SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Negotiation is more essential than ever for achieving cost savings, and planners should work closely with partners — including DMCs, hotels, speaker bureaus, and food and beverage vendors — to identify creative opportunities for doing more with less. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Content Matters. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 80

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 80

Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Once you map out the higher-priced budget line items, dig down into the less expensive components such as speakers, marketing, and team salaries. We recommend six months or more for in-person events.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 52

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. 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

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.

Sponsorships 128

Sponsorships Social Media Negotiating Marketing 128

Eventtia

MAY 13, 2022

A charity event, however, can potentially be even more challenging to host since you’ll need to take the fundraising aspect into account, as well as other nuances like attracting donors and securing sponsorships, among others. Catering: all costs related to food and beverages. How you’ll recruit volunteers.

Food and Beverage 62

Food and Beverage Sponsorships Social Media Entertainment 62

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

There are many ways to make money off meetings and events, whether it’s from ticket sales, exhibition booths, grants and scholarships, collecting donations or selling sponsorships. Manage sponsorship process. Engage speakers and performers. Educational objectives should dictate the speaker-selection criteria.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

From picking a venue and speakers to ensuring you’ve sent out thank you notes and running a post-event debrief, there’s a lot to think about. Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Will you have paid speakers, performers, or special guests?

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Guidebook

JANUARY 20, 2024

For example, if after evaluating your previous event, you realize you overspent on food, you can go into your high-level plan with a better understanding of how you’ll need to adjust your budget. Learn how event app sponsorships can help you earn money during your event. Did you go way over on printing costs?

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Contracts Sponsorships Event Apps 78

GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than a physical event because of the significant decrease in the cost of travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. This assumption, however, is not at all correct. Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. This assumption, however, is not at all correct. Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. This assumption, however, is not at all correct. Yes, you heard this right.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

Eventtia

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

This has many advantages: firstly, people no longer need to worry about traveling long distances or dealing with complicated transportation schedules. Hosting a virtual event eliminates the need to rent out physical venues and can help to reduce operational costs, such as food and beverage costs.

Social Media 48

Social Media Food and Beverage Travel Events 48

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

Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Also, consider factors such as Wi-Fi, liability insurance, parking, transportation, security, and accessibility (all these details will affect your budget). ? Before moving forward, it’s best to have a complete budget you can use to estimate potential ROI from ticket sales and sponsorships. Also, think about sponsorships.

Event Planning 96

Event Planning 2023 Sponsorships Insurance 96

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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.) Securing talents (keynote speakers, presenters, entertainers, etc.)

Event Planning 62

Event Planning Sponsorships Food and Beverage Insurance 62

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Another way to maximize revenue is to include add-on options, such as t-shirts and other swag items, sponsorship packages, or additional monetary donations. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance.

Food and Beverage 103

Food and Beverage Insurance Apparel Trade Shows 103

Planning Pod

AUGUST 16, 2022

Another way to maximize revenue is to include add-on options, such as t-shirts and other swag items, sponsorship packages, or additional monetary donations. To determine this number, you’ll want to tally the cost of food, venue, staff, decorations, tech, rentals, speakers, performers, your hours, etc. Event insurance.

Food and Beverage 78

Food and Beverage Insurance Apparel Trade Shows 78

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

If you want, you can also invite speakers and talents to perform at the event virtually. For in-person attendees, some key accessibility considerations include: Accessible parking options and public transportation availability Priority seating Accessibility for wheelchairs Assisted listening and/or interpreter Ramp access.

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

It’s a breakdown of what you’d like to see go into and come out of your event, and can touch on speakers, revenue, attendees, and media attention. A/V (projectors, internet/Wi-Fi, speakers, microphones, cameras). Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Know when to ask.

Social Media 110

Social Media Food and Beverage Advertising Speakers 110

Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Less expensive to attend – Attendees no longer have to pay for travel, transportation, parking, lodging to experience an event. Reduced carbon footprint – Actually, practically no footprint when you consider that travel and food are far-and-away the biggest event-related contributors to carbon emissions. No comparison.

Event Ideas 180

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 180