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Money Talks: Defining an Event Budget

TicketBud

According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic. To create a robust budget that meets financial constraints and aligns with the event’s goals, start with the basics: Establish event objectives. But, most budgets haven’t budged. Understand expenses.

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

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. Can event technology support the meeting objectives?

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How to Write an Event Proposal (with a Template and Tips)

QC Event School

Include testimonials or references from previous clients, if possible. It’s important to understand who you’re writing for, what their needs are, and how you can meet them. How to Write an Event Proposal for a Sponsorship. Now, writing an event proposal for a sponsorship can be a bit more challenging.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M. Payne, CMP, CMM, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , to get her take on the current marketplace and its impact on meeting planners, and some helpful tips and tricks planners should be looking at when drafting up a contract with a hotel or venue.

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Case Study: How Hanapin Marketing Used Attendee Feedback to Increase Engagement & Retention

Eventmobi

Meet the Person Behind the Magic. It’s higher quality feedback because it gives them time to refer back to the sessions and consider what they found most valuable.” Hanapin Marketing is a leading US-based advertising agency. ” — Audrey Brown. ” — Attendee Feedback.

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Events? In This Economy? Yes, and Here’s How

Endless Events

Make sure you consider these high-ticket items at a minimum: Venue Speakers Food and beverage Furniture and equipment Staffing (event coordinators, clean up, security, etc.) Having all the details in a single location will make it easier to cross-reference information and share details with your team.

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Here’s Why Technology Should Be At The Core Of Your Event Strategy

Endless Events

Depending on your event, you might be interested in measuring attendee satisfaction, gross revenue, sponsorship satisfaction, NPS, or session analytics. Among the most popular in the events industry are corporate budgets, attendee registration fees, partner sponsorships, and/or donations. Event budgets come from various sources.