MeetingsNet

MARCH 15, 2024

The latest hotel data finds that rate increases are more than making up for today's meetings market not yet being back to its pre-pandemic volume. As they negotiate for their business events throughout 2024, planners should keep in mind that further price hikes could be coming.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It has topped of the list of challenges identified by planners in Convene ’s Annual Meetings Market Survey for years, including in the 2017 and 2020 surveys, conducted in 2016 and 2019, respectively, and in our most recent survey (to be published in a special Convene November Forecast issue).

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Corporate travel policies may start including air emissions tracking.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

With the changing times, the marketing funnel has witnessed changes as well. For someone who has been in marketing for long, the only change is that there is a new way of looking at marketing funnel. As a marketer, your role now would be to delight these potential customers at every single stage. Let us find out. .

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Event management platforms offer features that impact the entire event lifecycle—from marketing, to onsite management to post-event follow-up. (If Event marketing (including email and social media marketing). Sharing licenses for your event marketing and management tools with other teams can cause a few issues.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. The report reveals significant levels of optimism amongst corporate travel managers.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Now, with the popularity of event apps and the vast array of functionality, the new problem event marketers and planners have to worry about is synchronizing attendee data and event information across multiple event software tools, each built by a different vendor. . Less negotiating power. Nothing is free without a reason!

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

But according to a new survey from Social Tables, 24 percent of respondents predict that a reduced event budget will be the biggest challenge they face in 2017. Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. The post 7 Strategies to Negotiate a Bigger Events Budget appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Events offer a key opportunity to impact business outcomes, expand market outreach, increase brand awareness and more. Harness the Power of Negotiation for Post-Covid Success. 5 Tips for Negotiating Your Best Salary. You can change that by preparing yourself to negotiate. How to Generate Event Success in a Changing World.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What is new is the ability for non-programmers to use the cognitive tool for everything from writing marketing copy and agendas to answering attendee questions and managing registration. She reported that attorneys who work with these companies say they like the experience better than negotiating with a human.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

When a low budget is a big factor, associations can explore cost-effective alternatives, seek partnerships and sponsorships, and invest in low-cost marketing tactics (like organic social media or comarketing) to overcome budget limitations. You don’t have to rely on traditional marketing tactics anymore.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

In Social Tables’ latest trend report, 35% of planners we surveyed told us that the arrival of event technology has made the most noticeable impact on the industry. 35% of surveyed planners indicated that the arrival of event technology has made the biggest impact on our industry. Be prepared for some negotiation. David Budimir.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

More quality options result in a buyer’s market…now and in the years ahead. Here’s what some organizers are asking for and getting: Pre-Event Content Marketing – Customized promotional video or interview, webinar, article contribution for newsletter, blog, podcast or magazine, social channel engagement. What to Look For.

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Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

The right event speaker can also act as a powerful part of your event marketing strategy. Survey attendees and members. Now it’s time to negotiate! A recognized expert in digital marketing, and the recipient of the prestigious Marketer of the Year Award, she has revolutionized the way we think about online advertising.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

It’s important to embrace the fact that your target sponsors want something from you, and your job is to identify what you can offer your target sponsors that will align well with their unique marketing strategy and/or business objectives. Don’t be afraid to ask and negotiate This might be easier said than done.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Hotels are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to meeting negotiations. In today’s super-heated seller’s market, it pays to book venues as far out as possible. It’s easier than ever to lose a tentative hold on space in this compressed market. Know your must-have and nice-to-have amenities before you negotiate.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

In the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, respondents listed rising food and beverage costs as a major challenge. As part of the 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey, we asked respondents a handful of open-ended questions, including: “What is the biggest challenge facing the meetings industry today?” Hotel negotiations.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This information will help you evaluate the success of your event, identify areas for improvement, and allow you to make informed decisions for future events. What you determine in this phase will go towards improving events for years to come.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Maybe it’s venue rental, marketing expenses, speaker fees, technology requirements, accessibility support, or catering costs. According to a 2022 survey by The Partnership Professionals Network and Dynamic Benchmarking , one reason sponsors’ objectives aren’t achieved is because associations don’t know sponsors’ goals.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Now, with the popularity of event apps and their vast array of functionality, the new problem event marketers and planners have to worry about is synchronizing attendee data and event information across multiple event software tools, each built by a different vendor. . Less negotiating power. Advertisement. The high cost of entry.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Now, with the popularity of event apps and their vast array of functionality, the new problem event marketers and planners have to worry about is synchronizing attendee data and event information across multiple event software tools, each built by a different vendor. . Less negotiating power. Advertisement. The high cost of entry.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

Whether it’s a celebration of your marketing team’s achievements, a new product launch, or taking one hundred team members on an incentive trip to Buenos Aires, all of these wonderful events can be considered corporate events. Do you think it’s important to build a memorable marketing campaign to promote a corporate event?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. ATTENDEE DATA AS A MARKETING ASSET. GIVE VALUE TO EXHIBITORS.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Then it should show you how to conclude your event proposal, how to market it, and bring it to life. Audience It’s important to know your audience when crafting an event proposal because once you know your target audience, you will be able to develop marketing messages that will interest them. Start by setting your event goals.

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ePly

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Rich Vallaster, Director of Marketing and Tradeshow Wonk at Personify, recently sat down with Susan Newman , Senior Vice President of Conferences at the National Retail Federation (NRF), to discuss the decision points for moving forward with their largest annual event in January of 2022. Evaluate the Negotiables vs. the Non-Negotiables.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. Take these incentives as a sign that you now have the upper hand in negotiations, a rare reprieve in today’s climate where suppliers typically hold all the leverage. . Give second-tier markets a second look.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. He worked as sales and marketing manager for ABC TV/Walt Disney Co. New ideas can be terrifying.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Smart Meetings knew help was needed, so we surveyed industry experts on what planners should expect next and how to move forward. Fewer than one in four (23 percent) of the 700 senior executives surveyed said they can accurately measure the return on investment. constantly on their minds. 10 Cost-Saving Tips for Planners.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Controlling F&B costs was mentioned by survey respondents as a top challenge. When we receive the results to our annual Meetings Market Survey every year, we turn first to the responses to open-ended questions. 1 on-the-job challenge in last year’s survey, planners’ responses fell into more than a dozen buckets.

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Nunify

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Limited budget: Marketing and promotion can be costly, and event organizers may have limited budgets to work with. Difficulty in measuring the effectiveness of promotion: It can be challenging to measure the effectiveness of promotions and determine which marketing channels are most effective in attracting attendees.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

The same survey found that it takes 38% of event planners longer to host a hybrid event than an in-person or virtual event. . Marketing events with various participant tiers. Marketing content that can be reused. push notifications or surveys). How you will market your event . What they’re best for. What you need.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

Search the Internet for the phrase “event planning challenges” and you will find countless surveys and lists (like here and here ) that name reduced event budgets or budget cuts as one of the top challenges facing event professionals every year. Negotiate contracts with ferocity. Book vendors and venues for multiple events.

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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. Marketing and Social Media Create a marketing a promotion plan. Send out a survey to gather feedback from attendees. Check venue availability and pricing.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Businesses in a 2019 survey cited increasing costs and lower budgets as the top two challenges they face as they plan events. Ask the event sales staff for a booking date during a time where they need extra revenue and they may be willing to negotiate a deal. More : Master Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Each week, we email a short survey to a mix of over 23,000 planners, venues, and hotels. And with each survey and stat, we learn a little bit more about how all of us can come together to create better face-to-face events. End every week with a bit of knowledge about this crazy, compelling industry that we all know and love.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Ensure every member of your event planning team negotiates with vendors and makes an effort to get better pricing. Think of your events as part of a bigger strategy, whether it's marketing, training, or something else. Poor budget accountability. There can be a temptation to go over budget without accountability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

The 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast survey found that North American planners anticipate per-attendee costs ranging between $1,200 and $1,700, depending on meeting type. Negotiating Room. Site selection often requires some give and take on both sides of the negotiating table. Great news, though, on the room rate front.

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