MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • In addition to offsetting cost increases with more sponsorship dollars, you might be able to find ways to charge attendees for value-adds. Premium food options. Premium food options. Ground-Transportation. Drink tickets.

Food and Beverage 59

Food and Beverage Meetings Transportation Consulting 59

Eventtia

JUNE 2, 2023

An event, as we know, can involve many different moving parts, so by planning early, you’ll get more options for different elements of the event: venue options, speakers/talents options, sponsorship options, marketing options, and so on. Securing Sponsorships Build a list of target sponsors you’d want to support your event.

Sponsorships 91

Sponsorships Insurance Social Media Food and Beverage 91

Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It’s the kind of strategic thinking that led Hilton to golf sponsorship, and more specifically, money-can’t-buy fan experiences that appeal to its core audience. To boot, they were given access to luxury food and beverage options on the course grounds. The unique stay was capped off with breakfast delivered by room service.

Hotels 72

Hotels Food and Beverage Sports Hospitality 72

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. Keep F&B Simple.

Financial 94

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 94

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

2023 130

2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

The new location offered 45 percent more space, spanning 450,000 square feet of exhibits and experiences including floral and plant displays, shopping, education, sponsor activations and themed food and beverage options. Upon arrival, they were transported to Marriott’s Renaissance New York Chelsea property for a complimentary stay.

Airlines 128

Airlines Food and Beverage Sponsorships Education 128

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

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Extra expenses include: Venue rental, stage setup, lighting, and AV recording equipment Onsite staffing and supply costs (catering, cleaning, security, PPE) Travel and transportation. Sponsorship: A Way to Support Lower Ticket Costs. What is the most unique sponsorship activation you’ve seen at a virtual event?

Speakers 248

Speakers 2021 Sponsorships Events 248

Socio Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

When budgeting, pay special attention to the high-priced items such as the venue, food, activities, entertainment, and technology. Successful partnerships foster continued relationships and increased opportunities for similar event sponsorships in the future. Check out our Virtual Event Sponsorship Guidebook.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 52

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

SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. These companies provide end-to-end event management services. Peace of mind Putting on an impactful pharma event involves countless details and moving parts.

Event Management 130

Event Management 2023 Management Healthcare 130

Canadian Special Events

APRIL 23, 2017

Every year they transport their guests to a new destination—last year’s was London. To maximize revenue, in addition to selling sponsorships and general ticket sales, sell VIP booths at a higher price point with bottle and food service. The Lounge could also be branded and turned into a sponsorship opportunity.

Social Media 63

Social Media Food and Beverage Sponsorships 2016 63

EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Why it works: the stands are lightweight and flat-packed, which helps the budget and makes them easy to transport. Food is a crowd pleaser, particularly for long exhibitions and trade shows. You needn’t sell cookware or food to use a booth like this. Two things that always draw a crowd: food and activity.

Trade Shows 164

Trade Shows 2022 2017 2018 164

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. Coordinate food and beverage services. Determine food and beverage service requirements.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

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

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

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Look into associated costs like food and beverage, AV, and parking – are these included, where can you negotiate? Food and Beverage Consider and confirm the event’s food and beverage needs. Sponsorships and Exhibitors Identify potential sponsors and approach them early with a strong event proposal.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Advertising – print and online Donations Exhibitors – booths, tables Registrations and ticketing Sponsorships. 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.)

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

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. Reduction of Costs.

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. Reduction of Costs.

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. Reduction of Costs.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Distribute roles among the team members: Event/project manager Scheduling Venue/show floor manager Creative design Marketing and communications Sponsorship manager Registration and check-ins Develop event branding. Securing event sponsorships. Take into account the different sponsorship packages and values. Underwriting.

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

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2019

A bespoke user-friendly document, it provides more than just energy, waste and emissions data; including even information on local employment generated and the number of hot beverages sold in re-usable cups during an exhibition. Single use plastic and food waste are two of the biggest sustainability challenges at the moment.

Sustainability 56

Sustainability Food and Beverage 2012 Transportation 56

Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

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. if you are planning to get sponsorship? What value can you provide for your sponsors? (if

2022 62

2022 Social Media Sponsorships Food and Beverage 62

Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Catering (bartenders, servers, food, beverages, linens, table settings). Entertainment (musicians/DJ, speaker fees, associated housing and transportation costs). Most businesses plan out their major sponsorships before the start of their coming fiscal year. A/V (projectors, internet/Wi-Fi, speakers, microphones, cameras).

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. Sponsorships.

Event Ideas 180

Event Ideas Food and Beverage Social Media Technology 180