Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2024

From vendor and supplier negotiations to technology investments, we’re here to provide actionable tips and insights to help you optimize your financial performance. Vendor and supplier costs Negotiating better deals with vendors and suppliers can be a game changer when it comes to reducing costs. Get started today!

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Non dues revenue refers to the income generated by organizations through sources other than membership fees. You can use social media and crowdfunding platforms—or even your own website—to launch online fundraising campaigns. It’s all connected. What Is Non Dues Revenue? Online fundraising Want the fundraising without the event?

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Bookmark it, print it out and mark it up, and reference it whenever it’s time to kick off your planning process. Marketing ( social media marketing software , print materials and design work, registration management software ). Reference this list frequently while you’re looking and touring.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event marketing and promotion tools help organizers promote their events through email campaigns, social media integration, and analytics. Here are questions to help you determine your non-negotiables: What are your core functional requirements? For example, is the possibility of creating an event landing page non-negotiable?

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

You can even download a free copy of these simple event statistics to reference anytime. 88% of event profs believe social media has raised the expectations for F&B at events. 93% of planners and property professionals believe the negotiation process of booking an event could be improved. ” 17.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Make sure your outline is as thorough as possible because you’ll be using it as your reference point throughout the entire planning process. That way you’ll have more options, more time to negotiate, and a clear guideline to make sure your event is cost-efficient. And meet your audience’s needs. Share content after the event, as well.

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Planning Pod

JULY 22, 2024

Social media: Actively participate on relevant social media platforms. Venue ambiance/amenities: No matter the location of your event (whether it’s your own venue or another rented space), it is non-negotiable for you to present a clean, well-maintained, and comfortable venue.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 6, 2020

The event is often referred to the golden nugget of the holiday where some guests purchase the cruise purely to experience the events and the John Farnham and Singapore GP events held at the iconic Gardens by The Bay, was no exception.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Event marketing and promotion tools help organizers promote their events through email campaigns, social media integration, and analytics. Here are questions to help you determine your non-negotiables: What are your core functional requirements? For example, is the possibility of creating an event landing page non-negotiable?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Lewis, my favorite are his national communication pattern diagrams which can be found on 23 fascinating diagrams reveal how to negotiate with people around the world. Collect References Overseas. When it comes to industry terms the Convention Industry Council’s APEX Industry glossary is worth referring to.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Their first recommendation was to ask yourself these three questions before you start to plan—and refer to them when you’re making decisions. Know what you have to offer (social media hits and access to attendees, for example). Never underestimate the power of social media. Are you introducing a product?

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers. Make the effort to identify areas where you can cut costs without compromising quality, such as negotiating better deals with suppliers, streamlining operations, or reducing waste.

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EventUp

JUNE 12, 2019

He explains that to successfully work with a wide range of people, a planner needs to be able to quickly resolve conflicts, be a confident but pleasant negotiator, and have a sense of humor. Start with their website or social media platforms to see how they communicate. They can provide references. Can you call?

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Showclix

JUNE 9, 2020

The best place to reach your existing (and new) audience is where they’re already spending their time: social media. Encourage your customers to share their personal referral code via social media to build up their points, and boost your event awareness in the process! Social Media.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.) Social media mentions/shares/engagement. What is event marketing?

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Tease your audiences with news about what they can expect and encourage those who have already committed to refer others to your event. Finalize and use event details, such as partnerships or novel experiences, to pique interest and build interest in your event.

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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. Event Technology Event apps, live streaming, and social media walls are changing how attendees experience events. Check venue availability and pricing.

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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. Event Technology Event apps, live streaming, and social media walls are changing how attendees experience events. Check venue availability and pricing.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Agree upon the KPIs to track the event’s performance, including customer footfall, social media mentions, number of sales, and more. In retail, you can plan teaser ads, social media campaigns, or influencer partnerships. Event Social Profiles: Set up or adapt social media profiles for your event.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. They can often negotiate better deals and availability. Ask for references from past clients to get a sense of their level of customer service and support.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Be reasonable, but the strong negotiator. Emphasize soft skills, like organization, negotiation and attention to detail. Work for friends and family, and ask for references & photos for your portfolio in return for services rendered. Secure handles on social media platforms. Have a plan b, c, and d.

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Event Planning BluePrint

APRIL 5, 2022

Be reasonable, but the strong negotiator. Emphasize soft skills, like organization, negotiation and attention to detail. Work for friends and family, and ask for references & photos for your portfolio in return for services rendered. Secure handles on social media platforms. Have a plan b, c, and d.

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StraussCA

JULY 27, 2023

They disseminate information through newsletters, emails, and social media, keeping everyone informed about the association’s initiatives and updates. Communications: Effective communications is crucial for any association. Coordinators handle communications with members, partners, sponsors, and other stakeholders.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Social Media. More so over the last few years, we have heavily relied upon social media to help us determine a wedding vendor’s online presence. This will cross reference them and ensure that you’ve exhausted all options in ensuring they are legitimate. Related post: Are your wedding vendors hurting your brand?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. K V Shridhar aka “POPS” often referred to as the “Advertising Genius” is the Founder of HyperCollective. Oren is one of the world’s leading experts on sales, raising capital and negotiation.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. K V Shridhar aka “POPS” often referred to as the “Advertising Genius” is the Founder of HyperCollective. Where to Find him? You can email Mr. Godin on seth@sethgodin.com for speaking inquiries.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

This will help you make decisions further down the line as and will also be a boon to future event planners who refer to your budget plan. Once the negotiations are underway, this is when you will want to gather as many details as much as possible. When it comes to the actual reaching out process, use the information you have on file.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. An events agency can help provide strategic insight, manage the project timeline, source and coordinate vendors, drive deliverables, execute the program onsite, and help you sleep at night!

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MARCH 7, 2019

Curious how your social media post is performing? You still need to create and send out a request for proposals (RFPs), evaluate them, and work through complicated negotiations. With social media and email marketing, many forms of promotion are relatively free. Social media. Check the analytics.

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2017

We go through the process of getting to know the client, the overall goals for the event’s musical direction, press needs, social media and, of course, the budget. Also, the idea of having the actual band that played those original songs adds a much stronger cache to an event both for attendance, press and social media.

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Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.) What is event marketing? Identifying the proper target market (i.e.,

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Certain

JUNE 29, 2017

If this is a high-profile politician, it is not uncommon to have a specific number of “with the celebrity” pictures negotiated into the contract. Is your speaker a social media maven? Check references. Just like a regular hire, you will check references. Ask the reference for a reference.

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Planning Pod

JULY 9, 2021

You can quickly and easily add estimated, negotiated and actual costs, track payments and payment due dates for each line item, and view remaining amounts due. And you can assign managers and vendors – like florists, caterers, venues, photographers and DJs – to line items and add notes for reference.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

To solve this, Vicky employed a venue sourcing tool that allows her to take in multiple proposals, negotiate room rates effectively and show the cost savings on hotel room blocks. She believed that across meetings, the planners were not enabled to negotiate the best rates on meeting room rentals because they lacked benchmarks and comparisons.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A few choice topics on which a number of their speakers present include leadership, social media, employee engagement, and organisational change. many fees are negotiable. Most presentations offered range from 60-90 minutes including Q&A. 9) National Speakers Bureau. 9) National Speakers Bureau.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 10, 2019

Track budgeted, negotiated, and actual expenses to show their return on objectives and make your next budget even smarter. Negotiate better deals with vendors and suppliers based on transaction history. You still need to create and send out a request for proposals (RFPs), evaluate them, and work through complicated negotiations.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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