Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Venues of Excellence (VoE) consortium members share the love of great coffee and like everything they stand for want to ensure their coffee offers the best quality and choice, so to welcome Paddy & Scott’s into the Preferred Partner Programme was a natural partnering choice.

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Selecting an event venue. This section suggests questions to ask venues about compliance and safety, recommends venues with GBAC STAR accreditation, and advises following CDC guidelines on ventilation and sanitization. . Event risk assessment planning tool.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 15, 2024

Defining the Role of an Event Planner Event planners are the architects behind successful events, shouldering responsibilities that range from selecting the perfect venue to managing vendors, overseeing budgets, coordinating timelines, and solving unforeseen issues.

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GEVME

MAY 21, 2018

Think about the ways to minimize expenses through sponsorships ; price negotiations; and partnerships with suppliers, vendors, or venue hosts. If you’re planning a charity gala or a holiday celebration, there is definitely a need for some decorations at the venue. Benefit from sponsorship packages.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether deciding on the venue, entertainment, catering, or marketing strategy, knowing the budget constraints and allocations can guide decisions, ensuring that all arrangements are cohesive and within the set financial boundaries. Amenities: When booking a venue, it’s vital to understand what’s included.

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Planning Pod

JULY 27, 2022

Here at Planning Pod, we build venue and event management software tools that help our customers close more business, so we want to do everything in our power to help them improve and grow. What are you looking for from a venue/planner? A budget that fits into the price range of booking your venue and/or event services.

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Skiddle

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Start with the non-negotiables of your budget Every aspect of a festival is essential. So, when you’re putting together your budget, start with the non-negotiables. This includes site or venue hire, sound systems, stages, catering, performers, energy and staff costs. Scroll down to discover them.

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

To keep these flagship events at the forefront, plan ahead to book venues and secure highly sought out entertainers, speakers or vendors. Identify Potential Partners Establishing your event messaging and goals well in advance will help you prospect potential sponsorships or partnerships whose values align.

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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. 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.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 24, 2018

WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! From simple steps you can take, to negotiation tips he lays it all out there! So we obviously look to see what does the venue look like? Sponsorship Opportunities. Next up is creating sponsorship opportunities.

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EncoreAPAC

JANUARY 17, 2022

If your hybrid event is being hosted across multiple locations, another option to manage venue hire costs for in-person attendees is to partner with a venue or hotel brand that can host you at all locations. The more rooms equals more leverage with negotiations.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. . These leads are the main reason why brands do sponsorship in the first place. .

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2021

Sponsorship is not a creation of meeting organizers or even the modern capitalist economy. A quick history lesson uncovers this: The first sponsorships date back to the 5th century BC in Ancient Greece. As the American pastime, baseball continued to drive sports sponsorship. As a result, sports sponsorships exploded.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Event Revenue and Sponsorship ROI. Negotiating with Vendors. If you want to attend in-person classes and earn your diploma in Event and Venue Management, Trebas is for you. contract negotiations, and. advertising and venue operations management. When Virtual meets In-Person: How to run a successful Hybrid Event.

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Socio Events

JULY 27, 2021

Here are some key questions to ask as you build the health and safety aspect of your hybrid event budget: If your venue requires masks inside, who will be responsible for ensuring that everyone is wearing one where appropriate? Does your contract with the venue include a health concierge, or will you need to hire a third party?

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Event Planning BluePrint

JANUARY 18, 2022

You will coordinate every element of the event from vendors to venues and sponsorships to guests. Sponsorship . You will still do things like making custom recommendations of vendors, venues, sponsors, etc.; You can still negotiate the contract but the client should be responsible for all payments. . Checklists.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

You have to consider the costs of: Venue rental Catering Transportation and accommodation for attendees Marketing and promotion Staffing and event production Technology like Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment, and live streaming The total cost can easily reach tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars for large events.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

As you proceed through your event planning checklist, you will… Set a Budget It may be difficult or even impossible to finalize a firm budget before undertaking key event planning considerations such as venue selection and program creation. First and foremost, this means choosing a suitable event venue.

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Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

If money appeared out of thin air, then there wouldn’t be need for sponsorship. Of course, building sponsorships is a reality and part of the business if you routinely host events. Nevertheless, there’s a few tricks to help you acquire corporate sponsorship for events and keep them for the long-term. Negotiate and Follow Up.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. These leads are the main reason why brands do sponsorship in the first place.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

Through hybrid events, you make it easy for people who want to attend your event but cannot make it to the physical venue, and for people who want to try out your event without investing a lot of resources and efforts from their side. These leads are the main reason why brands do sponsorship in the first place.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

Analyze venue and supplies costs Make sure you know your total cost so you can understand how to price your tickets so that you come out with a profit. Choose a Venue ? Know your minimum and capacities of the venue ? Inquire if the venue has F&B capacities or policies ? Make sure parking is available ? 1 Week Ahead ?

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where all speakers are physically present at the event venue. These are events where speakers and attendees are physically present at multiple venues (i.e. Multiple venues with strong internet connection. Live hybrid events.

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Eventtia

APRIL 18, 2022

You’ll have more options, whether it’s the venue, speakers, date/time, and you’ll also have more time to promote the event and to deal with any issues that may come up. For in-person events) secure your venue. Create a shortlist of potential venue. Negotiate details with the venue. Venue manager.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Anticipate spending more time researching vendors and negotiating on price. Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • In addition to offsetting cost increases with more sponsorship dollars, you might be able to find ways to charge attendees for value-adds. Leverage your vendors.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more. It’s a fast-paced work environment and it requires undivided attention. Pursue A Degree In Relevant Fields.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 1, 2017

In the past, our responsibilities mainly entailed logistics, and attendee, venue, and vendor management. Planners now need to be marketers, product managers, negotiation and contract specialists, security experts, digital media and technical whizzes. Sponsorship and increasing event revenue in the age of technology. WORKSHOP 1.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

To provide added value for attendees and maximise their ROI, EventLAB will see 250 buyers to meet with exhibiting venues and suppliers that match their brief, as part of a new ‘Buyer Intent Programme’ introduced this year. and growth consultant at Growth Tribe; and Nicole Soames, CEO of Diadem and author of ‘The Negotiation Book’.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

From balancing a budget to finding the perfect venue and speakers, you’ve got to juggle a lot to put on an all-star event. Set and Follow a Budget Your budget will affect everything from your venue to your programming and marketing. You can always try to negotiate with suppliers for discounts or freebies.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Provide a budget outline that breaks the total down into specific categories like venue costs, presentation tech, F&B, entertainment, decorations, and security. Include hidden event costs like guest count attrition, conference calls, credit card fees, and venue amenity expenses. Want to test out event diagramming for free?

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2018

From helping clients rethink their approaches to sponsorship at Talley Management Group (TMG) to serving on the Board of the Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society, Heather Seasholtz, CMP, director of meetings and events at TMG, is a true difference-maker for the meetings industry. Sponsorship is also fun to watch.

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Purple

AUGUST 30, 2023

You'll want to think about how much you're willing to negotiate prior to going in. What compromises are you willing to make, and what aspects of your event are non-negotiable? There are several ways you can bridge the gaps in your financing, including sponsorships and ticket sales. Venue management and logistics.

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Event Planning BluePrint

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Event planning is a fun and rewarding career, and becomes so much easier once you take the time to learn and develop your skills in negotiation, communication, budgeting (the most successful event planners do this really well) and project management. Review event venue choices. 5 critical tricks to consider before you book a venue.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. 9 Ways You Can Collect Accurate Data with Venue Sourcing Solutions. Thankfully, technology is here to save the day through the power of venue sourcing solutions.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Today, poaching is increasingly extending beyond room blocks into exhibitor services, audiovisual, sponsorships and more. venues worldwide, negotiate rates and review contracts at no cost to her client. Meetings and exhibitions continue to be impacted by room block poaching. Website: michaelowen.info eventgenuity.com.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

This will depend on several circumstances, such as the speed of the vaccine rollout, safety thresholds of hosting organizations and hosting venues, and local market conditions. Vet your live venue. When sourcing an in-person meeting destination and venue, safety and security should be paramount. Rethink your sponsorships.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Do you know the venue inside and out? Additionally, check the venue’s emergency procedures in case of a natural disaster or another catastrophe—and make sure your team is aware of them. Sponsorship. More : 8 Essentials for a Killer Sponsorship Strategy. Specifically, ask your venue which of its costs are taxable.

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