh, relevant content and speakers, presenters, professionals or trainers. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers. Poor on-site experience.

Corporate Events 186

Corporate Events Event Planning Food and Beverage Negotiating 186

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. You can see demonstrations, ask questions, and engage with speakers and other attendees. Get quotes from different vendors and negotiate the best deals.

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2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Choosing a venue for an event is also one of the first negotiation points as well. If you’re lucky, the event market will offer a variety of good venues. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events. Accommodations.

Food and Beverage 120

Food and Beverage Venues Transportation Contracts 120

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 82

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 82

Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What should you do when your key speaker suddenly cancels five days before the event? Strategize the marketing and execution. Depending on the scale of your event, having sub-teams or committees for areas like logistics, marketing, customer service, etc., This aids in visual recall and marketing efforts.

Event Planning 88

Event Planning Retail Social Media Speakers 88

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

You are also aware that events, when executed successfully, are an essential part of your marketing mix. Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. But how do you select the best company for the task?

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. Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

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. Marketing and promotion tools. Catering (food and beverages). Talent/speaker fees.

Social Media 62

Social Media Sponsorships Speakers Contracts 62

PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

In addition to data about quantifiable things like the size, frequency, costs, and types of meetings, our Annual Meetings Market Survey also captures a wealth of data in the form of comments in response to a series of open-ended questions. Better contract negotiations. For this week: . Cut back on meeting frequency. •

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 14, 2019

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. Meet with the catering manager and review food and beverage minimums. Can you hear and see the speaker? Your objective is clear: rank the venues.

Food and Beverage 66

Food and Beverage Hotels Transportation Negotiating 66

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Your keynote speaker requests that you ask about their availability and schedule their appearance three months in advance. Make a plan for marketing and event promotion. Decide how you’ll market and promote your event.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

If you’ve been in business long enough (and especially in marketing), you have been pitched to sponsor an event. And what if your logo and design look dated or your marketing materials aren’t up-to-date? Website marketing. Email marketing. Social media marketing/mentions. On-stage announcements.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

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. Every destination has a slow period, in which you are most likely to negotiate the best meeting and hotel rates.

Food and Beverage 45

Food and Beverage Transportation Hotels Trade Shows 45

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

For a successful hybrid event, you’ll need to pay attention to at least these tech aspects: lighting, A/V equipment (speakers, video cameras, microphones, mixer, etc.), A/V equipment including live-streaming equipment Marketing collaterals Stage and decoration. Check and recheck technology equipment. and internet connectivity.

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Fixed costs: $1,600 (includes room rental, AV, speaker costs, F&B, staff, etc.). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey, 36% of all expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. Food & Beverage @ $35/person. Concession (food and beverage and merchandise sales).

Food and Beverage 199

Food and Beverage Meetings Financial Advertising 199

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

As former marketing boss once told me, “If your product claims to be everything to everybody, then it’s really nothing to nobody.”. Attendee needs, preferences and aspirations Attendee problems, concerns and pain points Ethnographic details (buying motivations and habits; marketing data) Geographic details.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Many of these we’ve introduced in response to research, delegate feedback and market trends. CNTV explained how video can be used all year round as part of an event’s marketing campaign of customized content and the trend towards live video. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Dates Attendees Location/venue Target audience Unique Value Proposition (UVP) Marketing plan Event agenda (schedule) Revenue model Team roles and responsibilities Develop an event budget. Develop an event master plan. Launch event registration.

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

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? Marketing & PR Marketing is an important aspect of any event.

2023 40

2023 Food and Beverage Social Media Negotiating 40

Social Tables

MAY 14, 2019

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. Tips for negotiating a bigger event budget When it comes to negotiating an event budget , the language stakeholders speak most fluently is data.

Negotiating 141

Negotiating Sponsorships Social Media Venues 141

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the — tongue-in-cheek, we hope — response from one participant in Convene’ s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey to the question, “What is your No. Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Contracting. (3

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Some seating issues we heard back about in our seating survey included participants having trouble understanding the layout, not being connected enough to the speaker, and needing more spatial/seating flexibility for networking. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved.

Hotels 149

Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating Venues 149

Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives. Increased market share. Business executives are an odd bunch. They are uber-competitive. Think strategically.

Event Ideas 142

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Marketing Events 142

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

If you want, you can also invite speakers and talents to perform at the event virtually. Develop a buyer persona , a semi-fictional model of your ideal target audience based on your market research and/or data from your past events. A/V equipment (speakers, mics, live streaming equipment, etc. Last but not least, rental fees.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Develop and deploy your event marketing campaign. 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. A/V (projectors, internet/Wi-Fi, speakers, microphones, cameras). Determine your tech needs. Final preparations.

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Enhanced attendee engagement.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Maureen Sojka, Events Manager, Creative Marketing Alliance — “Lisa took over as the third CSM for this meeting and was able to help me pull off a perfect event for this client. Nominated by Ann Luketic, CMP, Marketing Event Specialist, Progressive Insurance — “Rachel is very professional and detailed. Lisa Chang.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Enhanced attendee engagement.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 3, 2018

To start, it’s helpful to explore what event success looks like from the perspective of four key stakeholders: event planners, executives, sales and marketing, and attendees. Common strategies to reduce costs are reining in food and beverage costs, negotiating venue rates, and pursuing reduced room prices. Event Planners.

Food and Beverage 47

Food and Beverage Negotiating Sponsorships Corporate Events 47

Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

NOTE: Even though this article is written for getting executives or top management to sign off on your event idea, I have also used the 11 steps outlined below to successfully pitch event sponsorships or marketing partnerships to executives, so feel free to adapt this list to pitching events in general. Increased market share.

Event Ideas 60

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Marketing Events 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

This comprehensive list covers several key industries such as event management, marketing, and technology, and will allow you to find the perfect events for you to attend in 2023 based on goals, audience, and more! If you can't make the June event, don't worry ETL will also take place in London on November 15 -16, 2023.

2023 52

2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Event planning encompasses tasks at all stages of the event cycle, like event marketing, event sponsors, venue sourcing, event branding, building an event website, and more. Your event has a purpose from the beginning, which will drive content, speakers, and the venue. Your purpose drives how you plan, market, and execute your event.

Event Planning 46

Event Planning 2019 Food and Beverage Social Media 46