SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. and a leader in the hospitality industry, shows you what to expect in the coming year, including food and beverage trends, business insights and meeting and event predictions.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts 40

Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

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?

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2023 Negotiating Food and Beverage Financial 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Jeff Davidson of Breathing Space Institute gave Smart Meetings tips on what traits to look for in a speaker and how to negotiate a win-win once the speaker is secured. Negotiating 101. Negotiating price is an art based on finding benefits for all parties. And what can you do to secure them at an affordable price?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. Event Planning Certifications.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. Not only can you step up your education virtually, but you can also familiarize yourself with the hybrid landscape—which is key if you plan on returning to meeting planning when things ramp back up.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

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. Technology and Innovation A top pharma event management company will utilize the latest technology and tools to enhance your event.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. New meeting professionals learn quickly when they are forced to deal with angry attendees, act sociable even when exhausted, network at every turn, deftly negotiate contracts and more.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. As the industry leader, HelmsBriscoe provides great tools and resources that support our work.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more.

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Meetings Food and Beverage 2017 Trade Shows 67

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. As the industry leader, HelmsBriscoe provides great tools and resources that support our work.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 75

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Smart Meetings earned the top spot in the following categories: Best B-to-B tool for Smart Meetings 360, Inc. The comprehensive 360 team performs property research, contract negotiations, side-by-side proposal comparisons, site inspection preparations and more at no cost to planners and in a fraction of the time.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

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. Start networking The event planning industry is really just one big web of planners, suppliers, vendors, clients, and attendees.

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2023 Trade Shows Event Planning B2C 52

SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

While you might look upon this document as busy work, it’s actually a key tool in ensuring that the presentation comes off as planned. Ask about this consideration when you’re in the negotiation stage. Instills you with confidence.

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Speakers Negotiating Meetings Management 54

Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

Last but not least, conference planning may become much more intuitive due to the fact that attendees are able to add their event sessions to the calendar which is accessible on their mobile device. I know, that event meeting planning is a complex issue. Event planning is often a stressful and time-consuming process.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In 2004, he pioneered cultural branding as a powerful new strategy tool in his international best-selling book How Brands Become Icons: The Principles of Cultural Branding and two supporting articles in the Harvard Business Review. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

It has given me a little bit more credence, a little more credibility, in different negotiations with facilities and dealings with suppliers. In many organizations, the meeting planning function is viewed as administrative. It meant a lot to me, and I think throughout my career it has made a big difference.

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Education Hospitality Telecommunications Negotiating 105

Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

In 2004, he pioneered cultural branding as a powerful new strategy tool in his international best-selling book How Brands Become Icons: The Principles of Cultural Branding and two supporting articles in the Harvard Business Review. He is the CEO of GrowthHackers and was previously founder and CEO of Qualaroo, an automated user research tool.

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Speakers Healthcare Consulting Financial 98

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Apply the “Force Majeure/Excuse of Performance” clause : Demand this clause during negotiation. Ultimately, it will benefit the LGBT community and may lead to widespread change. Set the Stage for Inclusivity.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Does a planner’s attitude make a difference when negotiating with hotels?” Flexibility and a pleasant attitude surely can’t hurt.”. — “Negotiating With a Hotel,” May/June 1991. Informal, Yet Aggressive.

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