Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. of meeting space. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Most properties will negotiate for a lower price if they can lock in the business for two or three years. Food and Beverage.

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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. Casual conversations, chance meetings, and unplanned activities expose you to new ideas and help you stumble upon valuable discoveries.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Webinars that provide CEU credits are a great resource for planners looking to expand their knowledge and further their careers. Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills.

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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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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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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

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. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Event, meeting and conference planners are responsible to organize and manage all parts of events, meetings and conferences.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

In fact, this is such a consistently recurring challenge and issue for meeting and event planners that many of us simply expect to do more with less at the onset of planning any event, and we’re almost astonished when someone says “Go for broke.” ” The Great Recession is at least partially to blame for this new norm.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

You want to look at: Your organization’s needs What your sponsors can afford to pay What competitors are offering What the overall cost of your event is Every event is different, but make sure you’re meeting industry standards! Maintain open lines of communication with potential sponsors throughout the whole negotiation process.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2023

As event professionals, we’re constantly striving to create meaningful experiences for attendees and stakeholders while working within limited resources and a budget. So can in-kind sponsorships for events help you meet your event goals? It’s all about negotiation. So I in-kind donated a lot of speaking engagements.”

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Following are seven spend analysis reports you need to successfully analyze and act on your meeting and event spend. This report will provide total spend by category, such as Decor, Food and Beverage, Transportation, etc. contributes the most to your total meeting and event spend. Spend by Category. Spend by Supplier.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. They can often negotiate better deals and availability.

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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. If possible, hold a face-to-face meeting with all of them. Meet with the catering manager and review food and beverage minimums. Does the meeting space flow? Check in with the local CVB.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

To successfully source in today’s tough climate, it pays to leverage the resources you already have. Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. As a result, your choices are limited.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Certified Meeting Professional. A certified meeting professional (CMP) is a credentialed designation granted by the Convention Industry Council after passing an exam and was founded in 1985 to recognize the specialized knowledge and experience required of meeting professionals. Fee Structure. CMP Application submission fee $250.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2018

No longer is there a need for on-site meetings and the virtual reality experience makes clients feel as though they are really there in person, assisting greatly with planning destination events. The Power of Knowledge and Negotiation . Utilize your resources to help make your client’s dreams come true.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

You have fallen in love with a destination and want to hold your next meeting there. Green and healthy meetings are on the rise, as well as family-friendly destinations. Chances are your organization is not paying for the attendee – especially with an association meeting or user conference. Food & Beverage.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Consider it your event planning insurance for one of your most scarce resources: time. Establish anchors.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Partners can offer mutual promotional opportunities, resources, or even co-hosting capabilities. Negotiate terms. Negotiate mutually beneficial terms. This could include co-hosting segments, contributing resources, or amplifying promotional efforts. Initiate conversations. Strike a fair deal. Document everything.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 24, 2019

Developing an event budget is a crucial element when planning your meeting or event. Once you have developed your budget, you will have to track and review it on a regular basis to ensure you stay within the allocated resources. Determine What Financial Success Means For Your Meeting or Event. Food & Beverage @ $35/person.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. They are charged with understanding what the client wants, designing an event that meet the client’s goals, and telling a memorable story to event attendees. Negotiation. Networking.

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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. Make your event as invisible as possible to the public.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

And, yes, these can definitely help in this post-pandemic sales world of Zoom meetings and electronic communications. When you are qualifying a new lead, you probably already ask for basic information like: Type of event (wedding, party, meeting, trade show, seminar/webinar, etc.)

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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. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Test WiFi bandwidth.

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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. Make your event as invisible as possible to the public.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Yes, money and resources always help, as do connections and experience. Like a sales meeting to train and motivate your sales force. Where would be the ideal location for these attendees to meet? Want to know the secret to planning a successful event? What kind of experience would resonate the most with these attendees?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

an internal meeting), try to have at least one month of preparation time. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Create a shortlist and negotiate with talents Create written contracts (make sure not to miss any details) Secure promotional details (bio, headshot, session draft, etc.)

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Negotiating aspects of AV quotes. Before you run full steam ahead, you should also think about how to be more resourceful. Don’t just have multiple meeting rooms set up if they aren’t really needed. Learn to negotiate event AV. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner.

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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. AV and F&B costs.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

For this reason, we always recommend that wedding professionals set up a free trial when possible in order to see for themselves if a platform can meet their needs. Food-and-Beverage Management. Task & Project Management. Files & Note Management. Event Floor Plan Design Tool. Guest List w/ RSVPs. Event Budget Management.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

56% of event professionals believe health and wellness programs impact the overall success of meetings. Sure, wellness programs don’t dictate the success of meetings, but they certainly enhance results. of event professionals believe venues need to invest more in event technology for groups and meetings.

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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. While attendance is a mark of success no matter the meeting purpose, success usually has multiple layers. But that’s not to say you can’t negotiate. But there are plenty more where those came from!

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Social Tables

AUGUST 31, 2017

Some of the best sources of revenues for hotels are events, meetings, and conventions. Skip negotiations over event perks. Skip negotiations over event perks. Every time a large meeting or conference is being planned, hotels are asked for the same things: Early check-in or late checkout for guests. Click To Tweet.

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Planning Pod

MAY 3, 2017

All these traits make them fairly intimidating to approach, especially if you are asking them to give you something (like time or money or resources). Chief Technology and Chief Information Officers concern themselves with maintaining and enhancing the organization’s IT resources. Do they want to see you take command of the room?

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Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

An opportunity to engage corporate donors and give them a platform for activations that help build a fun and engaging guest experience, while meeting their marketing objectives. Toronto Taste is one of the most celebrated food events in the city. A way to announce a transformational gift. Use of Technology.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Then she had more to say. Teamwork seemed to be a theme this year.

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