Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Meetings MBA: Budgets, Models and Forecasts Budgets are great for estimating and tracking spending. In short, think big.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. In this blog post, we explain what an event marketing strategy entails and explore various event marketing strategies, from the traditional singular annual events to the boundary-pushing community model. .

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Most historians attribute the Thirty-Six Strategies to Sun Tzu, a Chinese general who lived from 544 to 496 BC and today is best known as the author of the military treatise The Art of War. Passed down from century to century, the strategies’ exact English translations can vary. On Thursday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2021

As California opened up to unmasked gatherings for those who have been fully vaccinated, Smart Meetings was in Southern California at W Hollywood Hotel for a 1-Day Experience that rolled out the red carpet for top meeting professionals. Reserve your seat at an upcoming Smart Meetings Experience today. Bright, Shining Networking.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. This will help you understand how the vendor will enhance your event, and what additional items you may need to negotiate. Remember…everything is negotiable! Obtain multiple bids.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. However, since that’s not the world most of us inhabit, here are a few tips I’ve picked up from meeting planners over the course of my 14 years as a keynote speaker. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2024

That is why investing in a comprehensive, event system is a fiscally responsible strategy for many campuses. Scalability: Adaptability: A consolidated software environment is often more adaptable and scalable to meet the evolving needs of the organization. Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook can also be tied in using an iCal feed.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West. At the time, St.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. No question, negotiating contracts is going to get more complicated as the industry rebounds. Member considerations and communications.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

At the same time, event planners have never had more organizational pressure to deliver meetings with increased attendance, revenue, and resulting net income. Strategies for Closing the Gap Last month, a group of experienced meeting professionals brainstormed solutions. Come to the meeting with several questions or requests.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. Create an implementation strategy to address training and onboarding and starting the initial build.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Developing an Event Strategy Learn how you can create and execute an effective global event strategy. This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team.

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ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Whether you’re new to corporate event planning or a seasoned veteran, you can improve your results at your next corporate event by perusing and integrating these proven strategies for success. Have you considered networking opportunities, 1:1 meetings, and downtime? Introduction You don’t know what you have until you’ve lost it.

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Management Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Management Events understands the unique value that comes from meeting someone in person, where a handshake can establish trust and a shared laugh can build a lasting bond. By prioritizing face-to-face meetings, you ensure that your message is received as intended.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. Social Tables offers these and other strategies to prove ROI and get the right-size budget for your event. Is demand for meetings expected to grow? Planners are anticipating taking on more events with shrinking budgets.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Contracts are the life blood of the meeting industry. Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B. Cost for meeting rooms. It depends on your ability to negotiate and how much leverage you have, how much you want the property and how much the property wants you.” How many comp rooms are available? Resort fees.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. The post How to Host a Brava Meeting in Italy appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. How does this event align with our overall corporate strategy and goals for the year? Schedule regular status update meetings to discuss timelines, blockers, and wins. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bringing the Future to Your Events (Technology): More Than Just Virtual Meetings Now, let’s talk tech. But let’s think beyond virtual meetings. In 2024, technology isn’t just a tool; it’s a magic wand that can elevate your events to new heights. We’ve all become Zoom experts, haven’t we?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. Effective procurement strategies not only ensure that companies get the best value for their money but also play a role in risk management, innovation and corporate social responsibility.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. We negotiate exit windows with the suppliers.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 28, 2021

Key Takeaways: Be a fully informed planner: read the entire contract, ask questions, and hire a hospitality attorney if you need assistance in reviewing, negotiating, or renegotiating a contract. Last year, all meetings and events were on hold. The most important thing is to be a fully informed planner, Eisenstodt said.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What to do in advance and in the moment to meet your room block budget It seems simple. Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? Just follow the formula, right?

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

We fantasize about crowded exhibit halls, packed hotels, and chummy, in-person board meetings. I get a million emails a day with some variation of “Here’s when I think we can hold big meetings again.” Good Business Strategy Looks Forward. Going backward has never, ever been a good business strategy. I delete them all.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore , stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10 , about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. They even flew in some of the rovers for people to see. Bottom Line. “We

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry Payne believes in creating a custom contract for each client that addresses all hotel fees and surcharges.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? Smart Meetings asked two veteran independent meeting professionals : ConferenceDirect Vice President Carolyn Poole and Bravo! Whenever you ask for something—extra drinks in the meeting space, AV help, etc.,

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

Catering is often the largest part of a master account, but many planners accept inflated prices, unrealistic minimums, setup fees and other charges without negotiation. This session will help planners see where the profit centers are and where there are more leverage and latitude in negotiating group catering. Register for Webinar.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Here’s how one meeting professional does it. Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. There are times when planners can get tons of concessions, low room rates, and all the meeting space they need with no rental fees. Right now is not that time. Professionalism is key.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Countless multilingual business meetings, conferences and events are conducted around the world daily, the success of which largely depends on attendees understanding each other. If you are hosting a multilingual meeting, conference or event, it is important to keep in mind how critical it is to get the participants' messages across.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

That sounds like a winning strategy to motivate and reward your top performers. We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. The post 4 Ps and 3 Tips for Inspiring Incentive Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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