PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

Better contract negotiations. Cut videoing of presentations. Increase in what we budget for food and beverage, and managing other costs more closely. We have also increased the cost of our sponsorships and added new a la carte options. • Budget control is being exercised [two mentions]. • Cvent implementation.

Food and Beverage 67

Food and Beverage Risk Management Insurance 2017 67

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Content development: The content, from presentations and panel discussions to interactive workshops, is the heart of any pharma event. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

More and better sponsorship opportunities. Breaking the content into smaller chunks: Breaking down the presentations/sessions into smaller sections while also including frequent breaks. The earlier you have a budget estimation, the more time you’ll have to negotiate with different vendors and secure the best options for your event.

2022 62

2022 Event Management Management Food and Beverage 62

Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different. Planners are often solving for price.

Event Management 356

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Tech 356

Attendease

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Technology has become more and more part of the event planning landscape, whether to manage registration, event agenda, abstract, AV team, food and beverage, and more… While event planners are eager to find a tech solution that can do all under one roof, the reality is much different. What drives the need for all-in-one solutions?

Event Management 195

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Tech 195

Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Goal/objective of the event Event date/time Headcount Budget Decision timeline Catering/food-and-beverage needs Location/room/space needs (on-premise, off-premise, etc.) You may even want to partner with a promoter or sell sponsorships for each event. Um, you wouldn’t (right?).

Venues 103

Venues Hospitality Contracts Events 103

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue. Estimate your budget while considering high-level expense elements, including: Venue cost (for an in-person or hybrid event) Virtual event platform ( for a virtual event ) Catering Staff and volunteers Talent fees (for speakers, presenters, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue. Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Check venue availability and pricing.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Promotion – Will marketing or promotional efforts be required Geographical radius – What region or area will you be attracting attendees from Content – What type of content fits the purpose and audience needs (speakers, presentations, entertainment, etc.) Event Income.

Food and Beverage 206

Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance Entertainment 206

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

Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Sponsorships ranged from $15,000 to $100,000 (some start at $2,500 for events with a younger demographic). Whether it is a live performance, art installation, sponsor activation, or a variety of food and beverage samplings, guests are excited about what they will discover. Sponsorship Activations. Use of Technology.

Food and Beverage 64

Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment Hospitality 64

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. This includes not sharing things like potential venues, speakers/performers, food-and-beverage option, etc.

Event Ideas 142

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Marketing Events 142

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. Business executives are an odd bunch.

Event Ideas 60

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Events Marketing 60

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). This also allows you to push forward with your event without angering or repelling any attendees by presenting a conflicting message. Most businesses plan out their major sponsorships before the start of their coming fiscal year. Know when to ask.

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Keeping your events on track fiscally is a huge key to their success, so it’s critical to have an event budget tool that lets you track your estimated, negotiated and actual costs as well as payments and due dates.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Offerings include event registration, booking tracking, catering/beverage management, reporting and integrations. Keeping your events on track fiscally is a huge key to their success, so it’s critical to have an event budget tool that lets you track your estimated, negotiated and actual costs as well as payments and due dates.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Sponsorship and exhibitor options. Food and beverage offerings. More and more, food-and-beverage selections and catering have become a big draw for many events (even those that don’t have an obvious foodie angle). Who says that sponsorships are all about you promoting the sponsor? Sponsor Marketing.

Event Marketing 131

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Food and beverage offerings. More and more, food-and-beverage selections and catering have become a big draw for many events (even those that don’t have an obvious foodie angle). Who says that sponsorships are all about you promoting the sponsor? Speaker and entertainment selections. Sponsor Marketing.

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60