Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. exhibitors are funding these higher expenses by sending fewer staff, opting for smaller booth space and/or decreasing their sponsorship investment. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Nunify

DECEMBER 10, 2022

But there is a solution — Event sponsorships. Sponsors fund your events, offer in-kind benefits such as food, prizes, and host activities to engage your audience. But, to get the sponsorship, there is a lot you need to learn, and we will help you with that. What is event sponsorship? Food & Beverage sponsors.

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Sponsorships 2023 Social Media Food and Beverage 52

Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. The unique setting, combined with nostalgic music and food, will make for an unforgettable vintage-inspired event.

Corporate Events 195

Corporate Events Food and Beverage Entertainment Events 195

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

For example, do you really need to hold that meeting off-site and in person? For board meetings and other smaller business events, is a virtual meeting an option? Yes, attendees are a bit tired of online events, but they are effective for short meetings to exchange information. Premium food options. Event-Tech.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Meetings Transportation Consulting 59

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Italian Society of Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Intensive Care, and Resuscitation (SIAARTI) turned its annual meeting into a traveling event that included educational content and meetings with experts, health managers, local administrators, and sponsors in socially distanced settings. Gaia Santoro.

Meetings 116

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 92

Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. When it comes to venues, you are likely to see a 25% increase in meeting space expenses. Plus, when social distancing rules mandate less capacity in meeting rooms, you need more rooms and, therefore, more staff.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Provide healthy food options to maintain energy levels throughout long conference days. Lastly, gather attendee feedback through post-event surveys and meetings. What are your measurable goals?

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Healthcare Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media 195

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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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Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

Eventmobi

JUNE 13, 2019

Offer event sponsorships and contra deals. These brands may charge a big price tag for that sponsorship deal. Ask businesses to sponsor the entire event – providing the venue, food, and A/V equipment, or just one element. Pay for the food – not the catering. Notice this point says “skip the caterer,” not “skip the food.”

2019 150

2019 Food and Beverage B2B Social Media 150

Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The beverage has become nearly as symbolic of the tennis tournament as the matches themselves, and this year marked the 15th anniversary of its debut. For Grey Goose, the cocktail serves as an anchor for sponsorship activations and hospitality experiences each year at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Aleco Azqueta.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Sports 2021 98

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Catering: all costs related to food and beverage Decoration: pretty self-explanatory Entertainment: speakers, talents, performers, exhibitors, and so on.

Sponsorships 91

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

What if you could go back in time and see what you thought then would be different in the meetings industry a decade later? The CVB has provided the technological assistance to broadcast the entire conference by arranging for local sponsorships. And the major difference is that no one complains about the food! What’s different?

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2012 Food and Beverage 2022 Wireless 98

EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

But this two-pronged meeting experience doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Before the pandemic, I would never believe that so many people would become comfortable with hybrid meetings,” Johnsen says. It can be a simple Microsoft Teams meeting,” Johnsen says. “If That $50,000 event isn’t jumping to $150,000.

Sponsorships 105

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Speakers Negotiating 105

Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

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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StraussCA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Here are a few must-include questions for your attendee post-event survey: Please rate the following aspects of the event: (Interval scale question) Date and time Location Speakers / Sessions Food and beverages Exhibitors Is this the first event of the association you’ve attended? Did the speakers/sessions meet your expectations?

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Food and Beverage Speakers Sponsorships Events 59

QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

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. Tips for Writing an Effective Sponsorship Proposal. 3 Event Proposal Examples.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Transportation Risk Management 102

Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

” Everyone gets the same plate of food, whether they like the sides or not. You will coordinate every element of the event from vendors to venues and sponsorships to guests. The package should include unlimited meetings, site visits, e-mails, or phone calls, so you can be there whenever your client needs you. . Checklists.

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Consulting Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships 112

Socio Events

AUGUST 5, 2022

Whether it be event management, sponsorships, budgeting, or scheduling, putting on a successful virtual event is a lot of hard work. Without any need for certain in-person factors—food and beverage, venue, travel, hotel accommodations—virtual events are generally faster and simpler to execute. Fortunately, that’s why we’re here.

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Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media 89

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event. Sponsorship. Sponsorships. Create a sponsorship strategy. As we mentioned before, sponsorship can make or break your event.

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Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 149

Eventtia

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Internal meeting: arguably the simplest form of corporate meeting, but that doesn’t make it less important than the other types. Some companies may hold a big and complex annual internal meeting with intricate agendas. Typically means more sponsorship opportunities. Food and Beverages. Securing Sponsorships.

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Corporate Events Event Planning Food and Beverage Sponsorships 48

Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2022

Meet the Person Behind the Magic. If you need to sell the idea internally to your team, consider explaining how costs can be offset via sponsorship opportunities within the Event App and cutting back on printing. Hanapin Marketing is a leading US-based advertising agency. ” — Attendee Feedback.

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Marketing Event Apps Advertising Speakers 195

Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

The slow death of expo revenue is not an indicator that meetings don’t mean business any more. Instead of forcing the expo experience with exclusive show hours, food & beverage, and giveaways as a lure, make it an irresistible learning destination that educates your participants and makes them smarter buyers.

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B2B Food and Beverage Trade Shows Education 244

StraussCA

APRIL 7, 2022

Your association members are ready to meet in person and begin receiving the benefits of their membership. The new normal includes adapting registration fees and sponsorship packages to be attractive and attainable, while still covering the costs of presenting the event. Clarify the Available Opportunities.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Sponsorships Events Travel 52

The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Invite key groups that make sense to meet physically, such as local/regional participants or teams where in-person collaboration and team building is critical to business success. A smaller in-person group will allow you to ensure that you meet the proper capacity limits for your in-person guests. Rethink your sponsorships.

Food and Beverage 94

Food and Beverage Hotels Negotiating Event Apps 94

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

When it comes to meeting safety standards, event planners need to consider consumer confidence as much as regulatory policy. There are various strategies for connecting virtual participants online, but these exchanges may feel a little more forced than chance meetings that happen organically at informal cocktail hours. Safety Concerns.

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Speakers 2021 Sponsorships Events 248

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

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.

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Technology Event Technology Food and Beverage Event Tech 133

Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Langley, BC Apply here Marketing Manager, Events – PMH Foundation University Health Network, Toronto, ON Apply here Wedding and Events Manager Vieni Estates, Lincoln, ON Apply here Wedding and Events Manager Harbour Estates Winery, Jordan Station, ON Apply here Commercial Events Manager Stockyards Beverage Co.,

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage 2023 Sports Contracts 52

Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Before signing the venue contract, go and see the venue in person and meet the venue manager. A fundamental piece when learning how to plan an event, your budget determines which venue you’ll use, the kind of food served at your event, and the entertainment you’ll hire. Why food is the most important part of your event.

Food and Beverage 121

Food and Beverage Entertainment Negotiating Sponsorships 121

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master. J: Marketing.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Planning Pod

JANUARY 25, 2017

” Because event sponsorships play such a significant role in event revenues – one recent study shows that 63% of event managers rely on sponsorships as a significant source of income – it’s vital that you give yourself and your events the best chance to attract the right sponsors. Complimentary or VIP passes.

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Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

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. Get more people to attend your events.

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2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event. Create a sponsorship strategy. As we mentioned before, sponsorship can make or break your event. Identify your opportunity.

Sponsorships 97

Sponsorships Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 97

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. Last week we published comments about the meeting industry’s biggest challenges.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Event strategy is the roadmap to what a company hopes to achieve with their meetings and events and how one would go about achieving that success. The only real cost for hosting a virtual event will be the online meeting platform and any associated marketing costs. No technical skill is required at all.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows Sponsorships Corporate Events Food and Beverage 52

Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

Topics spanned hybrid, DE&I, new-era tech, sponsorship activation strategies, community engagement, sustainability, cross-channel strategies and beyond. Throughout the day there were built-in coffee breaks and speed networking meetings that could be arranged via the event app.

Marketing 122

Marketing Food and Beverage Sponsorships Tech 122

Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, there are other ways to generate more revenue, including digital and print options that might surprise you. Research Finds Sponsorships are Still Relevant. Also, 83 percent of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship in the last two years. Commit to Sponsorships.

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