Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For this reason, ASAE has created a strategy called Destination 2026, which consists of four pillars: member value, workforce development, elevation of associations and culture and infrastructure. “We The post Emerging Association Meeting Strategies appeared first on Smart Meetings. Mason used AI as example of this. “AI

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Eventmobi

JUNE 16, 2023

Where does your association drive revenue—and does it include a non dues revenue strategy? Integrating a non dues revenue strategy into your business plan will support your organization’s long-term growth and stability. Small staff Limited staffing can make it hard to start any new initiative—including a non dues revenue strategy.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

“When you work in consulting, nobody likes you,” Alison Fragale begins the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ How to Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career.”. Negotiation is a science and an art,” Fragale says. We’re more afraid of advocating for ourselves, negotiating for ourselves,” she says. “We’re

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TicketBud

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In this guide, we’ll explore seven strategies to masterfully plan out your event programming for the coming year, ensuring each season is filled with memorable experiences. Input from these key players may influence event themes, speaker selection, and overall event strategy. This includes budgeting, staffing, and logistics planning.

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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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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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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

As you are seeing the fee’s mounting on you may have even wondered, “Can I negotiate AV charges?” But in order to negotiate venue AV charges, you must arm yourself with knowledge, strong negotiating skills, and the will to walk away if you need to. Video Transcription: Can I Negotiate Venue AV Charges?

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Stova

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this blog, we'll explore essential strategies that event organizers can employ to optimize event budgets and achieve cost-effective planning without compromising on the quality of the event. Compare quotes, negotiate pricing, and evaluate the value each vendor brings to the event.

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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. Vendor Management: Simplified Vendor Relationships: Dealing with fewer software vendors simplifies the management of relationships, contracts, and negotiations.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

If your force majeure list doesn’t include the new things, such as a viral outbreak or pandemic, that’s the stuff you need negotiate, Sheaks says. The post Contract Negotiation: Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know appeared first on Smart Meetings. Another key item Sheaks says to look for is the “choice of law” clause.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. Payne, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , gives her take on the current marketplace of contract agreements and stipulations and its impact on meeting planners and how to negotiate that next big event contract. In short, think big.

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ePly

JUNE 21, 2023

Negotiate with Vendors While some venues require in-house catering services, let’s dive a bit deeper into the crucial role of negotiating with vendors regarding managing food and beverage expenses. Negotiating is recommended and should be seen as a crucial aspect of your event planning strategy.

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2021

In addition to creative ideas for booking and engaging hybrid and in-person events and even a few RFPs, meeting professionals left armed with fresh new strategies for negotiating everything from contracts to relationships care of the bold Linda Swindling , author of Ask Outrageously!: Ask Outrageously.

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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. The post Strategies for Successful Corporate Event Planning: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on A2Z Events.

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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 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.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 25, 2023

Planner frustrations include: Late assignment — or recurring turnover — of key project managers Unexpected increases in expenses Lack of empowerment to negotiate or problem-solve Unacceptable response times No clear escalation path for service recovery As for vendors, many face headwinds as they work to rebuild their service delivery teams.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Social Tables offers these and other strategies to prove ROI and get the right-size budget for your event. Knowing what to expect will give you more leverage at the negotiating table. Having clear and informed goals will help planners design long-term strategies and make smart decisions for their events—and the size of their budget.

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Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

We can’t promise zero stress, but implementing even a few of these strategies will set you up for growth that’s as smooth and painless as possible. These tried-and-true strategies will help you maximize time, energy, and resources so you can scale without creating more work for yourself.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2019

See also : Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels. Negotiate Your AV Costs Before Signing a Contract. They want to make their money back on their equipment in roughly three rentals, which is fine for them—but that leaves plenty of room to negotiate before signing a contract. See also : How to Master the Art of Negotiating.

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EventMB

JANUARY 31, 2017

The post The Art of Venue Negotiation [Free Report] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Get a copy of your free report now. There was a time when location, location, location was everything. There was a time when swift talk at a trade show was pretty […].

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

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 are not in this business, but everybody is used to negotiating things, to talking about things in online meetings. This will be 30% less for sure.

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Today, I am sharing some of those insights, particularly focusing on the aspects of vendor and venue selection, negotiation strategies, and understanding contracts—key components that can make or break an event. Negotiation Strategies: Maximizing Your Event Budget Negotiating with vendors and venues is an art.

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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. If you or your organization require expert assistance, you should contract the services of a professional.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

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. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract. That was followed by three perennial contract-negotiation issues: attrition (27 percent), concessions (15 percent), and payment terms (eight percent).

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 8, 2019

However, corporate negotiated hotel programs can be complex, particularly in a time of supplier consolidation, new technologies, shifting hotel distribution and revenue management strategies and the growth of private lodging options (think Airbnb and HomeAway). Tips and best practices surrounding negotiations. Register Today!

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IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Event Marketing Trends for 2024| Sustainability and Social Responsibility Sustainability and social responsibility are no longer just trends; they’re becoming non-negotiable elements of successful event planning. Sustainable events are like the Prius of the event world – eco-friendly, efficient, and leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

How does this event align with our overall corporate strategy and goals for the year? Make sure to balance the overarching goals of the event with the company’s overall corporate strategy while also considering attendee preferences and perspectives (more on that shortly). Educational? Entertaining?

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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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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. Another counter-intuitive hack is being open about priorities.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The latest round of investment, which is backed by existing investors, will allow the software development company to move forward with an acquisition strategy. Negotiations to achieve the new investment round started at around the same time.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Instead of morphing your event goals around the venue’s rules, approach your venue with a list of non-negotiables. If you’re going all-in on sustainability as a brand strategy, you need a venue to help you go green.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely populated geographical areas and increased responsibilities of remote workers.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

Seven Tips to Minimize the Cost of Attrition If you manage to book the block successfully, you still need a strategy to avoid busting your budget by not meeting your room block minimum. As soon as you know meeting registration is not meeting original forecasts: Negotiate with the hotel to release back some meeting space (if possible).

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