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How to Find a Speaker (For Your Next Event)

Master the Event

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning.

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Event Trends for 2019–2020

GEVME

Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work. Having a skillful strategy helps to avoid overworking a week before the start of the event and becomes a negotiation advantage when talking with investors. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020.

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The Ultimate Event Strategy Guide 2023

Stova

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning? They had 3,000 downloads during the first year of implementation.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Pricing and Value While budget is always a consideration, don’t choose a pharmaceutical meeting planning company based solely on the lowest bid.

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How to become an event planner: 10 steps to start your career

Socio Events

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP): Issued by the Events Industry Council, a CMP certification is awarded to event professionals who specialize in exhibitions, conventions, and meeting planning. If you’re in college, that may mean applying for an internship at an event planning company. Not sure where to start?

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Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders

SmartMeetings

Job title: Vice president of conventions, sports and services. What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. Best work trick I’ve learned: To look for possibility in change. Vicki Comegys. I’m my biggest competitor.

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Top 99 keynote speakers every event planner must know about

Hubilo Blog

Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation. Prior to going down the consulting road, Dave was with Experient for 22 years where he served as president of both the Meeting Planning and Registration divisions. What is he known for? Jim Curry Who is he and what is he known for?

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