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Building a Winning Corporate Events Program: 7 Critical Success Factors

Attendease

Effectively manage the event budget Based on your strategic plan, develop a realistic, line-item budget covering all aspects of the event — venue, vendors, security, food and beverage, staffing, swag, and the dozens of other expenses that pop up. Check out our top 10 strategies for promoting your event on social media.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Event planners are coordinators, organizers, moderators, and professional negotiators. Negotiation. Event planners must be skilled in the art of negotiation. The short answer is yes!

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The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Guidebook

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. Train staff on your technologies.

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66 Creative Event Sponsorship Ideas to Help You Secure Your Ideal Sponsors

Eventmobi

Some job titles to look out for include: PR contact Social media manager Media/press team Influencer manager Collaborations Talent and brand agent You could look into the company’s website to see if there’s any contact information there. Bonus points if they provide food and beverage options.

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13 Corporate Event Planning Mistakes That Will Cost You Money

Attendease

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. Things like long queues, limited food and beverage options, understaffing, and poor accessibility can make your events frustrating experiences. Poor budget accountability. Too many decision-making layers.

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9 Proven Steps for Planning Successful Events

Planning Pod

Like a sales meeting to train and motivate your sales force. Media coverage Or simply ecstatic, very satisfied attendees. Sales (registrations, exhibitors, sponsors, donors) Marketing (web site, social media, email, blogging) Catering / food-and-beverage preparation Talent booking and coordination (keynote speakers, entertainment, etc.)

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In-person events: The best planning and technology guide (2023)

SpotMe Blog

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. They can provide features like personalized schedules, live polling, Q&A sessions, and social media integration that make the attendee experience more immersive and interactive.

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