SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s lobby to change how meeting professionals are categorized to elevate our worth The meetings industry is still relatively new. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. When this happens in a marketplace, we are in a race to zero. They promise a win, or you pay nothing.

Insurance 80

Insurance Trade Shows Negotiating Banking 80

Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. This involves working closely with the client to determine their needs, preferences, and budget, and then designing a plan to meet those requirements. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

Trade Shows 78

Trade Shows Insurance Corporate Events Negotiating 78

Eventinterface

MAY 7, 2018

Selecting the right speakers can make or break your meeting. The good ones see themselves as part of the larger event team and will share their wealth of experience to insure your overall success. You will walk away with the knowledge to hire the best speakers for your meetings, conferences and events.

Speakers 100

Speakers 2001 Negotiating Insurance 100

QC Event School

MAY 20, 2021

conferences, trade shows, weddings, etc.) Contract negotiations and securing new vendors. Some of these ways include: Virtual meetings and events. There will also likely be an increase in wedding and event insurance. What once were large, in-person events (i.e. have now downsized or moved to new, online platforms.

Event Planning 105

Event Planning Negotiating Contracts Financial 105

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

This way, you’ll be sure to meet important deadlines, stay within budget, and coordinate multiple parties smoothly. Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Consider it your event planning insurance for one of your most scarce resources: time. Establish anchors.

Event Planning 138

Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Then she had more to say. Teamwork seemed to be a theme this year.

2017 76

2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76